Almost dead bug..
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Almost dead bug..
Howzit guys,heres a couple of pics on a project ive been working on,this beetle needed a lot of tlc,let me know what u think of the progress so far.
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Re: ALMOST DEAD BUG
Hey Phillip, and welcome to the Forum. That looks quite a challenge you tackled there, and you are making good so far! Keep us updated 

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Re: ALMOST DEAD BUG
hi there ,thanks,im still new to this internet thing took me about 2 months just to register for this forum,but ill get the hang of it

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Re: ALMOST DEAD BUG
Need help just let us know.Phillip wrote:hi there ,thanks,im still new to this internet thing took me about 2 months just to register for this forum,but ill get the hang of it

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Re: ALMOST DEAD BUG
Welcome and any more pictures....what's the plan?
"MO" - 1965 Splitscreen bus --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =37&t=9305" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BOBBIE" - 1963 Beetle --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=11338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: ALMOST DEAD BUG
hey d.d,its not my beetle,just basically restoring the beetle,,new paint job,new int etc,

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Re: Almost dead bug..finished
Hey guys,Finally finished the beetle,heres a couple of pics of the end result,
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Re: Almost dead bug..
Looking good!!!!
I really have to say that a set of bling wheels will really do the bug some good
I really have to say that a set of bling wheels will really do the bug some good
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Re: Almost dead bug..
Tony Z wrote:Looking good!!!!
I really have to say that a set of bling wheels will really do the bug some good
I think he should first work on his handbrake


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Re: Almost dead bug..
I love it.....but something is missing....the bumpers 

"MO" - 1965 Splitscreen bus --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =37&t=9305" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BOBBIE" - 1963 Beetle --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=11338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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- Phillip
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Re: Almost dead bug..
Thanx guys,Lol.i knew somebody was gonna say something about the rock under the front wheel,i have to push the car around in the driveway(alone),havnt bleed the brakes yet,and def not in mood respraying the front,i wish hed buy bumpers,but this beetle was done on a tight budget,so mags, not happening

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Re: Almost dead bug..
the beetle looks good even with ur tight budget. good workmanship goes along way no matter what the budget