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TheLadyBug
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 Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 9:32 am Post subject: Re: My 1954 build thread "Beatrix" |
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| Erik G wrote: |
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I’m aware they’re missing... I don’t think you can edit posts from more than a few days ago. |
Maybe check with Everett and see what might be done. |
If you are using google chrome, there is a plug-in that fixes the Photobucket issue (for the reader, not the original poster or anyone else)
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/photobuc...aedg?hl=en
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Well this may be handy in fixing it as then I’ll know what image to try to replace. Thanks. I spoke to Everett and he’s allowed me to go back to edit... I’ll see if I can set aside some time to do this. It looks like a lot of work. Ugh! Nancy, why did you suggest this? Lol.
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1954 Beetle - because I can
2016 Golf highline - hubby’s daily
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nlorntson
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Location: Twin Cities, MN
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 9:46 am Post subject: Re: My 1954 build thread "Beatrix" |
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| It looks like a lot of work. Ugh! Nancy, why did you suggest this? Lol. |
It'll remind you of how far you've come. 😋
Thanks for making the effort! |
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Gwdghiaguy
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TheLadyBug
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Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:56 am Post subject: Re: My 1954 build thread "Beatrix" |
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We've missed you, Charmaine! Hope you are well.
byron |
Awwww. Don’t worry! I’m still here! I am well.
Doing lots behind the scenes with court stuff as that’s taken most of my spare time lately. But I’m still plugging away!
Got some tires on order... I decided to go with pie crust black wall bias plies after having it beat into me that whitewalls weren’t correct for the car 
It’s been -40 here (-40 is the same in both c° and f°!). So we’ve been hiding inside.
There’s not a lot for me to do right now with the car - I guess I could send my speedo out for rebuild. My heart bulb holders are getting new phenolic insulators made, my wheel covers are still at the chrome shop. I need to install the hubcap clips yet but I was thinking of doing that after the tires are installed.
So not a lot really to update but I’m definitely working on her a lot  I tried to go back and replace the broken photo links but was overwhelmed as there are hundreds of photos to upload. I began uploading them but it took a lot longer than planned 
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René R.
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:54 am Post subject: Re: My 1954 build thread "Beatrix" |
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I'm glad to hear that things continue to move forward. And good choice on the blackwalls. 
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mkbug
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sled
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| Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 7:16 pm Post subject: Re: My 1954 build thread "Beatrix" |
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| TheLadyBug wrote: |
Got some tires on order... I decided to go with pie crust black wall bias plies after having it beat into me that whitewalls weren’t correct for the car
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oh my god thank you! I can't stand whitewalls on bugs. especially of this caliber
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TheLadyBug
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Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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| Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 4:56 am Post subject: Re: My 1954 build thread "Beatrix" |
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| TheLadyBug wrote: |
Got some tires on order... I decided to go with pie crust black wall bias plies after having it beat into me that whitewalls weren’t correct for the car
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oh my god thank you! I can't stand whitewalls on bugs. especially of this caliber |
Baha thanks! I have a good group of people keeping me on track
Been working on the car diligently these past couple weeks.
Most of my interior has arrived and expecting the remaining portion to arrive today.
Just revisiting the whole glass etching thing so working on that right now.
Me speedo arrived back after being rebuilt in Germany a couple weeks ago and I couldn’t be happier with it. I was more than impressed with the speed and cost, as well as the quality of work that I received from VW Museum.
My heart taillight and license light holders also came back from having new insulators put in and they are also a thing of beauty. Thanks Josh!
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sunroof
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Location: Winnipeg
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| Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 8:16 am Post subject: Re: My 1954 build thread "Beatrix" |
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Good to hear from you! That is beautiful stuff I gotta say.
Don
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txoval
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| Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 11:44 am Post subject: Re: My 1954 build thread "Beatrix" |
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| Glad to see you post! VW Museum does great work. I was extremely happy when he did my 54 Speedo |
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pig-pen
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 5:24 pm Post subject: Re: My 1954 build thread "Beatrix" |
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Not wanting to be the Harbinger of doom, but are those terminals for the upper light not on upside down / wrong way round???
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nlorntson
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 6:16 pm Post subject: Re: My 1954 build thread "Beatrix" |
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| Not wanting to be the Harbinger of doom, but are those terminals for the upper light not on upside down / wrong way round??? |
Yep
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TheLadyBug
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Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 9:12 pm Post subject: Re: My 1954 build thread "Beatrix" |
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| pig-pen wrote: |
| Not wanting to be the Harbinger of doom, but are those terminals for the upper light not on upside down / wrong way round??? |
Darn. But, an easy fix. Just some rivets. Worse things have definitely happened lol. Thanks for the catch, better to fix now.
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joshbuchan
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 7:05 pm Post subject: Re: My 1954 build thread "Beatrix" |
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| Yeah....I fooked that one up hey?!? haha easy fix |
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TheLadyBug
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 7:29 pm Post subject: Re: My 1954 build thread "Beatrix" |
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| joshbuchan wrote: |
| Yeah....I fooked that one up hey?!? haha easy fix |
One too many beer? Lol!
No worries! We’ll sort it out
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sled
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| Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 6:36 am Post subject: Re: My 1954 build thread "Beatrix" |
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| TheLadyBug wrote: |
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| Yeah....I fooked that one up hey?!? haha easy fix |
One too many beer? Lol!
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say what!? josh wouldn't do that.... 
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René R.
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2018 5:01 pm Post subject: Re: My 1954 build thread "Beatrix" |
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Any progress now that the freezing winter is just a distant memory? 
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TheLadyBug
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:33 pm Post subject: Re: My 1954 build thread "Beatrix" |
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| Any progress now that the freezing winter is just a distant memory? |
So much is happening! Things are going well! Had some setbacks but have turned things around and made some strides in the right direction
Just working on some wiring and interior pieces at the moment.
Sorry, I know, boring update. I’ll try to get some pics for you soon.
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René R.
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| Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2018 9:10 am Post subject: Re: My 1954 build thread "Beatrix" |
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| So much is happening! Things are going well! |
Well, that's great to hear! I look forward to photos.
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sled
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| Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2018 8:02 am Post subject: Re: My 1954 build thread "Beatrix" |
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its September are you almost done!?
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