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The Volks Rodster
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Barry
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Re: The Volks Rodster
BWHAHAHAHAHA!!!
"My other ride is your SeatCover! & She loves it!"
Sometimes you'r the statue, sometimes your the pigeon.
"Only the dead go free..." Roger Waters.
"You do not understand the power of the DarkSide" Darth Vader.
Sometimes you'r the statue, sometimes your the pigeon.
"Only the dead go free..." Roger Waters.
"You do not understand the power of the DarkSide" Darth Vader.
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Barry
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OK after a long adjournment I'm getting back onto this project (to save myself some petrol money for other member's cars 
) I am busy adding some decent reinforcement to help out because of the missing roof. Should have pics soon.....
On another note, anyone wanting a very quick step up in learning how to shape metal WITHOUT any expensive specialised tools, check this out:
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youtube video
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Buy the DVD - it is one of the best I have ever watched on the subject and you WILL NOT get better value for R500-00
(Think of all the money you could save getting a palooka like me to do the work for you)
Seriously folks, I don't want to see or hear another "I wish someone could teach me that" unless you already own this DVD, have watched it numerous times, and actually tried out the stuff he shows.
Also he ships airmail, so you get it in less than a week - BONUS!!!!
) I am busy adding some decent reinforcement to help out because of the missing roof. Should have pics soon.....On another note, anyone wanting a very quick step up in learning how to shape metal WITHOUT any expensive specialised tools, check this out:
http://www.metalshapingzone.com
youtube video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGElSHzm0q8
Buy the DVD - it is one of the best I have ever watched on the subject and you WILL NOT get better value for R500-00
(Think of all the money you could save getting a palooka like me to do the work for you)
Seriously folks, I don't want to see or hear another "I wish someone could teach me that" unless you already own this DVD, have watched it numerous times, and actually tried out the stuff he shows.
Also he ships airmail, so you get it in less than a week - BONUS!!!!
Barry
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Rear end is pretty much done, doors are complete and hung. I'll finish off the sills today and then get onto the bonnet. Think I am going to need make it slightly flatter.
After that it's the windshield frame
Barry
After that it's the windshield frame
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Looking fantastic.I want to see what you are going to do with the windshield.
You know I'm looking forward to it!
You know I'm looking forward to it!
Damn,I'm good!
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Wow Barry
That looks amazing!
When this project is done, we need to talk about a Heb replica.
Seriously. You definately have a gift!
That looks amazing!
When this project is done, we need to talk about a Heb replica.
Seriously. You definately have a gift!
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Hey Barry,
I wanted t opost the other night and asked what is up with the car.(you finished your friend's pick-up, no?) That is good work right there!!! Kudos
I wanted t opost the other night and asked what is up with the car.(you finished your friend's pick-up, no?) That is good work right there!!! Kudos
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Excellent Barry! I agree with Karma, you definitely have a gift.
I see you are still looking for an apprentice to train. If I don't have a contract after this one finishes I'll be too happy to assist you and learn something in the process. Unfortunately I'm not 16 anymore.
I see you are still looking for an apprentice to train. If I don't have a contract after this one finishes I'll be too happy to assist you and learn something in the process. Unfortunately I'm not 16 anymore.
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wow Barry
all i can say is that u r amazing. got a natural talent wen it coms to metal work. would also love to just pop in wen in the area to hav a look-see how the pro's do it.
going thru this thread was like watching a series of Boyd Codingtons American Hotrod episodes. couldnt wait for the next episode
. (without all the drama queens)
great work
all i can say is that u r amazing. got a natural talent wen it coms to metal work. would also love to just pop in wen in the area to hav a look-see how the pro's do it.
going thru this thread was like watching a series of Boyd Codingtons American Hotrod episodes. couldnt wait for the next episode
. (without all the drama queens) great work
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Nice work Barry! I'm glad you've found the motivation again, that rear end looks really neat. Cant wait to see the finished product
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Barry only one word needed
STUNNING! 
STUNNING!
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Clean Line, Looks Cool.
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Thanks guys
Chris - I'm looking forward to it too - just a little nervous about it
Theo - finished my work on the Dodge pick-up for now. Will still need to help them make up the loadbed
Karma - don't look too close at the shutlines, they're a long way from perfect. A Heb would be awesome, but if you want to see it soon you may need to come learn this stuff for yourself (I have about five more cars standing in a queue in my head, and I can only get them out through my hands at a very slow rate
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Beetlefanatic - I have hopefully found someone (will know in the next week or so). That said my shop is big enough for three (or five )
Farhaad - anytime.
Dutch - I had to do something to try to catch up with your progress. Can't afford to be sponsoring other guy's fuel money now can I?
Chris, lowlight, Tom - thanks guys, and thanks to everyone else for looking.
Barry
Chris - I'm looking forward to it too - just a little nervous about it
Theo - finished my work on the Dodge pick-up for now. Will still need to help them make up the loadbed
Karma - don't look too close at the shutlines, they're a long way from perfect. A Heb would be awesome, but if you want to see it soon you may need to come learn this stuff for yourself (I have about five more cars standing in a queue in my head, and I can only get them out through my hands at a very slow rate
)Beetlefanatic - I have hopefully found someone (will know in the next week or so). That said my shop is big enough for three (or five
)Farhaad - anytime.
Dutch - I had to do something to try to catch up with your progress. Can't afford to be sponsoring other guy's fuel money now can I?
Chris, lowlight, Tom - thanks guys, and thanks to everyone else for looking.
Barry
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