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Title: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 22, 2008, 23:18:19 pm I am glad to see that you have to find your happiness and delighted me to see your new project will have to you it ps :there will be a skateboard in the bug ::) ::)................................... ;D ;D ;D ;D rgd fabs YESSS!!! There will ALWAYS be a skateboard nearby my geographic location/existence on this ball that we call Earth, Fabian. Skateboarding's in my blood till I can't ride one any longer. Just pulled in the driveway with my newly acquired 1967 Bug. As my alltime fave cartoon character always touts, "HAPPY HAPPY, JOY JOY!! ~Stimpson J. Cat a.k.a. Stimpy Thanks to everyone that made this happen. Also scored some BRMs, today. My birthday presents arrived two months early this year... and I'm quite okay with that. HAHAHA!!! Images to follow sometime in the not-to-distant future. Gotta go start cleaning my new toy. Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: Rick Meredith on March 22, 2008, 23:31:36 pm WooHoo!!! Congrats!!!
Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: Fastbrit on March 22, 2008, 23:32:16 pm Lookin' good, Fred! ;D
(http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/345374.jpg) Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: Rick Meredith on March 22, 2008, 23:53:56 pm Lookin' good, Fred! ;D (http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/345374.jpg) And a steal at $8950! Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on March 23, 2008, 00:28:55 am I Guess you will be looking For a Roof Rack and Skirts Next? ;D ;D oh and dont Forget the SunVisor LMAO ;D ;D
Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: stealth67vw on March 23, 2008, 00:51:58 am I Guess you will be looking For a Roof Rack and Skirts Next? ;D ;D oh and dont Forget the SunVisor LMAO ;D ;D And a 10 inch narrowed beam. ;DTitle: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: Jim Ratto on March 23, 2008, 02:50:33 am veryveryveryvery cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats!! :D
Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 23, 2008, 03:58:53 am I Guess you will be looking For a Roof Rack and Skirts Next? ;D ;D oh and dont Forget the SunVisor LMAO ;D ;D Irony abounds... it came with a roof rack. Couldn't remove quick enough. It's gonna make someone very happy, 'cause it's a nice one and in great condition. Where do I find fender skirts, dingleballs, fuzzy dice, and stick-on flames? I'll get the visor later. Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: DKKBRIAN on March 23, 2008, 04:38:37 am CONGRATS!!!!LETS SEE SOME PICS! BP
Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 23, 2008, 05:30:04 am Thanks, y'all... pics will be up soon. I've only got a few things cleaned up on it, so far. It's really dusty and dirty from sitting so long. Inside and out. Took apart the tail lights and cleaned up the bulbs/reflectors/lenses. The paint's oxidized, as well.
The shape of things to come. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/Sumdumsurfer/Cars/1967TailLight032208.jpg) Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: DKKBRIAN on March 23, 2008, 05:39:56 am WHAT COLOR IS IT? BP
Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: Rick Meredith on March 23, 2008, 05:44:22 am I believe Mark said Zenith Blue.
Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: DKKBRIAN on March 23, 2008, 05:54:03 am SWEET!
Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: Pump Gas on March 23, 2008, 05:59:16 am That's awesome Mark! Congratulations!! :D
Susy Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on March 23, 2008, 06:00:02 am Thanks, y'all... pics will up soon. I've only got a few things cleaned up on it, so far. It's really dusty and dirty from sitting so long. Inside and out. Took apart the tail lights and cleaned up the bulbs/reflectors/lenses. The paint's oxidized, as well. Your car is going to look like John Sandovals Zenith Blue 67 With BRM's Do You Remember his Car Fred? From the Auto Haus Days?The shape of things to come. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/Sumdumsurfer/Cars/1967TailLight032208.jpg) Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: Jim Ratto on March 23, 2008, 06:21:27 am love Zentih Blue (my car's orig color)
Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: DKK Ted on March 23, 2008, 07:48:44 am Hey, I know John, is he the same John at Auto-Haus on Beach Blvd. across form Johnny's? I think he lived in Santa Fe Springs, something like that. Where is he now??
