Hello! Log in or Register   |  Help  |  Donate  |  Buy Shirts See all banner ads | Advertise on TheSamba.com  
TheSamba.com
 
'51 Standard Chassis Restoration
Page: Previous  1, 2, 3 ... , 11, 12, 13  Next
Jump to:
Forum Index -> Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs Share: Facebook Twitter
Reply to topic
Print View
Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
Fifty-Eight Rag
Samba Member


Joined: September 07, 2011
Posts: 936
Location: St. Louis, MO
Fifty-Eight Rag is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Jan 11, 2019 12:30 pm    Post subject: Re: '51 Standard Chassis Restoration Reply with quote

Popcorn
_________________
1956 Oval
and a barn full of VW parts

1956 Oval build thread
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0

1962 Single Cab Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7959298#7959298

1967 Beetle Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=495269&highlight=larrys
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
drpete
Samba Member


Joined: May 04, 2004
Posts: 773
Location: NorCal
drpete is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Jan 11, 2019 1:03 pm    Post subject: Re: '51 Standard Chassis Restoration Reply with quote

johnshenry wrote:
And Pete is now my go-to Type 2 guru as he and I now both own '56 single cabs.

Guru or Goober...I'm always happy to share my 2 cents of limited knowledge... Cool
_________________
Happy to be alive. Hey Dad, Mom, wish you were here to see all this.

Pete Keesling
Driving a VW every day.....
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
drpete
Samba Member


Joined: May 04, 2004
Posts: 773
Location: NorCal
drpete is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 6:26 pm    Post subject: Re: '51 Standard Chassis Restoration Reply with quote

Grant Reiling wrote:

Very exciting Pete, it will be interesting to see and track the progress.(And park our split sunroofs next to each other) Exclamation Cool
Congratulations! What a great project for 2019!
Grant


Thanks Grant! Yeah, it'll be quite a moment when we get these 2 together in their finished form...Cheers!
_________________
Happy to be alive. Hey Dad, Mom, wish you were here to see all this.

Pete Keesling
Driving a VW every day.....
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
drpete
Samba Member


Joined: May 04, 2004
Posts: 773
Location: NorCal
drpete is offline 

PostPosted: Thu Jan 24, 2019 10:42 am    Post subject: Re: '51 Standard Chassis Restoration Reply with quote

Lacking the talent, persistence and patience of John, I've asked a friend to finish the restoration of this '51 11e. Early morning a few days ago, I packed her up and delivered her to his shop. This guy's got the ability, the enthusiasm, and the facilities to make this car whole again.
Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Pictures to follow as we go along...
The story continues...Cheers!
_________________
Happy to be alive. Hey Dad, Mom, wish you were here to see all this.

Pete Keesling
Driving a VW every day.....
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Grant Reiling Premium Member
Samba Slow-Change Artist


Joined: November 28, 2003
Posts: 491
Location: behind the wheel
Grant Reiling is offline 

PostPosted: Thu Jan 24, 2019 1:25 pm    Post subject: Re: '51 Standard Chassis Restoration Reply with quote

drpete wrote:
Lacking the talent, persistence and patience of John, I've asked a friend to finish the restoration of this '51 11e. Early morning a few days ago, I packed her up and delivered her to his shop. This guy's got the ability, the enthusiasm, and the facilities to make this car whole again.
Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Pictures to follow as we go along...
The story continues...Cheers!

This will be a brave and enticing journey Dr. Pete; I look forward to perusing the upcoming chapters...and of course; the completed results!
Carry on. Arrow
Grant
_________________
1952 Azure Blue 12G (LHD Deluxe 3-fold sunroof Sedan).
"What you really know is possible in your heart is possible.
We make it possible by our will.
What we imagine in our minds becomes our world. That’s just one of many things I have learned from water."
Misaru Emoto
The Hidden Messages in Water
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
johnshenry Premium Member
Samba Member


Joined: September 21, 2001
Posts: 9359
Location: Northwood, NH USA
johnshenry is offline 

PostPosted: Thu Jan 24, 2019 1:33 pm    Post subject: Re: '51 Standard Chassis Restoration Reply with quote

drpete wrote:
Lacking the talent, persistence and patience of John, .......


Well let's be careful there, if I were truly persistent, you wouldn't have this split now!!
_________________
John Henry

'57 Deluxe
'56 Single Cab
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Grant Reiling Premium Member
Samba Slow-Change Artist


Joined: November 28, 2003
Posts: 491
Location: behind the wheel
Grant Reiling is offline 

PostPosted: Thu Jan 24, 2019 2:00 pm    Post subject: Re: '51 Standard Chassis Restoration Reply with quote

johnshenry wrote:
drpete wrote:
Lacking the talent, persistence and patience of John, .......


