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Title: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on May 17, 2011, 18:30:14 pm Thought I would post some progress pics of my 2 year old project here....almost ready to paint, a few weeks. Indigo blue is the color as of now, but if someone has a better idea I can be swayed..... :D
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on May 17, 2011, 18:36:25 pm This is a few weeks or a month back
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on May 17, 2011, 18:37:33 pm This 019 will be going on
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on May 17, 2011, 18:38:49 pm Seats are done
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on May 17, 2011, 18:39:55 pm Steering column and wheel are ready to go
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on May 17, 2011, 18:42:02 pm A few months back, one after an epoxy priming session and the other after a high build priming session
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: speedwell on May 17, 2011, 19:43:18 pm purple mike ::) ::)................... ;D ;D
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on May 17, 2011, 20:07:20 pm Purple on the car?! I gotta go more conservative, original vw or Porsche color on the outside man....but there ARE purple parts going in the engine bay....I will add more pix later...
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: speedwell on May 17, 2011, 20:55:45 pm i was just kidding ;D ;D , i know you like dds parts ;)
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on May 17, 2011, 22:17:15 pm Ya man! :D
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Jason Foster on May 18, 2011, 13:48:48 pm '54 L275 light beige
'59 L346 Mango green '55 L316 Almond green '57 L241 Bamboo You can see these and lot's more on www.wolfsburgwest.com color charts are at the bottom Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on May 18, 2011, 18:50:08 pm Jason, thanks....looking for a shade of blue, trying to stick with VW color but early 356/911 colors are good too....Indigo Blue is still my favorite as of now....
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Lids on May 18, 2011, 22:04:42 pm Kandy apple red :)
(http://freestylerides.com/fs_images/features/motoring/next_level_qsr_ferrari/ferrari1.jpg) Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on May 18, 2011, 23:15:03 pm Lids I see no car or candy apple red in that picture ;D
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: cal-look 56 on May 18, 2011, 23:17:56 pm Lids I see no car or candy apple red in that picture ;D
Me neither Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Flow on May 18, 2011, 23:21:50 pm Lids I see no car or candy apple red in that picture ;D Me neither Yes, only a big bumper... ::) ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on May 18, 2011, 23:31:36 pm I'd like to park my car in her garage....yuk yuk yuk yuk ;D
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Jason Foster on May 19, 2011, 00:54:16 am http://www.scion.com/rsxb/
This is NOT a VW color but tell ya what it's a kick ass blue. It's called VooDoo blue new scion color...... Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Cornpanzer on May 19, 2011, 12:29:42 pm Hey Mike,
I vote Aga Blue like that early 911 we looked at back in 03! Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on May 19, 2011, 17:39:45 pm Dave, Aga would be badass......as would some other Porsche blues.....hmmmmmm
I am kinda trying to keep this one "VW specific" with all the parts and options and stuff.....meaning, Porsche stuff goes on my 68 911 and VW stuff goes on my '64 Bug......I already have a 911 so maybe no need to "Porscheify" my VW..... I really don't think I will reach a final decision until I actually buy the paint......which most likely will be this weekend. :o :o Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: javabug on May 19, 2011, 18:00:53 pm Indigo is a good color, not seen all that often. Isn't Tiger's car Indigo?
What's the overall style of the car going to be? Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on May 19, 2011, 18:33:47 pm Yes, Tiger's is probably the most well known Indigo Blue car.....I also saw an indigo blue stocker for sale in my neck of the woods some years ago and remember being struck by the paint.......it will be single stage paint so it won't be overly glossy like bc/cc........
My car will be stock except for 1. 4.5" silver slotted Brazil wheels with 145 and 165 tires 2. Adjustable beam in front, stock height rear, raked 3. No bumpers or tbars at all 4. Copper Hurst shifter, otherwise stock interior 5. For now, 1600 DP with DDS DCN carb kit and linkage, 019 disty, and either Santana or DDS power pulley. Also dual QP's and extractor. I have an NOS DDS full flow kit but don't think I will install that right off the bat. This car will have full heating and drivability retained. So it's kind of like an early mid sixties looker with some late 60s early 70s stuff thrown in the mix. Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Zach Gomulka on May 19, 2011, 21:33:52 pm Indigo is a very nice blue.
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: lawrence on May 20, 2011, 16:51:38 pm Sounds like a cool car in the making, Mike. It won't be a high hp beast, but who cares? It will have style and best of all, it could be driven anywhere. Keep us updated!
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on May 20, 2011, 18:04:50 pm Lawrence, yes.....it'll be a cool retro type driver....trying to use old parts mainly.....gives it a bit more mojo
For the future, I am thinking 4 inch bore.......all in due time. I just want to get the car on the road, restoring an entire car is a shitload of work. Changing an engine is nothing in the great scheme of things. Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: javabug on May 20, 2011, 18:11:13 pm I am a fan of heat. ;D Seriously, I like the sound of it.
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on May 24, 2011, 18:25:12 pm On the horses!
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on May 24, 2011, 18:28:08 pm Paint products have been purchased
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Chuck Fryer on May 26, 2011, 00:08:35 am So, what is getting painted first, and when??
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Jason Foster on May 26, 2011, 04:35:46 am You Tease!
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on June 03, 2011, 23:18:09 pm ;D
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on June 03, 2011, 23:20:57 pm ;D
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Chuck Fryer on June 04, 2011, 00:52:46 am Well....... at least it's not accountant white :o
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Cheesepanzer on June 04, 2011, 01:08:20 am In that last shot it looks like Plum Crazy Purple. :P
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: . on June 04, 2011, 01:18:39 am No primer on the underside of the fenders ?
:o Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on June 04, 2011, 01:39:16 am Yes david and it will have a cue ball shifter. Haha!
Richard, yes there was primer on most of the inner fender.... Rest of the paint goes on tomorrow Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: . on June 04, 2011, 01:55:07 am Don't forget to launder and iron your spiffy suit, so it will be clean for tomorrow !
;D Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on July 22, 2011, 18:57:22 pm Update: I'm working on color sanding the car, it's coming out pretty good. Have to wrap up this colorsanding, touch up some spots, and then it's on to the headliner. Stay tuned!!
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on July 25, 2011, 21:38:23 pm More pix. Oh god my hands and arms are tired. ;D
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: . on July 25, 2011, 23:08:08 pm Looks good Mike !
:) Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: TexasTom on July 26, 2011, 00:16:40 am Damn nice and Quick turnaround!
You should go into business ... :D TxT Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Cheesepanzer on July 30, 2011, 02:49:55 am Looks great Mike. Nice work!
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on July 30, 2011, 06:46:23 am Thanks everyone. Headliner should start fairly soon!
Title: Re: 1964 sunroof Beetle buildup Post by: Fritter on October 31, 2011, 18:57:09 pm Some more progress pics, sorry for Iphone quality. Fixed windows are in, sunroof is in and working perfectly, wiring is almost done. Just ordered parts to finish wiring and also to enable engine installation. ;D
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