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 23, 2008, 15:06:01 pm Thank you for all of the well wishes, everybody. In a bizarre twist of fate, I end up with a '67. I've been on the hunt for a '68 or '69. Every car I looked at was either a rust bucket or all cut up. Strange how a few things have changed in the VW realm. I honestly thought it would be like the old days and finding a late car would be a cinch. WRONG. I never foresaw finding a solid '67. Not that I'm complaining, mind you. HA!
Your car is going to look like John Sandovals Zenith Blue 67 With BRM's Do You Remember his Car Fred? From the Auto Haus Days? That name sounds familiar, but I don't ever recall seeing that car. At which store did he work, Shubee? I really wanted a Savannah or Lotus car, but I couldn't pass this one up. I've been looking for one with pop-outs, NO sunroof, and late seats (lowbacks w/side-knobs on seat backs). I feel very blessed to have scored this piece of Volkswagen history. I got the horn, dome light, and original Saphire radio to work, too. Even the radio has the '67 knobs. The only thing that doesn't work are the highbeams. Hopefully just a fuse or relay and not the turn indicator arm on the column. Time will tell. The locking shifter is a trip... never had a car with that. Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: j-f on March 23, 2008, 15:37:31 pm Congrats for your purchase. ;)
Let us see your new baby :D Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: louisb on March 23, 2008, 17:03:46 pm I Guess you will be looking For a Roof Rack and Skirts Next? ;D ;D oh and dont Forget the SunVisor LMAO ;D ;D Don't forget the peep mirror. Congrats on the find. --louis Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on March 23, 2008, 18:20:20 pm Hey, I know John, is he the same John at Auto-Haus on Beach Blvd. across form Johnny's? I think he lived in Santa Fe Springs, something like that. Where is he now?? Yes Same John He moved over More by Bill and Steves in Downey But I have not seen him in about 12 Years Maybe he will show up at Bug In 33 Him and Don Brown you to Hang Out Together Santa Fe Springs Your Talking Way Back when he lived with his Parents LOl I also Worked at The Auto Haus on Beach Blvd.Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: streetvw on March 23, 2008, 20:41:10 pm zenith blue rocks
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/streetvw/DSCF1071.jpg) Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: speedwell on March 23, 2008, 21:31:02 pm mark PM sent watch your mail box (cal look lounge message) ;)
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 23, 2008, 23:40:09 pm Nice car, StreetVW!
Fabian, I just got home and read that. I gotta leave right now... but I'll reply back to ya in a few hours. Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: jhicken on March 24, 2008, 05:20:58 am Congrats on the find Mark! I'm looking forward to seeing a few pics.
I'm happy to report that I found a new project too. I just bought a toga white '69 sunroof with... get this... les than 20k on the clock! It's been parked under a carport in Norwalk CA for the last 20 years. It's gonna need some tlc, but it'll be a solid place to build from. Right now it's sitting in a yard in Gardena, CA waiting for a ride east [wee!]. -jeffrey Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: Rick Meredith on March 24, 2008, 06:08:50 am Heck that makes 3 new DKK projects in 2 weeks!
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 24, 2008, 08:03:22 am Congrats on the find Mark! I'm looking forward to seeing a few pics. I'm happy to report that I found a new project too. I just bought a toga white '69 sunroof with... get this... les than 20k on the clock! It's been parked under a carport in Norwalk CA for the last 20 years. It's gonna need some tlc, but it'll be a solid place to build from. Right now it's sitting in a yard in Gardena, CA waiting for a ride east [wee!]. -jeffrey Thanks, Jeffrey... and back at ya! VERY stoked to hear about your car. If you need me to help you with getting your car to you, please let me know. I'm not far from where it is. If you need pics, I'm a photographer... just say the word. You scored on such a low mileage car. That ROCKS! I wanted a white or beige late car, too. Glad someone in our club found one. It's goin' to a good home. Heck that makes 3 new DKK projects in 2 weeks! Yep! Mark, Jeffrey, and me... yes? GOOD STUFF! Good to see that some things don't change. ;D Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: streetvw on March 24, 2008, 09:14:04 am Nice car, StreetVW! Fabian, I just got home and read that. I gotta leave right now... but I'll reply back to ya in a few hours. not mine Fred :-[ it's my brothers old car which now belongs to Gaz1 on here 8) Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: Sarge on March 24, 2008, 15:35:56 pm WHOOO HOOOO!!! CONGRATULATIONS, MARK!!!...and a '67 no less ;) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: jhicken on March 24, 2008, 15:42:36 pm Here's a peek at my little diamond in the rough.
