Always best to start with a clean base 
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=80192
THat'll look good when finished!!! Now hurry up!
Are you putting in a T4 Stroker with 13plugs??
Craig,
I have a nice clean bog standard 1300cc that might do the trick and stop you twisting the spring plates when you put your boot into it.
Will follow the resto with interest.
Well done
countrybuggybill
Thanks Bill...........but I reckon Beetlejuice may have the right idea !
More photo's this Friday.
Craig,
Looks like an outstanding start to the project!
What a difference this method makes....and it's my understanding this is much less abrasive in term of removing rust and scale and preserving much
more of the original metal.
The before and after pics are very impressive.
You are going to have an excellent base to prime and finish.
Regards,
Steve
Updated photo's are now on the below link.
http://www.advancedsodablasting.com/vw_country_buggy
Its now at the restorers for some TLC..............and let me tell you this restorer is bloody good with metal fabrication and panel work so I'm
excited to finally see it progressing
Monster garage ??
No...........Rebel Restorations on the Central Coast.
Craig,
Good stuff, watching the resto with interest.
What was the name of that crowd that did the handbrake cables for you some years ago.?
countrybuggybill
Craig,
You are off to a fantastic start....and I might add you appear to sparing no expense at getting off on the right foot from the beginning.
I am following this with great interest also.
Can you give us a ball park figure on what all that prep working is costing you? Please understanding I'm not trying to pry or be unduly
nosey.....just curious as to what an outstanding start such as this might run.
Looks like all the big stuff is getting done. You plan the same treatment on all the smaller parts as well?
Regards,
Steve
you need to use early T2 cables shortened , u can swage new threads on the end easily at a Chandlers
some progress shots.
New inner panel being fitted (Thanks to CB John for the new panel).
All the spot welds are in the exact same position from the orginal panel, this was achieved by using a stencil to copy their location.
new petrol tank support...
new outer guard was fabricated as the original was........well not good enough!
Looking good 
a new 'edge' to provide a nice sharp line as per original as the old one was butchered by a previous owner.
looks 100% better with the replacement edge/lip.
certainly helps starting with a 99% rust free CB, but the $ still add up for body work. I have told them there is to be NO filler in this car, so all
dents/panels etc are being prepared using "old school" panel beating.........and thats what this CB deserves
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I need to get started on mine, but have too many other buggy projects
Craig,
Remarkable job.
Very very nice.
You are going to have a real jewel of a CB when you are finished.
Steve
Cheers Steve......yes I'm hoping for a 'jewel', it will certainly cost the price of one !!
Motor is now getting a freshen up.....staying original spec 1300cc.
Craig,
Good stuff.
Looking forward to the outcome as I bet you are as well.
countrybuggybill
Craig,
Any new pics of your project would be much appreciated by all here at the forum.
Anything forthcoming?
Cheers!
Regards,
Steve
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I pulled the old CB motor apart today, and I'm glad I decided to freshen her up
Looks like it has done a LOT of miles, but overall in good condition. The bottom end has never been apart before, but it has recently had a new mahle
1300 P&B kit installed. Heads are not cracked, but will need new guides and valves.
So now its time to make the 1300 like new
I found this photo today............its what under the front guard looked like before the work began!