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exciter Samba Member
Joined: March 27, 2008 Posts: 644 Location: NW OHIO
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 5:55 pm Post subject: Jody's 55 semaphore three fold restoration! |
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Jody had been gathering parts for this project for sometime now , and had decided that it was time to get her done!!! So he brought her up to Ohio for us to whip the beauty into shape for him. Plan is to do a full stock resto so that Jody will be ready for the 2013 show season!!!!! He has NOS full front quarter panels for us to install that im pretty excited to work with some good quality metal! Anyways im about a week late in starting this thread so i will let the pics do the talking for this first round.
we are a little farther than these oics as far as the transaxles all cleaned and prepped and lots of misc sandblasted parts are ready for paint. More updates as we progress on this Gem![/img] _________________ Joe
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thebucket Samba Stockbroker
Joined: April 06, 2004 Posts: 3734 Location: Houston Texas
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jody714 Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2006 Posts: 826 Location: Goose Creek, S.C.
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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This is GREAT !!! Thanks for posting it up Joe !!!!
Jody _________________ '55 Bug 3-fold Sunroof Deluxe
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If the guys on TV can do it in an hour, you should be able to get it done in 60 days! |
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Major Woody Samba Enigma
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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Subscribed.
It's just a bug. Easy. |
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downsbs Samba Member
Joined: July 17, 2009 Posts: 540 Location: Avondale, AZ
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Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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Nice work Joe. I'll be following this thread! _________________ 1956 Rag W/ Semaphores |
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exciter Samba Member
Joined: March 27, 2008 Posts: 644 Location: NW OHIO
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Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 5:48 am Post subject: |
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Major Woody wrote: |
Subscribed.
It's just a bug. Easy. |
EXACTLY!!!! After the last couple buses we had to do this us going to piece a piece of cake!!!
Thanks for the remarks guys its going to go slow here at first because we are using this as fill in work but it wont be long we will be on this full time to knock it out of the park for Jody! _________________ Joe
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RAMZROD Hammered™ Apparel
Joined: February 06, 2004 Posts: 6959 Location: Hammered Apparel design studio
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Steve22 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2004 Posts: 1389 Location: the wild unknown
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Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 9:05 am Post subject: |
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Another fine job Joe.
Looks like you started with a pretty crusty one. _________________ '65 Karmann Ghia 'vert
'73 Super Beetle
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lowmitsu Samba Member
Joined: April 08, 2004 Posts: 1102 Location: Summerville,SC
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Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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That pan is gorgeous! I might have to give you a call about my projects pan. |
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55VW Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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Joe, I have a 55 door latch mechanism and I think 1-2 window winder mechanisms. I will bring them to the Cinci show. I will see if I have any other 55 parts to bring you. Probably piddly stuff at most. I don't need it. |
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downsbs Samba Member
Joined: July 17, 2009 Posts: 540 Location: Avondale, AZ
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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We need new pics Joe!!! Also, if you need anything for the car let me know. I may have it or I can pick it up at one of the shows coming up. Speaking of that, are you coming to BOR this year? _________________ 1956 Rag W/ Semaphores |
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exciter Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the props guys.
Matt yes we could use all the goodies you have probly. Thank you
Tony Im sure we will be looking for some ealy stuff and will let you know when we get to to them!!!
I will get some update pics on this girl next week!!!!! _________________ Joe
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tlambert Samba Member
Joined: February 10, 2004 Posts: 727 Location: S.C.
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Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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Glad to see you started this project Joe. It should be a nice one.
Jody I know you have to be excited. |
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MODIFIER Samba Member
Joined: December 09, 2006 Posts: 1560 Location: Summerville SC
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 3:26 am Post subject: |
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Jody is going to have a hard time deciding what to drive soon.
let us know if you need some team drivers! _________________ Happyasshell
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Stetoppingphoto Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:56 am Post subject: |
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Lovely work so far _________________ stetoppingphoto |
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Steve22 Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 11:58 am Post subject: |
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Hey Joe, you guys gonna be caught up before Cinci? _________________ '65 Karmann Ghia 'vert
'73 Super Beetle
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jody714 Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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tlambert wrote: |
Glad to see you started this project Joe. It should be a nice one.
Jody I know you have to be excited. |
OH I AM !!!!! I wanna put a box on the PAN and push it around the lot...it's so nice and clean !!! _________________ '55 Bug 3-fold Sunroof Deluxe
'65 Double Cab
2-'66 Bug Deluxes
'67 Bug Deluxe
'69 Fatchick
'69 Baja
'73 Squareback
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3- Trikes
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drscope wrote: |
If the guys on TV can do it in an hour, you should be able to get it done in 60 days! |
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jody714 Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2006 Posts: 826 Location: Goose Creek, S.C.
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:51 pm Post subject: |
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MODIFIER wrote: |
Jody is going to have a hard time deciding what to drive soon.
let us know if you need some team drivers! |
Hahaha...you are Right and I might have to "enlist" at some point !!!! Thanks for the offer !!!
Jody _________________ '55 Bug 3-fold Sunroof Deluxe
'65 Double Cab
2-'66 Bug Deluxes
'67 Bug Deluxe
'69 Fatchick
'69 Baja
'73 Squareback
3-Dune Buggy's
3- Trikes
NIASE/ASE Master Mechanic
Low Country VW Club
Southern Integrity Aircoolers
drscope wrote: |
If the guys on TV can do it in an hour, you should be able to get it done in 60 days! |
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exciter Samba Member
Joined: March 27, 2008 Posts: 644 Location: NW OHIO
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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I snuck in some time today on your suspension parts Jody. I got your beam tore down and all parts blasted including spindles, spring plates,trailing arms, axle tubes, and rear drums.I also had to drill out 3 broken bolts on the beam and got them cleared out and rethreaded! I then got all the parts in epoxy and ready for some fresh paint!!!
_________________ Joe
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jody714 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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Look's Great Joe !!! New clutch arm spring in the box you just got !!!
Jody _________________ '55 Bug 3-fold Sunroof Deluxe
'65 Double Cab
2-'66 Bug Deluxes
'67 Bug Deluxe
'69 Fatchick
'69 Baja
'73 Squareback
3-Dune Buggy's
3- Trikes
NIASE/ASE Master Mechanic
Low Country VW Club
Southern Integrity Aircoolers
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