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DONGKG
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DONGKG
The Araneta Boys
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pondoras box
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Location: Eerie PA
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Good job, getting your hands dirty, well I guess from your pics your clothes and hair and everything else as well!
It's awesome that you have just decided to dive in and learn as you go and get advice from those that have went down this road as well. I too do as much of my own work as possible for the enjoyment and personal satisfaction.
The fact that you are a lawyer and do all this yourself makes it all that more awesome. From the experience I have from professional type people they would rather pay someone else to do all the work then stand at the car show and get the trophey. I would rather see a car with a few waves in a panel here and there and know that the owner put in the blood sweat and tears.
Keep up the effort, threads like this one are my favorite and you inspire me to get on my bus as soon as the weather allows it here.
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1961 23 Window (Bobo)
1965 11 Window (Zelda)
1965 13 Window (Lucas)
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DONGKG
The Araneta Boys
Joined: August 28, 2006
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Location: Cainta, Rizal, Philippines, "A Certified Type 3 and Karmann Ghia Maniac"
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Good job, getting your hands dirty, well I guess from your pics your clothes and hair and everything else as well!
It's awesome that you have just decided to dive in and learn as you go and get advice from those that have went down this road as well. I too do as much of my own work as possible for the enjoyment and personal satisfaction.
The fact that you are a lawyer and do all this yourself makes it all that more awesome. From the experience I have from professional type people they would rather pay someone else to do all the work then stand at the car show and get the trophey. I would rather see a car with a few waves in a panel here and there and know that the owner put in the blood sweat and tears.
Keep up the effort, threads like this one are my favorite and you inspire me to get on my bus as soon as the weather allows it here. |
thanks a lot buddy. It is really a relief after I have applied the primer and as I see is there more portions to be fixed. It is cool fixing it and I want it to be detailed as possible. It really a relief seeing splitty everyday in our garage getting better each weekend. I can't wait to see the bus finished..
So nice to see that I am moving on and looking forward to another phase of the project. I will do this slowly but surely. Once it's done, there is no turning back. Thanks..
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dawerks
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| Very well put! I am 100% behind what you're doing and why you're doing it. I don't believe that it's a hobby if you're involvement is writing checks, shopping, and taking pictures of what others have done for you. Keep up the good work! |
Well put!
I love the bus, and the work you did to it DONGKG!! The colour is awesome! I wimped out, and painted mine red, I should've painted it Brite Green. Next time!!
As we say in redneck country (and this is a compliment btw!)...
GET'er DONE Son!! 
To the haters; go take your cliches and stick'um where the sun don't shine! 
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DONGKG
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Location: Cainta, Rizal, Philippines, "A Certified Type 3 and Karmann Ghia Maniac"
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| zozo wrote: |
| Very well put! I am 100% behind what you're doing and why you're doing it. I don't believe that it's a hobby if you're involvement is writing checks, shopping, and taking pictures of what others have done for you. Keep up the good work! |
Well put!
I love the bus, and the work you did to it DONGKG!! The colour is awesome! I wimped out, and painted mine red, I should've painted it Brite Green. Next time!!
As we say in redneck country (and this is a compliment btw!)...
GET'er DONE Son!!
To the haters; go take your cliches and stick'um where the sun don't shine! |
Really.. Thanks so much, buddy!
It the primer that I applied. My initial plan is to paint it either chestnut brown and sealing wax red or cream and sealing wax red. For now I prefer the latter color combinations.
I hope to finish it on time, buddy...
Thanks so much again..
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DONGKG
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Jerry
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I love it!
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DONGKG
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DONGKG
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Location: Cainta, Rizal, Philippines, "A Certified Type 3 and Karmann Ghia Maniac"
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After attending a court hearing this morning, I went to a fellow vee-dud buddy, Jimmy, at his shop, to get the hatch of the Split to which I had the bottom portion thereof repaired again.
It was not in good shape when I got the bus. Not it pretty much better. There you go, right at the back of my Isuzu Trooper:
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dawerks
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After attending a court hearing this morning, I went to a fellow vee-dud buddy, Jimmy, at his shop, to get the hatch of the Split to which I had the bottom portion thereof repaired again.
It was not in good shape when I got the bus. Not it pretty much better. There you go, right at the back of my Isuzu Trooper:
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Are those court dockets?? That's awesome Using them as cushion for the hatch, awww yeah!!
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DONGKG
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Location: Cainta, Rizal, Philippines, "A Certified Type 3 and Karmann Ghia Maniac"
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| DONGKG wrote: |
After attending a court hearing this morning, I went to a fellow vee-dud buddy, Jimmy, at his shop, to get the hatch of the Split to which I had the bottom portion thereof repaired again.
It was not in good shape when I got the bus. Not it pretty much better. There you go, right at the back of my Isuzu Trooper:
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Are those court dockets?? That's awesome Using them as cushion for the hatch, awww yeah!! |
yes they are. Only a few in the trooper there are more case folders at home, bay window bus at the attic and at the office. I usually hunt ver dubs And Vw parts after court hearings that is if no other works. Hahaha. I hope to fix the split this weekend because my sister in law arrived here from California on
Vacation. And we have to tour her around here..
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DONGKG
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I installed the hatch on the split and it fits better now and it's ready for the paint.
Still long way to go. I sanded the split this weekend.I had no sufficient time to do other works, the schedule is so hard, Me and my wife ahd to bring the kids to the malls..
Well,the panels, roof and every surface needs to the sanded some more..
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Major Woody
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Looking great buddy! Keep up the great work. I know how much time the kids take when the malls are calling!
Are you going to install deluxe trim? |
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DONGKG
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Looking great buddy! Keep up the great work. I know how much time the kids take when the malls are calling!
Are you going to install deluxe trim? |
Thanks so much buddy. Ya I was thinking of installing deluxe trims although i need to see if I can get a set here otherwise I need to order a set.. But I know that would be cool. Are there refurbished deluxe trims available with lower prices? Thanks.
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Major Woody
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Dong,
I know that there are sellers of used moldings but it might be hard for you to find them in the Philippines, buddy. The long piece is too long to be shipped straight, so no matter where you get it from, it is going to have to be rolled up. I have heard (but do not know firsthand) that it is very hard to get the long piece flat again after it has been rolled up.
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dawerks
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I love these pictures. You can literally see the hours of work and time he has put into it.
Good job man, I could never find fault with a man who works hard and in ernest with his hands!!
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UZI
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DONG, i see your steering wheel is missing a chunk out of it... if you need a steering wheel, lemme know! i will hook you up, you just pay the shipping.
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DONGKG
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Dong,
I know that there are sellers of used moldings but it might be hard for you to find them in the Philippines, buddy. The long piece is too long to be shipped straight, so no matter where you get it from, it is going to have to be rolled up. I have heard (but do not know firsthand) that it is very hard to get the long piece flat again after it has been rolled up. |
I can that predicament buddy. I have been asking my vw buddies here if someone is selling the deluxe trim here. Still no luck. But still hoping I can get one here otherwise I have to order a set abroad... Thanks buddy.
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