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1976 Rebuild
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 7:46 pm
by flybynite
Hi Guys,
The restoration of my little Beetle is now nearly done. I know some guys are going to crucify me for changing the color but I really really want a yellow Bug. The work is done by a very pedantic old school panelbeater and I pop in daily to learn.
Will post some pics of the completed seats and door panels later.....
Regards
Larry
Re: 1976 Rebuild
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:11 pm
by JamesD
Nothing wrong with that colour! looking very very good! Needs tartan seats and twin carbs next....
Re: 1976 Rebuild
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:14 pm
by bugspray
Moooaaar pictures and future plans?
Looks really great also. Awesome yellar.
Re: 1976 Rebuild
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:56 pm
by flybynite
Thank you!! The seats are done. Going to fit the doors etc, polish it and rubberize it and then send it for interior before fitting the windows. Engine is a standard 1600 twin port which pulls very well. I put the Beetle through C.O.R. before the rebuild so at least that is one less worry. All the new rubbers and chrome parts beading etc has arrived so I am super excited. I made sure that it is the proper VW yellow.
Regards
Larry
Re: 1976 Rebuild
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 9:31 pm
by Pink Floyd
Awesome, please add more pics as project comes along. Stuff like this motivates me to start a new project. Wife dictated if I want more I need to get rid of one first. So there goes her car. hehehe
Re: 1976 Rebuild
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 10:27 pm
by riaanj
Pink Floyd wrote:Awesome, please add more pics as project comes along. Stuff like this motivates me to start a new project.
Wife dictated if I want more I need to get rid of one first. So there goes her car. hehehe
I like your kinda thinking, will tell that to my wife next time I see a potential project & she moans about it!
flybynite wrote:Hi Guys,
The restoration of my little Beetle is now nearly done. I know some guys are going to crucify me for changing the color but I really really want a yellow Bug. The work is done by a very pedantic old school panelbeater and I pop in daily to learn.
Will post some pics of the completed seats and door panels later.....
Regards
Larry
Dude, nothing wrong, I think it looks lekker! My first beetle was also yellow, strongs with the build boet..
P.S. More pics please..
Re: 1976 Rebuild
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 6:27 pm
by flybynite
Popped in today and took some cellphone pics
Doors are now fitted and upholstery is next.....
Will post some proper pics soon. The paint is not polished yet but is super smooth after sanding it down lightly. Going to keep the Rosstyle Rims and just refurbish them to new condition.
Re: 1976 Rebuild
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 6:36 pm
by Tony Z
car looks good. I do like the colour
but you know what they say??
Yellow means you are chicken
Re: 1976 Rebuild
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 6:46 pm
by flybynite
Thanks for the encouragement Tony! Yip I am now a proper chicken....
On our aviation forum a guy has 2 roadworthy Beetles for sale for R32k for both. I am so tempted!!!!
Regards
Larry
Re: 1976 Rebuild
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:57 pm
by Tony Z
nice... I want another one... will be on the lookout next year hopefully
Re: 1976 Rebuild
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:23 pm
by Bugger
I`m No Chicken as Tony Knows but I like a Yellow Bug as well
For sale 007 (Small).JPG
This one is For sale BTW
Re: 1976 Rebuild
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:24 pm
by Dutch_Diver
She's really coming along well. Love the brightness of the colour
Re: 1976 Rebuild
Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:55 am
by flybynite
So the little Bug is finished and yellar!
Check out your spot lights Pine.........Thank you!
Re: 1976 Rebuild
Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2013 8:25 am
by jmvv
That looks brilliant.
It looks exactly like the one that I rescued from Sasol's car park in Secunda (many, many moons ago) and rebuilt for use in the factory, by our then divisional manager.
Re: 1976 Rebuild
Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2013 8:48 am
by SteynC
It looks super cool!!!