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Post by Chris Wizz on Jul 8, 2007 18:09:24 GMT 1
Well still not got my car back But managed to get the wheels I wanted, I want to show the car when done but the 'P' slots have a habit of popping center caps and they are hard to come by these days, so they will only be used for shows, and I don't really like 'P' slots anyway ;D For every other time I will run my ATS cups (just bought) I have always loved ATS cups and they were around in 1983 so they are a period modification.
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Post by Twodogs on Jul 9, 2007 19:51:51 GMT 1
P slots for me every time. Cheers Mick
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Post by Chris Wizz on Sept 13, 2007 20:44:42 GMT 1
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Post by keredewor on Sept 13, 2007 21:27:06 GMT 1
Very, very good resto..........nice to seej that you are keeping up the standard, it woll look the dogs danglies for sure, my favourite water cooled the Mk1
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Post by 66westy64bug on Sept 13, 2007 21:53:04 GMT 1
nice looks good. look forward to seeing the finished car
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Post by Alexdundee on Sept 14, 2007 12:57:10 GMT 1
Oh , what colour are you gona have her, something eyecatching or standard, go for two tone, i have seen a black and red one, looks pretty good!
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Post by 67looker on Sept 14, 2007 13:00:49 GMT 1
Great prep work ;D Are you going for the dark green original? The ATS Cups look cool
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Post by Chris Wizz on Sept 14, 2007 16:52:26 GMT 1
Yes back to standard spec, paint will be lhasa green. The only mod will be the ATS cups as I love ATS cups ;D and they were available in 1983 so are right for the car. The 'p' slots will be refurbed and used for shows only. Still need a few bits. Its a campaign so the price like most mk1's now is rising, so keeping it standard is the way to go. Cost me £500 four years ago, with 6 months tax and mot. You can not get one for that now Getting back next sat now, i can not wait.................................
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greenchilli
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1969 Beetle - 2000 Beetle
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Post by greenchilli on Sept 14, 2007 17:49:35 GMT 1
Hope you enjoy the new paint job - my 69 Beetle is actually painted in a 1983 Gold colour too 'Selvasgrün Green' - not sure why someone in the past chose that colour but I thought that it would be easier to get her painted in the same colour - got her back 2 weeks ago and she is looking good (not a pro-job but good enough). Looking forward to seeing the Golf when it's ready.
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greenchilli
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Post by greenchilli on Sept 15, 2007 11:12:48 GMT 1
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Post by Chris Wizz on Sept 24, 2007 14:00:41 GMT 1
My car is now back from paint ;D ;D So here it is................................ Now the work starts Hope you all like it.
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Post by Alexdundee on Sept 24, 2007 14:33:46 GMT 1
Nice going, another show winner in the make...
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Post by Chris Wizz on Oct 6, 2007 18:50:31 GMT 1
Just thought I would stick some parts on tho make me feel like i'm actually getting some where! Compare this to the first pic in the mk1 saga, loooking goooooood
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Post by Chris Wizz on Oct 21, 2007 18:59:54 GMT 1
Head lining going in by my brother at Interior Wizzard Done
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Sooty
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Now joined Bug land!!!
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Post by Sooty on Dec 22, 2007 22:02:14 GMT 1
He he, just looked at your resto! Looks top notch fella! Were looking at your pics and saw something that reminded me of this!!! d**n good for towing things, those Passats!!!! Keep the Resto as neat as it looks now geezah!!! Sooty.
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steve92
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Post by steve92 on Jan 11, 2008 17:37:43 GMT 1
mk 1 gti's are sooo cool ! takes me back to my first car.unfortunately not the gti though! looks great,keep up the good work.
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Post by Chris Wizz on Jan 21, 2008 20:57:46 GMT 1
Started work under the car Rust, found a hole :oso getting ready to restore rear axle, new brake pipes, bushes and a bit of a paint. I also have two new hand brake cabels to go on. The rust goeas well up into the arch, oh well I can weld (well weld badly) Just needs rust killing and some sealer. Just need to jet wash it and a lick of hammeright.
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Post by Chris Wizz on Apr 14, 2008 15:01:36 GMT 1
After a lot of welding grinding welding etc............. under the car is getting there. I have also run new solid brake lines, s/s flexi brake lines, re-bused the axle, re-sealed and painted the under side and fitted new dampers and springs. before And after once axle was refitted, it rolled out into the sun shine. Chris
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Post by 66westy64bug on Apr 16, 2008 16:35:57 GMT 1
what did you use to seal? looks like good stuff
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Post by Chris Wizz on Apr 16, 2008 20:09:08 GMT 1
I used a thick grey rubber paint on sealer (sorry I don't know the name) I painted that on nice and thick on the treated metal. Then once dry, I used tetroseal (the black stuff) This is a bit difficult to apply, my tip is to keep it in the house, as when its warm it goes on better. Both sealers are flexible and are similar to VW's origonal products.
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