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beetletom
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« on: December 01, 2008, 12:47:34 pm »
my car is being welded in a few weeks, but really can't decide on what way to go...
i got a 67 decklid, pre 67 front clip, early rear wings, early bonnet... but it will never be a true 67!
or buy a correct post 68 front clip, and ive already got all the late panels...
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« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2008, 12:50:14 pm »
dude, please...  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2008, 12:57:46 pm »


going to be the same as this, buggy bars, uprights wings with lucas lights? Wink
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« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2008, 13:46:50 pm »
IMHO keep it late I've done the whole wrongun thing and it could always be picked out (and pointed out by thoose who know Roll Eyes )  so better off keeping it late.

Anyway late models rock (unless it's an 02/03  Wink )
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« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2008, 15:52:29 pm »
I'd say, if you haven't started the project, find yourself a '67 to start with. I did not follow my own advice and am sticking with my 69/ pseudo 67 Grin
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« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2008, 17:43:34 pm »
If you want a '67, get one! But there is NOTHING wrong with a properly built late model!!
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« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2008, 19:08:06 pm »
Keep it late    Wink
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« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2008, 20:47:08 pm »
we need more cool late models instead of fake 67's  Wink
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« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2008, 20:53:22 pm »
Quote from: 67-indeed/DVK on December 01, 2008, 20:47:08 pm
we need more cool late models instead of fake 67's  Wink

Easy to say for a guy with a proper '67 Wink Grin
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« Reply #9 on: December 01, 2008, 21:00:41 pm »
 Tongue

but i genuinely mean it would be cool to see more cool late models!
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« Reply #10 on: December 01, 2008, 21:10:36 pm »
thanks guys, i think i might go for a late looker Wink  Grin those pics swayed me, especially the white sunroof bug
oi watch out, i know of a cool 03' Wink think burnham Wink
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« Reply #11 on: December 01, 2008, 21:25:16 pm »
I have a 72 with a pre 67 look and yes, people that know can tell by little things it's fake...  Nobody appreciates it and a late looker is appreciated nowadays so I wouldn't fake it if I was you.  I spend my last $ on my fake project and it remains a piece of shit...  Undecided
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« Reply #12 on: December 01, 2008, 21:53:12 pm »
Its your car , do what YOU want
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« Reply #13 on: December 01, 2008, 22:01:49 pm »
I didn't "reweld" the car and i'm happy just renewing the front fenders. Go LATE.
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« Reply #14 on: December 02, 2008, 15:13:24 pm »
Late mate - check Fastbrits post of Famous Picture from another angle for inspiration or verification that late models are cool when done properly.
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« Reply #15 on: December 02, 2008, 16:45:19 pm »
I am also guilty of making a wrong'un. My first car - a September '67-built, '68-model - was turned into a US-spec '67 look-a-like 10 years ago. If I could do it all over again, I'd have kept it late and also restored the proper '67 I broke as a parts donor for it!
The '70's bug I've just finished had a semi-W lid, long rear valance, sloping headlamps, blade bumpers etc., but I put it right! Cheesy

Keep it late Tom, or move it on and buy a real '67.
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