I think I've finaly worked out how to drive these computer things enough to post some pics of my latest project.I brought it for $500 and started work on it Dec 01. I managed to get it back on the road in June 02.

I seperated the pan and fited new floor sections.Derusted every thing and ech primed it.I also repaired all the running gear while i was at it.

I have jumped ahead a bit now as I havn"t developed all the films as yet.(Had to spend money on the Bug!)I cut out a lot of rust and welded steel back in.The dash pod was the worst,I had to remove Half the dash and fabricate it all by hand.The pass side rear vent was next,Had to cut into the roof to fix all this up.I then welded up the Eghaust holes,chrome strip holes,arial hole and L/H drive wiper holes.I put the boddy back on and sent it in to the painter.

Coming along nicely. Pan looks great. Up until today I had not seen the pan off a super beetle. Little different from the ones I'm used to.:thumb

He streightened all my doodgy welding and any dents then he painted it in a euro base two pack.It's a Ford colour with a few adjustments.It seems to change colour, depending on the light.Here it is in the flat base.

This is it all painted and back home.I had all the windows tinted while they were out and damaged one puting it back in so i had to redo it.These are the last pics I have at the moment.I still have the trim to finish off.The new carpet is in and my mum helped stitch up a new head lining copying off the original.(I don't realy want to do that part again but it came up ok)The rear wheels have been widened and fitted with new 195 tyres,The front will be done when finances improve and once I work out what to do as I can't go out as L Bugs have different struts.I recon I'll have to go in with them.The motor Is a Murfit motor(1600 twin port, standard crank ground to suit Holden conrods,Bored and shortened barrels,wild cam"too wild",He says it should be @1800cc.It has Cadrons and a 009.)It goes nicely thanks very much.I use it every day for all my transport.There are still a few things to sort out, but I don,t think one will ever sit back and say all finished!

And you did all that in a month? :o

Lookin good :thumb

I wish, It took me about seven months
(Dec-June) I still have a bit to do but it will take a while as the Bug is allways being used. Lack of cash slows you down a bit
also.

I once did (out of necessity) a 57 baja body in 6 weeks with my father (whilst working full time too).

About the front struts - What I have seen done is the front struts replaced with modified golf struts and smaller diameter springs. This gave enough room on the car I was looking at to fit 215 / 17's on it.

Very nice and very clean / smooth looking car mate.

Thanks for the good comments Doug.I like the sound of those golf struts,I've also seen fully adjustable after market ones with slimer springs but they are way too expensive.I would like to do somthing though as I still can't get it to handle like the 71 super Bug I had before the L.I have done all the same mods but I can't get it right.
Gary

It does look good Gary and that will show in the finished pics, as I have seen it almost finished and it is a credit to you.. volma1

Sorry, I read 'June' as 'Jan'. I'll get some glasses soon! :o

I agree, it looks great!

You certainly poured some effort into it.
Great finished job........
Was worth the effort...
I hate rust.... I couldn't do what You did...
anyway... best of luck
Lee

Good work keep it up!!!!:thumb:thumb

having seen it in the "flesh" I can vouch for it being a top car gary.

yea but I hear that yours is going to blitz mine soon Jeremy.Here is one thats up to date. Gary.