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Cal-look/High Performance => In Da Werks => Topic started by: MrIcka on April 13, 2016, 22:18:14 pm



Title: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on April 13, 2016, 22:18:14 pm
Hi!

I have been driving my 71 beetle for 2 years now in the Cal look style
(https://i.imgur.com/w0g29iA.jpg)

Before I turned to the stronger darkside  ;D I was rolling low, like this
(https://i.imgur.com/DvJwJBh.jpg)

I have always liked the US-spec 67 with the upright headlight, even before I got interested in Cal look. Long story short I finally had a 67 standing in the garage. It was a started build that have been standing for a couple of years.
(https://i.imgur.com/BI8UZhW.jpg)

Of course I started to check whats was in all the boxes that came with the car.
(https://i.imgur.com/l5EipEN.jpg)

It hade some work that hade to be done.
(https://i.imgur.com/PnKJWxG.jpg)

I got a hold of a set of front fender to get the US-spec look.
(https://i.imgur.com/ruw5fHr.jpg)


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on April 13, 2016, 22:18:33 pm
Time to start the welding

Antenna hole
(https://i.imgur.com/osj2lGl.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/39TH6dA.jpg)
One of the things I was really sure about is that I want to have the Lucas L-488 turnsignals, so by by original holes
(https://i.imgur.com/8wqSn3h.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/H3KwGXg.jpg)
Fixing a bad repair in the front window frame
(https://i.imgur.com/7XAmFRj.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/yAUOioM.jpg)
I did not like the big cut out in the rear apron, great that I had fond a donor car (bought it for the doors)
(https://i.imgur.com/CC3axkX.jpg)
Fixed, I have also removed the original cutouts
(https://i.imgur.com/GzAI5tI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3fGxgot.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/4qJ5q5w.jpg)
I also had to fix a old repair where they forgot the nut for the running board, thanks donor car.
(https://i.imgur.com/VUTlT7L.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/fkQrIii.jpg)
Some one have been a little wild when the made the rear apron removable
(https://i.imgur.com/d0cFDmp.jpg)
Lets borrow a piece from the donor
(https://i.imgur.com/qt9xke8.jpg)
Done


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on April 13, 2016, 22:18:49 pm
More welding

(https://i.imgur.com/jZ5P3nH.jpg)
Hole in the dash for hazard lights switch

(https://i.imgur.com/nEFdFuv.jpg)
Bye bye trim holes in the doors...

(https://i.imgur.com/Mg5JEO7.jpg)
...and the hood.

(https://i.imgur.com/rbNL5WQ.jpg)
Engine deck lid will have a custom Volkswagen logo


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on April 13, 2016, 22:34:00 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/1h4cXUV.jpg)
Lucas and the cal look tool from IKEA =) 35mm hole cuter
(https://i.imgur.com/vOhaApi.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/RUaKGDL.jpg)
Done, so happy.

(https://i.imgur.com/veGGOts.jpg)
Standard, sort of... I will only have the small standard headliner.

(https://i.imgur.com/gkyRQ3J.jpg)
Bought a set of aluminium T-bars with the correct angel on front and rear.

Hope you like the start of the project, to be continued...


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: karl h on April 14, 2016, 07:34:55 am
cool project!


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: Gwar72 on April 14, 2016, 13:42:14 pm
Cool  8) I'm looking to go that spec to with mine  ;) :)

keep the pictures coming....


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: alex d on April 14, 2016, 14:53:27 pm
nice! what are your plans regarding colour?


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: VWGlassee on April 14, 2016, 19:08:18 pm
Looking good!   8)


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: Addie/DVK on April 14, 2016, 20:39:42 pm
Nice project!


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on April 15, 2016, 15:14:56 pm
nice! what are your plans regarding colour?
Thanks!

I have always liked white Typ-1 so my first plan was Lotus White but i think that it's to yellow when i got the sample paint sent to me... So right now I'm thinking about Pastel White L90D, a Typ-2 color that is more grey-white. Sort of a lighter Fontana Grey.
(http://www.ratwell.com/technical/GlasuritPaint/Glasurit-VW-Page04.jpg)
Toga White is also a option, but that is more green... it's hard to decide  :-\


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: karl h on April 15, 2016, 19:38:50 pm
my 72 sedan is L90D, ist a pretty common colour, about every other VW (all models)was painted L90D after 1970 ::)


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on April 18, 2016, 13:59:26 pm
my 72 sedan is L90D, ist a pretty common colour, about every oher VW (all models)was painted L90D after 1970 ::)
Can you post som pictures on your so I can see the color please.  :)


