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58 Beetle in SA
retroresto - May 28th, 2014 at 11:54 AM

Hi All,

Yes, another beetle destined for the streets of Adelaide. A 58 beetle that was purchased less most bits so slowly accumulating everything as well as putting the body work right. 2k black to be applied in a couple of weeks.
36hp motor
40hp gearbox
3" narrowed beam dropped spindles and dropped spring plates.
More pics to come as i progress.

Cheers
Paul


Craig Torrens - May 28th, 2014 at 04:17 PM

:tu:


Boozo - May 28th, 2014 at 04:43 PM

58 and 59's everywhere! bout time I sort mine out too


1958kafer - May 28th, 2014 at 10:23 PM

looking good Paul!
Steve


retroresto - June 23rd, 2014 at 10:04 AM

Hi All, Here are some updated photos of the paint on the 58.

Cheers
Paul


retroresto - June 23rd, 2014 at 10:09 AM

One more


mactaylor - June 23rd, 2014 at 10:57 AM

love a black T1!!!!


joesbuell - June 23rd, 2014 at 12:59 PM

Nice!


vw40hp - June 23rd, 2014 at 08:26 PM

Wow. that's real nice


SebastienPeek - June 23rd, 2014 at 08:42 PM

Wow, nice one Paul!


Turbo54 - June 24th, 2014 at 03:54 PM

Nice one mate, Did Jonny Call you?
Heath


retroresto - June 24th, 2014 at 04:56 PM

No Mate, he never did, must of changed his mind!


Turbo54 - June 24th, 2014 at 05:40 PM

I just sent him the pics.
heath


beatman11 - June 24th, 2014 at 07:30 PM

Very noice :-)


retroresto - August 6th, 2014 at 09:56 AM

Now on wheels, with motor, trim and fuel tank in the next few weeks it should be at the perfect height!, more to come soon.

Paul


Turbo54 - August 6th, 2014 at 10:06 AM

looks great mate. Bout time for a update!
heath


retroresto - August 6th, 2014 at 11:12 AM

Thanks, between this car and the zwitter project i've been flat out.
The 58 is getting a 1600 sinlge port with 40hp box in the next week or so, also i have a new wiring loom to run through it and also a new Mohair roof lining. Im on leave in Sept so want it done before then.


nbturbo - August 11th, 2014 at 02:55 PM

Definately a good look- so is it going to be for sale??


retroresto - August 12th, 2014 at 10:40 AM

Everything is for sale at the right price. I have had 4 offers already but im hoping to get it finished in the next month or so and enjoy it over summer, possiblly for sale after xmas as i have a zwitter project waiting for my attention.

Cheers
Paul


nbturbo - August 12th, 2014 at 11:55 AM

OK- I have a friend looking for a car exactly like it.Keep me posted as to what you want.


Resto64 - August 12th, 2014 at 07:54 PM

killer paul ,will have to pop around for a window install lesson soon,
bang a set of sprints on this thing and some alberts yummy