Dino's 1954 Oval Beetle - 'The Baron'

PASHN8 · 2011-12-14T03:40:16+00:00

Hi guys, So after umming and aaaahing whilst collecting parts for my '59 rag over the last 6 months I found that I was lacking in some focus and drive. I've owned over 35 cars in the 14 years i've had my licence, had cars in magazines, shows etc etc so when I get into a project, I get through it quick and there's no messing about, so I couldn't understand why I couldn't get really into my rag this year. After much forum surving, 'The Day Of VW' last year and meeting up with a few of the Luft boys over the last few months I worked out that i've really been lusting over an early oval. About 2 months ago I started doing some research and settled on a '54 model year and commenced my passive search. Finally I came across one with the right credentials on ebay, right location and 3 days of negotiating resulted in a trip to Geelong on Monday just past. The vendors starting bid of $6500 was more than I wanted to spend but after he relisted it 3 times over 2 months without much luck and a few sale fall throughs I came along and nailed the seller to the boards with careful negotiating and I picked her up for a steal (with an old flat screen LCD TV that we no longer needed used as a bargaining chip) and sealed the deal around midday Monday. Armed with a mates turbo diesel Navara we set off to pick her up before someone could bid from under me, because as you all know, no matter what is said verbally, it ain't yours till the keys are in your hand! The pics below tell the story! Saddled up and ready to head home: Finally home, drove it from the street down the driveway to its new berth next to Berg the Rag '59: Chillin' The rag has been spoken for as of last night, and the new owner should be picking him up on Thursday. As soon as I return from overseas in May, I will get straight into the oval with gusto!

crsedge Wolfsburg Wizard

687 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 26 Jan 2014, 5:30 pm

#981674

Looks great Dino! Bet there also aren't many 356As painted in that colour either- a matching set perhaps? 😉

Craig

May '55 Oval

PASHN8 Seriously Crusin Dubber

198 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 28 Jan 2014, 9:59 pm

#981842

So today, we were back in the shop at 7am and getting ready to do the outside of the hang on panels.

Damo fine tuned a few very minor spots here and there that he wasn't 100% happy with and gave them a light rub and prepsol.

Primed and ready for base coat:

Base coat:

Finally it was clear coat time! I'll let the below pics do the talking!

Shell to be done this coming weekend, inside and out 😀 😀

Dino!

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1957 11-Window Split Kombi
1954 3-Fold Sunroof Oval

vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?

2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 29 Jan 2014, 5:12 pm

#981909

Sweet as a nut!!!

I think that it is one of the most gorgeous VW original colours of the day.

STOCK Wolfsburg Wizard

446 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 30 Jan 2014, 9:40 pm

#982009

one word wow👍

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STOCK

baghall Ben Hal Outlaw Bushranger

1,021 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 2 Feb 2014, 7:28 pm

#982208

Love this thread. It is looking great!👍👍👍

68 Baja - It's a growing pain!
58 Baja ute - and the pain spreads!
85 T3 Kombi - still growing
89 T3 Kombi - parts car

zayus Wolfsburg Wizard

437 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 22 Feb 2014, 9:39 pm

#984002

Love your photography.

jobie Slammed & Awesome Dubber

77 posts · joined May 2011 · 3 May 2014, 3:22 pm

#990003

Hey Dino,

Any updates on this thing?

'when I get into a project, I get through it quick and there's no messing about'

PASHN8 Seriously Crusin Dubber

198 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 16 Jun 2014, 1:10 pm

#993407

Thanks lads 🙂 Have just been acquiring and restoring other small bits and pieces, nothing particularly exciting, but I should get some pics of it sitting on the pan 😉

Dino!

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1957 11-Window Split Kombi
1954 3-Fold Sunroof Oval

Mr Bubble Head Insano Dub Head

829 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Jul 2014, 8:09 pm

#995193

Looking nice Dino love the details in this ride

recycle, restore, enjoy