(http://www.cjvws.com/hosted/69beetle.jpg) Currently it's sitting at the DAS terminal in Gardena and will be on a truck later on today. My plan is to polish it up as much as it can, adjust the altitude a bit, maybe a little fuchage and then focus my attention on the motor and trans [in true cal-look fashion]. Interior has got the Cali-cancer so that will need a little help but the rest is really solid, hard to find here in bleak north east. -jeffrey Title: Re: Happy New '67 Sedan Owner! Post by: Sarge on March 24, 2008, 15:58:23 pm Nice score, Jeffrey...love them blue '69's, too!! ;D
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 24, 2008, 16:03:52 pm Yeah, Jeffrey!!! That thing is SAWEEET! What a great find for you.
(http://www.cjvws.com/hosted/69beetle.jpg) I'm eventually gonna do the same thing with mine. Major clean up ahead of me. Even though it got driven on the weekends by the owner's wife, it looks like it sat out in the desert for years without ever being cleaned. A LOTTA dirt inside and out. But underneath is a VW treasure. After that, I'll put my newly acquired wheels and drop spindles on. Next, pull out the stock engine after I get done building my other one. Jeffrey, I took the liberty of changing the thread name. Now, we just need Mark to get his up here. ;D Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: jhicken on March 24, 2008, 16:08:25 pm You shouldn't have done that, this is Mark's thread, I just wanted to share a similar joy. I'm looking forward to seeing his new ride. The peek at the tail light was a tease. It looks like it could be real nice.
-jeffrey Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 24, 2008, 16:10:28 pm You shouldn't have done that, this is Mark's thread, I just wanted to share a similar joy. I'm looking forward to seeing his new ride. The peek at the tail light was a tease. It looks like it could be real nice. -jeffrey Wait a gosh darned minute... I'M Mark and it's MY thread, so I changed it. So there. HAHA!! You're right about the tease; it's the only part of the car that was cleaned up at that juncture. I gotta go buy a few parts today. Hopefully, I'll get some more pics up, later on. P.S. I was referring to seeing Mark R.'s car on here in my previous post. Sorry for any confusion. I'm your host... Ken Fusion. Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: jhicken on March 24, 2008, 16:15:25 pm Sorry, I wasn't paying attention, I figured I was responding to Rick. Never mind. I gotta stop smokin pot...
Throw a couple "before" pics up. Some of us want to see whatcha got! -jeffrey Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rick Meredith on March 24, 2008, 17:49:24 pm Looks great Jeffrey!
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 24, 2008, 20:32:15 pm Sorry, I wasn't paying attention, I figured I was responding to Rick. -jeffrey No worries, my friend. You and Mark can feel free to post pics on this thread. Like Dave used to say at the club meetings: "We can't force you to have fun." HAHAHAHA!!!! Classic. Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: roland on March 24, 2008, 20:59:34 pm Very cool guys! Zenith blue 67 and white 69, both great models! ;D
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 25, 2008, 03:51:45 am Very cool guys! Zenith blue 67 and white 69, both great models! ;D Thanks and I agree. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/Sumdumsurfer/Cars/1967VW1500032408.jpg) Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: DKK Ted on March 25, 2008, 06:34:44 am Hey Mark, great find, love that color! That color is sure poping up lately! ;) See ya at Bug-In! Telling you that color....Uhm.... ;D
Ted Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rick Meredith on March 25, 2008, 06:49:25 am Very cool guys! Zenith blue 67 and white 69, both great models! ;D Thanks and I agree. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/Sumdumsurfer/Cars/1967VW1500032408.jpg) Regarding our phone conversation about VW-1500 decklid emblems... I clearly have no clue as to what I'm talking about ::) :o Here's mine and it's got the large 15 and the smaller 00 like you were talking about. (http://images17.fotki.com/v349/photos/1/101912/4148888/DSCF0404-vi.jpg) Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Gaz1 on March 25, 2008, 09:46:06 am Zenith blue is a great colour,not that i'm biased or anything ;),looking forward to seeing more pics of this one. :)
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: nicolas on March 25, 2008, 13:34:32 pm look at this! so cool, i am one weekend without internet and all this pops up. very cool and keep us posted.
