My next toy to tinker with, and now featured in the Herald...
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Used to be millions of them. They rusted away. I bought a new 77. The last of em. Rust proofed with everything I knew. seven years late terminal rust. keep it out of the salt. gary
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This one will not be driven in the winter. It came from Mexico. It's a survivor.
It's been in the family for 35 years.
It's been in the family for 35 years.
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re: My next toy to tinker with, and now featured in the Herald...
Originally Posted by FP
Dash is kooking nice.....
Pics are taken with a Cell phone. The the best resolution.
Pics are taken with a Cell phone. The the best resolution.
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~ it's moving along at a fast pace - the passion you have for this project truly shows.
keep the update pics coming !!!
keep the update pics coming !!!
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Finally done for this phase. Next year totally new paint job in Aquarius Blue, and 60's bumpers...
http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/t...view=slideshow
http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/t...view=slideshow
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Originally Posted by FP
Finally done for this phase. Next year totally new paint job in Aquarius Blue, and 60's bumpers...
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Oh WOW!
Great progress! Had no idea you were SERIOUS about this so I didn't check back in on the thread till now.
Lookin' good!
Great progress! Had no idea you were SERIOUS about this so I didn't check back in on the thread till now.
Lookin' good!
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Originally Posted by tighed1
Oh WOW!
Great progress! Had no idea you were SERIOUS about this so I didn't check back in on the thread till now.
Lookin' good!
Great progress! Had no idea you were SERIOUS about this so I didn't check back in on the thread till now.
Lookin' good!
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Originally Posted by MI1XFIRE
Looking good, are you bringing it to the WDC?
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Final restoration complete. the Bug was completely taken apart, fixed metal that needed repairs, painted and put back together, plus a (new to me) rebuilt engine.
Here's a link to the restoration story in pictures.
Pictures by MIPATIN - Photobucket
Here's a link to the restoration story in pictures.
Pictures by MIPATIN - Photobucket
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Now THAT IS A CLASSIC! Truly a genius design for its time. Thanks for keeping it alive. Is there anyone over 50 years old that doesn't have fond memories of a Bug? Buddy Hackett, dune buggies, hippies, college.....the list goes on.