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Title: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on June 27, 2016, 13:08:29 pm Well time for a new project just bought this 54
It is rust free and pretty close to complete with a lot of correct parts for a 54 Pan is painted and ready body almost ready for paint Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop projekt Post by: Elnef on June 27, 2016, 14:50:53 pm Link to some photos from the for sale add 😉
http://vwnettet.dk/topic/213252 Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on March 01, 2017, 06:31:16 am Not a lot of progres on this project have bought some parts and started on the engine and muffler 😉
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: vwcab on March 01, 2017, 19:47:18 pm Nice project.
Realy like that exhaust. CSP? ;) Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on March 02, 2017, 18:55:29 pm Thanks and yes csp exhaust I bought a used one because I need to cut it and weld it to fit early rear with no cut outs for pipes
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on April 29, 2017, 12:28:57 pm A little progres 😉
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on January 08, 2018, 19:29:40 pm Some progres
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Larry S on January 09, 2018, 14:26:34 pm Nice Project! looks like it is a great car, good luck with it and don't get discouraged.
Larry Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on January 18, 2018, 06:34:24 am Yes the body is pretty solid got it back from "blasterman" yesterday
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Neil Davies on January 18, 2018, 08:10:35 am That's really solid. Just 49 little bits of welding to do... ;)
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on January 27, 2018, 09:34:31 am Well the dirty work has started 😃
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Griebel on February 02, 2018, 21:01:09 pm Lak-Ejner 😎👍
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on February 03, 2018, 08:27:47 am Lak-Ejner 😎👍 Ja det er vel på tide at forny mit medlemsskab af "DLI" 😉 Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on February 04, 2018, 17:47:27 pm Got some primer and filler on the body
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on February 26, 2018, 19:10:19 pm Some work on floorpan
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: vwhelmot on February 27, 2018, 12:54:10 pm Nice, looking good
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on February 27, 2018, 17:01:04 pm Thanks
But mine is a more normal project its not "crazy" like your project 😉 Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: vwhelmot on February 28, 2018, 11:35:11 am Credit where credit is due. Yours looks great and will be so much more practical than mine. Mine is going to be useless! :D
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on March 01, 2018, 12:20:30 pm Credit where credit is due. Thanks again My plan is to make a decent weekend cruiser Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on March 01, 2018, 19:42:28 pm Now with front brakes
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: vwhelmot on March 02, 2018, 09:02:31 am :o Shiny! Looks lovely, nice job.
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on March 08, 2018, 20:33:44 pm Soon ready for some brake bleeding and then back to the body for some more paint job
The side needed some more filler but I think it is okay now Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on March 18, 2018, 08:12:20 am On the wheels 😃
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Neil Davies on March 18, 2018, 08:26:47 am It'll be a shame to put a body on that!
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on March 22, 2018, 19:36:39 pm Thanks you are not the first to say that 😉
Hope the body will "fit" the pan The first green is on Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: modnrod on March 24, 2018, 11:40:15 am I really like green, and thats one of my favourites.
Very nice. 8) Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on March 24, 2018, 19:37:31 pm Thanks
Green is very strange to take photo of but here is one more 😉 Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on April 02, 2018, 08:40:25 am Finally some color in and outside on the body
Now it can rest a week or two before the final layer of clearcoat Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on April 07, 2018, 18:24:43 pm Body is now ready 😉
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: vwhelmot on April 07, 2018, 21:03:01 pm Looks beautiful! Great job
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on April 09, 2018, 05:05:23 am Thanks
Yours are crazy I like it ;) What is your day job painter or ? Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: vwhelmot on April 09, 2018, 06:28:47 am I work in a tool hire shop. This is all just a hobby. Your car looks superb!
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on April 12, 2018, 17:46:49 pm Thanks again
Body is on I am happy over the result 😃 Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: richie on April 12, 2018, 18:09:48 pm Looks really good John 8) colour looks so different outside :)
cheers Richie Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on April 14, 2018, 06:24:49 am Thanks Richie I try to make a decent cruiser ;)
The color is wery difficuld to take photo of it change every time but the last one outside looks to be what it is really The color name is Icelandgreen Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: vwhelmot on April 14, 2018, 07:38:27 am I love this. Really nice colour
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Stevo_L on April 16, 2018, 19:13:55 pm wow! :o
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Wout on April 18, 2018, 12:48:29 pm very nice!!!
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: miguel on April 30, 2018, 08:13:09 am lovely work so far !!!
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: nicolas on May 01, 2018, 08:10:47 am Thanks Richie I try to make a decent cruiser ;) The color is wery difficuld to take photo of it change every time but the last one outside looks to be what it is really The color name is Icelandgreen iceland green is a great color! very good choice. looks perfect on any car, but even more so on an oval. Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on December 16, 2018, 09:37:36 am After a house moving and a new workshop I am back working on this projekt again
I have just ordered interior from wagenmanufaktur it will be ready in 2 month Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: richie on December 16, 2018, 11:37:29 am After a house moving and a new workshop I am back working on this projekt again I have just ordered interior from wagenmanufaktur it will be ready in 2 month Good to see you have some work space again now 8) Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on December 16, 2018, 12:24:17 pm Yes I am pretty happy with my new work shop I have room for my 2 cars race engine etc
I have done a lot of work to it to make it “nice” the only thing I am missing from my old shop is the heated floor 😉 Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Jesse/DVK on December 29, 2018, 13:56:51 pm Nice!