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: jhicken on March 25, 2008, 14:23:02 pm (http://www.cjvws.com/hosted/69beetle.1.jpg)
Dropped spindles? Avis adjusters? Pulled torsions? Photoshop? -jeffrey Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 25, 2008, 14:39:30 pm (http://www.cjvws.com/hosted/69beetle.1.jpg) Dropped spindles? Avis adjusters? Pulled torsions? Photoshop? -jeffrey NICE, Jeffrey! I'm gonna go with PhotoShop, because that rearend (huh, huh... I said rearend) is too low. Just messin' with ya. Pretty cool, though. Thanks, guys... I'm pretty stoked on owning/driving an aircooled car again. Rick, that's how I remember your decklid badge looking, but I thought that you had it powder coated black. Did you de-powder coat it at some point, or is that a different badge? Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rick Meredith on March 25, 2008, 16:59:35 pm Rick, that's how I remember your decklid badge looking, but I thought that you had it powder coated black. Did you de-powder coat it at some point, or is that a different badge? The original "VOLKSWAGEN" block letter emblem was powder coated semi gloss black with the rest of the stuff on my car. This emblem was a later addition and was always like this. Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 25, 2008, 17:19:32 pm The original "VOLKSWAGEN" block letter emblem was powder coated semi gloss black with the rest of the stuff on my car. This emblem was a later addition and was always like this. Cripes! I'm losin' it, bigtime. Sorry, thanks for that. I do remember now. Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rick Meredith on March 25, 2008, 17:22:15 pm The original "VOLKSWAGEN" block letter emblem was powder coated semi gloss black with the rest of the stuff on my car. This emblem was a later addition and was always like this. Cripes! I'm losin' it, bigtime. Sorry, thanks for that. I do remember now. I'm lucky if I remember anything from those days! ;) Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 26, 2008, 18:39:46 pm Finally got most of the car dialed in. Poor thing had not been cared for in a long time and was extremely dirty. Sorry that's not in Cal Look mode yet, but I wanted to clean it up as a stocker, first.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/Sumdumsurfer/Cars/1967Bug0326082.jpg) I'm guessing the engine is a 1500 or 1600cc. Whatever it is, it still has single port heads. Now that my roommate has given it a full tune up and valve adjustment, it can actually get out of it's own way, now. It's amazing that it even drove two hours from the desert to my house. Points weren't operating and the valves were tight. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/Sumdumsurfer/Cars/1967Bug032608.jpg) Gotta look into why the high beams and brake lights don't work. I'm guessing a relay and a brake light switch. I bought a switch yesterday. Gonna try to replace that today. I don't wanna drive it till that's fixed. I SO can't stand the outside mirrors on this car. YUCK! Aftermarket and wrong shape. Need the passenger side pear shaped mirror and black license plates to complete the exterior. Next, will be the drop spindles. Monza exhausts are still on the cool list, yes? Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rick Meredith on March 26, 2008, 18:42:08 pm That is sweet Mark!
