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Title: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Jesse/DVK on January 23, 2016, 21:38:19 pm After selling my '64 Java-Green Cal-looker I wanted to start a complete build. A friend of mine had an 1967 original Dutch 'standard' beetle with ragtop for sale. Should be a great base for a Cal-looker! Today I picked it up:
The pan: (http://www.cal-look.nl/Gallery/albums/userpics/10013/IMG_8251.JPG) Body (http://www.cal-look.nl/Gallery/albums/userpics/10013/IMG_8252.JPG) Home: (http://www.cal-look.nl/Gallery/albums/userpics/10013/IMG_8257.JPG) First I need to go to the Dutch DOT to get all the correct papers. After that it is time to strip the car. Keep you updated. Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: leec on January 23, 2016, 21:43:28 pm Looks like a good project.
Keep us updated Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Zach Gomulka on January 23, 2016, 22:21:54 pm Very cool!
What's the plan?? Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Jesse/DVK on January 23, 2016, 22:26:17 pm Thanks!
After stripping off to sandblasting and have the welding carried out by a pro. Engine will be a 2176 or 2276 and will be used as a weekend warrior. Colours I can't decide yet. Java Green again? Black? White? Porsche olive green? Golden green? So much choice! Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Eddie DVK on January 24, 2016, 10:11:22 am Cool Jesse, glad you are coming back we a new car.
I always liked Frenchy s white 67 from the magazines. Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: vwcab on January 24, 2016, 12:48:41 pm Cool.I love those standard ragtops.
;) Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Jesse/DVK on January 25, 2016, 22:49:01 pm Picked up some NOS fenders today for the US spec look :). Furthermore the Dutch DOT will check the beetle on 9 February to get papers. After this I can start stripping the car.
[attachment=1] Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Good-Old-Ragtop60 on January 27, 2016, 08:25:42 am Wow, that`s a rare and cool car!
Golden green soundīs like an interesting colour. Do you already know what wheels it will get? Please keep us updated. btw: Funny Bumper guards ;) Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: NoBars on January 29, 2016, 15:41:06 pm Olive Green!
I love those 67 ragtops. Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Zach Gomulka on January 29, 2016, 19:00:01 pm Titian red, 66-67 bus colour.
(http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1399698.jpg) Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: 56BLITZ on January 29, 2016, 19:23:11 pm Picked up some NOS fenders today for the US spec look :). That will be very cool! 8) Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Neil Davies on January 29, 2016, 19:35:56 pm I'd look through the 1970's Porsche colour charts - there are some very cool colours there!
Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: kev d on January 29, 2016, 20:42:30 pm Titian red, 66-67 bus colour. (http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1399698.jpg) That's a lovely colour! 8) Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: GASBNR on January 30, 2016, 00:01:10 am Cool car
Love the accessory bumper rubbers 8) Standards ready made cal look. Has someone put the exterior trims on. Or would that have been a factory dealer added ? Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Neil Davies on January 30, 2016, 08:11:20 am I think side trim was factory, but no bonnet trim.
Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Jesse/DVK on February 03, 2016, 11:16:35 am Thanks for all the replies.
Titan red does seem nice but I'm not sure what interior color to go with red. The side trim could be factory or dealer added. It does not have front trim or trim on the dashboard. It also has different seats than a deluxe 67. Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Felix/DFL on February 03, 2016, 22:49:23 pm Nice project!
I would really go with a shining/ bright coulour (no black/white) that stands out. Really love a clean/decromed looker with a coulour that isn`t that common... You have some time/ work ahead to pick it, have fun ! ;D Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Jesse/DVK on February 10, 2016, 20:14:16 pm Small update.
Yesterday I went to the Dutch inspection because the car had no papers. Everything was ok and they put a tag on the car. Now after restoration I will get the og. Dutch license plate. (http://www.cal-look.nl/Gallery/albums/userpics/10013/IMG_8521.JPG) Today I started with stripping the car. (http://www.cal-look.nl/Gallery/albums/userpics/10013/IMG_8523.JPG) (http://www.cal-look.nl/Gallery/albums/userpics/10013/IMG_8573.JPG) (http://www.cal-look.nl/Gallery/albums/userpics/10013/IMG_8569.JPG) (http://www.cal-look.nl/Gallery/albums/userpics/10013/IMG_8568.JPG) (http://www.cal-look.nl/Gallery/albums/userpics/10013/IMG_8564.JPG) Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: VWGlassee on February 10, 2016, 21:06:15 pm Good luck with the resto Jesse!
