1960 Beetle called Oupa

Post by **calooker** » Thu May 02, 2013 8:54 pm

Looking good, taking shape, final assembly to me is always the most satisfying part of any project and cant wait to get done I'm sure u feel the same.

Kafer74 · Post by **Kafer74** » Fri May 03, 2013 8:32 am

calooker wrote:Looking good, taking shape, final assembly to me is always the most satisfying part of any project and cant wait to get done I'm sure u feel the same.

Yes, I agree. For me it is the most exciting part of the project but also the most expensive.

flatfourfan · Post by **flatfourfan** » Fri May 03, 2013 9:04 am

nice nice nice...............don't scratch that paint though...........

Kafer74 · Post by **Kafer74** » Tue May 07, 2013 9:40 am

THE ROOF, THE ROOF, THE ROOF IS ON...

We took Oupa on a "road trip", towing him to have a new roof lining installed. I have to say that it is a bad experience driving without a front windscreen

I bought a black replacement lining from Volkspares and I think it looks quite good.

Kafer74 · Post by **Kafer74** » Mon May 27, 2013 8:37 am

ASSEMBLY...CONTINUES

The tail lights, popes nose and engine lid handle have been fitted. Joggie decided to fit another arm for the bonnet to prevent it from bending and tearing again.

Kafer74 · Post by **Kafer74** » Mon Aug 19, 2013 9:23 am

Steering wheel and gear lever have been sprayed. The interior is taking shape nicely with all the chrome bits being added.

Kafer74 · Post by **Kafer74** » Mon Aug 19, 2013 9:29 am

I have been waiting for grommets to fit the beadings. They arrived at last and some shiny bits could be assembled.

hendriks · Post by **hendriks** » Mon Aug 19, 2013 3:53 pm

your beetle is gonna look awesome once done!!!

keep posting pics.

very nice

riaanj · Post by **riaanj** » Mon Aug 19, 2013 10:02 pm

Hey, looking good there, nice to see some progress..
Keep those photo's comming

Kafer74 · Post by **Kafer74** » Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:12 am

THE DOORS (No not the band) Part 1

For those who is following this thread will remember that I really struggled to get doors for Oupa. I eventually got both doors but one had panels missing which Joggie had to cut out of the old doors and weld back in. The other door looked good on the surface but when Joggie started sanding it a rotten surprise was waiting for him. The previous owner used fibreglass to fix the door but did not remove the rust before applying it. Joggie had to cut out the rotten part and weld in a new section on the door.

The passenger side door has now been sprayed and the driver side door (the one with the rot) has now been primered and should be sprayed this coming weekend. I have bought all the rubbers and trimming for the doors which Joggie will assemble once he has finished spraying.

Once again I have to say ........

JOGGIE

Kafer74 · Post by **Kafer74** » Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:35 am

THE DOORS (Part 2)

jurieboer · Post by **jurieboer** » Tue Aug 20, 2013 9:04 pm

Oupa is gonna loook amazing and he will be happy!!! Well done!

Kafer74 · Post by **Kafer74** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:57 am

The DOORS...continue

The driver side door is finished...

Dutch_Diver · Post by **Dutch_Diver** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 10:36 am

Amazing job, that door has one hell of a nice shine to it! Keep going....

Post by **marius 58 bug** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 10:35 pm

Nice job your work is impeccable well done

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