59 gets a makeover-Early Cal-look - includes 1985cc Engine Build - it runs!!!!!!

[Jo Clifford]

Well it seems that even naughty girls get Christmas presents, I just took it on it's maiden voyage 

Been following along Jo. That's gotta feel pretty good. Doin' it your own self, then drivin' it around! Nicely done!

Thanks Mike, it feels amazing     I still can't believe it works, and it's so much fun to drive   

[fridofreak]

Another job done, thought it was time to upgrade the rear lights, so these are now installed and what an improvement   

Hello Jo;

What a kind of nice work you have doing to your ride  , keep up the good work!
I have also a 59 and i was wondering where did you found the led taillights?

Greetings Wesley

[Jo Clifford]

Another job done, thought it was time to upgrade the rear lights, so these are now installed and what an improvement   

Hello Jo;

What a kind of nice work you have doing to your ride  , keep up the good work!
I have also a 59 and i was wondering where did you found the led taillights?

Greetings Wesley

I have PM'd you the details.
Thanks
Jo

[Jo Clifford]

Finally picked up my Christmas Present from the DMV 

[AntLockyer]

NICE!!!

[Mike Lawless]

Seems they'll let just about ANYONE get a license in California these days!


Looks good Jo!

[Jo Clifford]

A bit of an update as it's been a while, with 700 miles since I fitted the engine I decided to give it a treat.

The engine got an oil and filter change, valves adjusted and a general check over to make sure everything was OK.
The oil that came out was still really nice and clean, no signs of anything unpleasant   

I had a nice old looking wood rim steering wheel that came from my Red car which I decided would look nice in the '59, so I took a drive up to Moon to get the correct boss to fit it.
The steering wheel is now in the car and I think it looks perfect for the era the car is being kept to.

[ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ] Outside Moon collecting the Steering Wheel Boss

[ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ] Steering Wheel fitted, look much better than the cream coloured stock one fitted before

[Diederick/DVK]

looking good, Jo!
i'm digging the early era look!

[Jo Clifford]

I've never been totally happy with the carpet set in the '59, it's too modern looking to compliment the rest of the car so when we found some NOS year correct Genuine VW floor mats in green, I had to have them
I think they will suit the late 60's/early '70's era I am trying to keep the car in, so much better

[Mike Lawless]

Those are cool!

On the plus side, you can spill your drink on 'em with no worry!

[cedric]

Nice carpet

[nicolas]

really cool and a leopard skin headliner would be cool to.

you know you want it 

[maX cal-look]

Love that car, really good job and feeling ! 

[morkrieger]

Did Richie buy that on Hannover on the 1st of Mai?   

[Slimwonder]

When are u back in the USA Jo?

[Jo Clifford]

Had a very short visit to the US earlier this month 
Back in the UK now, but did get a chance to fit the green mats and drive the '59
Has certainly tidied up the interior.
Here's the before, during and after shots

[Jo Clifford]

It's certainly been a while since I've posted on this thread,  for now here's a brief update 😀
I've now owned this #green59 for almost 14 years, but now I'm spending less time in California I've made the decision to bring it to the UK,  yesterday it arrived 🙂
First job is to give it a wash after it's long journey,  then hopefully over the winter months I can start on a few improvements 💚💚

So watch this space for updates.........

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