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Re: 1963 - "Blue Bird" Beetle - WARNING LOTS OF PICS!

Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:19 am
by Farhaad
Dutch_Diver wrote:Farhaad,

I've managed to source the original VW material for the roof lining! :shock: as well as the vinyl for the seats! :roll: :flash: :hangloose:
cant wait to see the end product :hangloose: :hangloose:

Re: 1963 - "Blue Bird" Beetle - WARNING LOTS OF PICS!

Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:22 am
by vader
I think you should call her.......


Costa DePlenty! :mrgreen:


She is looking good bud!! Just think how good it will look with MO & BB making a DarkSide sandwhich!!! :hangloose: :twisted: :mrgreen:

Re: 1963 - "Blue Bird" Beetle - WARNING LOTS OF PICS!

Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 1:44 pm
by Jurgen Grand Slam
Well, well, well,

Finally I have gotten us onto the site, Frankie-boy (as referred to by Jurgen), your stories are super!
I am glad that you are so impressed with our work, it is always a pleasure to have an excited client, but more important to have a HAPPY one! And YES we are having tons of fun with your restoration!!!!

Will see you on Saturday!
By the way, what do you want for breakfast?????

Re: 1963 - "Blue Bird" Beetle - WARNING LOTS OF PICS!

Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 2:00 pm
by vader
A little Irish girl with a side order of Chinese.... :flash: :flash: :hangloose: :drunks: :flash: :mrgreen:

Re: 1963 - "Blue Bird" Beetle - WARNING LOTS OF PICS!

Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 7:25 pm
by Dutch_Diver
Jurgen Grand Slam wrote:Well, well, well,

Finally I have gotten us onto the site, Frankie-boy (as referred to by Jurgen), your stories are super!
I am glad that you are so impressed with our work, it is always a pleasure to have an excited client, but more important to have a HAPPY one! And YES we are having tons of fun with your restoration!!!!

Will see you on Saturday!
By the way, what do you want for breakfast?????
Hey....Welcome and finally you listened to me......I'll have the usual roll with cheese and pickle please...make sure you get nice fresh and cold milk please!

All members.....please be very nice as this member is the one any only, the best, Ismay & Jurgen!

Re: 1963 - "Blue Bird" Beetle - WARNING LOTS OF PICS!

Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:21 pm
by Jurgen Grand Slam
Breakfast done!!!!

By the way, my name is Esme... not some chick from another country like Islaam, ie: ismay???

See You in the morning, fresh coffee, fresh milk and fresh brekky!

Sleep tight and look after you and yours!!

Us!

Re: 1963 - "Blue Bird" Beetle - WARNING LOTS OF PICS!

Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:55 pm
by Dutch_Diver
Sorry Esme....could never spell :oops:

See you in the morning!

Re: 1963 - "Blue Bird" Beetle - WARNING LOTS OF PICS!

Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:12 pm
by lowlight
Very nice paint job there, Would love to see it finished. U move quicker than me your the beetle :wink:

Re: 1963 - "Blue Bird" Beetle - WARNING LOTS OF PICS!

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:10 pm
by Dutch_Diver
To be honest, I just slow them down....it's really Jurgen & Esme that are quick.....but now it's all going to take a little longer...we have to find bits and pieces....Thanks Ron for getting me some stuff from Dave and tomorrow I fly to UK on a parts run! :D :shock: :flash:

Re: 1963 - "Blue Bird" Beetle - WARNING LOTS OF PI

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:19 pm
by Blitzkrieg
Am I allowed to ask for pictures of Esme :oops:

Re: 1963 - "Blue Bird" Beetle - WARNING LOTS OF PI

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 1:26 pm
by Dutch_Diver
Blitzkrieg wrote:Am I allowed to ask for pictures of Esme :oops:
I'm sure you can! but you might need to make it a little bigger!

As she works through the threads, I'll sure she will post a picture by way of introduction!

Re: 1963 - "Blue Bird" Beetle - WARNING LOTS OF PICS!

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 2:45 pm
by Dutch_Diver
So popped in again as it's Saturday :P

Reconstruction has started.....

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I also throught you would like a before & after!

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After:-
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And I promise that the plates are absolutely the same ones...original and not replaced :finger4u:

So far we have found that we need the following bits....

1) Drivers external door handle - Thanks to EBAY.CO.UK
2) Rubbers for the bumper openings (front and back) - Thanks Dave R. :)
3) Indicator rubbers for front wings - Thanks EBAY.COM (USA)
4) Full set of chrome beading....the original and stuff from Chris just is past making perfect so new it is - Think Dave R is getting some this week :wink:
5) Front vent wind rubbers - Thanks Dave R. 8)
6) Wipers - Thanks to Calooker :hangloose:
7) Fender beading, only one piece was salvagable - Thanks Dave R

Re: 1963 - "Blue Bird" Beetle - WARNING LOTS OF PICS!

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:06 pm
by 1972
Dutch looking great who did the plate i wouldnt mind sending mine to get done was it repainted or just cleaned and clear coated?

Re: 1963 - "Blue Bird" Beetle - WARNING LOTS OF PICS!

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 11:49 pm
by Dutch_Diver
Shane, Jurgen did it himself....was just cleaned...I dont't even think clear coated!

Ask Esme (aka "Jurgen Grand Slam"), she will have the details and is now on the forum.

Re: 1963 - "Blue Bird" Beetle - WARNING LOTS OF PICS!

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 5:33 pm
by Jurgen Grand Slam
Hey There Dutch, or is that "Frankie Boy"???

Hope you have agreat flight!!! Come back to what I would like to name your baby " Polar Babe", or something like that.

JUST KIDDING - you should actually name her "King J's Polar Babe", as he has had so much fun redoing her.We love your visits on Saturdays and it is so cool that we can wind him up by using the mugs that you gave us!!!! :hangloose: