Herbie Project (o\53/o)

[BUGGOFF]

Just a silly question here, but with over 700 views, why so few comments? Come on guys, say something. Even critisizm is welcome. Ferdi.

[Blitzkrieg]

I'd love to know what you charge for a full respray - paint and primer only if all the prep is done. Also, what brand of paint do you use?

[Chris]

We are following it very closely.Great work so far.

[bugspray]

Awesome work man. Just great. Is this gonna be herbie 4ever? Why not put the clear coat over the number 53??

[BUGGOFF]

Its gonna be a herbie 4 eva. Ive asked alot of questions on some other sites, and the guys reckon that over time the vinyl shrinks and pulls the clear with it. I would have loved to paint the gumballs on, but we couldnt get templates in time. It can always be added on a later stage. Thanks for the comments guys, Ferdi.

[bugspray]

That makes sense. Cool info to know! Interior plans?

[BUGGOFF]

Im not sure about that. I think neil will change it later to stock.

[Pine]

Do you have plans for making a 'fake' ragtop roof? I almost did it with my '67 a few years ago - wanted to have some vinyl cut the same size as a ragtop roof, stitched to simulate the 'beams' (closed position), and glued to the outside of the (steel) roof - I'm pretty sure that it would look quite realistic, and it is a better option than cutting the roof!

[Dutch_Diver]

You are doing an amazing job....I really hope that my beetle looks as good as this one but not sure it will!

[BUGGOFF]

Excellent idea. If it was mine, i would do it. But it would look more authentic but be less authentic at the same time. What do you guys think?

[1972]

at the end of the day if you end up doing it and later down the line neil gets his hands on a ragtop (it could happen) wont it be shlep to remove and wont glueing it damage that beutiful paint job??

[karmakoma]

Bugoff, I have been waiting patiently to see what the final coat is going to look like, and I missed it completely, until now that is.
AWESOME. Doing some good work there.

Keep it up!

[theqs]

hey there guys,

Ferdi is out doing himself, for sure!

Leaving the car as An original South African Hardtop! Would love the sunroof, but in this case, I will leave the car original!

The interior will remain stock as in the movies, would love an original steering wheel, just to finish it off, also have a set of Smoothies I will later widen for the Herbie look!

Thanks guys for all the advise about what to do. Will may be still find a sunroof one day and get Ferdi to "Cut and Paste"

Ferdi, what you mean still the clear to goon, it looks great already!!

[Dutch_Diver]

Just to help keep you motivated......here's a few clips

Watch towards the end where they send a Herbie to the bottom of the sea....how could Disney do that

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid ... 2978198070

And then this is what you will end up with and I think the work is well worth it..

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1066380/o ... beetle_53/

[BUGGOFF]

Yes, it does look great so far, but its already been flatted to get some overspray and a run or 2 out. After the clear it will look like glass.