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3 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 12 Sep 2007, 10:34 am

#611593

Hi everyone,

I have just bought a 73 superbug a month ago. It is mustard and needs a fir bit of work, inside and out. I plan to restore it, not original, and I cannot do it myself. It will be a slow process as my husband is not interested in old cars. But I hope to get my boys interested. The car is registered and I cannot stop driving it. I have four children so I am limited to when I can use it. I presume the resoration must start with the paintwork.

Regards Molly

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 12 Sep 2007, 10:43 am

#611595

hows the rust state in it? does it have any? thats where you want to start.
also welcome to the nut house

[ Edited on 12-9-07 by barls ]

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kombikim disfunctionally capable

1,521 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 12 Sep 2007, 12:52 pm

#611606

I think it is not a good idea to start with paintwork, which is just appearance & makes you feel better, a lot of people start that, spend a lot of money, & then find that ythey can't afford to fix mechanical issues that have arisen, if you wish to respray then you should have all the mechanicals & any hidden body damage thoroughly sussed out first, also let us know which part of Aust you are in

Please, I need drivers side window regulator (winder mechanism) for my '54

Adsman Officially Full-On Dubber

393 posts · joined Jan 2007 · 17 Sep 2007, 3:00 am

#612404

start with rust in tunnel/ channels/ floorpan/ window surrounds. if all good give them a dose of lanotec or similar then start on mechanicals & electrics

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mollydooker Learner Dubber

3 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 1 Oct 2007, 9:14 pm

#614534

quote]Originally posted by barls
hows the rust state in it? does it have any? thats where you want to start.
also welcome to the nut house

[ Edited on 12-9-07 by barls ] [/quote]

yes it has a bit of rust on the rear and a few dints. It needs a new interior. As we only intend to drive it aroiund town for now I will leave the engine alone for some time. Sorry my reply is so long, I am not much of an internet junkie. Regards Molly