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dubby73 - October 11th, 2012 at 07:47 PM

hi im new to this site im currently rebuilding a 59 beetle I have been working on this for about a year and a half now and what fun its been
i want to get some pics of it on here but its not working for me any one give me some tips.
Im at the point where im looking at seat belts for the car .Can any one tell if i can put lap belts in the front and get it passed for rego in victoria


Nickster - October 11th, 2012 at 07:54 PM

Welcome dubby73 :yes:

Check out this link for help on attaching images:

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=87954 

Looking forward to seeing some pics of your ride...


tar76 - October 11th, 2012 at 07:57 PM

Welcome !


dubby73 - October 12th, 2012 at 03:40 PM

this is a pic of when i started not much to start with


dubby73 - October 12th, 2012 at 04:17 PM

more pics


dubby73 - October 12th, 2012 at 04:19 PM

and some more


Bob down - October 12th, 2012 at 06:01 PM

great job! uve been busy, and welcome!


Giddyarp - October 12th, 2012 at 07:28 PM

Hi Jason great to see you could get on mate !!!! What sort of paint have you used mate ??? Acrylic, enamel ????


dubby73 - October 12th, 2012 at 07:37 PM

Goodday mate i used acrylic its valencia orange which is holden color used on the sandman panelvan .i used acrylic because my garage is under the house and i didnt want to stink the family out up stairs


Giddyarp - October 12th, 2012 at 07:56 PM

lol yeah I havent decided on acrylic or acrylic enamel as yet......


dubby73 - October 12th, 2012 at 08:07 PM

I found it easy with acrylic .i sprayed it then left it sit for about a month before i color rubbed it then polished it .leaving it sit allowed it to flat out less rubbing with 2000 before polishing .came out like a miiror


Giddyarp - October 12th, 2012 at 08:32 PM

no clear coats Jason ?????


h - October 12th, 2012 at 08:39 PM

welcome to here


dubby73 - October 12th, 2012 at 08:43 PM

here are a few shots after i polished it


dubby73 - October 12th, 2012 at 08:48 PM

Noclear coats its a solid color gave it a few good coats and polished it hard


Giddyarp - October 12th, 2012 at 09:11 PM

Well that has certainly helped me make my decision !!!!!! Looks awesome mate