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Ken Virgins 1959 LHD Sweedish import

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retroresto A.K.A Paul

455 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#986424
Hi All,

Thought id share the latest project here. This car has got a bit of history around it. It was Ken's drive car back in the day, while the history is a little sketchy there have been many owners of the car over the years here in SA that can vouch for its authenticity.
Im looking to put the car back to its original state, with some "Old Speed" accessories such as 36 Okrasa based engine and pressed steel sprintstars. The paint was facotry Black so i'll be going back to the factory specs.
Here is the car so far, its a little daunting tothe untrained eye but i think it will live again. I'll keep you posted on the progress.

As you can see the front is missing as well as a fair few parts, the body and pan are matching so its a good start.

Cheers
Paul

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retroresto A.K.A Paul

455 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#986425
The Pan had come back and is in really good shape, coat of etch and some minor dent removaland it will be ready for 2K paint

vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?

2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#986476
Sounds kool. I look forward to seeing it progress.

Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#986605
Good on you Paul for taking on a big bit of SA VW history. Looking forward to updates. You'll have a army of beetles soon.

I might have bought another today but you'll have to wait and see.

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.

Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#986825
Do you need the rotorisserie?
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.

retroresto A.K.A Paul

455 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#986973
Hey Heath,

Not really needing the rotiserie so feel free to hang onto it. What did you buy?

Paul

Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#986992
a waterpumper.
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.