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Picked up this little gem! 64 Standard, Updates!
retroresto - January 12th, 2015 at 03:16 PM

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 - January 12th, 2015 at 07:01 PM

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

Handy - January 13th, 2015 at 04:16 AM

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 - January 13th, 2015 at 08:46 AM

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 - January 13th, 2015 at 06:03 PM

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Originally posted by retroresto
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.

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Originally posted by retroresto...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 - January 14th, 2015 at 07:26 AM

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

Cheers

Craig

retroresto - January 15th, 2015 at 11:08 AM

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 - January 15th, 2015 at 07:38 PM

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 - January 16th, 2015 at 10:03 AM

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 - January 16th, 2015 at 10:07 AM

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Originally posted by retroresto
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 - January 19th, 2015 at 07:19 PM

nice Paul very clean looking car!!

retroresto - February 9th, 2015 at 08:46 AM

Just back from paint, 'Gulf Blue"

debiasi4 - February 9th, 2015 at 06:40 PM

Looks amazing Paul. Need to catch up soon
Cheers Adam

Bizarre - February 9th, 2015 at 07:32 PM

WOW!

Sweet as! :love:

okrasa5462 - February 9th, 2015 at 10:49 PM

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

hrastovica - February 11th, 2015 at 12:42 AM

Looks FANTASTIC!!!

HappyDaze - February 11th, 2015 at 06:19 AM

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

adlbeetle66 - February 11th, 2015 at 07:07 AM

Looks good. That colour is perfect ~ :love:

retroresto - February 18th, 2015 at 12:00 PM

few of the car as i put it together

GASBNR - February 18th, 2015 at 01:22 PM

Nice Paul, like your work:cool:

OL

matberry - February 18th, 2015 at 07:05 PM

What a lovely car, nice work.

debiasi4 - February 19th, 2015 at 12:26 AM

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 - February 19th, 2015 at 09:18 AM

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 - February 19th, 2015 at 08:19 PM

Sooo love that colour!

oldturtle22 - February 21st, 2015 at 08:52 AM

That looks amazing! Keep posting

benny_acko - February 22nd, 2015 at 06:52 PM

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

retroresto - February 23rd, 2015 at 09:08 AM

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 - February 23rd, 2015 at 09:28 AM

A few more

retroresto - February 23rd, 2015 at 02:07 PM

body/pan

zayus - February 27th, 2015 at 09:41 PM

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