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 Dasdubber
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| posted on October 16th, 2007 at 04:30 PM |
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Cheers for the tip Oliver - I'll pass it onto Ben! 
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| posted on October 16th, 2007 at 08:45 PM |
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Thanks for the advice guys, and a big thanks to alan for his tremendous work. (you should see the finish of the paint in person) 1000% stoked with the
result 
with the help of dad and alan weve started to piece the car back together. fuel tank, wiring, beading etc.
the notch should see the trimmer either late this week or next for a full retrim which should make it start to look more complete 
oh and Matt: Ill post some pics once the rear guards are back on. |
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| posted on October 16th, 2007 at 09:24 PM |
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Should have the rear guards done tomorrow Ben so if you are available I could swing around tomorrow night to help put them back on - give me a buzz
tomorrow.
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| posted on October 17th, 2007 at 09:40 AM |
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Ben, just make sure you keep us updated with the assembly progress (lots of photos). We like photos...
....knowing Alan, you've got a fantastic base to start with |
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| posted on October 17th, 2007 at 07:21 PM |
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Rear guards are all cut, buffed, swirl removed and waxed - nice day today so thought I'd do it out in the backyard. A few more reflection shots
(I've realised I'm rather fond of these shots, sorry about that!). 
Level 5 water restrictions here means patchy lawn and brown tips on the leaves
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| posted on October 17th, 2007 at 08:02 PM |
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yes I was going to comment on the less than perfect garden
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| posted on October 17th, 2007 at 08:09 PM |
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I was about to comment on how the hell you got the garden effect on the paint! 
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| posted on October 17th, 2007 at 10:42 PM |
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I dont like it.............................its too shiny
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| posted on October 17th, 2007 at 11:25 PM |
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I was about to comment on how the hell you got the garden effect on the paint!
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Ditto! I was about to compliment the wicked airbrushing skills
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| posted on October 19th, 2007 at 05:41 PM |
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Be careful with the cut to length guard tapes. On Type 3's they have a few peices with bends in them that you wont get with the stuff you buy by the
metre. On my brother's car we replaced all we could except for the bits with the sharp angles etc. you can now buy them but when this car was
originally restored some 16 plus years ago you couldn't buy it.
[size=4] ACCEPT THAT SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE PIDGEON AND SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE STATUE[/size]
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| posted on October 19th, 2007 at 09:15 PM |
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Obviously a lot of work ahead but doors are back on and guards so the notch is ready to go to the upholsterer on monday.
New wheels and a lower front end are going to look shmick!
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| posted on October 19th, 2007 at 09:30 PM |
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awesome colour choice. very unique for the car.
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| posted on October 22nd, 2007 at 08:53 PM |
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all is going well . . . notch went to street trim today to gets its interior done . . . should be ready by end of week as i had already given him the
seats / headliner etc in advance . . . ill update with some pics for sure then |
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| posted on October 22nd, 2007 at 09:42 PM |
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Good stuff - I actually dropped in there earlier this morning (had to stop by the vw shop for a few bits) - can't wait to see it!
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| posted on October 23rd, 2007 at 05:47 PM |
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looking good, whats the wheel choice?
SORRY BOUT THAT!
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| posted on October 23rd, 2007 at 06:38 PM |
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Ben still hasn't got them yet so will keep it on the down-low (is that what the young folk say nowadays?) 
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| posted on November 6th, 2007 at 11:33 PM |
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Well, some sneek spy pics as I just got back from Ben's helping him and his dad piece the notch back together.
Ben will update some pics when he gets a chance, but this should keep you all frothing for now.
Interior is very nice indeed (flash doesn't give an accurate representation of colour though)
Trim is not white by the way despite pic - hopefully if all goes well it will be at the gold coast show this sunday for all to see.
Lowered the front one spline tonight which gives it a much better stance - wheels will stay as is for now until Ben's bank balance recovers a little.
Hopefully more progress thursday night, then mad dash to get it done by sunday.
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| posted on November 7th, 2007 at 05:40 AM |
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that interior is spot on. will need to get in contact with ben re: upholster! awesome job!
nick
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| posted on November 8th, 2007 at 08:48 AM |
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WOW that awesome, Love the interior, especially the early dash and door trims.
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| posted on November 8th, 2007 at 10:50 PM |
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Told you I love these reflection shots!
Bit of a milestone tonight - got the brakes reconnected and bled and engine fired to life again after a bit of coaxing. Most of the seals are back in
place along with tank, now a few electrical gremlins for ben to sort out with his dad. Saturday will see some final colour sanding before finishing
touches for the gold coast show on sunday. Just because I haven't got enough on my plate already hehehe
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| posted on November 9th, 2007 at 10:42 AM |
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Looking great. You don't know what trouble I got into with "the cook" when I carted that dash and door trim bits home from Tassie back in the mid
90s!! Rear backrest with armrest from Type 3D via a 747 express. Wheels were made by Circle Track Wheels man Ray Eldershaw at Seven Hills. Just a
bit of past history of the old bus.
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| posted on November 9th, 2007 at 11:10 AM |
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Cheers for the info DH - I know Ben appreciated some details re. the history of the old notch (he was filling me in on some of the history last
night). It is always cool to know the background of these old dubs.
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| posted on November 9th, 2007 at 11:51 AM |
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Very, very cool!
I actually like those wheels on it!
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| posted on November 10th, 2007 at 08:04 PM |
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Oh yeah that is gorgeous! An absolute credit to all involved!
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| posted on November 10th, 2007 at 08:46 PM |
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Finally all colour sanding is complete! After a bit of a marathon effort today its all done and reassembly is probably going to be completed tonight
(Ben is wrapping up the final details).
A quick pic of the 'boot' area - nice and neat:
I re-sanded and buffed the decklid and bonnet as I wasn't 100% happy with them (a few light sanding scratches still visible in the clear from cutting
it back) - now all is good:
More rain today so still in the "temporary carport" - can't wait till I have a proper one at some stage!
Hopefully weather is alright tomorrow for the show and the notch's debut.
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| posted on November 10th, 2007 at 11:14 PM |
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That is looking...dare I say...shit hot.
My hat comes off to this awesome work. - so what was your hourly
rate again  ? (I've more projects to come - with an oval sitting under
the house...:yes
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| posted on November 11th, 2007 at 12:29 PM |
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Very noice  |
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| posted on November 11th, 2007 at 09:51 PM |
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Ben and his dad put in some long hours last night to put the finishing touches on the notch - all is looking good!
Future plans include new wheels and at some stage rechromed bumpers (when $ permits)....I like Ben's mum's analogy "it's like me wearing a really
nice dress with joggers" - in others words, she condones new wheels!
Sun didn't come out too much today but when it did, the metallic came to life:
Neat and simple
Street Trim in Labrador did the interior - picture speaks for itself!
So apart from maybe a bit of intervention from myself down the track when its time for new wheels that's just about it for my updates of this thread!
Ben is stoked which makes all the effort and time worthwhile. Also Ben lives only a few streets away from me so I'll be seeing this beauty around the
traps I'm sure!
Enjoy the notch mate, thanks for your help along the way - it was much appreciated.
Alan
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| posted on November 11th, 2007 at 10:18 PM |
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Oh yeah, congrats to Ben for winning Best Type III at the show today.
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| posted on November 11th, 2007 at 11:31 PM |
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Wow!
Congrats to all involved on the win. Can't wait to see the new wheels, you guys certainly know how to do nice subtle updates to a car so know doubt
the wheels will be something special.
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