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 mollydooker
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| posted on September 12th, 2007 at 10:34 AM |
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Hi everyone,
I have just bought a 73 superbug a month ago. It is mustard and needs a fir bit of work, inside and out. I plan to restore it, not original, and I
cannot do it myself. It will be a slow process as my husband is not interested in old cars. But I hope to get my boys interested. The car is
registered and I cannot stop driving it. I have four children so I am limited to when I can use it. I presume the resoration must start with the
paintwork.
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| posted on September 12th, 2007 at 10:43 AM |
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hows the rust state in it? does it have any? thats where you want to start.
also welcome to the nut house
[ Edited on 12-9-07 by barls ]
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kombikim
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| posted on September 12th, 2007 at 12:52 PM |
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I think it is not a good idea to start with paintwork, which is just appearance & makes you feel better, a lot of people start that, spend a lot of
money, & then find that ythey can't afford to fix mechanical issues that have arisen, if you wish to respray then you should have all the mechanicals
& any hidden body damage thoroughly sussed out first, also let us know which part of Aust you are in
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| posted on September 17th, 2007 at 03:00 AM |
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start with rust in tunnel/ channels/ floorpan/ window surrounds. if all good give them a dose of lanotec or similar then start on mechanicals &
electrics
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mollydooker
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| posted on October 1st, 2007 at 09:14 PM |
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| Quote: | quote]Originally
posted by barls
hows the rust state in it? does it have any? thats where you want to start.
also welcome to the nut house
[ Edited on 12-9-07 by barls ]
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yes it has a bit of rust on the rear and a few dints. It needs a new interior. As we only intend to drive it aroiund town for now I will leave the
engine alone for some time. Sorry my reply is so long, I am not much of an internet junkie. Regards Molly |
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