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53vicky Learner Dubber

12 posts · joined Jan 2017 ·

#1033025
Hi All
New to the forum and thought I would add my build thread. Been on the lookout for an early beetle for years and finally managed to get one.
Obviously has some rust issues originally but the previous owner made a good start and I look forward to continuing the build.
Any suggestions,advice appreciated
Cheers





vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1033030
Looks like a fair bit of metal has to be replaced there Where are you located do you have a panel shop or doing the work yourself



This is mine

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

53vicky Learner Dubber

12 posts · joined Jan 2017 ·

#1033040
Hi, nice car !!
Will be doing all the bodywork at home , may have to get some help with the engine / trans but that is a fair way away.
Fortunately all the body panels on this car were already media blasted and etched so there wasn't anything hiding. I prefer it this way rather than the great unknown!
What did come with it was a perfect rust free rear cut from a 59 so my direction at the moment is to unpick any panels required and fit them as I would rather do that than use aftermarket panels.
That's the plan anyway
Cheers



vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1033060
good idea unpick the old panels and used them

you may need a cross brace in the door openings as well
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

53vicky Learner Dubber

12 posts · joined Jan 2017 ·

#1033065
Hi VW54
Yes, will brace before I cut anything away
It's probably a nicer execution rather than using aftermarket panels
I need more practice removing spotwelds 🤪
Cheers

53vicky Learner Dubber

12 posts · joined Jan 2017 ·

#1033362
Did some work on the donor panels this week, am planning to utilise most of the donors as per my cuts in first photos due to previous panel damage. The current repaired cross member doesn't have any heater channel provision so must have been an earlier repair. Going to join the quarter otters under the trim which will be a little nicer.
Any advice appreciated as long as it's constructive !!!!!!😂


53vicky Learner Dubber

12 posts · joined Jan 2017 ·

#1033365
Current panels in car.........




Finky Commited Dubber

70 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·

#1033366
Good to see another Oval beetle being saved!!

53vicky Learner Dubber

12 posts · joined Jan 2017 ·

#1033367
Also took the front apron off for a minor repair and to replace spare wheel well.
Plenty to do

😀

1958kafer Officially Full-On Dubber

229 posts · joined Feb 2007 ·

#1033376
Nice work. Looking forward to seeing your progress. I thought about buying it myself.

53vicky Learner Dubber

12 posts · joined Jan 2017 ·

#1033378
Thanks guys, it's going to be a 1-2 ? year project but looking forward to it. 😂

okrasa5462 Seriously Crusin Dubber

107 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·

#1033390
Congrats on your purchase, will be keeping a close eye on your project. 😂

53vicky Learner Dubber

12 posts · joined Jan 2017 ·

#1033504
Thanks all.......
Got a set of these from JK and pretty happy with the quality. They still need some amount of work to get right but l have been used to rare spares Holden patch panels so these are a dream in comparison










Current ends were pretty average







This was the one panel that didn't come with the car and got one through Das Resto and very impressed........





Rebuilding an old caravan for the lovely so VW needs to stay in the background until it's done but will keep it bubbling along

Cheers

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1033508
Looking good I bet your wearing out the spot weld drills
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

53vicky Learner Dubber

12 posts · joined Jan 2017 ·

#1033513
Sure am, I purchased a couple of flat spot weld drills but in the end I found the best result by just using a 7.5 - 8.0mm regular drill as the panel usually seperates or pops when you go through the first material thickness
Cheers

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#1038791
53vicky wrote:This was the one panel that didn't come with the car and got one through Das Resto and very impressed........



That's a pretty great repro!
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/