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DerrickfromNC1
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DerrickfromNC1
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| Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2020 8:37 am Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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GMendoza
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| Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2020 3:43 pm Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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Looks good! What are you going in the back?
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DerrickfromNC1
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| Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2020 5:52 pm Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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| Looks good! What are you going in the back? |
Haven’t quite decided. I’m still looking at rear tail light options to keep the rear fenders smooth & I want a removable apron. So my rear bumper will need to help compliment those plans. Having said that I may do the same to rear bumper as I’ve done to the front. I’m open to suggestions!
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DerrickfromNC1
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| Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:34 pm Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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Potential mirrors?
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Buggeee
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DerrickfromNC1
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| Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2021 12:58 pm Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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Yes. They compliment the graphics and the wheels. |
Yes they compliment the wheels but I‘m planning a repaint this Spring minus the 90 style graphics. Currently looking at different shades of silver & light grey for a repaint with sections of the carbon fiber hood remaining exposed. |
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DerrickfromNC1
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| Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 5:12 pm Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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Not sure I’m 100% in on my bumper modification....maybe a little more bulky than I wanted. May end up with a set of small nerf bars powder coated in black or graphite grey to match my wheels.
In the meantime I’m going to continue on with a matching rear bumper.
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GreeneHoosier
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| Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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Love it! Keep up the good work!
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DerrickfromNC1
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 7:18 pm Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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First attempt at rear bumper mod!
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DerrickfromNC1
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| Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2021 2:25 pm Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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Just unboxed a set of Cali Popouts. Purchased them new in 2002, put them away for safe keeping and now just opening the original box in 2021.
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DerrickfromNC1
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| Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2021 3:18 pm Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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Started sanding the paint in prep for a new base/clear coat in Audi Florett Silver if I don’t see a another color I like better. Between working p/t and my wife’s travel plans hope to be read to shoot in late April.
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2type2
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| Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 5:09 am Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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For anybody interested in these California Popouts.... check out Fruizshop.com for a modern day version. I have them on my '71 and like them lots!
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DerrickfromNC1
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| Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 4:10 pm Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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They have a lot of real cool products. I had been planning to do a front/rear window install w/o factory rubber and use epoxy like modern cars to obtain that smooth look. Looked at their website a couple of months ago and see that they are doing it & have some instructional videos on YouTube(easier than installing factory rubber)!
Does anyone know the $ conversion rate? A 9 piece carpet kit list for $2049.00! How much is that in US $$? |
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DerrickfromNC1
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| Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 11:36 am Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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Nerf bars or modified blades?
This:
Or This:
I’ve got a lot of time and some money in the modified bumper blades but I’m leaning towards the simplicity of the nerf bars.
What do you think?
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vwuberalles
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Buggeee
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Gr0unded
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| Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2021 8:59 pm Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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I'm just now catching up to your thread, looking sharp!
I'm a little biased to keeping the bumpers, they actually look great. Plus, could you some weight up front to help with the weight ratio 
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DerrickfromNC1
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| Posted: Fri May 28, 2021 6:57 am Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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$5.00 running boards/rocker panels
Close to laying down the 2K primer. Once done I will be seeking advice her on the best ways to:
prep my dyi garage paint booth
filter water from my air lines
paint fenders on or off
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DerrickfromNC1
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| Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 4:58 pm Post subject: Re: 67 Custom German Look |
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Getting closer to laying the 2k primer! Also in process of removing the pre-66 apron I had installed many years ago thinking I was going to utilize a W decklid I had been saving. Plan to use a Creative Car Craft fiberglass cleanup panel as a removable apron.
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