1976 1600s Beetle build (Pic Heavy)

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arrowToFlyWheel
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What model do you have?: 1600s
Location: Port Elizabeth

1976 1600s Beetle build (Pic Heavy)

Post by arrowToFlyWheel »

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
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a little sad but I think I see potential
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I am a big fan of the seat shape


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well it time to get started....

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lots and lots and lots of bodywork to do

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look at the rust on the bottom of those doors (replaced with new metal)

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progress

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more progress
the big question what color to choose
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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
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1st panel sprayed
now this is a awesome example of copper metallic (well in my opinion anyways)
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more panels sprayed
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the nice thing about this color is how it changes as the light changes

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well I will continue to add pics are the build progresses.


arrowToFlyWheel
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What model do you have?: 1600s
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Re: 1976 1600s Beetle build (Pic Heavy)

Post by arrowToFlyWheel »

oops posted in general instead of project (can a mod please move it) thanks
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Tony Z
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Re: 1976 1600s Beetle build (Pic Heavy)

Post by Tony Z »

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?
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Re: 1976 1600s Beetle build (Pic Heavy)

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moola to be spent following with interest
arrowToFlyWheel
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Re: 1976 1600s Beetle build (Pic Heavy)

Post by arrowToFlyWheel »

@Tony Z
it it will become my weekend driver
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