Almost dead bug..

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Phillip
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Almost dead bug..

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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

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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 :wink:
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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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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
Need help just let us know.
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welcome on the site phillip, glad to see you made it at last.
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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

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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

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Hey guys,Finally finished the beetle,heres a couple of pics of the end result,
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Looking good!!!!
I really have to say that a set of bling wheels will really do the bug some good
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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 :shock:






































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I love it.....but something is missing....the bumpers :lol:
"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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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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Very Nicely done !! :D
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the beetle looks good even with ur tight budget. good workmanship goes along way no matter what the budget
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Re: Almost dead bug..

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The car is looking good man, Are you fitting bumpers?
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