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: vwcab on April 18, 2016, 20:53:55 pm
Nice build,keep posting pictures.   ;)


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: karl h on April 19, 2016, 07:10:25 am
unfortunately i dont have a pic in the sun, this one is the best i have.
at the moment its disassembled and getting a repaint after lots of rustrepair :P
but if you can wait i will have it painted in a couple of weeks. i can post a better pic then.
allready polished my 5.5/deep sixes ;D[attachment=1]


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on April 20, 2016, 15:15:19 pm
unfortunately i dont have a pic in the sun, this one is the best i have.
at the moment its disassembled and getting a repaint after lots of rustrepair :P
but if you can wait i will have it painted in a couple of weeks. i can post a better pic then.
allready polished my 5.5/deep sixes ;D[attachment=1]
Yes that would be great, also if you could take a pic where you compare it so something bright white. My plan is to paint the car before this winter so there is no hurry.


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: jana on April 21, 2016, 12:17:14 pm
Nice Work  :)


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on May 08, 2016, 23:37:57 pm
I have done some painting

(https://i.imgur.com/IcORLuK.jpg)
CB drop spindels, and new wheel cylinders

(https://i.imgur.com/mCuqhur.jpg)
A friend helped me to replace the ball joints so it was time to get the front end mounted again. Stock width and adjustable.

(https://i.imgur.com/UDwR6bu.jpg)
Nice to have the car down on its own wheels again...

(https://i.imgur.com/tXEj9jY.jpg)
...talking about wheels, I have left my BRM to get some meet mounted on them.

(https://i.imgur.com/f5aBCd6.jpg)
135R15 and 205/70 on 4.5" and 5.5"

(https://i.imgur.com/ix0Ol2j.jpg)
the floor have some old repairs, maybe I will fix it in the future but for now I leave it  :P
(https://i.imgur.com/Swaj5kk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/UtUSV14.jpg)
This is the gearbox that will be going in the car, don't know that mutch about it. I have seen it have a super diff mounted  :P


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on May 24, 2016, 20:21:05 pm
Not so much action in here =)
(https://i.imgur.com/i88Zlyk.jpg)
but at least I have purchased a set of Talbot Berlin 333 mirrors
 
(https://i.imgur.com/tMNpBim.jpg)
Not perfect but a nice price

(https://i.imgur.com/nkZSbAM.jpg)
I have mounted the tires and they look nice, and the short axels on the other gearbox will be great for the fitment

(https://i.imgur.com/Boz1C3s.jpg)
Yeah I forgot, I will use the motor from my 71 in this car. I 1679cc (the first and only engine I have built... so far  ;D) Round Port 044 heads, Scat 1.25 rockers, Scat C35 cam and IDF 40.



Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: Stevo_L on May 24, 2016, 21:23:52 pm
car is looking nice with that wheel combo
interesting linkage   ;)
will that filtermount fit your inner fender arch?  ???


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on May 28, 2016, 07:09:55 am
car is looking nice with that wheel combo
interesting linkage   ;)
will that filtermount fit your inner fender arch?  ???

Thanks

The linkage is from Logmech a swedish company
http://logmech.se/produkter/forgasare/gasreglage/

I hade to cut out just a bit on my 71 for the filter mount, maybe I will move it to the bumper mount on this car.


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: karl h on June 06, 2016, 10:23:09 am
i have my 72 now in pastellwhite


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on June 14, 2016, 20:57:45 pm
Sweet Karl, I wish my car was painted also...  :)


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: Rick Meredith on June 20, 2016, 05:37:03 am
I don't know about European upright fenders but I believe that US '67 fenders have the headlights located slightly lower than '68 and later fenders.

VWOA would sell '68+ fenders w/o the bumper slots and punched for horn grilles as a replacement for '67s. The horn grilles were also not in the right location.

Maybe someone can correct me if I'm wrong


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: karl h on June 20, 2016, 07:03:58 am
there is a thread on the samba on the 67 differences, elaborating on the fenders
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=187814&highlight=1967


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: karl h on June 28, 2016, 06:55:51 am
this is L90D in the sun


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on June 30, 2016, 20:36:34 pm
this is L90D in the sun


Thanks Karl, looks great! I'm still sanding  :'( ;D


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on October 10, 2017, 09:15:50 am
Some random sanding and repar pictures

(https://i.imgur.com/hP05y3i.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dxw8AXv.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/FM9DJ64.jpg)
The lower part on the passenger door hade som rust :( Thanks to a donor door and some help from a friend I got it fixed.
(https://i.imgur.com/L6KmXLc.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/9mpE7RQ.jpg)
More rust on the driver side door
(https://i.imgur.com/f7QsTyI.jpg)



Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on October 10, 2017, 09:22:57 am
Some more work

Painted the wheel wells with Magic Paint
(https://i.imgur.com/H3fRFC3.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3ZJcIuB.jpg)

Routed the brake lines, hoses and fuel pump
(https://i.imgur.com/i9zm2cX.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/BfBDvNX.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/R8MIf7m.jpg)




Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: wolfswest on October 10, 2017, 20:03:47 pm
Nice progress!