Well let's be careful there, if I were truly persistent, you wouldn't have this split now!!

Touché, John.
Wishing's best done with due caution right? Wink
_________________
1952 Azure Blue 12G (LHD Deluxe 3-fold sunroof Sedan).
"What you really know is possible in your heart is possible.
We make it possible by our will.
What we imagine in our minds becomes our world. That’s just one of many things I have learned from water."
Misaru Emoto
The Hidden Messages in Water
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
DDub
Samba Member


Joined: January 06, 2005
Posts: 306
Location: central pa.
DDub is offline 

PostPosted: Thu Jan 24, 2019 2:18 pm    Post subject: Re: '51 Standard Chassis Restoration Reply with quote

My hat is off to you. Many are not smart enough to know they have limitations.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Classifieds Feedback
drpete
Samba Member


Joined: May 04, 2004
Posts: 773
Location: NorCal
drpete is offline 

PostPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 8:36 pm    Post subject: Re: '51 Standard Chassis Restoration Reply with quote

Work has begun! Welding on pan. Parts are being ordered. Body will be squared up on rack, then metal replacement and rebuild will commence. We're off!
Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.
Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

_________________
Happy to be alive. Hey Dad, Mom, wish you were here to see all this.

Pete Keesling
Driving a VW every day.....
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Grant Reiling Premium Member
Samba Slow-Change Artist


Joined: November 28, 2003
Posts: 491
Location: behind the wheel
Grant Reiling is offline 

PostPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 8:56 pm    Post subject: Re: '51 Standard Chassis Restoration Reply with quote

drpete wrote:
Work has begun! Welding on pan. Parts are being ordered. Body will be squared up on rack, then metal replacement and rebuild will commence. We're off!
Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

It's good to see things advancing; may the progress outpace your urge to see the completed results...and may it be fairly linear. Wink
Thanks for the update Pete.
Carry on.
Arrow
Grant
_________________
1952 Azure Blue 12G (LHD Deluxe 3-fold sunroof Sedan).
"What you really know is possible in your heart is possible.
We make it possible by our will.
What we imagine in our minds becomes our world. That’s just one of many things I have learned from water."
Misaru Emoto
The Hidden Messages in Water
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
drpete
Samba Member


Joined: May 04, 2004
Posts: 773
Location: NorCal
drpete is offline 

PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 7:33 am    Post subject: Re: '51 Standard Chassis Restoration Reply with quote

Mounted up and squared on the jig. Some "new" rust uncovered on the LF quarter panel. That's now removed. Replacement pieces ordered for sections that can't be salvaged...

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

_________________
Happy to be alive. Hey Dad, Mom, wish you were here to see all this.

Pete Keesling
Driving a VW every day.....
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Grant Reiling Premium Member
Samba Slow-Change Artist


Joined: November 28, 2003
Posts: 491
Location: behind the wheel
Grant Reiling is offline 

PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:20 am    Post subject: Re: '51 Standard Chassis Restoration Reply with quote

drpete wrote:
Mounted up and squared on the jig. Some "new" rust uncovered on the LF quarter panel. That's now removed. Replacement pieces ordered for sections that can't be salvaged...

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Though a bit "gory" looking, I'd chalk up significant progress Pete.
Now I understand your 'extended' timeline.
Best luck as you go along with it.
No doubt there will be more "discoveries" along the way. Arrow
Grant
_________________
1952 Azure Blue 12G (LHD Deluxe 3-fold sunroof Sedan).
"What you really know is possible in your heart is possible.
We make it possible by our will.
What we imagine in our minds becomes our world. That’s just one of many things I have learned from water."
Misaru Emoto
The Hidden Messages in Water
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
drpete
Samba Member


Joined: May 04, 2004
Posts: 773
Location: NorCal
drpete is offline 

PostPosted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:48 pm    Post subject: Re: '51 Standard Chassis Restoration Reply with quote

Almost like putting together the pieces of the puzzle, she starts to coming together. Heater channels, etc.
Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

_________________
Happy to be alive. Hey Dad, Mom, wish you were here to see all this.

Pete Keesling
Driving a VW every day.....
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
splitjunkie
Samba Member


Joined: April 04, 2006
Posts: 4083

splitjunkie is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 7:08 am    Post subject: Re: '51 Standard Chassis Restoration Reply with quote

Where did you get your channels, A pillar bottoms and lower firewall? Virtanen or KlassicFab?
_________________
Chris

You know, a lot of these scratches will buff right out... Jerry Seinfeld
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
drpete
Samba Member


Joined: May 04, 2004
Posts: 773
Location: NorCal
drpete is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 7:47 am    Post subject: Re: '51 Standard Chassis Restoration Reply with quote

splitjunkie wrote:
Where did you get your channels, A pillar bottoms and lower firewall? Virtanen or KlassicFab?

