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Cam Custom Title Time!

1,535 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#212228
Hi all,

Just wondering if people can post pic's of bugs with the rain gutters shaved, just want to get an idea of how it would look.

Cheers,
Cam

Gibbo Custom Title Time!

1,685 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#212240
Im thinking of doing the same thing....

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#212245
its a big job mate cause thats where the roof and side pannels join in a seam. ive got some pics in a mag some where. ill try to post if i can figure out my brothers scanner
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empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#212251
hey cambo how was the trip???
just did suicide doors to a bug.......
de seaming ooooh hard dont forget you have to add an inch of metal. HA bugger that! any how have some pics that may help. get off ya arse and come and see me bitch!
Adam xoxoxo
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Cam Custom Title Time!

1,535 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#212252
Trip was rad...
Get off my arse hey? You're the one with the car and license, come and see me!
Which bug did you suicide?

gayanne Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined May 2004 ·

#212254
Cam wrote:Hi all,

Just wondering if people can post pic's of bugs with the rain gutters shaved, just want to get an idea of how it would look.

Cheers,
Cam
TextHi Cam,Ive done it on my car which is the orange racecar 54.Trickie operation but looks very smoothe.Theres apic somewhere on this forum at the nationals.JVLRacing

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#212267
One of the VW Australia mags has a Super with it done. Think it is a bloke that likes Ashfield way, see it pretty regularly.

I know it haunts VVDS a fair bit - maybe Dave can put you in contact. Pretty sure the panel shop next door to them did the job. Has areos on it and looks sweet.

Richard also knows the guy. Alex might be able to help
Futue te ipsum!!!

Oasis Going alone...

1,806 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#212305
It would stop the rust in the seam like on my car... May be worth it in the long run.
"Tell him 'We've already got one'"

pyr0 flame-on

4,457 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·

#212308
yeh but its would let rain into your window if your at a stand still ?
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BiX Veteran Volks Folk

2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#212316
I would love to remove the gutters and the waistline crease and also the crease above the gutter amke it fully smooth, but would have to brace in behind the gutter area. but it wouyld look very smoooooth
I have no sympathy for my car, only the wallet that pays for it!
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gayanne Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined May 2004 ·

#212329
blue74l wrote:One of the VW Australia mags has a Super with it done. Think it is a bloke that likes Ashfield way, see it pretty regularly.

I know it haunts VVDS a fair bit - maybe Dave can put you in contact. Pretty sure the panel shop next door to them did the job. Has areos on it and looks sweet.

Richard also knows the guy. Alex might be able to help
TextGday boys, that super bug was Terry borgs Central Coast and still sitting the shed.JVLRacing

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#212337
The one i was thinking of was the yellow one

I "think"it is Jim Hunter's sons.
Futue te ipsum!!!

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#212539
ah where wouldya put ya roof rack?

Cam you remember old man Petes dark green 58...... well its gettin a touch of loco street hoppin style.
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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#212546
Hi

A friend of mine did an old Mini years ago, they actually unpicked the panels and refolded them so that the seams were on the inside, huge job. There was a mega $ dark blue baja at Nambucca in the the 90s that had this done, it was featured in a VW magazine, cant remember which one, maybe someone can remember. It would look pretty cool, not sure how it would affect strenght.

1302Steve

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#212586
funny the guy who owns the car has a mini that is de seamed parked next to the beetle!
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Cam Custom Title Time!

1,535 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#212590
Dude, I hate roof racks!!!

I remember a dark green beetle, not sure if it was a '58 tho

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#212671
that baja was for sale here not that long ago

any one remember it

If i get bored at work i will do d search :thumb
Futue te ipsum!!!

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#213315
common Cammy you remember the one with the solid metal visor and a sheep in the pasenger seat!!...Sad but true.
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#213324
Sorry I don't have pics but I remember reading about how it was done in a few features in the mags and it said how important it was to shave the seams and weld in small sections at a time. that is don't cut the gutter right off front to back then weld it up - was recommended to do it in small .sections
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CoopGirl Fat Chicks ROCK!

825 posts · joined Aug 2003 ·

#220900
It does look very sweet and smooth.