1973 Bug Restoration/modification

[hendriks]

Coming along nicely!!

[62vwbeetle]

Love it - where did u get the split window insert ????

[beetle786]

looking good

[eahmod]

Love it - where did u get the split window insert ????

Got them from Volkspares, wouldn't advise though, been told that with the flexing of the car cracks will develop around the joins, if only there were steel ones

[62vwbeetle]

hmmmmm ok thanks

[flatfourfan]

I don't think that I would of filled the vents at the back as those actually push cool air behind the engine where the fan is, it may not make a huge diffs but from prior experience, you're going to be looking at a very dirty engine bay in no time.

I do however like the ideas......

You didn't think to close off the gas filler and do the fill up in the front?

[eahmod]

I don't think that I would of filled the vents at the back as those actually push cool air behind the engine where the fan is, it may not make a huge diffs but from prior experience, you're going to be looking at a very dirty engine bay in no time.

I do however like the ideas......

You didn't think to close off the gas filler and do the fill up in the front?

Thanks for the comments.
The rear vents were closed as there were three coats of different colour paint, around the grill and above the vents, to avoid adding to the we cut out the grills, closed the vents and added 'stepouts' to the engine lid hingers.
The dirt is unfortunately unavoidable but can be cleaned.
The gass filler is practical with the latch and release.
I liked the overall shape of the oval and split but wanted some practicality and bling thus the following:-
Chrome engine trims
CSP exhuast
Porsche seats in biscuit leather
JSC short shifter
Dropped front beam
Front discs
Roll up seatbelts
Sound Deadening
Plush carpets
Califonia look front headlights
Snow flake tail lights
Harley davidson rear indicators
Bumpers with overhangers
One piece windows (bad choice)

and too many small items to mention had it not been for this forum and members like you , I would have spent a fortune more without a clue as to why.
Everyday I fall more in love with my bug and my only fear is (sorry stole this from another member) 'My wife will sell it for what I tell her I paid'

[flatfourfan]

Kudos to the ideas though, I like seeing a fresh looking bug every now and then. Never too late to pull out the 1 piece windows. My old car had them and I just switched them back to the 2 piece. The only thing missing was the welded in section between the inner and outer panels. 1 piece windows are garbage IMHO.

good luck and vasbyt.

[62vwbeetle]

Dude it rocks - would be very happy to have such a neat bug

[eahmod]

Hi all, its been a busy weekend, work done over the weekend.
Running boards, gravel guards, mirrors, windows, beadings and dropping of the rear suspension.
Definately need a longer weekend.













Will post more as we complete.

[Dutch_Diver]

I do really like that colour! The more I look at her, the more I notice the subtle changes

[eahmod]

Thanks Es for the Bumper Bracket grommets and the T handle , Thanks Rui for the Round Grommets , Thanks Herman for the Firwall Trims . Once again guys this forum makes one feel as part of an extended carring family .
Most of the parts neede for the outside are on hand, just need to get some elbow grease, weekend couldnt have come sooner.

[MarshallGTi]

thats a very cool 1st car, hope u guys enjoy it when its ready

[Tony Z]

wow, she looks "just right"
Well done

[retrovan]

You welcome buddy, Just keep up the good work.

Can not wait for the full reveal when all is done.

You definitely need to bring it to George Show in Feb.

See you there....

Herman