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 retroresto
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| posted on August 8th, 2008 at 01:14 PM |
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57 beetle project, OG car, the fun begins!
Hi Guys thought i might put up one of my projects for everyone to look at. The car is a late 57 (big window) been stored for 30+ yrs, the car is
remarkably clean and neve been smacked, minor rust but nothing structural. Since taking these pics of the tear down it has been removed from the pan
put on a trolley and media blasted.
The plan is to respray in 2k,(Anthracite) dechromed, rewired,1 piece glass conversion and transfered onto my 69 IRS pan. I have built a 1968 (92x74)
with a single 44 kadron kit already so it shouldnt take long once the body is painted.
Wheels will be 17x7.5 Porsche twist rims in 2k black..Narrowed front and drop spindles
Should be a nice driver, will Keep you all posted once the body work starts.
Cheers
Paul
Adelaide
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bond
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| posted on August 8th, 2008 at 10:21 PM |
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nice mate. look forward to the progress!
nick
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retroresto
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| posted on September 22nd, 2008 at 01:37 PM |
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Update on the 57, Paint stage!
Guys,
I've just applied the Texas Brown and variation of 2003 VW colour "mellow yellow" to body, pan is being steam cleaned in prep for new box, brakes
etc. Stay tuned for next stage.
Cheers
Paul
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Turbo54
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| posted on September 22nd, 2008 at 03:05 PM |
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Cool Paul, Keeper?
T54
C'mon kids gather round,
there's a new sensation hitting town,
It's moving straight, low to the ground,
it'll pick you up when your feeling down.
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pete wood
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| posted on September 22nd, 2008 at 03:27 PM |
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looks fantastic. needs a big mota! 
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retroresto
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| posted on September 22nd, 2008 at 04:30 PM |
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Yeah Heath, you know how it is, you try to keep them but people keep buying them off you! But seriously im keen to hang on to it for now, i have a
1968cc for it and it should make for a nice ride, it will be low with painted 356 rims and whitewalls!
Paul
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retroresto
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| posted on October 2nd, 2008 at 03:01 PM |
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57 beetle, progress so far!
Hi All,
Some progress over the last few weeks, car is now on pan with Engine in, brakes, drop spindles etc, and wheels.
Cheers
Paul
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bond
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| posted on October 2nd, 2008 at 03:55 PM |
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mate. ill give it to you for style. this thing will be sweeet.
nick
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| posted on October 2nd, 2008 at 03:56 PM |
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Love the colour combo, love the engine, love the wheels with white walls.
Great work!
Nikos.
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Camo
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| posted on October 2nd, 2008 at 04:30 PM |
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Shit, you haven't mucked around. My car has been in pieces for nearly 12 months. Looks sweet.
Kevin
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| posted on October 2nd, 2008 at 09:07 PM |
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look`s great paul i only seen it last week it` scome a far way since then.
matt
stuipid beetle breaks everytime i drive it.....
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| posted on October 2nd, 2008 at 09:31 PM |
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Hope I get to see it in November at the Port Adelaide gathering-looks good.
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| posted on October 3rd, 2008 at 09:19 AM |
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Very Cool Paul, would've been cool to not have the bumpers and taillights like a retro custom.
Can't wait to see it in the flesh.
T54
C'mon kids gather round,
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HGFS
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| posted on October 5th, 2008 at 07:12 PM |
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Geez Paul you don't muck around. Looking great, love the brown
1954 Oval long term project going nowhere
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| posted on October 5th, 2008 at 08:11 PM |
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Its looking good. How long has that taken you so far?
Buglet
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retroresto
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| posted on October 7th, 2008 at 08:55 AM |
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HI Everyone,
Thanks for all the positive feedback! So far it's taken me about 8 weeks from purchase, strip, media blast, body work, floor pan, change gearbaox to
later type, new brakes drop spindles etc, i already has the motor so that saved some time, looking or hoping to get it done for the Adelaide Volksfest
in late November. I need to completely rewire it as the loom was stuffed, headliner, upholster the seats and the rest of the interior as well.
P.S im also painting another guys car, building a house, working full time, so if i can stretch my time i might be in luck!
Cheers
Paul 
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1958kafer
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| posted on October 7th, 2008 at 05:47 PM |
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Paul you wouldnt be interested in painting another car in a few months?
Steve
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| posted on October 7th, 2008 at 06:14 PM |
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Woe your a machine!! Love the Colour combo !!
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retroresto
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| posted on October 9th, 2008 at 01:33 PM |
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Steve,
Give me a call we can discuss!
0437 161 290
Paul
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| posted on October 9th, 2008 at 03:26 PM |
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Well done Paul, that ride is sweet looking
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retroresto
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| posted on January 4th, 2009 at 12:54 PM |
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Hi All,
With a small change in the plan i decided to respray the whole car in a deeper Brown to match more to Texas Brown. I've also added a narrowed beam
145's on the front and some Sprintstars all round 
Cheers
Paul
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| posted on January 4th, 2009 at 04:37 PM |
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I personally liked it better two-tone but it still looks awesome
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whatnow
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| posted on January 4th, 2009 at 06:31 PM |
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good choice on the paint/rims. i can't think of a word for how good it looks.
you must be happy.
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jh68
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| posted on January 4th, 2009 at 06:49 PM |
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schweet!
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| posted on January 6th, 2009 at 11:21 AM |
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Glad to see the rims go to good use, they look much better on your car with the paint colour than they did on ours!
Paul actually drove to Melbourne from SA, picked the rims up, and promptly drove back! That dedication is certainly reflected in the overall
presentation of your car.
Well done!
Cheers
Craig
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| posted on January 6th, 2009 at 12:47 PM |
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not a big fan of brown but that looks great, better 1 colour all over too
1 1963 356b porsche coupe
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| posted on January 6th, 2009 at 03:46 PM |
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that looks awesome!!! well done 
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| posted on January 7th, 2009 at 07:46 AM |
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paul looks fantasic now you have got rid of the 2 tone- very tuff with the sprints aswell
are you coming to the meeting tonight
adam
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| posted on January 7th, 2009 at 08:46 AM |
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Nice.
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| posted on January 8th, 2009 at 12:26 AM |
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Looks better all brown but of course I would say that since I want brown too.
Has turned out awesome with the sprints, love to see it one day.
Great car, you driving it now or still stuff left to do??
Cheers,
Greg
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