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My 1958 beetle

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:08 pm
by calooker
This one has been around for a few years but only recently decided to finish it off, its 95% there with a couple of things to sort out. (BTW found a loophole in the system here at work, and has allowed me to upload some images)

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I will add pics as I can.

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Re: My 1958 beetle

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:11 pm
by splitfan
Thats a sweet car Rui ! But why after all the effort are ya selling it ?

Re: My 1958 beetle

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:17 pm
by Blitzkrieg
That is gorgeous!! 8)

Now that is an application where eyelids work well :D

Love the single fog too :hangloose:

Nice Rui. Really really nice!

Re: My 1958 beetle

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:19 pm
by catfish
Wow, that's just fantastic, wish my 57 looked like that......

Re: My 1958 beetle

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:22 pm
by calooker
It's not up for sale as yet a few small things to resolve first.
I have another project up my sleeve and will need the $$$ from this one to fund the next one. And it will be even better than this one.
My 6 year old has taken a liking to it, and is extremely sad now that I told her that I will sell it soon.
She just loves going for a spin in it, every time she hears it start up she drops everything and comes running wanting to come with. :D

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I have lined up a alternator if the other genny I have gives me grief. :flogging: the engine compartment is going to look a little different.
BTW this is the cleanest engine bay I have done to date, under the fire wall kit the paint matches the rest of the bodywork. :D

SHWEET rear end :TIC:
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Re: My 1958 beetle

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:23 pm
by JohnHoffe
Hey Blitz,
Don't you think Rui should rather remove those eyelids? :shock:

:lol:

Awesome looking ride Rui. :hangloose:

Re: My 1958 beetle

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:26 pm
by benjamin
Awesome guy! perfectly exucuted theme,great colour combo and nice stance, well done..

Re: My 1958 beetle

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:26 pm
by calooker
Thanks :D

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Re: My 1958 beetle

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:34 pm
by calooker
:D The "beige" is an original factory colour AKA Sahara beige, and it's the colour it had when it rolled off the production line in August 1958.

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BTW thanks to all those who voted for it at the KKK :bowdown: BEST OF SHOW, :-D I was very chuffed as there were some nice rides there. The fruits of my labour is much appreciated by others too, and it's good to know. :10:

Re: My 1958 beetle

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:37 pm
by Blitzkrieg
JohnHoffe wrote:Hey Blitz,
Don't you think Rui should rather remove those eyelids? :shock:

:lol:

Awesome looking ride Rui. :hangloose:
:lol: :lol: :lol:

No, it suits the car and I like them in this application! 8)

Re: My 1958 beetle

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:55 pm
by calooker
This is the bit I like the most
The interior :D
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Re: My 1958 beetle

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:57 pm
by beetlefanatic
@ John:
:lol: , but stop stirring. Everything has just returned to normal again. :D

Rui, like I told you the 1st time I saw it, I'm not really into the old classic look, but there are some, if they are done right, I wouldn't mind owning. Yours is at the top of that list. Beautiful, is all I can say. :10: RESPECT!

Re: My 1958 beetle

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 1:30 pm
by calooker
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Super clean pan. :D

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Re: My 1958 beetle

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 1:45 pm
by Muderick
Hey Rui, from an old school lover, your 58 is SUPER!! I love the colour and 2 tone, the Batwing and detailed dash, white walls.... oh dammit,,, every single thing.... Love the details like the Alberts, the Bonnet script badge...(definitely adding mine now... how did you prevent rust after drilling the holes in the bonnet)

LOVE:....

the Stainless steel dual post antenna and beadings and stainless eyelids, even Blitzie finks they are gay! :lol: Love the thresh hold, door corner and pillar chrome pieces, 1958 flaps, the venetian blinds...

DAMN! I should check if you did not break into my garage to see if you took back all the bits I bought off you.... :lol:

Love it all!!

Pity you are selling it!

Will PM you about something something now...

Re: My 1958 beetle

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 1:52 pm
by calooker
Thanks for the words Muds. :hangloose:
As you know all these little extras cost plenty $$$ and just add that little touch here and there and are well worth it in the long run. :D