I AM!!!!! :thumb
:bounce:bounce:bounce
Two more sleeps 🙂
I rang the electro plater today and it sounds like my stuff won't be ready tomorrw after all....I have to ring in the afternoon to find out definitely..Fingers cross
So I payed Bel a visit today to see how she was :kiss
They've started in the wiring....and are looking for an original fuse box for her...
Her engine is in (I have given them a decal for her oil bath...but not on yet)
and her running boards are back on and side mirrors..😎
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Closer in on the wiring
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Looks Great Jen,
But it makes me think I might have bitten off more than I can chew. 2 months for a full resto? I may have been a bit optimistic.
I promise not to laugh at that.... I was the same 🙂
Things CAN just get bigger and bigger...and it all seems never ending....!! :jesus
Start with that and you have absolutely no delusions about getting a resto done 😎
Try and gather as many bits as you think you need.....but you'll always find yourself looking for more at the last minute, or praying real hard that you find that hard to get part you've been wanting before it's needed to go in....
When you're paying someone to do it for you, you don't have time to spare much.... Not like you're ride can sit in your shed and wait...But I must admit where I am they're pretty good with delays from your side cos they can get on with other quick jobs they have waiting....It all balances out...
I don't like to talk $$$ but it isn't cheap...and I'd never recop the money I've spent on Bel
Look at how far you want to take it... I never expected to take it this far...but then I'd started and didn't want to go through body work again in the near future.....hopefully it'll balance out in the end
Oh...and YES....I did get a liking for the idea of a Rag Top....and pop outs!!! :thumb
My own worst enemy!!!
Honestly it can get VERY BIG unless you set yourself strict limits....
p.s. for doing what I did I think you have to absolutely love your ride...She was not what would be classed as a prize choice for the resto she's getting...
Bel folds memories and dreams for me...and has given me a lot of joy in the last couple of years at a very bleak time in my life...Through her I've kept going, found an interest/obsession...and made some great new friends....All good stuff!!...
If anyone is after a great looking older beetle..they do come up for sale already restored, much cheaper than restoring, ready to ride and ready to give a lot of joy to the person who finds them....
Before Bel I used to have a code of not getting attached to material objects....Guess I've changed 🙂
Sorry you've found me in a very reflective mood today!! :thumb
[Edited on 23-7-2004 by jenz58]
She looks fantastic Jen........
What a truly touching post...I'm sure she'll bring you loads more fun & heaps more great memories.😉
Yes they do take a little longer than first planned and yes they do cost more than first planned,but looking at that 46 year old GEM,it's worth every bit of agro.And you have given birth-you have bought another bright ,shiny bundle of motoring joy into the world.Very well done.I recall keeping a record of costs on mine until it got to somewhere near where I had budgeted for-then suddenly I simply forgot to keep track of costs anymore.Wonder if everyone goes thru this?? Again-a bloody good job.
lol.......Costs is something I'm in denial about right now 😉
I try not to look when I do my banking....so I don't notice the downward tread:duh
I'm trying not to think about how many more payments I'll have to make before I can drive her home...
Hmmm....better go check the Powerball tic I got last week:bounce:bounce😀
Coming along nicely Jen, you must be happy :thumb
Good stuff
Great to see her getting closer to being finished.
Rob,..😎
Boxer Power
Member of DMLRK.....Die Mittler Lebuns Resto Komeradschaft
Just had a parcel arrive from the States 5 minutes ago 🙂
MY POP OUTS HAVE ARRIVED!!! :bounce:bounce:bounce
I'm SO excited :thumb
Jen, which way ur heading ? back to stock look or lower it and make it custom ? Lucky u ~ Rag Top!!! Thats what I always wanted but the time & $$ and how difficult to find a nice original one.. stopped me from doing it to my baby bug~ ...
anyways, really can't wait to see it ! good luck with all the touch-ups!
Bel's going back to stock look...with a few accessories added:thumb
Though looking at her the way she is and with the rag top she'd look a treat lowered a little...but then I'd probably have to put a bigtger engine in her and extractors etc to get the full effect.....
Stock look for now...maybe if I need a new engine or something I'd consider all the rest later...
Talked to them about a CD player in the glove box today...they think a 6 to 12 volt conversion to the stereo could work...anyone here done it?...It would be nice to have music
My other alternative is putting a 12 volt battery on tyhe oppisite side to 6 volt under back seat...would only mean I'd have to recharge it whenever....easy🙂
And would this be demerit points if I showed her? :jesus
[Edited on 27-7-2004 by jenz58]
Giddaye Jen,
I'm currently running a 12 volt inverter for the radio, but it,s not the same as having 12 volts. Especially if you use lights or wipers.... or indicators. or long periods of idling. I just got my 6 volt valve radio back from being restored, but I think I'll wait until I get the car in the same condition. Before I install it.
Jen, I'm sure u'll have more fun with the stock look for now & when u feel it's time just do something to Bel, lower it ... etc etc ...
hm ... same, I need music as well .... but I am saving up the serious cash for an Alternator, I do have enough but I hope to earn more before getting more parts for the car ... (feels more secure when I hold onto the cash, rather than an Alternator & nothing left in the bank) Lol~
Good Luck hope to see u & Bel in the Chapel Cruise~!
She should be there, fingers crossed 😉
Bel's plates arrive yesterday...so I'm about to take them, the headlining and the rag top canvas down to AVWPC
Here they are
I looks really great!, a top job has been done!
As I am finishing the "Refurbishment" of my 65, I can really appreciate the effort You have made to the 58'
I look forward to seeing it (at the Nationals?)
Silver
Keeping it real !
Visited my girl again today....little things happening all the time....
She had her beauty rings on today...I was almost thinking of saving them for special occasions but she has always had them on.....pity they scratch the paint on the wheels so much though
...and I think I may have a set of rubber mats I found out today...we'll see...If I have them, then I could go the square weave carpet 😎
I found that a lot of the rubbers I'd got for her were not right...door rubbers too fat and not soft...some other rubbers hard as well...Ingrid has given them back to me as she put in better ones..
A few more pics....
Her friend Bert is behind her...he's plnorris's ride from the forum....They been pretty much together the whole time at AVWPC...two blue resto's😎
Still adding little pieces up front....but looking more complete
Nice shiny lights😎
Looking at the pic here....do I have 2 of the same tail lights...like having 2 left shoes?
Got to get onto that one..
Things were a bit tight around her and tried to get a pic of her side on...can you see the beauty rings?🙂
[Edited on 30-7-2004 by jenz58]
love this post jen!
will she be at DoVW? im looking forward to seeing her 🙂
Tagedeezee Heezy
great stuff jen i love seeing the changes bel goes through in her resto 🙂 makes me feel kinda fuzzy inside.....im not weird......no really im not
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Hi Jenz
Dose look like the tail lights are the same side! How could that happen?
Rob...😎
Boxer Power
Member of DMLRK.....Die Mittler Lebuns Resto Komeradschaft
A couple of little things like that have happened...I have another unpainted on here at home that they gave back to me...
I'm starting to get a collection of unused bits...I might have a stall at the next swap meet 😉😀
Go Jen. What a hoot.!!!
