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left_coast*9
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valentinesr
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Yeah Im home brotha..Out in 29 Palms right now.. Little warm.. Just enjoying the fact that I love my country..lol.. Went to pomona on Sunday.. Seen Scott from Pedal Werks there, he had a booth and his pimped out pedals were blinging up the row.. Awesome work.. talked to him a couple times while weaving in and out of the rows.. trying to see if there was anything I needed....
Whats up Scott!! I have that mug for you brotha.. Ill be sure to get it to you before the next Pomona.. so you can put some warm drink in it....
As for the vee dub, just trying to get more installed on the 54.. and see if everything I purchased came in.. Im missing a few items from overseas locations.. but its just that they were returned cause mamma didnt get them from the post office.. So now I have to pay for shipping again.. and get them sent back to me..
3 Fold Rag Top Im doing my rag mechanism right now.. polishing all the necessary peices and refurbising all the goodies.. I purchased my tan canvas top from Wolsfburg West, still need to buy or fabricate one of them wooden guide parts.. Ill be posting pics soon.. I polished the aluminum, and sprayed with clear.. Then painted the other pieces.. Looks good though..
Ribbed Body Trim Installed the stainless ribbed body trim and the drivers side Albert mirror.. Man!! A small tear came out when I had to cut the new stainless for the Albert Swann Neck.. but it looks good now..
Im going to stop by and check out some 5 Spokes today..Pictures should be posted by tomorrow eveing..
Thanks for the kick in the buns.. Ive been poking my head in here looking.. just needed that extra..
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rlmartinez
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Very nice and good luck, i am also redoing my 54
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ARB
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| I spent 3 months working in 29 Palms last summer, It's not a little warm...it's f**king hot out there. Thank You for your service. |
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PedalWerks
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Ray It was great to meet You finally, Welcome Back.. sorry if I seemed a little out of it, I had a touch of hangover from sat night.
let me know and we can get togther some time, I live in San Bernardino but work in barstow as a Locomotive Welder so I vote Hot (but it's a dry heat 
But not as hot as were you have been...
Now I just gotta get going on My 55.. Scott
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valentinesr
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Thanks Scott.. You were good to go.. Next time Ill bring you some Menudo or Pesole... Or maybe just another beer to help out with the hangover.... 
Heres what I have done so far on the 3 Fold assembly.. Thanks for that awesome August of 1954 VW Parts Manual.. Good for reference..
Once I get it all together Ill post more pics.. I have the Tan Canvas, just need to install... More to come.. Ill post some pics too of the ribbed trim.. Thanks fellas for checking out the build thread.. and all your input and help for this.. 
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Ontario, California
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valentinesr
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Okay heres the latest... I posted some questions in a few other threads in questions that I had on the 3 Fold Installation Process.. I didnt get any responses.. but kinda figured it out.. Heres the pictures of the 3 Fold Installed.. Just a dry run of course.. had to make a few adjustments to make sure it slid in the rails okay..
Bought these 5 Spokes for $350, with Yantas!! Ill probably have to get new tires.. but for now.. there good to go.. I bought that Mothers Ball & Tapered Deal.. and hooked it up to my DeWalt.. That shit works wonders..
Got a little too anxious.. Had to put it on.. Cant wait to the Narrowed Beam gets in.. I have a question that I posted on another thread in the wheel section.. Maybe some of you brothas or sistas may know.. What size spacer plate do I need to mount the 5 Spokes on there? I really dont want to send the drums out to get milled..as Id like to keep them as original as possible.. So id rather use the spacer plate.. Anyone? 
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Valentine, Ray J Sr.
Ontario, California
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vic
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first i would like to say what a great build you have as i have been following your progress and i admire the work being done, those 5 spokes look like the late rocket repops, you will have problems running a dust cap and front wheel caps on the rims as they both dont fit, i ran those same wheels on my old 58 and i dont recall using wheel spacers, but to save you a headache and if you do plan on staying with 5 spokes, sell those and get the new empi repops or american eagle versions, they also display a nicer center cap, keep up the good work!!
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demichel
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First and foremost let me thank you for you service! It is men like you that makes it possible for the rest of us to be able to do what we love to do as in restoring VW's  . I have read this complete thread and am in awe of your work and progress. Great job and cant't wait to see the final product! I have a 56 oval in progress but nothing like yours!! |
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valentinesr
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Thank you brothas for all the comments.. much more to come in the build.. but after being in Afghanistan for two years.. its time to take a little break.. Here in Maui at the Grand Wailea.. I couldn't help but bring a new buddy.. This book is awesom.. Need to hurry and post this before I get in trouble...
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Ontario, California
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PedalWerks
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Thank you brothas for all the comments.. much more to come in the build.. but after being in Afghanistan for two years.. its time to take a little break.. Here in Maui at the Grand Wailea.. I couldn't help but bring a new buddy.. This book is awesom.. Need to hurry and post this before I get in trouble...
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Awesome Ray, a well deserved Vacation, We stayed just down the street a couple of years ago, got the tattoo to prove it.
Have a Spam and portuguese sausage Omelet on me
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left_coast*9
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MHayes
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Ohhhhh, be careful Ray......very, very careful! I say grab a few buddies and get them to help you out. I would hate to see an unnecessary scratch or ding on that 54.  |
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valentinesr
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Yeah I hear you on that one.. I have a 1 Ton cherry picker in the rear, modified to get full lift to clear the tires. And in the front will be rested on horses for clearance as well. Lots of towels, cotton balls, diapers and any other kind of soft material to put around.... I have my son helping me out too...My protege..
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valentinesr
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Splittin De Ovali!! That parts complete.. On to the installs and cleaning then re-install under the body and bolt on by Sunday Night or Monday Morning.. I hope...
No scratches and everything went smoothly.. Crazy day at work kept me MOTO for this one.. The PO mentioned the pan was already done, so Im just going to clean and maybe hit it with something.. then install all the pan goodies.. and continue..
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PedalWerks
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Call me if you need help I am off now till monday am.
Scott
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valentinesr
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Im holding you to that one Scott.. Thanks brotha.. I didnt want to put you to work on a 4th of July weekend.. But Ill definitely be calling when it comes time to install the pedals.. If you dont mind..
I did the other deed and installed the first set of Hulls Recliners.. Had to build up for the first cutting of the upper backrest arm.. Felt like someone was looking down at me nodding there head.. But there dated 1954!.. Heres how the first seat came out..
Finished installing the 1952 Ribbed Front Bumper... I need to buy one more 1952 bumper guard then get the two chromed then can do the rear..
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looking good, real good...nice progress.
question what color r the seat frames? powdercoat? thank you for your service.according to what I see and hear over there you have 2 battles to fight, 1 just being there and 2 terms of engagement....but whatever your home safe and doing what you love
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