I bought a 54 oval this year and the original color is also Iceland Green. Very hard to see from photos how it looks in real life. Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on December 30, 2018, 09:02:37 am Thanks
Do you have a photo of yours ? Yes it is a very strange color to take a photo of but soon it will be out I hope Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Jesse/DVK on January 30, 2019, 00:50:54 am Thanks Do you have a photo of yours ? Yes it is a very strange color to take a photo of but soon it will be out I hope Unfortunately it was repainted years ago in ceramic green. Only the inside is OG paint. Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on March 12, 2019, 09:40:26 am Out in the sun ready for rag top headliner carpets 👍
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Pedalpusher on March 12, 2019, 11:17:53 am Lovely!
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Jesse/DVK on March 12, 2019, 20:13:42 pm Perfect!
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on March 27, 2019, 17:10:56 pm Now back again 😀
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: richie on March 27, 2019, 18:01:41 pm 8) Looking real good John :)
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: JeeWee on March 27, 2019, 18:59:30 pm awesome colour and very nice project! And a ragtop is a must for decent weekend cruising. Any details on engine and suspension setup?
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on March 28, 2019, 06:46:05 am Thanks
Suspension is almost original but droped spindels Damper in rear is dual adjustable from avo (leftover from racecar) Engine is a 1835 with kadrons (longblock was with the project when I bought it) Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on April 17, 2019, 07:32:38 am Getting closer to start up and spring/summer cruise 😉
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Trond Dahl on April 17, 2019, 07:58:37 am The car looks fantastic!
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: bean on April 17, 2019, 09:03:21 am stunning - love the colour
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on April 20, 2019, 06:41:27 am Thanks
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Griebel on April 20, 2019, 06:59:29 am Pictures doesn’t do this car justice ! Although it looks fantastic here,-you should see it live !!! WHOOW 🤩🤩😎😎👍....snotnæse 🤧
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 20, 2019, 07:11:29 am The car is beautiful nice job cant wait to see it all done . Frenchy Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on April 21, 2019, 18:11:23 pm Thanks
More interior Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on May 03, 2019, 11:04:54 am Getting closer to some cruise time 😀
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: thehanz DVK on May 03, 2019, 17:54:11 pm Looking very good wel done....
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on May 19, 2019, 14:31:26 pm Thanks
Almost ready to test cruise Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Jesse/DVK on May 23, 2019, 20:50:38 pm Lovely! Can't wait to see some pics of it in the sun.
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on May 24, 2019, 05:33:25 am From yesterday test run
I did drive about 60km in the sun with open roof it was nice Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Good-Old-Ragtop60 on May 24, 2019, 06:15:47 am Just WOW! 8)
That´s an awesome car. Nice work Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: BeetleBug on May 24, 2019, 07:04:35 am From yesterday test run I did drive about 60km in the sun with open roof it was nice Where is the dam LIKE button?? The car looks really nice and I would not expect anything else from you my friend. Enjoy the miles on the road and whenever you get tired of the flat country side in Denmark you know where you should go :) -BB- Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: bean on May 24, 2019, 09:49:19 am just stunning - bet you've got a smile a mile wide every time you look at it
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: alex d on May 24, 2019, 10:42:14 am it looks flawless, I love it!
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on May 24, 2019, 15:27:19 pm Thanks for the nice words
Yes I cant complain smile was big after the first mile Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: richie on May 24, 2019, 18:55:13 pm You did a really good job there John, car looks real nice 8)
cheers Richie Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: vwhelmot on May 25, 2019, 21:31:04 pm That’s beautiful. Lovely job, doesn’t get much better.
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Matty c on May 26, 2019, 21:00:55 pm Very nice work, looks fantastic!
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on May 27, 2019, 07:52:49 am Thanks guys
Kalle yes a trip to norway is always on my to do list 😉 Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: sonic on May 30, 2019, 15:37:47 pm Stunning Oval ... :)
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Jesse/DVK on June 04, 2019, 11:16:56 am Very nice congrats!
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on June 12, 2019, 05:40:27 am Thanks
Now ready for the streets 😃 Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on July 10, 2019, 12:31:37 pm Little award at a local car show last weekend 😉
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: nicolas on July 10, 2019, 14:07:16 pm very well done. and congratulations, I am sure many more will follow. ;)
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: richie on July 10, 2019, 17:54:26 pm very well done. and congratulations, I am sure many more will follow. ;) X2, well deserved John 8) Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Good-Old-Ragtop60 on July 11, 2019, 08:34:16 am Hi John, congratulations for that price at MIB summermeet ;)
I was there too and had a great time. It was awesome to see your bug in Person. Very well done. cheers, Tobi Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on July 12, 2019, 09:33:29 am Thanks
I was there only some ours and then home had to go to street week sweden 😉 Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on August 04, 2019, 10:03:58 am Well what can I say other than thanks for the respons on my car
A few week back peoples choice at bugsfunny (local danish meet) Yesterday top 5 car at bugrun classic tierp arena Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Trond Dahl on August 07, 2019, 13:32:09 pm It's not without good reason that you keep getting awards on this beautiful car!
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on August 12, 2019, 07:25:38 am Thanks Trond
A few shots from Spa Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Griebel on August 12, 2019, 13:54:32 pm 😎👍
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: santacruzxxx on August 19, 2019, 17:29:57 pm Lovely Bug, well done sir.
Title: Re: 1954 Ragtop project Post by: Elnef on August 20, 2019, 06:55:13 am Well I gues the show seson is over for me this year it has been crayzy
Thanks everybody for nice comments here and everywhere I has been 5 shows 5 awards 5000km 😉 Photo from SCC |