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PostPosted: Sat Jul 08, 2023 4:41 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
here is a retrospective of my cabrio since back in 2008 when found from 1st owner in Dallas Texas.

when found in 2008
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2009 2nd owner Ghiafreak:
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when I picked it up in Montreal border in 2010
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in 2011 in Quebec city:
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When I began the restoration in Nov 2019:
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during the resto in 2021:
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July 2023 after resto:
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 9:34 am    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
Great story and amazing quality of work. Your attention to detail is stellar.

Enjoy the summer cruising around with the top down with the family!
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 14, 2023 2:02 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
thanks for the message !!
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 28, 2023 7:51 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
I took a couple of picture yesterday evening after a little ride top open.

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 29, 2023 2:06 am    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
awesome monochromatic pictures,they make her look a lot more vintage.
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:50 am    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
was the last picture before going to winter storage:

here is the project I am now full heads down: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...;start=320

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 2:11 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
That looks GREAT! Good to read that you are enjoying the car and your efforts!
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 20, 2024 7:23 am    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 20, 2024 12:22 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
Stunning car, I can only dream mine looks as nice some day.
Are those original rechromed bumpers? Little details like the contrast color bead on the top boot make all the difference, I love it. And the black, looks so good.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 20, 2024 6:55 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
More pictures of the interior please thank you
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 20, 2024 7:32 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
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What a beauty!
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 7:03 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
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Stunning car, I can only dream mine looks as nice some day.
Are those original rechromed bumpers? Little details like the contrast color bead on the top boot make all the difference, I love it. And the black, looks so good.


og bumper that I just cleaned and polished myself Wink

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:22 am    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
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here it is:


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