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lovethatconvertible Samba Member
Joined: August 22, 2008 Posts: 1434 Location: Las Vegas N. V.
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Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2016 9:39 pm Post subject: Re: Fubar64 The rebuild of an ex show car |
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It's a shame your not loading these pictures on The Samba Gallery, this Great thread is going to be worthless down the road. _________________ 1960 Convertible |
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vwhelmot Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2006 Posts: 617 Location: united kingdom
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 6:04 am Post subject: Re: Fubar64 The rebuild of an ex show car |
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Been busy , hour upon hour with filler work and block sanding since the first of Feb. Not far off paint now but still more to do.
Setting door gaps
Filler primed
Off to do some more blocking |
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DBK UK Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2003 Posts: 869
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 12:53 pm Post subject: Re: Fubar64 The rebuild of an ex show car |
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looking really good lyndon.....cant wait to see it in paint _________________ DBKUK |
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62beetle Samba Member
Joined: August 09, 2009 Posts: 30 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 1:44 am Post subject: Re: Fubar64 The rebuild of an ex show car |
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Mind blowing level of attention to detail Lyndon, can't wait to see it in paint |
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vwhelmot Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2006 Posts: 617 Location: united kingdom
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Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 1:20 am Post subject: Re: Fubar64 The rebuild of an ex show car |
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Not far off now :D . Thank you. |
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Matt K. Paint and Body Nutcase
Joined: January 14, 2005 Posts: 2598 Location: Hemet, So Cal.
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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 8:08 pm Post subject: Re: Fubar64 The rebuild of an ex show car |
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Well I am sure enjoying your work. That is going to one detailed car when finished. _________________ This is my 23rd year in the Auto Body/Paint Game!
*Take a look at some of my custom paint: http://s110.photobucket.com/albums/n119/mrpaint_2006/ .( NOTE: these are some older jobs but still neat.) |
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vwhelmot Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2006 Posts: 617 Location: united kingdom
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2016 6:28 am Post subject: Re: Fubar64 The rebuild of an ex show car |
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Took the shell off for paint last weekend. I enjoyed the metalwork more than the body prop to be honest, the last six months have been a chore but I finally got there. Its now in the hands of someone who does some stellar work and my mind is at rest knowing that when I see it again it will look top notch.
On the fork lift ready to drop it down again.
Made a chassis jig to transport the shell
temporary put the wings on for transport
Nice covered trailer to keep the weather off
That's all for now..... |
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joesbuell Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2011 Posts: 10 Location: Muswellbrook NSW Australia
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Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2016 8:25 am Post subject: Re: Fubar64 The rebuild of an ex show car |
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Mind blowing brilliant work! |
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vwhelmot Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2006 Posts: 617 Location: united kingdom
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Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2016 1:48 pm Post subject: Re: Fubar64 The rebuild of an ex show car |
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Thanks mate, I've been busy with the chassis prep.
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67ctbug Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2016 Posts: 3624 Location: CT
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Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2016 7:45 am Post subject: Re: Fubar64 The rebuild of an ex show car |
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lovethatconvertible wrote: |
It's a shame your not loading these pictures on The Samba Gallery, this Great thread is going to be worthless down the road. |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69829 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2016 9:08 am Post subject: Re: Fubar64 The rebuild of an ex show car |
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67ctbug wrote: |
lovethatconvertible wrote: |
It's a shame your not loading these pictures on The Samba Gallery, this Great thread is going to be worthless down the road. |
Possibly Everett could put them in the gallery? |
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Joseph DR Samba Member
Joined: December 20, 2004 Posts: 180 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 9:12 pm Post subject: Re: Fubar64 The rebuild of an ex show car |
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Great story and fantastic work, Lyndon. _________________ 1964 Beetle |
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vwhelmot Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2006 Posts: 617 Location: united kingdom
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Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 2:45 pm Post subject: Re: Fubar64 The rebuild of an ex show car |
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Thanks, there will be an update soon. |
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Rhysos Samba Member
Joined: March 17, 2010 Posts: 26 Location: Bristol, UK
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:16 am Post subject: Re: Fubar64 The rebuild of an ex show car |
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Hey Lyndon, how is Fubar coming on? I am getting eager for an update _________________ www.vwbeetlerestoration.blogspot.com |
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vwhelmot Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2006 Posts: 617 Location: united kingdom
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 4:27 pm Post subject: Re: Fubar64 The rebuild of an ex show car |
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Hi
Fubar is coming on fine, it's still at the paint shop and painted. I should be getting it back this month hopefully and then the assembly begins. Nearly every component is finished, gearbox etc is done, I've decided what interior theme , colour , material etc I'm going for too.
Had a bit of an accident two weeks ago and broke my collarbone so that's put me out of action and will continue to do so for another month or so. It's annoying that just before I broke it I was really getting things done but it could have been worse, I could have been in the middle of the final build and u against a deadline. I've taken the attitude that it will be done when it's done and I'm not going to rush it to get it to a show. Not bothered about that.
I'll update with pics when it comes back all shiny.
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vwhelmot Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2006 Posts: 617 Location: united kingdom
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 4:47 pm Post subject: Re: Fubar64 The rebuild of an ex show car |
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Ps getting on with this kind of stuff in the meantime. Usual thing of blasting, flatting and filling track rod ends.
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Rhysos Samba Member
Joined: March 17, 2010 Posts: 26 Location: Bristol, UK
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:40 pm Post subject: Re: Fubar64 The rebuild of an ex show car |
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Holy crap, those impeccable track rod ends Awesome stuff, you really aren't leaving any stone unturned! Your thread has become my go-to manual on how to go about a resto the right way, so i'm grateful that you have taken the time to keep up the insightful posts.
P.S - sorry to hear about your collarbone, that is really unfortunate. Hope you get on the mend soon! _________________ www.vwbeetlerestoration.blogspot.com |
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 13389 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: Fubar64 The rebuild of an ex show car |
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vwhelmot wrote: |
Ps getting on with this kind of stuff in the meantime. Usual thing of blasting, flatting and filling track rod ends.
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vwhelmot Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2006 Posts: 617 Location: united kingdom
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 2:49 am Post subject: Re: Fubar64 The rebuild of an ex show car |
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OCD is a funny thing. I just call it standards and I'm not letting standards drop. Every part has to be 100% right. Not looking forward to the wiring!!
Thanks for the comments 😀 |
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vwhelmot Samba Member
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