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« Reply #300 on: January 25, 2014, 21:39:22 pm » |
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Thank you Jason! I will check them out. Also Thank you H67, We like the less is more idea!
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« Reply #301 on: January 26, 2014, 10:09:29 am » |
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hey, i had my fastback bumpers rechromed because they are so hard to find in a good or perfect condition. for what it is worth the guy quoted me 1000 euros to do them together with the overriders. but al this is done here in Belgium, i don't think it can really be compared to the US or other countries for that matter. and like Jason says why not opt for a replacement bumper? there are good quality parts available for beetles, alas not for type3's. anyway, keep up the good work, and for what it's worth, it must be one of the best looking 'trim-cars' i have seen in a while.  |
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« Reply #302 on: January 26, 2014, 11:32:08 am » |
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« Reply #303 on: January 28, 2014, 02:07:56 am » |
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Bob, La habra chrome did both bumpers on the ghia complete,16 peices, for $875. I see a lot of the other chrome "shops" bringing the stuff to them, since very few actually have any tanks in the shops anymore.
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« Reply #304 on: February 05, 2014, 17:19:56 pm » |
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Nicolas, Thank you for the compliment, Very much appreciated. Randy thank you for the tip, I called them and a few other places and they're all quoting about the same.
I guess the new EPA rules are causing price increases. So we left the bumpers at Vern's place. Should be back in a week or so and I'll post some new pictures. Thanks again everyone for the ideas, comments and recommendations!!!
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« Reply #305 on: February 08, 2014, 19:49:02 pm » |
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« Reply #306 on: February 26, 2014, 08:37:57 am » |
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The rust on the original German made bumpers wasn't complimenting the paint... so we opted to get 'em chrome plated. I gotta say... to hear Bob say that they're better than what he normally sees, is saying a LOT. He's been in the manufacturing business since we left high school over three decades ago. He's seen every type of finish that most people don't know exist.
Pictures of said bumpers are forthcoming. We're stoked on their outcome and looking forward to getting 'em on the car.
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« Reply #307 on: February 28, 2014, 08:30:07 am » |
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« Reply #308 on: March 06, 2014, 03:45:32 am » |
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We haven't installed the bumpers yet cause we're still detailing the back side of the blades but here's a shot of the guards.
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« Reply #309 on: March 06, 2014, 04:35:57 am » |
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They turned out really good, Bob. Stoked for you. Looking forward to see 'em on the car. Next... the Hella headlights and color coded bezels.
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« Reply #310 on: March 22, 2014, 02:03:29 am » |
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Cool hangin' out and and spending time with our cars, today.
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« Reply #311 on: March 22, 2014, 02:24:19 am » |
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I shot straight to the computer to log in here after seeing your facebook posts. Teasing me here how about some more shots sir I'd like to see your progress and how about those bumpers ?
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« Reply #312 on: March 22, 2014, 03:13:12 am » |
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I shot straight to the computer to log in here after seeing your facebook posts. Teasing me here how about some more shots sir I'd like to see your progress and how about those bumpers ?
Sadly, the bumpers... in all of their splendid glory, are still not mounted on the car. We bought the paint to coat the backside and still waiting for the booth to spray those and the turn indicator & headlight bezels body color. Sorry, man. Plus, we just now got the carriage bolts/nuts for the bumpers. We're just as anxious as you. If we had more free time, we'd get this thing done, already. It's turning out pretty good, though. Stoked on it, so far. |
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« Reply #313 on: March 22, 2014, 20:51:17 pm » |
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Cool hangin' out and and spending time with our cars, today.  Cool Pic of those Alloys Mark! |
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« Reply #314 on: March 23, 2014, 06:08:36 am » |
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Cool Pic of those Alloys Mark!
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« Reply #315 on: April 02, 2014, 09:29:23 am » |
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bump. great details. any more pics on the bumpers?
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« Reply #316 on: April 06, 2014, 03:56:12 am » |
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Cool Pic of those Alloys Mark!
Thank you, Tom. Hope that all is well with you. All is good Mark, work is super busy, not much time for cars…. Hopefully we'll see the "Excellent 67" Octo weekend ?? |
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« Reply #317 on: April 08, 2014, 01:50:52 am » |
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All is good Mark, work is super busy, not much time for cars….
Hopefully we'll see the "Excellent 67" Octo weekend ??
At this rate, hard to say... the body shop owner is now dealing with health issues, sadly. We're striving for the VW Classic... so time will tell. |
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« Reply #318 on: April 25, 2014, 18:58:02 pm » |
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All is good Mark, work is super busy, not much time for cars….
Hopefully we'll see the "Excellent 67" Octo weekend ??
At this rate, hard to say... the body shop owner is now dealing with health issues, sadly. We're striving for the VW Classic... so time will tell. Hoping and praying! |
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« Reply #319 on: April 28, 2014, 08:25:45 am » |
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Hoping and praying!
Thank you, sir, as we need all of the help that we can get. This is the slowest I've ever seen a shop work on a car. |
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« Reply #320 on: June 10, 2014, 03:20:44 am » |
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« Reply #321 on: June 14, 2014, 20:54:44 pm » |
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Thanks Ted!, Nice talking with you. See you at the classic.
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« Reply #322 on: June 14, 2014, 20:59:22 pm » |
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Well, finally got the bumpers on and the bezels painted and looking good. Next the interior!!!
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« Reply #323 on: June 21, 2014, 21:30:06 pm » |
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« Reply #324 on: July 20, 2014, 19:26:57 pm » |
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Now, she's looking proper. Bumpers, Hella H4 headlights, and painted bezels make a nice difference.
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« Reply #325 on: August 06, 2014, 02:30:01 am » |
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Finally! Getting the interior done...Geez, this took a long time...
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« Reply #326 on: August 06, 2014, 02:43:36 am » |
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Cool Bob... can't wait to see how it turns out!
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« Reply #327 on: August 06, 2014, 04:02:11 am » |
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Thank's Rick!!!, Still need a few things. Hunting for a nice set of pop-outs and she'll be ready to roll... Long time a coming.
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« Reply #328 on: August 06, 2014, 04:46:09 am » |
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« Reply #329 on: August 06, 2014, 04:50:03 am » |
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