Overhauling South Africa

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Re: Overhauling South Africa

Post by sean »

Lekker progress there Armand. Looking goooood. :hangloose:


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Re: Overhauling South Africa

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you paint that at home Armand?
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Re: Overhauling South Africa

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Hi all the work so far was done in my garage with my good friend Piet de beer wielding the gun.
Nearly there
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I am especially proud of this never to be seen area
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The Main Body
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My Youngest is already giving orders
mixing early and late in all 14 beetles gave bits for this one
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The paint colour is VW reflex silver
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Re: Overhauling South Africa

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Jis... Dit lyk flippen goed :hangloose:
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Excellent work..........as always, Armand

Worth waiting for the final product.

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Re: Overhauling South Africa

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Looks great Armand. I love the colour.
Good luck with the rest.

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Re: Overhauling South Africa

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Engine? Image
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Re: Overhauling South Africa

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that looks DAMN good for a home spray...........you can be proud.
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Re: Overhauling South Africa

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That looks fantastic ...!! can't wait to see the final car ...!! Well done ....hard work and hours put in pay off ...!!
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Re: Overhauling South Africa

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Looks dam nice... cant wait to c how the finish product looks :)
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Re: Overhauling South Africa

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WOW, dit lyk flippen awesome! :flash:
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Glad to see the Fuel injection valance looking so good. Well worth the donation! :wink:
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Re: Overhauling South Africa

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Wow ! Looking forward to seeing this bug in it's completed state :hangloose:
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Re: Overhauling South Africa

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Dit gee vir my piel styfff! :)
Nice work Master Impi.. The Force As Allways is Strong With You!!

But can we get a pic of it in the sun please? Got to see the colour in natural light...
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Re: Overhauling South Africa

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Went and visited Impi on the weekend ....These pictures do not do the project or the paint job Justice !! This is truly going to be an awesome Beetle once done
The paint work is as good as any new car you would see on a show room floor .....Well done Boet !! Can't wait to see it done and go for a ride around the block
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