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WrennMetallWerks
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Peter_N
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It's a joy everytime I click on this topic and see an update. 
You're skills (and tooling) are amazing!
Just love how this picture shows you go the extra mile to keep everything straigth.
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MLockwood
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MLockwood
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| Haven't posted many pics, hope these help. As most have commented, outstanding work and a great focus on details. Mark. |
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Telephunken
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 12:07 pm Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection |
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| MLockwood wrote: |
| Haven't posted many pics, hope these help. As most have commented, outstanding work and a great focus on details. Mark. |
Thank you Mark for the pictures. Projects this epic are not possible without the great input, photos, and knowledge we get, and have gotten, over this past year from folks all over the world. Thanks. |
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WrennMetallWerks
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Two Glove Boxes
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| Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 8:16 pm Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection |
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| Great job! Amazing metal work. |
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CaptDave1303
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| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 5:13 pm Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection |
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| Great thread thanks for sharing!! |
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WrennMetallWerks
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virtanen
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WrennMetallWerks
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René R.
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| Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:38 pm Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection |
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I was surprised to see this project listed for sale on oldbug.com tonight.
I was momentarily tempted, until I realized how much work remains to be done. I wish I had the skills but I wouldn't even begin to know where to turn to complete this as a fully-restored, turn-key car. And of course that would add a huge amount to the final cost. Someone with more viable options will have a spectacular treasure.
I love this thread and hope to see it carried through to completion.
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D-train
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| Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 10:24 pm Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection |
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So does this mean that the body isn’t going to be finished?
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kpf
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| Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 5:34 pm Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection |
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| I was surprised to see this project listed for sale on oldbug.com tonight... |
I've been following this thread eagerly. I have not yet taken the time to thank you guys for sharing your adventure with the world. I have learned a lot and have been very inspired by every post. So, thank you (better late than never?).
Telephunken, I hope all is well. Best of luck.
Kris
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Telephunken
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Thanks to everyone again for following this build. To Answer some questions regarding the car being posted for sale; I have came to a very difficult decision with possibly having to part with the car in order to fund a joint property venture on a historic home that is been my family for generations. If the car Finds a new home then it does; or it may not. I plan To continue on the same path with the car with Jason until a deal is struck. I Have committed myself to the path that we have taken with restoration work of the car, and I and Jason will continue to see that path through as long as I am the owner. It is also very very important to me that any new owner will do exactly the same. It Is very likely that Jason and his son will continue their involvement with the car even if it does change owners. We have set this car in a direction to Be one of the best restored 47’ Beetles in the world when it is completed. Wether it is I, or someone else that sees this through to the end, it will be a spectacular car, and a part of a historical time in VW history. There has been some inteterested parties from both Europe and the US, so we will see what happens.
For any of you possibly interested, If you have been following the build thread, You know that once the metal work is complete the car basically need paint and primarily assembly. There Are a few things still required for parts but most are aquired, many already restored, and most of the “heavy lifting” has already been done. The estimated remaining budget on the completed restoration is about $27-35k. (that is based I pretty accurate and detailed budget that I have been using for over 18 months now.) Any questions, please feel free to PM me. Thanks again everyone. |
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D-train
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| Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 8:13 pm Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection |
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Sad but good news. I wish I had the $$.
Trade a 1st born?
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Telephunken
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| Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 9:16 pm Post subject: Re: '47 Beetle resurrection |
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Sad but good news. I wish I had the $$.
Trade a 1st born? |
Boy or Girl? 😂😂 |
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