1952 VW beetle project.

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Re: 1952 VW beetle project.

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Look really good , roof liner worked out excellent.

She is just about ready to hit the road,

Well done.

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Wow, that is looking very smart.
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Wow Rudi....looks like a million bucks!
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Re: 1952 VW beetle project.

Post by Rudi02 »

Good day fellow Air-cooled fans,

Today's one of the big one's. I took it for a short drive and it was fantastic. No windows yet and a few small things that still need to be addressed, but what a moment. Herman said the first drive is the best and I must agree with him. It was very special.

To be honest, the engine started up quite easily, the gearbox is perfect. It is still original and I took the risk by not touching it. The brakes work a charm and the car feels solid.

One of the "quirks" of these cars is that it has a non synchromesh gearbox, so it is double clutching and revving the engine a bit when you want to go down in the gears, but it is so special.

I attach a YouTube video just so that you can share in my excitement. For sure one of my best Air-cooled days in my life.

https://youtu.be/yTmwmoFETpg

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Awesome. Milestone reached.
Beautiful car
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Looking good Rudi.
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Absolute stunner! Well done!


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Re: 1952 VW beetle project.

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This little piece of metal arrived this morning from Spain. It will make one big difference to a three tab bonnet on my Beetle.

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