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Retroresto\'s 54 project

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retroresto A.K.A Paul

455 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#461658
Hi guys,

I just discovered an unfinished 54 beetle lurking in someones garage, they have done all the hard work like completely metal finish all body work, pwder coated floorpan etc, all it required is a nice coat of paint and reassembly, it has all the right bits including matching engine, floorpan abd speedo ID's which say it is a 11/54. it allso came with correct heart tail lights and correct headlights.
This car is sooooo straight and rust free you would cry!

[ Edited on 7-3-2006 by retroresto ]

[ Edited on 7-3-2006 by retroresto ]

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bugboymatt Custom Title Time!

1,405 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#461659
When do you pic it up and show us some pics !!!!
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retroresto A.K.A Paul

455 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#461660
Photos should be there now Matt!

Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#461706
Did you check out L227? Do you still want to come up and check out the stuff and see if I have the spares for you?
Do you want me to drop off a guard to Debs this week?
T54
C'mon kids gather round,
there's a new sensation hitting town,
It's moving straight, low to the ground,
it'll pick you up when your feeling down.

oldnslo Seriously Crusin Dubber

162 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#461728
I am crying,

Its beautiful.

Need more pics tho,

HGFS Wolfsburg Wizard

531 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#461912
Yeah its a REALLY nice car. Such an easy resto. I checked it out a couple of weeks ago and was blown away by how tidy it all is. Soooo much better than mine, makes me feel like mines even further away, now I've seen how its gotta look in primer with all the rust gone. Lucky man. Get stuck in retro......
1954 Oval long term project going nowhere
1958 Beetle drag car project
1959 Beetle project I need to sell one day
1969 Squareback

retroresto A.K.A Paul

455 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#462498
Hey Heath Congrats on the new arrival! You must be over the moon?

I would still love to see that guard painted, i give you a call soon and i'll come up for a drive


paul

retroresto A.K.A Paul

455 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#476239
The 54 has just returned from th pain shop and im starting to piece it back together, i have managed to salvage most ofthe correct parts so far help to a couple of other 54 owners, i have some pics, i'l keep you posted

Cheers :beer


Retro

[ Edited on 15-4-2006 by retroresto ]

[ Edited on 15-4-2006 by retroresto ]

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oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!

2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#476244
I gotta say it - holy moly that's glossy! What a good paint job! You're a lucky one.. Keep up da good work!
...and Robert's ya father's brother...

HGFS Wolfsburg Wizard

531 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#476367
Geez Paul that looks nuts. I love black but I'm too gutless to do it on mine, that looks like its come up a treat. Looks like you'll have it done by Volksfest at the rate you're going!!!

Cheers
Greg
1954 Oval long term project going nowhere
1958 Beetle drag car project
1959 Beetle project I need to sell one day
1969 Squareback

4ThALaStTiMe Slammed & Awesome Dubber

86 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#476371
Hollllllly SHHHHHHHHHHHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiT....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's Beautiful...!!!!!!

Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#476403
looking really good Paul, cant wait to see it in the flesh.
Do you still need some parts? I have the wheel for you.
When do you want to come up? I am home on monday on the easter weekend or maybe sometime next week. I got that new 54 that is totally rust free. Would like to show you to see how hard it would be to straighten a few areas out. Keep up the good work and black does look better than L227 when its that glossy. I want your painters Ph No.
Heath
C'mon kids gather round,
there's a new sensation hitting town,
It's moving straight, low to the ground,
it'll pick you up when your feeling down.

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#476879
sooo sexy with those hubcaps 😎 😎
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oldnslo Seriously Crusin Dubber

162 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#476889
That looks awesome!!

Is that 2 pak with a clear coat??

boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#476975
Supa Shiny, very nice paint.
Great work, can't wait to see the completed result!


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malcolm Insano Dub Head

812 posts · joined Nov 2004 ·

#477120
looking goodthe best colourto show off the body work

Ellabella Seriously Crusin Dubber

152 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·

#477126
okay iv gotta say, that is almost as sexy as a splitty ute....
I LOVE IT...
one of the sexiest beetles around
looks like it should be used as the bat mobile for batman!!🥷
great job

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#477139
wanna swap for my crappy baja? :P AHAH!

😀,

Mate, tis gorgeous, u know we're spewin with envy

[ Edited on 17/4/2006 by bajachris88 ]
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3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#477165
Like they said, thats the shit, i love Ovals in Black, the wheel trims and whitewalls really set if off as well. Going to be nuts when the hearts are on and glowing in the dark paint. Congrats.
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retroresto A.K.A Paul

455 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#477279
Thanks for all the positive comments from everyone...

I will be looking to sell the 54 when its complete, it has to go as we will be moving soon and i just dont have room for it. As anyone knows that has ever built a house it cost an absolute fortune so the funds will come in handy, as a point of interest can someone tell me what i should be asking for the car?

To sum it up quickly it has had everythging you would expect from a resto, paint, trim, reco motor, brakes, powder coated floor pan, new seals new exterior trims, tyres, etc the car was metal finished and has no bog at all!

Can someone with the knowledge give me a rough idea what to ask as im never sure!, all ID numbers match as far as pan, motor, speedo etc, 11/54,

I may even consider selling unassembled so someone who appreciates its worth can add their finishing touch

Thanks

Paul :beer

rearengine Slammed & Awesome Dubber

79 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#478133
worth prob 12 to 14 grand, but no way u will get it.

May sell for 9 grand if fully assembled, 9500 maybe.