As they say on the Barrett-Jackson auctions "Nicely Bought" ;) Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 26, 2008, 18:51:18 pm That is sweet Mark! As they say on the Barrett-Jackson auctions "Nicely Bought" ;) It's far from perfect or show quality... but thanks, Rick. I just feel blessed that I scored one less than half of the prices of the other cars I was looking at. I could see the potential of this one, however. Even though it had oxidized paint and dirt everywhere. Think I already have the (barf!) roof rack sold. That'll go towards paying for the huge sushi bill for Joe and I, last night. HAHA!! He didn't want money for dialin' in my engine, so I offered to treat us to a HUGE dinner. We almost closed the place. Had to celebrate me getting another Beetle after all of these years. Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Carlos De Alba on March 26, 2008, 18:55:29 pm Car looks great............ 8)
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rick Meredith on March 26, 2008, 18:58:15 pm That is sweet Mark! As they say on the Barrett-Jackson auctions "Nicely Bought" ;) It's far from perfect or show quality... but thanks, Rick. I just feel blessed that I scored one less than half of the prices of the other cars I was looking at. I could see the potential of this one, however. Even though it had oxidized paint and dirt everywhere. Think I already have the (barf!) roof rack sold. That'll go towards paying for the huge sushi bill for Joe and I, last night. HAHA!! He didn't want money for dialin' in my engine, so I offered to treat us to a HUGE dinner. We almost closed the place. Had to celebrate me getting another Beetle after all of these years. Hmmm Sushi! ;) Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Carlos De Alba on March 26, 2008, 19:00:03 pm That is sweet Mark! As they say on the Barrett-Jackson auctions "Nicely Bought" ;) It's far from perfect or show quality... but thanks, Rick. I just feel blessed that I scored one less than half of the prices of the other cars I was looking at. I could see the potential of this one, however. Even though it had oxidized paint and dirt everywhere. Think I already have the (barf!) roof rack sold. That'll go towards paying for the huge sushi bill for Joe and I, last night. HAHA!! He didn't want money for dialin' in my engine, so I offered to treat us to a HUGE dinner. We almost closed the place. Had to celebrate me getting another Beetle after all of these years. Hmmm Sushi! ;) Hmmmm Sushi..........nothing better than "raw fish" ;D sorry.......back to topic.......... Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rick Meredith on March 26, 2008, 19:01:59 pm I think we need to have a VW/Sushi cruise!! ;D
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: louisb on March 26, 2008, 19:04:36 pm That is one clean looking car. You guys out in Cali make me sick being able to dig up these rust free VWs. :P
Now, about that 2 liter you were going to build. ;D --louis Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Gaz1 on March 26, 2008, 19:05:16 pm Looks a nice bug 8)
Now i know what mine would look like in stock form :) Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 26, 2008, 19:12:16 pm That is one clean looking car. You guys out in Cali make me sick being able to dig up these rust free VWs. :P Now, about that 2 liter you were going to build. ;D --louis HAHA!! Louis, don't feel TOO bad... if it makes matters better, I've looked at many cars for the last couple of months. They were either rusted or asking way too much money for my shoestring budget. I totally lucked out with this car. My best friend (who ironically found my first car for me in 1979 while we reading the classified ads in high school math class) called me last Friday and said we gotta go look at this car. So, we headed out to Victorville, which took us an hour and a half in his new company car. Bought the '67 and even got the price down. Took us two hours to get home. I agree with you... finding rust free cars, even here, is getting to be a wild goose chase. It's been a rather humbling experience. 28 years ago, we rarely saw cars with rust. A lot has changed since then and I'm finally learning that. Oh and about the engine... that might take awhile. So far, I have a counterweighted crankshaft, flywheel, Kennedy Stage 1 plate, and rods. Gonna build a 1914cc. Thanks, again, for the kind words everyone. Rick, you know me... I'm always down for some sushi or just eating food in general. Name the time/place and I'm there. Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rick Meredith on March 26, 2008, 19:23:38 pm I think that the lack of rust free cars in the southwest is because we're getting picked over from other areas where the climate is not as dry.
