ALMOST THERE

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That is one very sweet ride.....don't fancy selling when done? :D
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Hey Goblin,

May i ask what this little paint - body and pan - excersize is blasting your pocket for???

And would these guys know of anyone in KZN that can do work like that?? Im so freaken scared i pay good money and someone stuffs my project up 0 Im doing a 74 German Custom build in the new year..

Your advice or help will be appreciated..

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Just a question Goblin.. Why did this thread stop with a half assembled car.. I like to see how the car ended out to be,, Please. :D Should have been a very nice project -- end result
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Thanks Tony,, saw the thread afterwards while going thru them :D
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Tony Z wrote:the thread continues here....NOT
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =23&t=7960
different cars ,different builders

but equally good craftmanship :hangloose: :hangloose: :hangloose:
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my bad, sorry
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sorry guys but i will get to the project as soon as i get time. ive bought a 2.1 motor with 044 heads and the whole tutty fruity but just dont get time. all i need to do is put motor in, get wiring done, interior and wheels then it will be ready, but the problem is the TIME.

i will post pics as soon as i continue
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ive started working on this oval again and just got the seats sent away for recovering, will post pics as soon as i can.
and its going to geniuen leather
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Goblin,

Time is the Arch Enemy dont you say??

Cant wait to see more..

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Any new updates and pics?
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Finally i got time to do some work on the Oval. New rubbers with new beadings are in. Motor is in but still need to put carbs back. im having a problem as it seems the engine bay is smaller of an oval and we putting a big ass motor in, so we a bit stuck.
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Post by Farhaad »

looks very nice nice
could not help notice a kink on th bonnet
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Where is there a kink in the bonnet? if there is that mean it must get a resto again and its not even done
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