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on October 11, 2017, 08:05:45 am
Thanks wolfswest!

Finally some primer on al the parts  :)

(https://i.imgur.com/dytaTx2.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/fmRUuIn.jpg)
My paint both...  :-\

(https://i.imgur.com/Qu2d4km.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/uzBFXnv.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/yaQts6V.jpg)
Had to get som motivation so I put on the BRM's
(https://i.imgur.com/rSpwARB.jpg)

Now it's just the trouble to get some one to paint the car...

I have (I think) decided on the color... Porsche Marble Grey
(https://i.imgur.com/FrVsYVe.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/tZ36Mig.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/iVS2rAs.jpg)
The grey car in the middle is Marble


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: wolfswest on October 11, 2017, 08:33:14 am
I like the mustard yellow, put on a clear coat and call it a day?  :)

Again, nice progress!


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on September 18, 2018, 23:07:39 pm
BOOM
(https://i.imgur.com/OKTaZPj.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/scxlgSB.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/PCulZyK.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/FbyiWWa.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/5dptdbH.jpg)


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: VWGlassee on September 19, 2018, 00:29:14 am
Wauw!  :o
Great job  8)



Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: karl h on September 19, 2018, 06:20:27 am
is this marble grey? very nice,  looks a lot like fontana
edit: fontana seems to be darker.
my first 67:


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: bean on September 19, 2018, 09:26:12 am
looking really good


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on September 19, 2018, 22:00:39 pm
Thanks

@Karl h: Nope I didn't go with Marble Grey, when I looked at the paint sample I ordered it was to "blueish/cold". The color I chose is also a Porsche color, Linnen Grey. Nice 67 Karl!

Lets take a step back and see whats happen since the last post

In may I moved to a new garage that I share with 5 other VW maniacs
(https://imgur.com/rtfNoq2.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/WuiOLhP.jpg)

I applied the sanding primer
(https://imgur.com/B8TWJWB.jpg)

And started to sand, and sand.... really boring

I have never before painted anything with a paint gun so I started with som satin black on the gas tank
(https://i.imgur.com/N2AJ1ri.jpg)

Time for the car, first the inside and fenders
(https://i.imgur.com/RoDX9GV.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/hBCLHl8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IynKKgR.jpg)

Then out side and inside the doors, hood and all smal parts... it a real big job to paint a beetle, remind me to not do it again =\
(https://imgur.com/hzhhqE6.jpg)

Really nice to have the car painted, even if there are some imperfections... I will try to cut and buff in the spring. Atleast it looks good on picture =)

No its time to do some fun stuff, assemble everything

(https://imgur.com/GhQ9nmy.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/scxlgSB.jpg)


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: bean on September 22, 2018, 14:03:26 pm
looking really sharp, bet you're pleased


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: JBlom on August 14, 2019, 12:10:30 pm
Time for som update Mikael?.  ;D

(https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/67741824_10157031869766849_1855493015095738368_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_eui2=AeGg-cVobBhsEwnTlytNKgtUsweS_LuqXYdOY4ejBNSSDtPJdjnd_A_5tDm6TxdRTtunsP7MPtBTebU5efrXtevsuO9Ss22lMrHQTHhDcZIkfw&_nc_oc=AQkwt08iglXhevKRhR5DfJW_vpyHteBe1oP6amEUnD_E1qBOm5_vER6S0gSLRI9Xarg&_nc_ht=scontent-arn2-1.xx&oh=889118bc63d7de7d7d7d324a6d39bd86&oe=5DDE3DC3)


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: Abadco2 on August 14, 2019, 21:23:58 pm
Nice build.  A car after my heart, as my club car was a '67 painted a similar hue, light grey, more on the lighter.  Well done.  My question is whose linkage is on that 1679 motor?


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: Fastbrit on August 15, 2019, 07:22:04 am
Nice build.  A car after my heart, as my club car was a '67 painted a similar hue, light grey, more on the lighter.  Well done.  My question is whose linkage is on that 1679 motor?
He tells you in the next comment...  ;)


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on August 16, 2019, 06:14:25 am
Nice build.  A car after my heart, as my club car was a '67 painted a similar hue, light grey, more on the lighter.  Well done.  My question is whose linkage is on that 1679 motor?