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Fastbrit on March 26, 2008, 20:01:47 pm I think that the lack of rust free cars in the southwest is because we're getting picked over from other areas where the climate is not as dry. Damned foreigners... ::) :-*Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rick Meredith on March 26, 2008, 21:39:26 pm I think that the lack of rust free cars in the southwest is because we're getting picked over from other areas where the climate is not as dry. Damned foreigners... ::) :-*And Northwesterners and Mid-Westerners and North-Easterners and Southerners!! ;D Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: louisb on March 26, 2008, 22:06:15 pm And Northwesterners and Mid-Westerners and North-Easterners and Southerners!! ;D We all feel the same way about you crazy Californians. :P --louis Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rick Meredith on March 26, 2008, 22:19:53 pm And Northwesterners and Mid-Westerners and North-Easterners and Southerners!! ;D We all feel the same way about you crazy Californians. :P --louis Yes but we're not driving up the prices of your swamp buggies! ;D ;D Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: jhicken on March 27, 2008, 02:07:41 am Nice job Mark, I hope mine comes out half as nice after I get it.
Oh yea, nix the Monza. -jeffrey Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: javabug on March 27, 2008, 02:12:44 am Yes but we're not driving up the prices of your swamp buggies! ;D ;D Lay off!!! My car came from South Carolina. ;) :D ;D Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 27, 2008, 02:15:46 am Nice job Mark, I hope mine comes out half as nice after I get it. Oh yea, nix the Monza. -jeffrey Thanks, Jeffrey... can't wait to see yours, too. Where's Mark? Gotta see what he scored. Henry, too... he's had one for awhile. Well, today, I replaced the brake light switch and I finally working brake lights. Stoked! Also did some cleanup here and there. Took some more pics with different lighting settings and got more of the true color on the color one. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/Sumdumsurfer/Cars/1967frtangle032608.jpg) I'll always dig on black & white shots, too. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/Sumdumsurfer/Cars/1967frtBW032608.jpg) Nix the Monza? Hmmm... but Rick and Bill told me they were really boss and stuff. Tomorrow; eyebrows for the headlights! Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: jhicken on March 27, 2008, 02:24:31 am It looks really nice Mark, great score. Start making your "before and after" book.
If you are going with the Monza, don't forget a pair of "Toronado" mirrors! -jeffrey Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Zach Gomulka on March 27, 2008, 02:28:59 am Eyebrows go hand in hand with rain shades for the door glass... ;)
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on March 27, 2008, 02:30:57 am Need to Start looking for a German Driver Front Fender Or I will Trade you A Right one to Match Your Left LMAO ;D ;D Car Looks Great is it an early or late 67?
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: jhicken on March 27, 2008, 03:06:42 am good catch Shubee!
-jeffrey Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Zach Gomulka on March 27, 2008, 03:17:12 am I was thinkin the same thing but didnt want to rain on his parade ;)
Why is it ALWAYS the drivers side?!? :P Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 27, 2008, 04:14:56 am Good catch, Gary... that's the only body part that's not orig. on this car. I already have a German driver's side fender if I ever paint it down the road. Can't afford it now.
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on March 27, 2008, 05:01:27 am LOL my 67 had the Right Side Replaced but I found a Nice German one will change it when I get to that Car, Still thrashing on the 58 RagTop trying to get it Done So I Can Move On to the Next Project LOL still need to finish the Nova Damm need to lock my self in the Garage What alot of Work ;D ;D
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 27, 2008, 05:15:29 am Car Looks Great is it an early or late 67? This is a late car with the late lowback seats... exactly what I was looking for. Plus, I got pop-outs with no sunroof. Been looking for that combo for a long time. Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rick Meredith on March 27, 2008, 06:33:44 am Nix the Monza? Hmmm... but Rick and Bill told me they were really boss and stuff. Tomorrow; eyebrows for the headlights! And don't forget the Visor and Fender Skirts... all the kool kids have them! ;D ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: WCB Hitler's Hot Rod on March 27, 2008, 07:15:17 am Nice progress.
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 27, 2008, 21:58:51 pm Nice progress. Thanks... got even more done, today. Painted the wiper arms and blade holders silver, replaced a few grommets and gaskets. Also took a stab at making the plate the correct color. This was my first practice run. Not perfect... but I might be able to, someday, dial it in. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/Sumdumsurfer/Cars/1967BeetleBlkPlt032808.jpg) Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Gaz1 on March 27, 2008, 22:00:40 pm Really like that bug,its coming on a treat :)
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 27, 2008, 23:16:17 pm Thank you. One more shot from today...
