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PostPosted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 12:03 am    Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 10:22 am    Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection Reply with quote

We are going over every inch of the body one lap at a time, each lap it gets straighter and straighter. 👍

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 14, 2018 1:41 am    Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection Reply with quote

Wow, just wow jason. So epic to see how pedantic you have been on this to get it correct! It’s amazing to see!
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 14, 2018 9:47 am    Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection Reply with quote

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Wow, just wow jason. So epic to see how pedantic you have been on this to get it correct! It’s amazing to see!


Thank you for that. It's very nice to hear. Looking at the 70,000 views on this thread makes me ask myself, what are all this folks thinking of when they view the latest post....?

I appreciate your interaction, Helps keep me motivated to continue the thread.

Thank you. Cool

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 14, 2018 12:46 pm    Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection Reply with quote

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Looking at the 70,000 views on this thread makes me ask myself, what are all this folks thinking of when they view the latest post....?


What I keep thinking is that I never cease to be amazed by your attention to detail -- and wonderful craftsmanship. This is currently by far my favorite thread on TheSamba.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 14, 2018 2:06 pm    Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection Reply with quote

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WrennMetallWerks wrote:
Looking at the 70,000 views on this thread makes me ask myself, what are all this folks thinking of when they view the latest post....?


What I keep thinking is that I never cease to be amazed by your attention to detail -- and wonderful craftsmanship. This is currently by far my favorite thread on TheSamba.

I couldn't agree more. I am amazed too, seeing what the results are of your work. I don't consider myself as stupid or clumsy, but this is far beyond my skills.
So greetings from the Netherlands and saying once more : amazing job and I'll look everyday to see if there's someting new in this topic.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 14, 2018 2:21 pm    Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection Reply with quote

^^^That's very kind words brothers. Thank you for taking the time to encourage me to continue this charge. I hope you guys hear my heart when I say "I'm not fishing for praise but it is nevertheless nice to hear". Lol

On that note:

I truly and hopefully welcome suggestions and observations of the viewers. We all grow from the the knowledge and experiences of others. I openly admit there ar many things I have to learn about the construction of the VolksAuto,I feel fortunate that The Samba offers this type of platform for us to ALL express and learn new things. Cool

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 14, 2018 6:49 pm    Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection Reply with quote

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No truer words....
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 15, 2018 9:06 am    Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection Reply with quote

Grateful for your Knowledge and Experience my Friend. 😎 ^^^
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 15, 2018 9:11 am    Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection Reply with quote

"In The Beginning... The World was Flat"

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"Time Magazine "
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 15, 2018 12:16 pm    Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection Reply with quote

WrennMetallWerks wrote:
"In The Beginning... The World was Flat"


"Time Magazine "


This is true, and there are people that still believe it. Haha. Google church of the flying spaghetti mosnster also for a laugh...


Where’s that pic from?
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 15, 2018 1:51 pm    Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection Reply with quote

just wondered if you have ever thought maybe building a set of dies and just stamping a whole new car would have been easier.

i'm kidding, im amazed at the level of detail, and inspired that you are able to find the motivation to keep going on such a huge project
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 15, 2018 2:27 pm    Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection Reply with quote

^^^I know rite !!! What a dream it would be to have a machine for stamping parts. I would love that.

Thanks Cory ... This is a passion for me. I build this Kars up for clients and truly enjoy the process. It can get clunky sometimes but for the most of it I am just feeling blessed to do what I love to do. 😎
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 16, 2018 7:02 pm    Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection Reply with quote

Amazing work. Bravo!
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 16, 2018 7:39 pm    Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection Reply with quote

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WrennMetallWerks wrote:
"In The Beginning... The World was Flat"


"Time Magazine "


This is true, and there are people that still believe it. Haha. Google church of the flying spaghetti mosnster also for a laugh...


Where’s that pic from?


I found this one online in The Samba threads. I believe it was a Time Magazine photo originally.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:27 pm    Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection Reply with quote

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WrennMetallWerks wrote:
Looking at the 70,000 views on this thread makes me ask myself, what are all this folks thinking of when they view the latest post....?


What I keep thinking is that I never cease to be amazed by your attention to detail -- and wonderful craftsmanship. This is currently by far my favorite thread on TheSamba.


Thanks from me as well for following along and your support. When It comes to the details Jason and I spent lots of time doing research behind the scenes trying to look at tons of photographs, books, other cars, and comparing all this data. We see lots of variance out there, especially with cars that are restored; So we try to use the early original factory or stock photographs we find as our “Bible”. Jason is very detail oriented and thats why we think alike when it comes to the work and why I chose him for this project. Just a few days ago we had one of our meetings to discuss various areas on the car and where we were at with each of them. Jason spent probably 30 minutes with me just discussing his thoughts on a small detail that will probably not even be visible once the car is assembled. But he and I are both the type of people that will say “....but WE will know if its not right!” Its a fun and educating process. That is why we value any and all input from those knowledgable folks following this thread. I think both Jason and I feel that same way that we are just doctors and caretakers of this car. Its from a unique part of VW’s history and deserves to be done right. It will probably be around long after he and I are gone, so we want it to be right.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 7:34 am    Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection Reply with quote

I'm looking for some pictures and feedback on the rectangular holes in the A pillar for the check strap to go through. It appears the design was faulty and they had to change it to a check rod and put it in a different orientation. The strap desig wore/cut a notch into the inner structure, then curls and tears the outer skin over time when the door is fully opened. Any additional thoughts or photos would be fantastic.

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 7:38 am    Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection Reply with quote

joey1320 wrote:
Amazing work. Bravo!


Thanks man. I appreciate that. I'm happy you are enjoying it. Any questions and or observations are always welcome here. This build has been very fun and challenging. Thanks again for filling along.

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 9:29 am    Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection Reply with quote

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The strap desig wore/cut a notch into the inner structure, then curls and tears the outer skin over time when the door is fully opened. Any additional thoughts or photos would be fantastic.



this is absolutely correct. youll just have to straighten all that bent metal out and make sure the hole is the correct dimensions. Very poor design indeed but these cars were not meant to last 60-70 years like we are making them!

I love the simplicity of it though.

I think I have some NOS door check straps somewhere, not sure if they are the same in 47 as in 50/51?
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 9:41 am    Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection Reply with quote

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The strap desig wore/cut a notch into the inner structure, then curls and tears the outer skin over time when the door is fully opened. Any additional thoughts or photos would be fantastic.



this is absolutely correct. youll just have to straighten all that bent metal out and make sure the hole is the correct dimensions. Very poor design indeed but these cars were not meant to last 60-70 years like we are making them!

I love the simplicity of it though.

I think I have some NOS door check straps somewhere, not sure if they are the same in 47 as in 50/51?


Crushed it! Literally Hahaha.

I have a 51 Standard here I'm going to use the passenger side possibly as my guide

Im thinking the strap is real similar until 52
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