Thanks

The linkage is from Logmech a swedish company
http://logmech.se/produkter/forgasare/gasreglage/


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on August 16, 2019, 06:35:29 am
About one year later it's "done" so nice to finaly be able to drive the car. Lets see what have been done

This is my paint booth, yepp painted it on the gravel outside the garage :\
(https://i.imgur.com/dWAOako.jpg)

Some mistake on one fender
(https://i.imgur.com/m2m2HDK.jpg)

And the damn moth on the hood needs to be sorted later
(https://i.imgur.com/bIDLH0f.jpg)

To be continued...


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on August 22, 2019, 17:05:01 pm
Lets start the assebly
(https://i.imgur.com/zn08Q2H.jpg)

i started with the electric system
(https://i.imgur.com/4fkjsTp.jpg)

And many hours later I had som lights
(https://i.imgur.com/yWHlAIQ.jpg)

I went crazy with some sound silencing carpet
(https://i.imgur.com/tPfSbvE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hQz1GOJ.jpg)

I replaced the rubber on the vent windows
(https://i.imgur.com/IIMRYbK.jpg)

And the painstaking work to install everything in the doors
(https://i.imgur.com/MNrNvJy.jpg)

Front and back windows went in with the help of some friends
(https://i.imgur.com/2zNZ6Cx.jpg)

You got to have popouts =)
(https://i.imgur.com/9miVXiq.jpg)

They where then wrapped in black vinyl to match the callook rubber
(https://i.imgur.com/DJSYB08.jpg)


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on August 22, 2019, 18:42:21 pm
I found a NOS H4 rebuild kit on the swedish "craigslist"
(https://i.imgur.com/5X7QDEY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/52anUcD.jpg)

so the headlight are like new (exept for the crappy aftermarket crome ring  >:()
(https://i.imgur.com/c38Ec7e.jpg)

The custom alu doorknobs...
(https://i.imgur.com/sxiscDl.jpg)

...needed some work for a better look
(https://i.imgur.com/iVmIYKU.jpg)


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on August 22, 2019, 18:50:39 pm
Next in line is the interior, I bouth it from Group Harrington and picked the darkest red they had and I am realy pleased with the choise
(https://i.imgur.com/Fijkfj2.jpg)

The frames where sandblasted by my garage buddy and then painted in the booth =)
(https://i.imgur.com/oQ0kb63.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2EFZx7w.jpg)

Some times its nice with stuff you can do at home
(https://i.imgur.com/O6m8Lqk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MivZfFk.jpg)

Finished back seat
(https://i.imgur.com/1jl8pOu.jpg)


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on September 17, 2019, 20:40:05 pm
Finally the list started to get smaller
(https://i.imgur.com/8nRZZu6.jpg)

The final week before the yearly Bug Run Classic in Tierp Sweden I monted the last parts of the interior
(https://i.imgur.com/njmK0RR.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/cwbibAZ.jpg)

And on wednesday it was time to take the car to the inspection...
(https://i.imgur.com/1W4mMn7.jpg)
...all went well and the car is now approved forever, thanks to Swedens new law =)

Thursday night i burnt the midnight oil and changed from the original 1300 engien to the more fun 1679cc that I hade in the 71
(https://i.imgur.com/L9Pz7k0.jpg)

On the way...
(https://i.imgur.com/n5EhHHf.jpg)

...and the car friday evening at Bug Run Classic, really nice feeling to finaly be able to drive the car.
(https://i.imgur.com/6NsS2US.jpg)



Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: VWGlassee on September 17, 2019, 22:08:48 pm
That’s perfection in the last photo   8)
Car looks really great!

Yannick


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on September 18, 2019, 08:26:39 am
That’s perfection in the last photo   8)
Car looks really great!

Yannick
Thanks!


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: brewsy on September 18, 2019, 11:37:30 am
Great job!!

Car looks sweet and must be super fun to drive!!

Cheers


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: Andrew on September 19, 2019, 15:46:24 pm
Fantastic! No other word for it....


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: bean on September 20, 2019, 09:00:40 am
that's a great looking car - nice work


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on September 20, 2019, 11:54:23 am
Thanks for all the kind words  :) I really appreciate it!

The next step is to fix the inner roof and some sort of carpet inside the car and also fix the paint on the backfencer and front hood.

