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 Scarab
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| posted on April 5th, 2010 at 08:27 PM |
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I am soooooo mad at the moment, I just spent 20 minutes doing an update of my Notch on here and the stupid modem logged me out for some reason and I
lost the lot!!!! AAAAARRRRGGGHHHHHH!!!!!! 
Anyway, so lets try again.
OK, so I think I might have a problem. I have worked on the Notch 3 days straight!!!! Someone call the Guiness Book People, we might have a recond
on our hands! 
Anyway, after the debacle of the rear screen exploding before I could get it out, I thought I'd cut the front one out....much better!!
This one came out in one piece....WOOHOO!!
I then thought that removing the hoodlining would be the way to go. Don't get me wrong, the old one is STUFFED!! but I wanted to keep it in one
piece so I could compare it to a new one when the time comes. It came out fairly easily, despite the sun making it very brittle in places, especially
the pillar covers.
And an example of how the 'A' pillar cover has been destroyed by the sun....it is EXTREMELY brittle!
I was pretty happy with the condition of the window channels front and rear....here's a couple of shots of the rear channel.....
And here's a shot of the only point of issue. Its front passenger side of the windscreen / dashboard area. Not a big deal, but I'm real thankful
that its the only issue with the turret of the car.
Anyway....quite a satisfying weekend on all fronts. Just that little bit further ahead of where I was a couple of days ago.
Thanks for looking,
Scarab (aka: Paul)
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| posted on April 5th, 2010 at 09:11 PM |
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Great to see things coming along Paul.
Don't you hate it when you write a massive update and it gets lost?
Keep the good work coming mate.
Smiley 
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| posted on April 8th, 2010 at 07:51 AM |
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A word of warning....this update includes lots of photos, I know how everyone HATES photos!
Last night I was looking for something to do on the Notch.
I know I won't be needing these for a LOOOOOOONG time yet, but I thought I'd see how my gauges would clean up.
First up, the clock.....I don't even know if it works, but it still deserved a clean up....so, this is what it looked like before....
....and this is after a clean of the face, respray of the bezel and a polish of the rim....much better in my opinion anyway. 
It doesn't look too bad I reckon....
Next up was the feul gauge and warning light assembly....
A before shot for you all to see how nasty it was....
And what it looks like now....
Another before shot from another angle....
....and what it looks like now from the same angle....
Next on the agenda was the speedo.
This was particularly crusty looking and needed a fair bit of work.
I am particularly happy with the results!!
Whoa....hang on, its time to go to work .....I'll have to
post those photos later, sorry!
Thanks for looking though!!
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| posted on April 8th, 2010 at 08:53 AM |
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Pictures! I hate pictures!! Looking great man. that clock has come up fantastic! I hope it works Can't wait to see the rest. Smiley
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Scarab
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| posted on April 8th, 2010 at 01:39 PM |
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Cheers mate....looking forward to posting photos of the speedo....I'm REALLY happy with the way it came out.
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| posted on April 8th, 2010 at 09:01 PM |
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Really been looking forward to sharing these next couple of photos....I am so stoked with the way the speedo came out!
The original speedo was pretty crusty with an aftermarket decal stuck on to convert MPH to KPH....wasn't real keen on that! 
Anyway, here's the before photo, take particular notice of the decal and the "patina"of the housing etc.:
Now for the big reveal.....polish of the rim, respray of the bezel, removal of the decal (that was a pain to remove and get the glue removed!! ) and a general overall clean.
Are you ready for this.....
oh yeh....real happy with that!!!
Another before shot for you all....
And another of the cleaned up unit....
So all in all, last night was pretty productive....after a couple of hours work I have a nice set of original gauges ready to use!! Love 'em!! 
Thanks for stopping by and sharing in my excitement!!
Cheers!!
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| posted on April 8th, 2010 at 09:18 PM |
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Holy crap!!
They look absolutely fantastic!
Like brand new.
You have done outstandingly mate!
If the rest of the car comes up this great people better watch out.
Love your work
Smiley
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| posted on April 8th, 2010 at 09:26 PM |
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I agree with Smiley - they look fantastic. Better get moving and finish the rest of the car so you can get it on the road and watch them working.
Something to look foreward to now.
From your ole' mate Jeff
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| posted on April 8th, 2010 at 09:37 PM |
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Very nice mate you must be stoked!
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| posted on April 8th, 2010 at 10:36 PM |
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Cheers guys, appreciate your encouragement.....if the rest of the car cleans up that nice, it will be good I guess
I think it might take more than a rattle can, some windex and a bit of alfoil though 
PS: The alfoil was used to polish the chrome. I saw that someone recommended it on the Samba for polishing chrome.....genuinely suprising the results
it gives!!
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| posted on April 8th, 2010 at 10:51 PM |
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Polished chrome.... bah who wants that?
Nice stuff though man, no good for my car, but handy to know what you can turn gauges into! I have 3 sets and should probably clean one set up lol
The sticker, one of my speedo's has that, kinda handy though....
