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

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OK, it's time then again for the Saturday update. Sorry for the delay but needed to work today as we have over 100 people in.

So here is a before and after to start tempting you all........... :D

Original door panel

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New one! :hangloose:

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"MO" - 1965 Splitscreen bus --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =37&t=9305" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BOBBIE" - 1963 Beetle --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=11338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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We want more, we want more :hangloose:
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karmakoma wrote:We want more, we want more :hangloose:
Second that... :D
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OK Karma....patience. :lol:

So then let's move to the outside......All the glass is in, all new rubbers, the chrome strips down the side! Have a look! :shock:

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"MO" - 1965 Splitscreen bus --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =37&t=9305" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BOBBIE" - 1963 Beetle --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=11338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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COME ON DUTCH, ITS NEARLY BED TIME
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Jeez - she's looking nice...!!
My project: http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=12543" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Looking for a splitscreen panelvan - have a year or two to find one. If you know of one, please let me know.
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Stunning! :hangloose:
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Did I here you ask for even more?....

OK there's a picture of the roof lining that Sam (the Upholster) was doing last Saturday!

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Sorry really slow connection!!!!!! Uploading on Photobucket!
"MO" - 1965 Splitscreen bus --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =37&t=9305" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BOBBIE" - 1963 Beetle --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=11338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Real nice work there. Love that polar silver, and the new headlining is done just the right way to expose the painted metal at the front. LOOOOVVEEELLYYY !!! :hangloose:
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HR so that you can get some beauty sleep....here's the last update. I nearly forgot let's have a look inside..... :shock: :roll:

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I just have to say a huge thanks to Jurgen, Esme and the team as they have worked so hard this week to try and catch up.....I love it! :drunks: :hangloose:
"MO" - 1965 Splitscreen bus --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =37&t=9305" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BOBBIE" - 1963 Beetle --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=11338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Tell the team congrats and good, no great work so far !
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There seems to be a tear in the lining just above the passanger door! :shock:




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OH NO..... :zhelp: :finger4u:

For the beginners.....that's where the interior light goes! :drunks:
"MO" - 1965 Splitscreen bus --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =37&t=9305" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BOBBIE" - 1963 Beetle --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=11338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Absolutly beautiful Dutch.

It's nice to see threads like these that is as good,if not better than the guys from the UK and OZ.
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even beter than the Germans :wink:
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