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my 59 ragtop rat (pics) Finally got around to starting it
silverbullet - May 25th, 2006 at 09:18 PM

thought that i would share a few pics of my 59 rag. I have have had this car for a while now i was originally going to fully restore it to it former glory, i have been slowy gathering all original parts but i am going to rat it instead with a little bit of encouragement from handy cam. Started cleaning and polishing a few nights ago i shall keep you posted on the progress.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a41/vwsilverbullet/PC100383.jpg

[ Edited on 25/5/2006 by silverbullet ]

[ Edited on 11/4/2007 by silverbullet ]

VWFOOL - May 25th, 2006 at 09:19 PM

i guess i will b cruising with u and handycam, this shuld be sweet
keep the pics coming

silverbullet - May 25th, 2006 at 09:20 PM

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a41/vwsilverbullet/PC100379.jpg

silverbullet - May 25th, 2006 at 09:23 PM

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a41/vwsilverbullet/PC100380.jpg

silverbullet - May 25th, 2006 at 09:24 PM

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a41/vwsilverbullet/PC100381.jpg

silverbullet - May 25th, 2006 at 09:27 PM

if any one has any cool accessories that would suit the rag u2u me with some details. Definately will be cruising with handycam cheers ian

handycam - May 25th, 2006 at 11:15 PM

hay mate u done a bit since tuesday??? talk 2 bro on sat more but il b honest think he has a bit of work on but we can do it

handycam - May 26th, 2006 at 07:00 PM

8 weeks 2 go mate

Sumo178 - May 26th, 2006 at 07:19 PM

I have a 59 as well but I want to know did the 59's have indicators on the front guards? I was told the were the same as Oval guards??

any help...

VWFOOL - May 26th, 2006 at 07:32 PM

yeh thats right, still had semaphores

Sumo178 - May 26th, 2006 at 07:39 PM

So the ones on silverbullet arn't orig and neither are mine.
DAMN IT!!

boristherat - May 26th, 2006 at 11:51 PM

Yeah baby! Should be one hell of a rat! Good luck with it all!
Go the accessories.....too many is never enough!

Hertz - May 27th, 2006 at 05:30 PM

very nice patina machina.

VWCOOL - May 27th, 2006 at 08:42 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by handycam
8 weeks 2 go mate


sheeeiiieiieiet! You're right!

Rural Baja - May 28th, 2006 at 07:23 PM

Hey ian, thats not the bug from the St Leonards hotel shed.
If so instead of Ratting her, restore her. She deserves it as she has been sitting for almost 30 years:!:

Rural Baja - June 1st, 2006 at 06:32 PM

Do you have any more pics of the engine, interior, etc.
Can't wait to see her on the road!

silverbullet - April 11th, 2007 at 01:53 PM

Over the last few weeks work has started again on this beauty. Over the last year i have been busy with house reno's and my other 69. But it is now time to get it on the road. perfect timing just for winter. The car has changed a bit since the pics before i have a decent set of guards on it now a new rag on the way and a few bits and pieces to get it nice and low. Shall get some pics as soon as i get the car back to show all.

Rural Baja - April 12th, 2007 at 06:13 PM

Hey Ian, if uou ever want to sell that side sunvisor give me a yell. Would look good on my 63!

silverbullet - April 12th, 2007 at 06:19 PM

yeah it also looks good on my 59. sorry but i shall be keeping it on there.

Rural Baja - April 12th, 2007 at 06:25 PM

Well if you ever find another one call me!