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Jesse/DVK
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« on: January 23, 2016, 21:38:19 pm »

After selling my '64 Java-Green Cal-looker I wanted to start a complete build. A friend of mine had an 1967 original Dutch 'standard' beetle with ragtop for sale. Should be a great base for a Cal-looker! Today I picked it up:

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First I need to go to the Dutch DOT to get all the correct papers. After that it is time to strip the car.

Keep you updated.
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« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2016, 21:43:28 pm »

Looks like a good project.
Keep us updated
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« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2016, 22:21:54 pm »

Very cool!

What's the plan??
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Jesse/DVK
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« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2016, 22:26:17 pm »

Thanks!

After stripping off to sandblasting and have the welding carried out by a pro.

Engine will be a 2176 or 2276 and will be used as a weekend warrior. Colours I can't decide yet. Java Green again? Black? White? Porsche olive green? Golden green? So much choice!

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« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2016, 10:11:22 am »

Cool Jesse, glad you are coming back we a new car.
I always liked Frenchy s white 67 from the magazines.
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« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2016, 12:48:41 pm »

Cool.I love those standard ragtops.
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« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2016, 22:49:01 pm »

Picked up some NOS fenders today for the US spec look Smiley. Furthermore the Dutch DOT will check the beetle on 9 February to get papers. After this I can start stripping the car.
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« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2016, 08:25:42 am »

Wow, that`s a rare and cool car!
Golden green sound´s like an interesting colour.
Do you already know what wheels it will get?
Please keep us updated.

btw: Funny Bumper guards  Wink
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« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2016, 15:41:06 pm »

Olive Green!

I love those 67 ragtops.
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« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2016, 19:00:01 pm »

Titian red, 66-67 bus colour.
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« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2016, 19:23:11 pm »

Picked up some NOS fenders today for the US spec look Smiley.

That will be very cool!  Cool
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« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2016, 19:35:56 pm »

I'd look through the 1970's Porsche colour charts - there are some very cool colours there!
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« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2016, 20:42:30 pm »

Titian red, 66-67 bus colour.


That's a lovely colour! Cool
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« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2016, 00:01:10 am »

Cool car
Love the accessory bumper rubbers Cool

Standards ready made cal look.

Has someone put the exterior trims on. Or would that have been a factory dealer added ?
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« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2016, 08:11:20 am »

I think side trim was factory, but no bonnet trim.
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« Reply #15 on: February 03, 2016, 11:16:35 am »

Thanks for all the replies.

Titan red does seem nice but I'm not sure what interior color to go with red.

The side trim could be factory or dealer added. It does not have front trim or trim on the dashboard. It also has different seats than a deluxe 67.

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« Reply #16 on: February 03, 2016, 22:49:23 pm »

Nice project!
I would really go with a shining/ bright coulour (no black/white) that stands out. Really love a clean/decromed looker with a coulour that isn`t that common...
You have some time/ work ahead to pick it, have fun ! Grin
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« Reply #17 on: February 10, 2016, 20:14:16 pm »

Small update.

Yesterday I went to the Dutch inspection because the car had no papers. Everything was ok and they put a tag on the car. Now after restoration I will get the og. Dutch license plate.



Today I started with stripping the car.











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« Reply #18 on: February 10, 2016, 21:06:15 pm »

Good luck with the resto Jesse!
I would go for java green Wink

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« Reply #19 on: February 10, 2016, 23:06:04 pm »

My old Fastback was originally Granada Red, I can't find a good picture of it but it is also a nice shade Wink Used from 66-68 on type 3's only.
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« Reply #20 on: February 11, 2016, 22:24:44 pm »

a 67 standard ragtop bug! I must admit I'm jealous  Grin

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« Reply #21 on: February 12, 2016, 23:29:02 pm »

Look forwardto seeing this come along Smiley
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« Reply #22 on: February 29, 2016, 17:39:28 pm »

In the meantime a sourced the sheet metal for the rearcorners and front window section which came out of another beetle. The rockers also need some work. What are good replacements?

Furthermore I'm cleaning the body to get it ready for the welder and for sandblasting. The rear wheel arch came out great.

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« Reply #23 on: March 01, 2016, 11:56:20 am »

Not too much to do in there, bet you're chuffed!
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« Reply #24 on: March 03, 2016, 00:17:17 am »

Looks like a nice project  Smiley
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« Reply #25 on: March 03, 2016, 21:20:12 pm »

Hey jesse
Leave it like that .
Clean it Build it and race it
Love the patina

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Jesse/DVK
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« Reply #26 on: March 04, 2016, 12:07:44 pm »

Hey jesse
Leave it like that .
Clean it Build it and race it
Love the patina

Gr


Hi Henry,

Sorry but I don't like patina at all LOL.  Grin

I think it's neglecting your vehicle when you can't wash and polish your car every week Cheesy Do you still build gearboxes btw?

Jesse
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« Reply #27 on: March 04, 2016, 19:58:16 pm »

Yes jesse 6 days in a week still
Good luck with the build

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« Reply #28 on: March 07, 2016, 11:21:16 am »

Really nice.  Can't wait to see what your doing
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« Reply #29 on: May 25, 2016, 14:56:46 pm »

Still working  Grin

Got a vert lid


Took the body off


Started cleaning everything for the welder and sandblaster.
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