1975 Beetle 1600s - Raasbekkie

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1975 Beetle 1600s - Raasbekkie

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This is my car, or at least was my car 4 months ago


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Tony Z
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looks good
did you sell it?
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???? explain
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Fuel line ruptured and this happened...
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Rebuild started
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Acid dipped and sandblasted:

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Elbow grease and clearcoat :


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Engine in :
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Rewiring :
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Off to the bodyshop for full strip and respray
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so sorry mate keen to see the end product
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yikes!!!
glad to see her taking shape again
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