My deep sea green 1969 f/I automatic sunroof a/c gas heat

[ratlookvw]

Finally getting around to building this car I purchased a few years ago. I am really thankful for having a t3 guru for a friend! He has helped me figure out the correct 69 only parts to purchase and find. We have purchased a couple other 69 squares to help the project along, which I find to be a godsend when it comes to having the correct year/era parts for the rustoration... I had been collecting parts for over two years thinking this was a peru green car until we traveled 3.5 hours to purchase a peru green parts car. I brought a fender along to see if the original paint would work and or match for better panels and such. Come to find out, my car is not peru, but deep sea green, which my friend said he had never seen another squareback of this year painted. I did a search on the gallery here and found 2-3 fastbacks and a 411-412. It does not seem to be a common color for 1969 so my search for original paint panels and doors are now even harder to come by if not near impossible. I will try to update pics as I go along and any help is greatly appreciated!
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57 Panel, 66 highroof panel, 65 Notch, 59 Vert, 61 Vert, 1969 Fridolin, 'Reggie ' 66 RV, 65 Pipe Truck, 65 RHD T-34, 70 dbl slider panel, 1969 Deep sea green sunroof automatic square, the greypoop-on, and a shit load of wheels!

[squaretobehip]

Nice! My first car was a '69 and it was Deep Sea Green. It was mostly primer but the inside was still original paint. Post up some pictures when you get a chance.
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[Erik G]

Yes - pics please!

What a killer combo - every option box checked
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If the RV Hut is a rockin, don't come a knockn'
57 Panel, 66 highroof panel, 65 Notch, 59 Vert, 61 Vert, 1969 Fridolin, 'Reggie ' 66 RV, 65 Pipe Truck, 65 RHD T-34, 70 dbl slider panel, 1969 Deep sea green sunroof automatic square, the greypoop-on, and a shit load of wheels!

[ratlookvw]

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If the RV Hut is a rockin, don't come a knockn'
57 Panel, 66 highroof panel, 65 Notch, 59 Vert, 61 Vert, 1969 Fridolin, 'Reggie ' 66 RV, 65 Pipe Truck, 65 RHD T-34, 70 dbl slider panel, 1969 Deep sea green sunroof automatic square, the greypoop-on, and a shit load of wheels!

[ratlookvw]

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If the RV Hut is a rockin, don't come a knockn'
57 Panel, 66 highroof panel, 65 Notch, 59 Vert, 61 Vert, 1969 Fridolin, 'Reggie ' 66 RV, 65 Pipe Truck, 65 RHD T-34, 70 dbl slider panel, 1969 Deep sea green sunroof automatic square, the greypoop-on, and a shit load of wheels!

[Rome]

Thanks for the photos, rat. Your repaired and painted pan looks excellent. On my deep sea green '70 Fastback which I've not driven in several years, I discovered similar severe rust like on your tunnel bottom this past summer. The last 4" up front behind the T crossmember is rotted thru so I can clearly see the "ceiling" of the tunnel. The crossmember also has rot holes under the brake master cylinder. I bought a length of 1/8" thick mild steel from Lowe's to cut and make patches but have not yet started. Will need help from local VW shop friend to weld in the patches. At least my engine runs. Are you using original metal from a parts car for your tunnel and crossmember patches, or also make your own?

On mine, all 4 bumper mounts have also rotted, and I have holes in the floor near the pedals. I regard my car as worth saving, since I bought it with 40,000 original miles and a very well maintained interior.

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[notchboy]

Are you going to put the Eberspacher BN2 back in?
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[Tram]

[ratlookvw]

Por 15'd the bottom of the pans, two coats on the interior side as well. My friend replaced the wire harness in the front of the car, we started pulling the new rear harness through. Went thru all the original parts pulled from this car, cleaned, blasted, and painted all of them ready for install if needed. Blasted all the original hardware as well, need to paint this today. Need to go buy some shrink wrap today in long length to mend some old sleeves. Also restored some of the fuel injection parts yesterday. Got a lot done, keep at it so it's ready for spring! Ratlookvw
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If the RV Hut is a rockin, don't come a knockn'
57 Panel, 66 highroof panel, 65 Notch, 59 Vert, 61 Vert, 1969 Fridolin, 'Reggie ' 66 RV, 65 Pipe Truck, 65 RHD T-34, 70 dbl slider panel, 1969 Deep sea green sunroof automatic square, the greypoop-on, and a shit load of wheels!

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