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PostPosted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 8:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Really nice work. The car looks great !!
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 12:12 pm    Post subject: Re: My First 53 Zwitter ! Reply with quote

Good job! Looks really nice Smile
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 11:35 am    Post subject: Re: My First 53 Zwitter ! Reply with quote

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Got the engine broken in, tuned, and mounted in the car. Looking to have the car done soon.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 7:29 pm    Post subject: Re: My First 53 Zwitter ! Reply with quote

Both owners have done a tremendous job in bringing that jewel back. I'm glad to see if back to stock as well. I think it looks better in that configuration.

Looking forward to seeing pictures of it completed!
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 12:26 am    Post subject: Re: My First 53 Zwitter ! Reply with quote

Wow. Great topic and i will use it to help my project.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 6:08 am    Post subject: Re: My First 53 Zwitter ! Reply with quote

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Both owners have done a tremendous job in bringing that jewel back. I'm glad to see if back to stock as well. I think it looks better in that configuration.

Looking forward to seeing pictures of it completed!

I agree totally. Both Guys have set a high standard. I hope to be able to get mine restored to that level?
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 7:58 pm    Post subject: Re: My First 53 Zwitter ! Reply with quote

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Just a few more things to finish before this weekend.

I know it's the wrong steering wheel. I have the correct bat wing ready to go on.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 7:50 am    Post subject: Re: My First 53 Zwitter ! Reply with quote

Utterly gorgeous!
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 8:17 am    Post subject: Re: My First 53 Zwitter ! Reply with quote

wow Shocked great job!
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 5:53 am    Post subject: Re: My First 53 Zwitter ! Reply with quote

Finished the car, now to work out the bugs....
I will be debuting the car at The Summer Volksfest #3 in Jacksonville tomorrow.

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 6:04 am    Post subject: Re: My First 53 Zwitter ! Reply with quote

Wow.. that's bbbbeeeaaauuuttttiiifffffullllll! Applause
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 7:33 am    Post subject: Re: My First 53 Zwitter ! Reply with quote

WOW well done! - enjoy the satisfying part now! Working out those bugs! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 11:32 am    Post subject: Re: My First 53 Zwitter ! Reply with quote

Beautiful job Kenny. Now I have something to strive for on Mike's 52. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 1:24 pm    Post subject: Re: My First 53 Zwitter ! Reply with quote

You will have lots of eyes on your zwitter tomorrow for sure Surprised enjoy the ride!
You probably know it already... originally the belt hood, running board and window trim on a zwitter was dull aluminum; however personally I definitely like shiny polished trim better too, so please keep it shiny as can be, despite of what purists will say Laughing
Awesome result Razz
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 4:25 pm    Post subject: Re: My First 53 Zwitter ! Reply with quote

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You probably know it already... originally the belt hood, running board and window trim on a zwitter was dull aluminum; however personally I definitely like shiny polished trim better too, so please keep it shiny as can be, despite of what purists will say Laughing


I do know that the trim is originally a dull aluminum, But I don't know where to get it. Can I do something to this trim to make it more authentic?
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 7:54 am    Post subject: Re: My First 53 Zwitter ! Reply with quote

What an absolutely beautiful car, fantastic work! And to think mine once looked like that.. Sad
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 9:35 am    Post subject: Re: My First 53 Zwitter ! Reply with quote

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I do know that the trim is originally a dull aluminum, But I don't know where to get it. Can I do something to this trim to make it more authentic?


A friend of mine once owned a Zwitter and he got rid of the shiny plating by fine sandpaper and a little polish.
After that treatment and some natural oxidation the trim had that bare aluminium finish he wanted.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 9:42 am    Post subject: Re: My First 53 Zwitter ! Reply with quote

Great looking car, good job!
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 3:07 pm    Post subject: Re: My First 53 Zwitter ! Reply with quote

I absolutely love coming across threads like this, from a solid canvas to the finished product, what a phenomenal looking car.
OG finishings always look best. I’m going to find myself a zwitter one of these days, just make sure we don’t become too judgmental, I’m just a kid under a shade tree. Good to know there are sweet looking german classics blessing the southern streets of the Southeast.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 1:51 am    Post subject: Re: My First 53 Zwitter ! Reply with quote

Couldn't agree more!
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