I would go for java green ;) Yannick Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Zach Gomulka on February 10, 2016, 23:06:04 pm My old Fastback was originally Granada Red, I can't find a good picture of it but it is also a nice shade ;) Used from 66-68 on type 3's only.
Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Steve67 on February 11, 2016, 22:24:44 pm a 67 standard ragtop bug! I must admit I'm jealous ;D
Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: jamiep_jamiep on February 12, 2016, 23:29:02 pm Look forwardto seeing this come along :)
Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Jesse/DVK on February 29, 2016, 17:39:28 pm In the meantime a sourced the sheet metal for the rearcorners and front window section which came out of another beetle. The rockers also need some work. What are good replacements?
Furthermore I'm cleaning the body to get it ready for the welder and for sandblasting. The rear wheel arch came out great. [attachment=1] Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: jamiep_jamiep on March 01, 2016, 11:56:20 am Not too much to do in there, bet you're chuffed!
Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Nico86 on March 03, 2016, 00:17:17 am Looks like a nice project :)
Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: mr horsepower on March 03, 2016, 21:20:12 pm Hey jesse
Leave it like that . Clean it Build it and race it Love the patina Gr Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Jesse/DVK on March 04, 2016, 12:07:44 pm Hey jesse Leave it like that . Clean it Build it and race it Love the patina Gr Hi Henry, Sorry but I don't like patina at all LOL. ;D I think it's neglecting your vehicle when you can't wash and polish your car every week :D Do you still build gearboxes btw? Jesse Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: mr horsepower on March 04, 2016, 19:58:16 pm Yes jesse 6 days in a week still
Good luck with the build Gr henri Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: fredy66 on March 07, 2016, 11:21:16 am Really nice. Can't wait to see what your doing
Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Jesse/DVK on May 25, 2016, 14:56:46 pm Still working ;D
Got a vert lid (http://www.cal-look.nl/Gallery/albums/userpics/10013/IMG_9036.JPG) Took the body off (http://www.cal-look.nl/Gallery/albums/userpics/10013/IMG_8916.JPG) Started cleaning everything for the welder and sandblaster. (http://www.cal-look.nl/Gallery/albums/userpics/10013/IMG_8985.JPG) Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: thehanz DVK on May 25, 2016, 15:00:11 pm looking good Jesse
what are the plans for color ?? ;D ;D Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Addie/DVK on May 25, 2016, 19:52:03 pm Nice, keep up the good work!
Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Jesse/DVK on July 13, 2016, 10:19:48 am Ordered a new case at Richie Webbs shop. 94mm, shuffle pins, full flow etc. Thinking of a 2176 or maybe a little bigger. Furthermore waiting on the body guy / welder to have time so I can bring the car.
[attachment=1] Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: JeePee/DVK on July 16, 2016, 08:33:21 am Nice topic.I think I will folow this.
Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Jesse/DVK on July 30, 2016, 17:00:48 pm Today a nice set of Italian IDA's arrived with JPM stacks and venturis.
[attachment=1] Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: wolfswest on August 02, 2016, 20:24:24 pm Today a nice set of Italian IDA's arrived with JPM stacks and venturis. [attachment=1] NICE! 8) Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Jesse/DVK on October 01, 2016, 11:43:04 am Short on time but going to start on the pan. Body is ready for the welder.
(http://www.cal-look.nl/Gallery/albums/userpics/10013/14468380_10207586406920369_2326466962656251404_o.jpg) Bought a set of pauter rockers from Otto from the DFL. (http://www.cal-look.nl/Gallery/albums/userpics/10013/14524489_10207588339168674_1847686166348655423_o.jpg) Title: Re: '67 Ragtop California Look Post by: Andrew on October 02, 2016, 11:47:15 am Looking good, vert deck lid looks especially nice.
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