"BOBBIE" the '63 Beetle - aka BB / Rosie

hitlers revenge · Post by **hitlers revenge** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 4:45 pm

By the way, thanks to Grand Slam for the breaky and the info I got about my 1200 motor and the chromer.

hitlers revenge · Post by **hitlers revenge** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 4:46 pm

It looks like my '66 had a damaged motor and is now running on a 1200 engine and 1300 gearbox.

Dutch_Diver · Post by **Dutch_Diver** » Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:33 pm

OK...so time for an update again.

Rosie is back with Jurgen & Esme

But only for a short visit

. I popped in today to see how she was but I could see that Jurgen was not happy. We had a look and unfortunately the painter has seriously let Jurgen down

. I really wish that it was going easier for Jurgen but Rosie seems to want to fight all the way.

So the touch up (rear end respray) has over lapped the clearcoat that was not removed and it has produced some very clear lines, look like scratches under the paint over the roof. Also on the rear wing, they have missed after of the clearcoat covering so some is shiny and the rest not.

So Rosie is going back again on Monday as we are refusing to accept. I am so glad that Jurgen & Esme are doing Rosie as I know that many other shops would have just said "Best that can be done" (that's how Mo was done by the other shop) and started rebuild. I do feel guilty a little as I know that Jurgen & Esme really want to get on with her and we have done most of the work we can without her being there.

On a positive note, the other headlight has been reassembled with parts from BAB & Farhaad, we have sourced all the rubbers that we need, collected a new set of chrome trim from Dave, found some new front indicators with all the rubbers as the others where gone.....

Sorry, I couldn't bring myself to take a picture so sorry. All we can do now is wait and see what happens but now the roof has to be stripped and redone as well as the back end. To be honest, I hope they sand the whole car and respray completely as then we will be sure that there's no blending in issues or slightly different shades.

Let's see what next week brings but no update coming as I'm taking the family on holiday to Durban. First time there!

Post by **Donovan D** » Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:44 pm

sorry to hear that dutch

do we have any good quality spray-painters ??????

karmakoma · Post by **karmakoma** » Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:54 pm

Aahh Dutch, sorry to read that. It is very disappointing when you are so looking forward to making progress. Especially when it comes to the paint, which is probably the single most important (and expensive) item.

Here's hoping for better news when you get back!

Jurgen Grand Slam · Post by **Jurgen Grand Slam** » Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:02 pm

Hey there Dutch,

Even so I am on "Leave".... or NOT, we have Rosie back, but you have to talk to Juergen first

I have not seen her personally, but apparrently Juergen is not amused

Hope that you enjoyed Sunday with us

It was nice to see the girls

and you of course

I will still organise brekky for Saturday- not sure if Juergen will be there - Jean's wedding and all

Take care of you and yours

Dutch_Diver · Post by **Dutch_Diver** » Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:08 pm

Esme, you should be relaxing and please don't worry. I talked to Jurgen today, he was at the shop working on his 62.

We talked about options and I'm sure it will all come good. You are going an amazing job and I thank you for that

. Will try and come by on Saturday to get an update....

Dutch_Diver · Post by **Dutch_Diver** » Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:16 pm

I loved Sunday and I posted some pics on the forum to share with the others!

There's the link http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =5&t=13686

Jurgen Grand Slam · Post by **Jurgen Grand Slam** » Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:24 pm

Dutch,

I feel so bad that the paint guy has let us down SOOOO badly

This has put our progres on you car far,far behind

I hope to see you on Saturday and wonder what NEW friends you might bring with - of course it may only be "Littel 'ol me" in the shop, but we can still do brekky and a ciggie - if Juergen is not there

Look good at all times

And I will try too

BUGGOFF · Post by **BUGGOFF** » Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:32 pm

Sorry to hear about that dutch. You should demand a total respray as thats what you're paying for.

Dutch_Diver · Post by **Dutch_Diver** » Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:40 pm

Jurgen and Esme are covering it for me. I know having them on my side id the best thing I have done for Rosie!

Tom Bishop · Post by **Tom Bishop** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 8:21 am

Comming to Hermanus Dutch.

Comming Tonight for the Braai.

Dutch_Diver · Post by **Dutch_Diver** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 9:24 am

Wanted to but Mrs D has invited friends round for dinner tonight as they are going away. I'm working on tomorrow and bringing the kids with me in the golf

Farhaad · Post by **Farhaad** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:49 pm

ill be there briefly to drop off the tail lights that might work for jurgen's bug

Dutch_Diver · Post by **Dutch_Diver** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:51 pm

Farhaad, I think Jurgen might have some already so don't make a special trip.

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