Just finished the wiper arms, blade holders, and new washer nozzle. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/Sumdumsurfer/Cars/WipersNozzle032808.jpg) Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on March 28, 2008, 02:24:03 am You Need to get Rick on the Stick LOL and get going on his 67 his car could be cliped in a Day I have done a few Start on it in the morning and Driving it around that night Come on Rick S**t or get off the Pot LMAO ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 28, 2008, 03:55:19 am Well, there's a trifle more to it than that... but yeah, love to see that car back on the road again. I'd give anything to have my old orange '66 back. There's a couple of you that are very blessed to have been smart enough to hang on to your cars over the years. Good on ya!
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rick Meredith on March 28, 2008, 05:25:11 am You Need to get Rick on the Stick LOL and get going on his 67 his car could be cliped in a Day I have done a few Start on it in the morning and Driving it around that night Come on Rick S**t or get off the Pot LMAO ;D ;D ;D I've got no metal skills!. Been trying to work with Danny on it but he keeps getting better paying jobs and I can't blame him for taking them. He and I had lunch on Wednesday and talked about it. He may be having a break coming up. The other thing we talked about was trailering the car to his house so he could work on it as he has time. Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on April 06, 2008, 00:42:42 am Well, got the outside of the car done, except for the engine. The headliner is old and the carpet is black but in good condition. Down the road, I'll put in some factory gray carpet and new white headliner. At least, for now, I can enjoy the car and focus on building an engine.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Cars/DKKsticker040508.jpg) Stoked to have a D.K.K. logo on my car after too many years since my last one. Thanks to everyone here for the support, car, wheels, and everything else. Feels good to be back. Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Eddie DVK on April 06, 2008, 08:24:29 am Stoked to have a D.K.K. logo on my car after too many years since my last one. Thanks to everyone here for the support, car, wheels, and everything else. Feels good to be back.[/b] Turns out a beautiful car mark welcome back and have fun with it. Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: speedwell on April 10, 2008, 09:08:39 am hey mark here's your ride at nick's friday afternoon
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on April 10, 2008, 14:25:27 pm Thanks! Deduct points from me for not having my driver's side door fully closed. D'OH!
;D Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Neil Davies on April 10, 2008, 14:52:18 pm Congratulations on getting it done - looks awesome! I always love it when it comes to the time to put the club stickers on my cars! Real sense of pride! ;D
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on April 10, 2008, 16:43:03 pm Congratulations on getting it done - looks awesome! I always love it when it comes to the time to put the club stickers on my cars! Real sense of pride! ;D Thanks, Neil. You're right about the stickers, too. Made my day when I put those on... the finishing touch, till the engine gets built. (http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Cars/LeftFront040708.jpg) Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rick Meredith on April 10, 2008, 17:48:25 pm Congratulations on getting it done - looks awesome! I always love it when it comes to the time to put the club stickers on my cars! Real sense of pride! ;D Thanks, Neil. You're right about the stickers, too. Made my day when I put those on... the finishing touch, till the engine gets built. (http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Cars/LeftFront040708.jpg) I have some REAL club stickers for you! Not those cheap offshore knockoffs that Randy gave you! ;D ;D Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on April 10, 2008, 18:06:11 pm I have some REAL club stickers for you! Not those cheap offshore knockoffs that Randy gave you! ;D ;D HAHAHA!!! OFFSHORE? Too funny, Rick. Yeah, I keep forgetting to get those from you every time we cross paths. Just name the time/place and I can swing by. Hey, the automobile antique show is this Sunday at Vet's Stadium. Let's go buy those pieces of black metal that we were discussing, the other day. There's also Cars & Coffee this Saturday, as well. Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rick Meredith on April 10, 2008, 18:49:44 pm I should be able to do C&C this Saturday... not so sure about Vets. Gotta keep the Wife happy and I've been busy with Bug-In etc. so I may need to work on the honey-dos.
Title: Re: Happy New '67 & '69 Sedan Owners! Post by: Rennsurfer on April 10, 2008, 19:04:47 pm Copy that.
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