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Re: Progress restoration '64 Bug

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 4:31 pm
by MINCE
retrovan wrote:
MINCE wrote:Seriously guy. How much would an operation like this cost?
Mince, you do not want to know, believe me.

Do not forget that Dolf in one of the TOP Panel Beaters/Body Repair Shops in Port Elizabeth.

Now do you see why I said that.??
What can I say, I am a sucker for punishment.
Still want to know though ;)

Re: Progress restoration '64 Bug

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:41 pm
by Farhaad
:bowdown: :10:

Re: Progress restoration '64 Bug

Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 9:40 am
by Bushpig
Dolf,
Thanks for the Pics, now I know how they get to spray the area behind the rear window vent.
Was there any reason why you took out the piece from the back seat side as opposed to the bottom plate in the engine bay. :?:

Re: Progress restoration '64 Bug

Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 3:34 pm
by Dolf Jonker
Bonnet and Bootlid - Final paint work (paint thickness 245-270 microns) and ready for fitment :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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Floorpan - All cables etc. being assembled

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Note original nails used for body to pan seal

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:mrgreen: Will post pics of final paint work on Beetle soon..... :mrgreen:

Re: Progress restoration '64 Bug

Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 6:14 pm
by jolas
:shock: Can't wait too see more pictures of this restoration, this looks superb Dolf :hangloose:

That bus in the corner, is that the camper you bought in George at the car show ?

Re: Progress restoration '64 Bug

Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 6:27 pm
by Bushpig
That is really looking great almost as good as mine :lol: :lol: :lol: I WISH.
How many coats of paint? Can't wait to see more.... :mrgreen:

Re: Progress restoration '64 Bug

Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:28 pm
by splitbusahollic
this must be a one of a kind resto....never seen before ! :hangloose:
i have had the pleasure of seeing the progress in person, and believe me it's painstakingly precise and absolutely bloody brilliant !
once this bug is done it will be better than the day it left the factory :D
@ paul that is a '66 ambo in the corner.
keep it coming Dolf !

Re: Progress restoration '64 Bug

Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:40 pm
by retrovan
Hi Dolf,
You have now increased the value of all VW Beetles by 1000 %.

Well done, as always, nothing but the best.........

Keep up the excellent work.

Progress restoration '64 Bug

Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 9:03 pm
by MINCE
Fantastic work. Really. Fantastic.
I had a little tear looking at the last few pictures

Re: Progress restoration '64 Bug

Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 7:39 pm
by riaanj
Any updates on this yet???

Re: Progress restoration '64 Bug

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 12:21 pm
by MarshallGTi
+1 for updates. this might end up better than when it came off the line...

Re: Progress restoration '64 Bug

Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 4:15 pm
by MrT
Amazing Work!

Re: Progress restoration '64 Bug

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:55 am
by splitbusahollic
sneaked in there the other day and had a skelm look.....this is what i saw...
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i also saw a couple of large boxes from Wolfsburg West that had just arrived earmarked for this beetle !! :hangloose:
i think we are in for some great progress updates on this project over the next few weeks !!
stay tuned.....

Re: Progress restoration '64 Bug

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 10:39 am
by Bushpig
Thanks for the spy pics 007 :hangloose:

Re: Progress restoration '64 Bug

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 3:48 pm
by riaanj
sweet.. that is gonna be one awesome ride!!! thanx for the sneak peek there Split :hangloose: