1960 Uk Beetle Project

ItsADubLife · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 2:51 pm Post subject: 1960 Uk Beetle Project

I purchased my first beetle this September, been trying to put pics into a build thread but not had chance so here's what i got so far.

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

My little workshop

The first Days work

Jon65 · Samba Member Joined: September 29, 2012 Posts: 2417

Looks like a good project. Good luck. Smile

Keep us posted on your progress.

mukluk · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 5:26 pm Post subject:

Another '60! Very Happy

Working on 26890XX myself, looks like you've got a rather straight and solid base to work with. Looking forward to progress pics.

panicman · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 11:32 pm Post subject:

You're in good company! I am working on 2954xxx. Looks like you have a great, straight car to start with. Keep posting pics- it will keep us all inspired.

longboard511 · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:43 pm Post subject:

nice i have a 64 and im based in ilkeston where abouts in notts are you?

mike

ItsADubLife · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 3:01 pm Post subject:

Thanks

its had a fair bit of welding done to it before i got it but its been done badly so me and my dad are having to redo a lot of work, also the heater channels are completely shot but i have some of gersons finest en route Smile

I live in Beeston so not that far away.

Heres a few more pics

Door pillar is loose from heater channel

ItsADubLife · Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 3:11 pm Post subject:

I dont get much time to update but here is some pics of what ive been up to over the last few weeks.

Got the body off

jacked the body up so i can work on it in my dads garage. i've been cleaning down where the rust is and taking off the plates welded over the rust

I know a fair bit of work but will be worth it when its done.

sleepywiesel · Samba Member Joined: June 22, 2010 Posts: 90

Nice project. Could be worse Rolling Eyes

What are your plans? Are you going to restore it stock or shall it stay a "race car"? Wink

Just finished my `59 Chassis number 2650XXX.
Good Luck Smile

_________________
________________________
'59 beetle
'60 beetle

thedeatons · Samba Member Joined: December 19, 2002 Posts: 215

You should definitely go back to the pink! It's retro!! Smile

James

ItsADubLife · Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 12:37 pm Post subject:

it was pink and blue with a yellow stripe where the white stripe is Smile

. was defo considering taking it back to that :p but im going to go for the original colour which i think is indigo blue not 100% sure though.
going to try make it mostly stock but nicely lowered.
i need to find some where to get a new cross member as well, any ideas?

ItsADubLife · Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 4:36 pm Post subject:

Here's a little update. My heater channels have arrived. They came just before Christmas Smile

got some welding done the other week so sorted the back wheel arch. one rust spot down about 20 to go. Need to clean up the welds, hopefully get that done this week.

Just spent the last few days getting small parts cleaned up. It makes me feel like i am progressing when my dad cant help me with the welding.

Before

After

Before

After

Before

After

Before

After

Hope you like the progress will try to keep on top of forum posting, i just don't get much time to do so.

ItsADubLife · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 3:51 pm Post subject:

Thanks Guys, This weathers making it soo hard to get anything done.

My heater channels came just before Christmas

Spent the weekend getting the old right channel cut out and putting the new one in. had to make up a lot of plates for all the rust we cut out.

ItsADubLife · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 3:52 pm Post subject:

I also brought these little beauty's the other day off ebay. They are complete with original Hella lenses Smile

Btw does anyone know much about restoring Chassis's because i don't really know what to use when it comes to protecting the chassis ive read some forums and people use por15 or Rustoleum.

Thanks

nickjones · Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 1:53 am Post subject:

ItsADubLife · Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 2:13 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Yes they are Smile

lawn ninja · Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 2:22 pm Post subject:

Go with Masterseries if you are coating the pan yourself. The POR15 is finicky and I've seen mixed results with it. Personally I vote for powdercoating, I've been doing it to them for years and have never regretted it. Take a look at the my 58 project in my signature.
_________________
Jason

My 64 1500 S Notchback project here
My 58 sedan project here
My 63 Ghia here

ItsADubLife · Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 2:55 pm Post subject:

Nice thread do you not put anything on the underside of the pan after you powder coasted? Ive heard a lot of negativity about por15 so will defo stay away. thanks for the help Smile

lawn ninja · Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 2:33 pm Post subject:

I've never run anything but the powdercoating on the bottom. Years ago when I was a broke young lad I used to put bed liner spray on the bottom just to clean it up. But that is when I would section in good spots of the pan or if was in good shape and needed cleanup. Now I just get them in powder and I've never had any durability issues. I also don't drive my cars in bad weather and they live inside.
_________________
Jason

My 64 1500 S Notchback project here
My 58 sedan project here
My 63 Ghia here


Hello! Log in or Register \| Help \| Donate \| Buy Shirts	See all banner ads \| Advertise on TheSamba.com

	Forum Index -> Beetle - 1958-1967	All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time
Page 1 of 1