Giving the dash that classic llok. No padded dash..

 

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

 

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.

 

Dash is kooking nice.....

Pics are taken with a Cell phone. The the best resolution.

 

Looks like it's almost ready for the BLING!!!

 

Thanks Vinnie...

How many Vinnies do we have now?

 

~ it's moving along at a fast pace - the passion you have for this project truly shows.

keep the update pics coming !!!

 

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

 

Looking good, are you bringing it to the WDC?

 

Nice job FP! Looks like a fun Beetle to tool around town in and take to car shows.

 

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!

 

those '60's bumpers will really take her back FP....nice project....

 

Nope, driving the Crossfire...

 

Very nice!

And I agree, lose those silly bumpers.

 

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

 

That's one clean looking car, FP. Nice job.

And ya' just gotta' love those gangsta' white walls.

 

Wow, that's really nice! The hard part will be keeping it that way!

 

Nice bug, FP. I knew it would be clean, but that is sterile

 

Very nice FP. Looks like fun.

 

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.