So I decided to take the plunge and build the beetle I want
just thought I share the pics
1st the car as it was before we started
a little sad but I think I see potential
I am a big fan of the seat shape
well it time to get started....
lots and lots and lots of bodywork to do
look at the rust on the bottom of those doors (replaced with new metal)
progress
more progress
the big question what color to choose
I was at the Autopavillion a while back and had a look at the last beetle built in south africa
took the color as the base inspiration , and then it was tweaked
1st panel sprayed
now this is a awesome example of copper metallic (well in my opinion anyways)
more panels sprayed
the nice thing about this color is how it changes as the light changes
well I will continue to add pics are the build progresses.
1976 1600s Beetle build (Pic Heavy)
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Re: 1976 1600s Beetle build (Pic Heavy)
oops posted in general instead of project (can a mod please move it) thanks
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Re: 1976 1600s Beetle build (Pic Heavy)
that looks stunning - keep the updates coming.
One of the other mods moved the topic for you, so it is in projects now...
What are your plans for the car? Keeping it stock? Daily driver?
One of the other mods moved the topic for you, so it is in projects now...
What are your plans for the car? Keeping it stock? Daily driver?
ANGRRR
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
1302S
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=33521
Panel Van
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?p=288723
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
1302S
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=33521
Panel Van
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?p=288723
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