my slow decent into madness begins..... 1968 DC

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R15k?
The only substitute for cubic inches are more cubic inches.
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in the end i ended up paying 4500 so not too bad bad by the looks of it. :hangloose:
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mikefenton wrote:in the end i ended up paying 4500 so not too bad bad by the looks of it. :hangloose:
Dude. At that price you committed Grand Theft Auto.
You could be up for a felony charge. :twisted:
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That definitely was "steal". Well done. I paid R10k for Betty and I felt that was a bargain.
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remeber tho mine doesnt have an engine.
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Before
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Primed with problem spots identified
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1st coat
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Old vs 90% re-done
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Still gotta fine sand it then possibly apply another coat then spray reflective spray over it.
What you think?
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Good work Mike,looks brand new.
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just gotta sand down the unfotunate paint blob on the one side and then do the otherone... sanding off the old chrome aint easy :(
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Managed to remove one of the panels that allow access to the fuel tank etc and more surprises.
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Nothing that cant be cleaned out and cleaned up and patched.... i hope :?
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So this poor VW has been sitting neglected due to financial constraints.
Heres the big question...... anyone want it?
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Where is it - Botswana ?
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@jolas - Yup its in Gaborone Botswana.
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