Mijn 56 ovaal..

Jo56 · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 9:34 am Post subject: Mijn 56 ovaal..

Hello to everyone, I wanted to show my project.

It's been 7 years in the making. But I've been surfing a lot on TheSamba.com that I thought I share it with you all.

It's a 1956 beetle that I discovered in a barn. It stood there for more than 30 years.
To get the beetle out of the garage, there were trees that had to be removed!!!

There was a lot of welding work to be done, and the front of the car had been damaged in an accident...

New floorpans, heather channels, front valances, ... to much...

I build a 1776cc type 1 engine for it. It's got an Engle W110 and 40 carbs.

I'm now in the fase of putting everything together.
Still some work to do, but hopefully within a few months it's ready.

Greetings from Belgium.

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VW_Jimbo · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:15 am Post subject: Re: Mijn 56 ovaal..

Nice! That body looks perfect. So silky smooth!
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Chickensoup · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:25 am Post subject: Re: Mijn 56 ovaal..

Welcome to the samba... technically i guess... your car looks so clean!!! And that first picture was awesome! That is a TRUE barn find Very Happy

nice work and good luck.
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Jo56 · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:44 am Post subject: Re: Mijn 56 ovaal..

Thanks for the comments.
It isnt perfect in every way, but for me it is!!
This is how it looks for the moment.
Still making some mechanical adjustments and making the electricity work..

Chickensoup · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:53 am Post subject: Re: Mijn 56 ovaal..

Hey, is your title supposed to say “My 56 oval”. Just making sure. You can still change the title by clicking “edit” on your first post.
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-'85 c10 5.3 LS, 222 cam, long tubes, x pipe, 3 inch spin tech's
-'05 B5.5 TDI Wagon 17in sport rims ;EGR + BSM + ASV Delete, Stage-2 Tune, straight pipe
'65 Tourist Delivery Build
'66 RIP
'69 RIP
Hosea 4:6 "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge"

pastellgreen · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 1:42 pm Post subject: Re: Mijn 56 ovaal..

The title is written in Belgian, personable, I think we understand it anyway.

Chickensoup · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 1:44 pm Post subject: Re: Mijn 56 ovaal..

Oh ok. I dont know Belgium as we can see Very Happy

sorry, carry on...
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-'85 c10 5.3 LS, 222 cam, long tubes, x pipe, 3 inch spin tech's
-'05 B5.5 TDI Wagon 17in sport rims ;EGR + BSM + ASV Delete, Stage-2 Tune, straight pipe
'65 Tourist Delivery Build
'66 RIP
'69 RIP
Hosea 4:6 "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge"

aa390392 · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 3:40 pm Post subject: Re: Mijn 56 ovaal..

I love me a grey car, can you tell me the color? Is it VW specifically? Maybe a nice maroon interior.?
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pastellgreen · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:08 pm Post subject: Re: Mijn 56 ovaal..

For me it looks like pearl grey.

Jo56 · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 12:59 am Post subject: Re: Mijn 56 ovaal..

It's RAL 7004 grey. But it is applied after the welding works were done.
I skipped the full respray route, because for me this is more fun.
The body is not prepped, there is no bondo on it.

I wanted to replace the old original interior. Its still in great condition.

You are right --> the title is in Dutch.

tisius · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2020 5:22 am Post subject: Re: Mijn 56 ovaal..

looking good!!
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Jo56 · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2020 12:18 am Post subject: Re: Mijn 56 ovaal..

Keeps on going...

joey1320 · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2020 10:47 am Post subject: Re: Mijn 56 ovaal..

Great looking bug and engine.
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Jo56 · Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2020 6:11 am Post subject: Re: Mijn 56 ovaal..

Almost there...

Jo56 · Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2020 10:29 am Post subject: Re: Mijn 56 ovaal..

I only need to sort the brakes out, get the external oil cooling done and the fuel tank installed.

Cant wait for the first drive!!

joey1320 · Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 2:43 pm Post subject: Re: Mijn 56 ovaal..

Wow this is such a cool project.
Cool

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tisius · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 5:28 am Post subject: Re: Mijn 56 ovaal..

I was looking at the weber windows. Did you fabricate them yourself? Or did you buy them somewhere?
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drive it like you just robbed the bank
you don't have to be crazy to be into VW's, but it sure helps!!
.... if it ain't dutch, it ain't much!

baz54 · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 2:10 am Post subject: Re: Mijn 56 ovaal..

Hi, It’s looking awesome Cool

Jo56 · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:57 am Post subject: Re: Mijn 56 ovaal..

Thanks for the nice comments.

The acces windows are from Hooky's Panel Shop.
They are excellent quality and fit perfect.

https://www.hookyspanelshop.com/product/hipacs-high-performance-access-covers/

FredH17 · Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 3:02 am Post subject: Re: Mijn 56 ovaal..

That barn

Great job, good looking ride so far.

Greetings from Holland.


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