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candyflame73 Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2005 Posts: 430 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 10:16 pm Post subject: 73 Super project updated pics |
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I rolled the car outside today since the sun was out. The pictures inside the garage were not showing the flames very well. The reflections of the trees looked pretty cool on the finish, and the car had no color sanding before buffing. Next is to put on the bumpers (painted to match) and the polished ribbed running boards.
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Skim Rants Master
Joined: April 15, 2001 Posts: 17081 Location: GFK 31 Year Vet
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Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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I have a 62 Convertible Impala that needs a painter. _________________ GFK
Samba since before the towers collapsed. Still here.
1953 Kabriolet
1954 Sunroof
1959 Lowlight Ghia vert
1960 Lt Grey Double Cab SMZ LEGIT
1963 Deluxe Turkis Walk Thru 15 Window OG Paint |
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TimGud Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2002 Posts: 6459 Location: Rio Rico Arizona
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Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 7:43 am Post subject: |
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Nice paint! Somebody is talented. |
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candyflame73 Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2005 Posts: 430 Location: Texas
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Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 8:11 am Post subject: |
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THANKS! But my father gets all the credit for the body work and the paint job. I just got to finance all the supplies needed to get the job done.....minus the paint, clear and pearls...they were donated by U.S. Paint Corp. and Motortrike, Inc. We've been working on the car off and on for 11 years now. Sometimes taking 6-8 month breaks from it. Shaving the drip rails made it easy to take such long breaks....it was very time consuming. |
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Fattie I'd roll it
Joined: November 27, 2005 Posts: 5582 Location: louisiana
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any updates ? _________________ Donate and help me get another aircooled dub to share with you guys www.paypal.me/WhosCare |
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candyflame73 Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2005 Posts: 430 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 11:36 am Post subject: |
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Wow....haven't updated since 2008? Doors and running boards are now on.
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candyflame73 Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2005 Posts: 430 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 11:39 am Post subject: |
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Wiring of engine compartment. Relocated coil to old engine diagnostic box location.
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candyflame73 Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2005 Posts: 430 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 11:43 am Post subject: |
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Engine is installed including carbs from John at aircooled.net and beautifully rebuilt Bosch 019 distributor from Glenn. Props to these two gentlemen...they are gems to our hobby!
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candyflame73 Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2005 Posts: 430 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 11:46 am Post subject: |
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Custom exhaust from Tiger at A-1. Lowdown header with custom polished stainless steel race bullet....killer deep tone.
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candyflame73 Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2005 Posts: 430 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 11:49 am Post subject: |
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Custom tail lights installed and working.
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candyflame73 Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2005 Posts: 430 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 11:57 am Post subject: |
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As it sits at the moment. Still have some odds and ends to do but is registered, insured and driving. This was from a photo shoot....local photographer had a request from a family to use a Volkswagen in the background. I was glad to oblige....cool experience. This angle does show the missing drip rails and how much the rear has been smoothed over.
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candyflame73 Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2005 Posts: 430 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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A couple of my favorite photos. First photo is one coat of clear, scuffed and flames are being laid out. The second photo is after being masked...ready for the pearls to be sprayed. The third photo shows off how slick the paint laid down. This is after the pearls were sprayed and cleared and baked off. As soon as it was baked, I took this photo. There has been no color sanding on this....or the entire car for that matter.
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candyflame73 Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2005 Posts: 430 Location: Texas
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Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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Installed new steering wheel.
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candyflame73 Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2005 Posts: 430 Location: Texas
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Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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Some updated photos of the smoothed rear end.
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candyflame73 Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2005 Posts: 430 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 10:31 am Post subject: Re: 73 Super project updated pics |
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Long time without updates. Going a different rout with front suspension, wheels and running boards. Installed a tie rod end flip it kit and converted my struts to coil overs using some killer QA1 products. Huge thanks to VeroDubs for an awesome write up on this conversion.
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VERTED71 Samba Member
Joined: August 28, 2014 Posts: 345 Location: EWA KAI
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Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 6:25 pm Post subject: Re: 73 Super project updated pics |
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candyflame73 wrote: |
Long time without updates. Going a different rout with front suspension, wheels and running boards. Installed a tie rod end flip it kit and converted my struts to coil overs using some killer QA1 products. Huge thanks to VeroDubs for an awesome write up on this conversion.
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WOW! Looks killer. How did or what did you use for the QA1 conversion. I currently have the TOPLINE Maxx struts but would love to have them adjustable.
Thanks in advance. _________________ Aloha'z and have a great day!
71 Super Beetle Vert
15x4.5 Front
15x6.5 Rear
155/60R15 74T tires FRONT
205/65/15 tires REAR
1600 Dual Port
Progessive Carb
Electronic Ignition
Tri Mil "hotdog" exhaust |
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candyflame73 Samba Member
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candyflame73 Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2005 Posts: 430 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 8:27 am Post subject: Re: 73 Super project updated pics |
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Progress photos of my front end upgrade. Slow progress that is. Drivers side QA1 coil over, Porsche studded rotor and Fuchs mounted. Gap will close up once its back on the floor. I love my Weld Draglite wheels, but hated the offset. the front hung past the fender a good 1/2" or more. These actually tuck in the fender pretty good. Next is the passenger side and then back on the floor. After that, on to convert the rear.
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VERTED71 Samba Member
Joined: August 28, 2014 Posts: 345 Location: EWA KAI
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Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: 73 Super project updated pics |
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Looks good....not feeling the Fuchs though. The welds look like they belong but I understand if the fronts stick out. _________________ Aloha'z and have a great day!
71 Super Beetle Vert
15x4.5 Front
15x6.5 Rear
155/60R15 74T tires FRONT
205/65/15 tires REAR
1600 Dual Port
Progessive Carb
Electronic Ignition
Tri Mil "hotdog" exhaust |
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candyflame73 Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2005 Posts: 430 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 2:15 pm Post subject: Re: 73 Super project updated pics |
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VERTED71 wrote: |
Looks good....not feeling the Fuchs though. The welds look like they belong but I understand if the fronts stick out. |
I agree on the Welds, but the offset was driving me crazy. The Welds were absolutely my first choice for the car. Will also change the running boards to coordinate with the wheels. By the way, I really dig your car! Killer looking. |
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