*NEW PROJECT* The start of my resto cal....

decked dubby Custom Title Time!

1,046 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 May 2006, 10:34 pm

#493985

Well, i have been waiting agaes to do this, but i have finally started my 65 beetle resto.

I have had my beetle since 2000, it has a genuine 67k miles on it, and still running the original tyres. It is in amazing condition, everything works and it runs so smooth.

This pic was taken in 2001 in my front yard with my 62 standard ( now sold 😢 ). The 65 is at the rear.
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Interior shot
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This shot taken today showing all the original documents, inc service manuals.
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squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 28 May 2006, 10:39 pm

#493987

With your vision Damo, looking forward to seeing what you do to this baby! Bags by chance finally?

decked dubby Custom Title Time!

1,046 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 May 2006, 11:42 pm

#494007

Spent the day stripping the bug down. All moulds have been removed and will be taken to get polished this week. I also have a side flash which will be going on. Original bumpers are in great condition and will also recieve a polish. All bar brackets will get a trip to the powdercoaters this week also.

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The body only has a small amount of rust on the drivers door and rear beaver panel, which i will replace. I will be repainting all the outer panels the original smoke grey, all done in 2k, i have also gone to the trouble of tinting the paint to exact match the underbonnet and interior. The new side flash will be done a caramel colour.

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I have a large amount of original accessories that will land on this job. Once done it will be basically standard but slammed hard on the ground.The front beam will be narrowed. I also have the original plates that are in storage and will also be going back on. Inside will remain untouched but with the addition of an amp and hidden speakers, with music from a hand held mp3 player, just like the concrete truck.

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boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 29 May 2006, 4:15 pm

#494236

Wow. magnificent shedscapes there. Looking forward to seeing the end results of the resto-cal. You certainly have some rides to be envious of and is that a Rat Fink cruiser bike I see? I have one tucked away too. Your taste is impeccable!
Great stuff!

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3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 29 May 2006, 4:45 pm

#494248

very cool

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tourer TL Commited Dubber

58 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 29 May 2006, 5:02 pm

#494254

Now that is style. Dreamy.

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Special Air Service Chief "Gunna"

1,769 posts · joined Oct 2004 · 29 May 2006, 7:23 pm

#494307

Sweet Shed

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wacked1 Custom Title Time!

1,508 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 29 May 2006, 7:56 pm

#494322

mate i do love that car. good to see it's getting done right.
cheers
ron

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HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 29 May 2006, 9:06 pm

#494361

And he starts again... waiting for the next cool installment from Damo.

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3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 May 2006, 4:52 pm

#495097

Wicked. This will be good. Nice toys brother.

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lohoon Wolfsburg Wizard

466 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 31 May 2006, 5:13 pm

#495098

Sound great.luuurve the shed and whats in it! Just tell me that vw jack isn't the only thing hold' n her up!

65busser Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,795 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 31 May 2006, 6:28 pm

#495128

Always loved that bug. This will be good. Luv yer work.

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1,698 posts · joined May 2003 · 31 May 2006, 8:51 pm

#495181

Good luck with the build Damo, kmowing you it'll turn out awesome!

kustomkool BEING KOOL AINT CHEAP

1,611 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 1 Jun 2006, 3:12 pm

#495435

mate how many toyz does one man need.😊

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3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 1 Jun 2006, 4:43 pm

#495457

man this will be nuts!!!

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 1 Jun 2006, 4:48 pm

#495458

Way to go with an original like that! 😉

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 1 Jun 2006, 5:05 pm

#495472

Love the front of the EK on the front wall. Have you rigged up some floodlights in the headlights?

BTW, you have wayyyyy too many cool toys.😠

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decked dubby Custom Title Time!

1,046 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Jun 2006, 11:05 pm

#495663

boristherat wrote:You certainly have some rides to be envious of and is that a Rat Fink cruiser bike I see? I have one tucked away too. Your taste is impeccable!
Great stuff!

Its actually a Dyno cruiser "Taboo Tiki" by artist Von Franco. Candy green paint, light up tiki, corn colour grips and seat etc, etc. I have two, an inside and an outside one.

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decked dubby Custom Title Time!

1,046 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Jun 2006, 11:11 pm

#495667

Thanks to all for the kind words about my cars and my work. I am really into this bug at the moment. Because it is just so original i was always going to just tidy a couple of blemishes, then club rego it. But been thinking hard about it lately and f#ck that. It will have full rego (whats a sixth rego).

And shhhhhh, i don't have too many toys. :kiss

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