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Old July 26th 2005, 17:13
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no i didnt speak with you. and my bug is far from ready .
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Old July 26th 2005, 18:38
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Wiebrand, the car looks awesome! You've done some excellent work.

Pardon my asking, but who made that roll-cage in your Beetle?
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Old July 27th 2005, 06:45
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Thnx for the nice comments.

I don't know who made the cage

Look at this topic
http://www.germanlook.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=5344

Greetings Wiebrand
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Old September 8th 2005, 18:32
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So finally an verry small (only text) update.
Last monday and thuesday evening I've worked on my bug what I didn't had done the last 1,5 month.
I've cutted out an verry rusty piece in the trunk and welded an self made piece in it. Also some rusty spots on the place were the trunkhood sits on the body were changed for new pieces.

That's all for now folks.

I hope to do some more update-ing soon... so my car will finally be finished in a year or so.

Greetings Wiebrand
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Old September 11th 2005, 11:38
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I must say....this is one of the most through project threads I've ever seen, VW or not...definitly detailed and VERY nice to see.... :agree: :agree:

Looks like it's gonna be a SICK *** car.....can't wait to see it complete..or atleast rolling!!!!
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Old September 11th 2005, 13:14
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Love the job done on the car so far . I am impressed at the workmanship going into this car . It is definately not some slapped-together weekend mechanic special . I can hardly wait to see the final results ! Axl .
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Old September 12th 2005, 18:55
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THANKS for the nice comments guys!!!

That keeps the spirit up!

Last sunday evening I welded in an piece of steel were normally the bonnet contacts the body.
I also have grinded some meters of welds. pffff.. what an work

Next time I make some pics!!

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Old September 13th 2005, 17:48
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SO tonight I've worked an hour or 5 at my car. Checked several weldings for not being good, welded them and grinded them.

Here are some pics of it.




And also some pics of the new piece I welded in last sunday at the trunk.




That spot off course has to be welded at the other side (that's on the planning for next time).

That's it...

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Old September 13th 2005, 19:42
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The bonnet and rear deck seal retaining strips are two things I will have to work with on my 1303 as well. Both were eaten away by rust. I haven't decided on a clear solution there yet, as I haven't found any replacements... I gotta have them, though, so I can make this an all-weather car.

I really like the rally handbrake. I have a friend that calls that his "get out of jail free handle" in his WRX!

Very well done Wiebrand! :agree: Keep at it!
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same here but i just used s front end off of my parts car nie was completly gone my hood (bonnet for the european folks) touched the shocks
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Thumbs up

At this point , all I can say is : SWEET! :agree:
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Not to take away from your thread Wiebrand, the car is coming along Great. Keep up the good work, and keep us up to date too.

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I haven't decided on a clear solution there yet, as I haven't found any replacements... I gotta have them, though, so I can make this an all-weather car.
The guy I work for has got them before. If you can't find them, maybe I can help. Just tryin' to hook a brotha up.
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The bonnet and rear deck seal retaining strips are two things I will have to work with on my 1303 as well. Both were eaten away by rust. I haven't decided on a clear solution there yet, as I haven't found any replacements... I gotta have them, though, so I can make this an all-weather car.
In the UK it is common to cut these strips off and use a clip on seal on the bonnet, eliminates the rust trap...

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Old September 14th 2005, 06:22
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The only strip that has to be welded back is the one on the front of the front windscreen. (Or has anybody have an solution for this?)

For the rest you use "Mexico-style" seals

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