Virtanen supplied the heater channels and a few other pieces in this project. Several restoration friends have told me their quality is top-dog (important to this retired veterinarian Cool ). No argument here...
_________________
Happy to be alive. Hey Dad, Mom, wish you were here to see all this.

Pete Keesling
Driving a VW every day.....
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Grant Reiling Premium Member
Samba Slow-Change Artist


Joined: November 28, 2003
Posts: 491
Location: behind the wheel
Grant Reiling is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 1:09 pm    Post subject: Re: '51 Standard Chassis Restoration Reply with quote

drpete wrote:
splitjunkie wrote:
Where did you get your channels, A pillar bottoms and lower firewall? Virtanen or KlassicFab?

Virtanen supplied the heater channels and a few other pieces in this project. Several restoration friends have told me their quality is top-dog (important to this retired veterinarian Cool ). No argument here...

More progress; now time to throw another "bone" to the doggy! Idea Wink
I'm looking forward to the eventual results.
Best, and see you @KP Arrow
Grant
_________________
1952 Azure Blue 12G (LHD Deluxe 3-fold sunroof Sedan).
"What you really know is possible in your heart is possible.
We make it possible by our will.
What we imagine in our minds becomes our world. That’s just one of many things I have learned from water."
Misaru Emoto
The Hidden Messages in Water
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
drpete
Samba Member


Joined: May 04, 2004
Posts: 773
Location: NorCal
drpete is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:05 pm    Post subject: Re: '51 Standard Chassis Restoration Reply with quote

This week's new look. More progress...
Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

_________________
Happy to be alive. Hey Dad, Mom, wish you were here to see all this.

Pete Keesling
Driving a VW every day.....
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
David
Samba Member


Joined: June 29, 2004
Posts: 2027
Location: Raleigh, NC
David is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 9:26 am    Post subject: Re: '51 Standard Chassis Restoration Reply with quote

What a really cool and rare example! Any updates on this, drpete?
_________________
Cheers,
Dave

*October '54 Ragtop
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
drpete
Samba Member


Joined: May 04, 2004
Posts: 773
Location: NorCal
drpete is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 4:00 pm    Post subject: Re: '51 Standard Chassis Restoration Reply with quote

My apologies for falling off the radar in this thread. Too many distractions, too many projects and not enough time to pull up pics. But...The 11e is getting closer to completion, and it's been an interesting journey. COVID really took its toll on the work being done (I'm sure that's the case with many other project cars). But things are moving ahead now. And the work on this car is top-dog, the attention to detail is incredible. Here are a couple pics of the car, after most of the body work, before and after the final prime. And 2 pics of the decklid and a door with their pearl gray color. I'll post more pics in the near future showing more paint, some smaller details, the upholstery, and the sunroof that makes this such a special VW. Getting excited here as we start to put it all together...
Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.




Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

_________________
Happy to be alive. Hey Dad, Mom, wish you were here to see all this.

Pete Keesling
Driving a VW every day.....


Last edited by drpete on Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:58 pm; edited 1 time in total
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
johnshenry Premium Member
Samba Member


Joined: September 21, 2001
Posts: 9359
Location: Northwood, NH USA
johnshenry is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 6:18 pm    Post subject: Re: '51 Standard Chassis Restoration Reply with quote

I can't even describe how happy these pics make me. I sold this split to Pete 5 years ago now. It has been a long road. We chat pretty much weekly. I am flying out to CA in a few weeks and will visit the shop where this split is. This car could not be in better hands. Pete is an AVID vintage VW enthusiast and this split WILL get completed and WILL get driven. Great progress and kudos to the shop that is doing this incredible work.
_________________
John Henry

'57 Deluxe
'56 Single Cab
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Display posts from previous:   
Reply to topic    Forum Index -> Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time
Page: Previous  1, 2, 3 ... , 11, 12, 13  Next
Jump to:
Page 12 of 13

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

About | Help! | Advertise | Donate | Premium Membership | Privacy/Terms of Use | Contact Us | Site Map
Copyright © 1996-2023, Everett Barnes. All Rights Reserved.
Not affiliated with or sponsored by Volkswagen of America | Forum powered by phpBB
Links to eBay or other vendor sites may be affiliate links where the site receives compensation.