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Picked up this little gem! 64 Standard, Updates!

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/108134/picked-up-this-little-gem-64-standard-updates

retroresto 路

I got this little gem recently and i cant believe how clean it is, i'd say its about 99% rust free, 1 small spot in front window opening.

modnrod 路

Nice!
I was born in 1964 too, and I can tell you I've got a lot more dents than that. 馃槀

Handy 路

How nice to have such of a rust free bug to lay your hands on.. it's almost unfair, everything is just so much easier.
What's your plans for this little sweet one?

retroresto 路

Not 100% sure at the minute. I thing i'll get the body off the pan and have it stripped and powder coated then i'll prep the body for a fresh coat of paint. Not sure about mechanicals, ride height, wheels but just take it one step at a time.

It is refreshing to get a rust free project for a change unlike the usual swiss cheese i have to deal with.

Handy 路

retroresto wrote:Not 100% sure at the minute. I thing i'll get the body off the pan and have it stripped and powder coated then i'll prep the body for a fresh coat of paint. Not sure about mechanicals, ride height, wheels but just take it one step at a time...
Yes its good to separate them for a while and do a nice paintjob, everything will be even better than it was from the beginning.
Also good to take things slowly.
retroresto wrote:...It is refreshing to get a rust free project for a change unlike the usual swiss cheese i have to deal with.
Hahaha, you have not seen mine then, or how mine was when I started

crsedge 路

Nice one. And this is from the man who was getting out of VWs! 馃槒

Cheers

Craig

retroresto 路

Im like a dog pound for lost VW's they find me.. I cant resist those big eyes! LOL!

Hey Craig, Im still trying to get out. Its like trying shake a habit, it takes time.

I have moved on a few cars lately so iam making some progress.

HerbieBoy82 路

Haven't seen a Standard in this colour would be f---ing awesome to see it done up (at least) semi orig!!!

Good score!

retroresto 路

Yeh, found the BALM paint sticker in the pile of bits so confirms it is actually "Gulf Blue"

I will be painting it the same colour.

Handy 路

retroresto wrote:Yeh, found the BALM paint sticker in the pile of bits so confirms it is actually "Gulf Blue"

I will be painting it the same colour.
Good choice, it's a nice colour.

Resto64 路

nice Paul very clean looking car!!

retroresto 路

Just back from paint, 'Gulf Blue"

debiasi4 路

Looks amazing Paul. Need to catch up soon
Cheers Adam

Bizarre 路

WOW!

Sweet as! 馃槏

okrasa5462 路

Hey mate, I live in Adelaide...just wondering who painted your car....did a great job!

hrastovica 路

Looks FANTASTIC!!!

HappyDaze 路

Nice......I like that colour.

adlbeetle66 路

Looks good. That colour is perfect ~ 馃槏

retroresto 路

few of the car as i put it together

GASBNR 路

Nice Paul, like your work馃槑

OL

matberry 路

What a lovely car, nice work.

debiasi4 路

If you need one of the std beetle glove box liners let me know. Got one of those stapled together ones here
Cheers Adam

retroresto 路

Thanks for all the positive feedback.

Thanks Adam but i have a couple already, the one that came with the car is quite reasonable.

Russ68 路

Sooo love that colour!

oldturtle22 路

That looks amazing! Keep posting

benny_acko 路

Lovely car and thanks for sharing!
Where did you get your wiring loom from?

retroresto 路

The wiring loom is the factory loom, the car was in such good condition it just needed a wipe over with some acetone to get the crud off. It cleaned up very nicely, i did remove it to paint the car so it easier to clean if you can lay it out on a table.

retroresto 路

A few more

retroresto 路

body/pan

zayus 路

The Body is stunning... hang it on a wall!