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| posted on April 9th, 2010 at 07:44 AM |
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hahaha....whats the old saying, 'paint and chrome wont get you home'.....
Ive seen some good tips to improve 'patina'too if you're interested Chris...............???
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| posted on May 8th, 2010 at 01:05 PM |
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OK...so...after not posting for so long, I expect you all thought I was dead....but I am very much alive!!....just not working on the Notch a great
deal lately 
Anyway, this morning I went and checked out a new pan for my baby, and it appears to be a very nice complete pan with front and rear suspensing/brakes
etc.
....even came with a free notch body ....had to snap it up!! Thanks
Andrew!
Photos soon hopefully.
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| posted on May 8th, 2010 at 01:07 PM |
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yay....my threads back on the front page again!!
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| posted on May 8th, 2010 at 03:34 PM |
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hi paul
Sorry to hear about the rear window.
I know its a little late now but i used to fit windscreens
in cars as a job, so if you have any questions dont hesitate to ask.
if I cant answer it my dad certanly will be able to.
Around the back screen opening looks really clean, got my screen
out the other day and to my suprise their was more rust
however it was not to major. I also have the same type of rust in my
dashboard on both corners.
Absolutely love the way your gauges came up and have decided to
give mine a go too.
good work keep it up
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| posted on May 8th, 2010 at 05:37 PM |
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haha, good on ya mate. The gauges were dead easy really....just took a bit of time, thats all. Good luck with them!
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| posted on May 8th, 2010 at 05:40 PM |
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Now, You've had 4 hours... where these photo's AT!
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| posted on May 8th, 2010 at 05:47 PM |
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Good to see some progress Paul.
And I agree with Mr Mustard, pictures please!!!
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| posted on May 8th, 2010 at 08:08 PM |
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Sorry boys....I did think about getting some phone camera shots....after I left 
I hope to have it back home this week...photos will follow shortly after!
Trust me though....they are pretty good pans.....very happy!
Oh....and the body has a half reasonable RH door too....happy bout that as mine is pretty horrible
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| posted on May 8th, 2010 at 09:24 PM |
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Those gauges came up a treat. I reckon you should do a how to thread on the process, I bet people would be interested based on your results.
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| posted on May 8th, 2010 at 10:10 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by cam070
Those gauges came up a treat. I reckon you should do a how to thread on the process, I bet people would be interested based on your results.
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I second that. I have a pretty ratty looking speedo and fuel gauge that need some attention.
Smiley
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| posted on May 8th, 2010 at 11:48 PM |
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Seriously?? I thought it was pretty basic stuff.....but I might be able to come up with something for you at some stage in the future I guess
I'll see what I can do....I'll try to dig up another gauge and do it up and document the process....watch this space
Thanks for the kind words boys.
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| posted on May 9th, 2010 at 07:56 AM |
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Hey Paul
The gauges look absolutely gorgeous. Nice detail and will make it a treat to drive.
Looking forward to more pics.
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| posted on May 10th, 2010 at 10:29 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Scarab
Seriously?? I thought it was pretty basic stuff.....but I might be able to come up with something for you at some stage in the future I guess
I'll see what I can do....I'll try to dig up another gauge and do it up and document the process....watch this space
Thanks for the kind words boys.
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Easy... i have gauges you can do a writeup on 
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| posted on May 10th, 2010 at 01:02 PM |
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its a deal! I've gotta come see you about that rear screen anyway....
....so I'll grab a set off ya and do a thread on em, what do ya reckon Doc?
Paul
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| posted on May 10th, 2010 at 01:05 PM |
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I just realised that you have the late gauges, no chrome etc.
Its still a good place to start I guess.
Paul
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| posted on May 10th, 2010 at 01:30 PM |
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My gauges have chrome and stuff...
Got another set too...
As for the rear screen, yeah man, I really need to get the seats out of the damn notch and get them into mine as well, but for the life of me cant get
the seats out! Ill work it out soon enough... then i gotta split the body from the pan...
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| posted on May 10th, 2010 at 01:54 PM |
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Hey Doc....I like the look of the set on the right....they will be good to show a before and after shot.
Type 3 seats are a pain in the bum to get out if the runners are worn.
There is a small clip on the tunnel side of the runners...from memory, you need to push that down to get it past the stop. I can give you a hand when
I come down your way to get that screen if you cant work it out.
Cheers,
Paul
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| posted on May 11th, 2010 at 09:50 PM |
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arrrh you got that pan!! i wanted to bring it back home as was off my bro`s yellow notch to put my 68 wagon on spewin  oh well might just keep the shit irs one on it i hate irs not
enough camber for me wanna sell the front hubs spindle`s ect?? so i can go back to 5 stud??
matt
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| posted on May 12th, 2010 at 07:57 AM |
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hey matt...you got PM (hopefully...I often dont have a lot of luck with PM's :smilegrin
Paul
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