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Re: "ROSIE" the 1963 Beetle - aka BB (Blue Bird)
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 4:46 pm
by Dutch_Diver
So some bad news....no new pictures of Rosie.....sorry not back from the paintshop.
We are going to have to wait for another week
But with every cloud there is a silver lining.....here are the front seats and one of the fully restored front lights.
Seats!
Light!
Re: "ROSIE" the 1963 Beetle - aka BB (Blue Bird)
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 5:09 pm
by 1972
Wow Dutch those seats look great exactly what i want done with my seats when i get them covered.Mind if i ask what colour did you go for on them?
Re: "ROSIE" the 1963 Beetle - aka BB (Blue Bird)
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 5:18 pm
by Dutch_Diver
I need to check the exact desciption....but Red I think
Esme, what was the name for Shane?
Re: "ROSIE" the 1963 Beetle - aka BB (Blue Bird)
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:04 pm
by karmakoma
Very Nice, looks as good as I imagined.
Re: "ROSIE" the 1963 Beetle - aka BB (Blue Bird)
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:02 pm
by Farhaad
very nice job on both the seats and lights. btw is it because of the new chromed reflecter behind the lens that the actual lens (glass) looks brighter?
Re: "ROSIE" the 1963 Beetle - aka BB (Blue Bird)
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:39 pm
by Tom Bishop
Looking Sweet Dutch!
Re: "ROSIE" the 1963 Beetle - aka BB (Blue Bird)
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:45 pm
by Dutch_Diver
farhaad.sonday wrote:very nice job on both the seats and lights. btw is it because of the new chromed reflecter behind the lens that the actual lens (glass) looks brighter?
Farhaad, it is brighter because of the rechromed insides....I can't believe how you can make bits that look wasted so good again. All this is the original bits refurbished. I think it takes a real skill to do, just like your reflectors...!
Thanks 72, Tom and KK! and everyone else....Jurgen was laughing when I talked to him today as he said that everyone would be upset not having a new picture of Rosie!
Re: "ROSIE" the 1963 Beetle - aka BB (Blue Bird)
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:53 pm
by Dutch_Diver
Sorry, can't resist adding a picture from 3 weeks ago!
Re: "ROSIE" the 1963 Beetle - aka BB (Blue Bird)
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:02 pm
by hitlers revenge
Dutch, who re chromed those lights??? Cos thats all I need
Re: "ROSIE" the 1963 Beetle - aka BB (Blue Bird)
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:51 pm
by Dutch_Diver
All my work on the beetle is done either by Jurgen or through him so I actually don't know. The only person I have met was Paul the painter. Jurgen's & Esme are part of the forum now and the workshop number is 021 845 4397 but to be honest, it might be best doing any jobs through him as then you get the best price.
Re: "ROSIE" the 1963 Beetle - aka BB (Blue Bird)
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:52 pm
by Dutch_Diver
If anyone is interested in what I'm looking for Rosie's interior to look like, then here's a preview.
Re: "ROSIE" the 1963 Beetle - aka BB (Blue Bird)
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:36 pm
by Farhaad
HOLY MOLY!
Re: "ROSIE" the 1963 Beetle - aka BB (Blue Bird)
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:03 pm
by Donovan D
HI Dutch, thanks for getting rid of those stuff for my parents,appreciate it !!!!!!!!
My parents say your one great guy,,, cant wait to get back to SA and sort out my busses
Re: "ROSIE" the 1963 Beetle - aka BB (Blue Bird)
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 2:30 pm
by Dutch_Diver
are on me!
Re: "ROSIE" the 1963 Beetle - aka BB (Blue Bird)
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:05 pm
by Dutch_Diver
I still don't know if Rosie will be back on Saturday or if it's going to be 4 weeks without seeing her
She's not back yet as issues with the rain, the paint mix, etc.....Esme & Jurgen will fill me in on Saturday but I do hope she's back!
I MISS HER!
