Ragtop finished!

Rural Baja · 2010-11-16T13:04:18+00:00

So... I'm keen to fit a rag to one of my early beetles, is there anyone on here that has done it before?

OldTimer Seriously Crusin Dubber

199 posts · joined May 2009 · 19 Feb 2011, 10:31 am

#827182

Excellent! Looks really professional, not to mention "right". Makes me want to get out the 'ol jigsaw.
I'm sure you're very pleased, as you should be.

Old Timer

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Rural Baja #tassievwpickers

1,075 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 26 Feb 2011, 7:21 pm

#828369

Just thought id post up a picture of her now. Its close enough to Herbie for my liking!

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OldTimer Seriously Crusin Dubber

199 posts · joined May 2009 · 27 Feb 2011, 1:36 pm

#828491

Not too sure Herbie had a whooping great sub-woofer in the back?
Never-the-less, Herbie is looking sweet - love the plates too!
Now you need one of those donks that MA Motorworks built especially for the last movie incarnation, then you'll be set.

Old Timer

air is cool, but air-cooled is cooler!
1967 Aussie Built Type 1 1915 Deluxe

OldTimer Seriously Crusin Dubber

199 posts · joined May 2009 · 27 Feb 2011, 1:39 pm

#828492

Oh yeah, I seem to recall that when Herbie was getting ready to seriously "whoop somebody", all he did was take off his hubcaps. You tried that yet? 😁

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Sides Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined May 2007 · 27 Feb 2011, 1:56 pm

#828493

Looks very cool... I love it !!!

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Rural Baja #tassievwpickers

1,075 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 28 Feb 2011, 12:18 pm

#828693

thanks for all the comments! Thought id get a couple of decent pics in today. Enjoy!

handycam king of something

1,338 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 28 Feb 2011, 4:39 pm

#828729

looking good mate

OldTimer Seriously Crusin Dubber

199 posts · joined May 2009 · 28 Feb 2011, 5:24 pm

#828735

I've gone weak at the knees! 😵

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Mr Bubble Head Insano Dub Head

829 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Feb 2011, 7:30 pm

#828768

Sorry I'm a little late finding this thread but here's a link to my ever long on going "on again off again" project 56 rag thread. It shows me and my friend who's a professional welder cutting the roof on my oval and installing the rag roof. this was his first one he did which went all to plan.

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=46087

After he had done this he did the same for bugboy which was much easier on "the flow" whilst welding for some reason. very strange as the cars are both 56's mine is a late 56 naths is an earlier 56. maybe there was a difference in carbon in the batch's of metal used to make the panels. still both cars are very strong and as you can see in my thread in the right spot. To be honest you'd have to be an idiot to get it wrong theres so many reference points as to getting it in the right place.

Yours looks like its came together well Rural Baja how did the trimmer go fitting the headliner theres a few tricks to keep in mind as your doing it to make it operate smoothly. The outer covers seem easy as long as its a quality one and the bows are held in the right spot. Mines going to be finally trimmed in June.

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benben Casual Dubber

25 posts · joined Apr 2010 · 1 Mar 2011, 9:39 pm

#828955

looks 100 times better in person!
you have done such a great job will, new plans sound awesome too!
There isn't very many people getting around in a daily 60's beetle!

Rural Baja #tassievwpickers

1,075 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 1 Mar 2011, 10:39 pm

#828966

The motor trimmer made up his own headliner. Its only temporary until i can afford to order a proper vw one. First rag he has fitted and it turned out well 🙂

Thanks for all the positive feedback. Now the fun starts... Getting it organised for the Longford Revival Festival 🥷

sikras Seriously Crusin Dubber

106 posts · joined Feb 2011 · 7 Mar 2011, 9:53 pm

#829790

is it practical wit the ragtop or is just for looks?

Rural Baja #tassievwpickers

1,075 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 8 Mar 2011, 12:35 am

#829806

I think its perfectly practical. It doesn't leak on me, and there is no wind noise when its shut. All is well 😁

Rural Baja #tassievwpickers

1,075 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 18 Mar 2011, 10:32 am

#831238

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand then i had to hit a massive forester kangaroo. Damage included the brand new number plate, the front right headlight and the bonnet. Ive repaired as much as possible and will post after puics tonight. I didnt get time to take pics of the aftermath! 🙄

Rural Baja #tassievwpickers

1,075 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 18 Mar 2011, 10:43 am

#831239

And she will be coming off the road in the next week to fit a new gearbox and a 1916 twin carbied engine! 👍