78 Beetle

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78 Beetle

Post by alvin chetty » Thu 06 Jun 2013, 09:57

I know that this is not a muscle car but please indulge me.

We bought this car from a forum member Johan Weepenar a few months ago. The car was "immaculate" condition however we decided to lift its standards a bit. I think Hitler will not be able to fault this car now :lol: :lol: :lol:
the car had little rust around the back window and a few spots and marks here and there. The car was give to our panelbeater who is not a bodyfiller guru and he removed the rust and stripped the car down. new plating was welded in place. he tried to touch up the worked area but couldn't get it perfect so he gave it a full respray. the windscreen rubber and beadings were sourced from the UK and stainless steel wheel trims from Mexico (R2600 FFS)
New wheelnuts were CNC'd out of axle steel and chromed. the runningboards were refurbished with new rubber also.
I think I can now put my head on the block and say that this car is now immaculate.
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Re: 78 Beetle

Post by 49Shoebox » Thu 06 Jun 2013, 10:55

Please tell me that you will now pull it apart and put a V8 in it??? A friend of mine has just finished his 2l turbo scoobie beetle :twisted:
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Re: 78 Beetle

Post by Burnthosetyres » Thu 06 Jun 2013, 18:29

Very Neat, congrats!
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Re: 78 Beetle

Post by damagecontrol » Thu 06 Jun 2013, 19:24

49Shoebox, you deserve a beating!!

Alvin, well done man, she's a beauty....indeed!
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Re: 78 Beetle

Post by ZA Perana » Sat 08 Jun 2013, 21:53

Wow...thats very clean. I assume Alvin and Johan had a nice chat about the Fairlane.... :lol: Sorry I just couldnt resist!
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Re: 78 Beetle

Post by DDT » Sun 09 Jun 2013, 13:41

Hi Alvin

Very nice work done on the beetle!

Your panelbeater seem to know his stuff, and making that bit of extra effort... Is he recommendable to do some other older cars too?
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Re: 78 Beetle

Post by Graeme » Mon 10 Jun 2013, 04:29

Great looking car for a college student :D
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Re: 78 Beetle

Post by jlebenon » Mon 10 Jun 2013, 10:19

Looks great !!
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Re: 78 Beetle

Post by Rowan » Mon 10 Jun 2013, 16:40

Wow Looks Stunning :mrgreen:
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Re: 78 Beetle

Post by gordini » Wed 12 Jun 2013, 13:46

Very nice Alv....is it for sale now :?: :?: :?:
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