Just a coule of more picture
(https://i.imgur.com/yL8ovsA.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/PeZLNfy.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/7XY00KU.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/AHhOfyW.jpg)


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on October 16, 2020, 22:33:45 pm
The autumn 2019 I did manage to sneak a picture of the 67 in to the Airmighty Portfolio issue
(https://www.bildtagg.se/file/rp1kq1xm7408ptwptwuv8l5)

Nice feeling to see the car in print in such a nice magazin
(https://www.bildtagg.se/file/jo2h9cun6ha5h33681tv377)


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: FredH17 on November 02, 2020, 15:37:07 pm
Great ride dude !!

Deserves to be in the Airmighty Portfolio  8)


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: Abadco2 on November 04, 2020, 22:36:43 pm
Sweet ride. Takes me back to my first bug a '67.  Congrats,


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on January 14, 2022, 10:36:51 am
Some update, fixed some small project on the car.

Fitted a stainless steel edging in the door opening to hide the edge of the carpet
(https://www.bildtagg.se/file/nldpp6sfyou8aq3aeppswidd)

Also finaly installed my home made inner roof
(https://www.bildtagg.se/file/knx1rwzi0vkbtssrh59dsll3)

My brother-in-law snapped some nice photos of the car last autumn
(https://www.bildtagg.se/file/rczt2wlolqxvridwwvqjrn5e)


(https://www.bildtagg.se/file/mj78qomh9skqgb3gx6hras5)


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: VWGlassee on January 14, 2022, 19:28:07 pm
Wauw! Stunning looker  8)
Great shots as well!

Yannicn


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on January 14, 2022, 21:32:24 pm
Wauw! Stunning looker  8)
Great shots as well!

Yannicn

Thanks!


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on January 14, 2022, 21:52:55 pm
Some more info that happened the last couple of years.

In September 2020 I Peter on Instagram, hi do stories of cars and their owners that he post on his page on the old interwebs. So one Saturday in October we hanged out and talked about the car and Peter took pictures. You can read the article here, also in English.
https://www.fascinatingcars.se/micke-and-his-cool-cal-look-from-1967/ (https://www.fascinatingcars.se/micke-and-his-cool-cal-look-from-1967/)

In April 2021 Peters story on my 67 got published in the swedish magazine Gasoline, an amazing 5 pages long article! Really cool to see it in print.

(https://www.bildtagg.se/file/y6dgcdg967w6ow01kduvbm0)

(https://www.bildtagg.se/file/0i653zu1xqtnw8pcyx1r530)






Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: Odyssey on January 17, 2022, 15:56:10 pm
beautiful work man  ;D . . . i'd like to know more about your roof lining please...are there more pictures of how you finished it off?

Some update, fixed some small project on the car.

Fitted a stainless steel edging in the door opening to hide the edge of the carpet
(https://www.bildtagg.se/file/nldpp6sfyou8aq3aeppswidd)

Also finaly installed my home made inner roof
(https://www.bildtagg.se/file/knx1rwzi0vkbtssrh59dsll3)

My brother-in-law snapped some nice photos of the car last autumn
(https://www.bildtagg.se/file/rczt2wlolqxvridwwvqjrn5e)


(https://www.bildtagg.se/file/mj78qomh9skqgb3gx6hras5)


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: Andrew on January 18, 2022, 20:42:47 pm
That's proper! Lovely car :)


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on January 22, 2022, 19:22:03 pm
Thanks!


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: MrIcka on January 22, 2022, 20:03:43 pm
beautiful work man  ;D . . . i'd like to know more about your roof lining please...are there more pictures of how you finished it off?

Hi thanks man!

I first made a template out of paper, used magnets to stick it to the roof and draw a line around.
(https://www.bildtagg.se/file/obmvf1pkznjvlc5a3ywbckt0)

I cut out following the line and then transfered it to a thin foam rubber.
I then glued the foam to the fabric I bought.
(https://www.bildtagg.se/file/g5niot187iiljl0fkz9ng6k6)

Next, glue the roof to the car. I used spray contact glue on the fabric and foam and brushed contact glue to the roof of the car. With some help from a friend I mamaged to get it in place! Made it about a inch to big so I could stick in the edge under the edge on the car.
(https://www.bildtagg.se/file/a9tcxqfiovzrvujbz6ervmeo)

Nice to finaly get rid of the spaceship roof :)
(https://www.bildtagg.se/file/gthd0i5szw5kyo5fydbntv)


Title: Re: My 67 Cal look build, "US-spec standard"
Post by: Odyssey on February 09, 2022, 12:01:11 pm
thanks for taking the time to show your procedure  :)