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Picked up this little gem! 64 Standard, Updates!

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retroresto A.K.A Paul

455 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#1006789
I got this little gem recently and i cant believe how clean it is, i'd say its about 99% rust free, 1 small spot in front window opening.

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modnrod Fahrvergnugen

978 posts · joined Mar 2011 ·

#1006803
Nice!
I was born in 1964 too, and I can tell you I've got a lot more dents than that. 😂

Handy Casual Dubber

48 posts · joined Feb 2012 ·

#1006838
How nice to have such of a rust free bug to lay your hands on.. it's almost unfair, everything is just so much easier.
What's your plans for this little sweet one?
A "car guy" from Sweden, I love Vee Dubs and Porsche...
I'm also an Auto Electrician in my profession.

retroresto A.K.A Paul

455 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#1006846
Not 100% sure at the minute. I thing i'll get the body off the pan and have it stripped and powder coated then i'll prep the body for a fresh coat of paint. Not sure about mechanicals, ride height, wheels but just take it one step at a time.

It is refreshing to get a rust free project for a change unlike the usual swiss cheese i have to deal with.

Handy Casual Dubber

48 posts · joined Feb 2012 ·

#1006872
retroresto wrote:Not 100% sure at the minute. I thing i'll get the body off the pan and have it stripped and powder coated then i'll prep the body for a fresh coat of paint. Not sure about mechanicals, ride height, wheels but just take it one step at a time...
Yes its good to separate them for a while and do a nice paintjob, everything will be even better than it was from the beginning.
Also good to take things slowly.
retroresto wrote:...It is refreshing to get a rust free project for a change unlike the usual swiss cheese i have to deal with.
Hahaha, you have not seen mine then, or how mine was when I started
A "car guy" from Sweden, I love Vee Dubs and Porsche...
I'm also an Auto Electrician in my profession.

crsedge Wolfsburg Wizard

687 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#1006892
Nice one. And this is from the man who was getting out of VWs! 😏

Cheers

Craig
May '55 Oval

retroresto A.K.A Paul

455 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#1006930
Im like a dog pound for lost VW's they find me.. I cant resist those big eyes! LOL!

Hey Craig, Im still trying to get out. Its like trying shake a habit, it takes time.

I have moved on a few cars lately so iam making some progress.

HerbieBoy82 Cool....

128 posts · joined May 2006 ·

#1006948
Haven't seen a Standard in this colour would be f---ing awesome to see it done up (at least) semi orig!!!

Good score!

retroresto A.K.A Paul

455 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#1006959
Yeh, found the BALM paint sticker in the pile of bits so confirms it is actually "Gulf Blue"

I will be painting it the same colour.

Handy Casual Dubber

48 posts · joined Feb 2012 ·

#1006960
retroresto wrote:Yeh, found the BALM paint sticker in the pile of bits so confirms it is actually "Gulf Blue"

I will be painting it the same colour.
Good choice, it's a nice colour.
A "car guy" from Sweden, I love Vee Dubs and Porsche...
I'm also an Auto Electrician in my profession.

Resto64 Jack of all, master of none

1,081 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·

#1007085
nice Paul very clean looking car!!

debiasi4 Officially Full-On Dubber

283 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·

#1008139
Looks amazing Paul. Need to catch up soon
Cheers Adam

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1008149
WOW!

Sweet as! 😍
Futue te ipsum!!!

okrasa5462 Seriously Crusin Dubber

107 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·

#1008156
Hey mate, I live in Adelaide...just wondering who painted your car....did a great job!

hrastovica Officially Full-On Dubber

361 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·

#1008222
Looks FANTASTIC!!!

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#1008226
Nice......I like that colour.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1008228
Looks good. That colour is perfect ~ 😍

GASBNR Fahrvergnugen

894 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#1008591
Nice Paul, like your work😎

OL
SORRY BOUT THAT!

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#1008608
What a lovely car, nice work.
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
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debiasi4 Officially Full-On Dubber

283 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·

#1008619
If you need one of the std beetle glove box liners let me know. Got one of those stapled together ones here
Cheers Adam

retroresto A.K.A Paul

455 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#1008625
Thanks for all the positive feedback.

Thanks Adam but i have a couple already, the one that came with the car is quite reasonable.

Russ68 Learner Dubber

4 posts · joined Feb 2015 ·

#1008646
Sooo love that colour!

oldturtle22 Officially Full-On Dubber

267 posts · joined Nov 2011 ·

#1008711
That looks amazing! Keep posting

benny_acko Officially Full-On Dubber

253 posts · joined Aug 2011 ·

#1008796
Lovely car and thanks for sharing!
Where did you get your wiring loom from?
1967 VW Beetle Deluxe

retroresto A.K.A Paul

455 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#1008819
The wiring loom is the factory loom, the car was in such good condition it just needed a wipe over with some acetone to get the crud off. It cleaned up very nicely, i did remove it to paint the car so it easier to clean if you can lay it out on a table.

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zayus Wolfsburg Wizard

437 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#1009057
The Body is stunning... hang it on a wall!