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Caledfryn
11 years ago
Really looking forwards to seeing how this turns out. Get working and keep posting!
lucifar666
9 years ago
Its been a while but there has been progress! honest, Had a year off really last year as had a health problem and there seemed like more important things in life at the time, anyway back on it now and made bit of progress lately.

Doors stripped and new bottoms welded in, now in primer
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Rear valance was goosed around the bottom so bought I bought a later one as I couldn't justify the price for a 'H' valance, cut the 'H' insert and welded it into the later one.
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I'll try and keep up with the updates now things are back to normalish :oops:
karlito
9 years ago
Great work!
The guy who did the bonnet certainly knows his stuff
I have an identical car (in the same condition) festering in the corner of a barn.
This may be the inspiration i need to get on with it!
lucifar666
9 years ago
Just found this on a hubcap in a big box of bits I got with the car must never have been fitted. It says Original VW tested spare part.

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lucifar666
9 years ago
Found 4 of these in a box as well apparently original oval accessories, I may have a go at restoring these.

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lucifar666
9 years ago
Engine Bay Tackled, now solid again.

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Danny79
9 years ago
Love the metal work, coming along nicely.
I had the same thoughts about the H apron.
When I get to my Oval, I'll post some pictures.
Old Blue
9 years ago
This really is a fascinating project, and not for the fainthearted.

Any recent progress?
1956 VW Beetle, 1962 Morris Minor, 1968 VW Beetle (Old Blue), 1972 Morris Mini, 2005 MGTF

Blue, blue, Electric Blue, that's the colour of Old Blue!
lucifar666
8 years ago
I have fell behind with the updates badly, I have had trouble with photobucket as well. I will try and update soon, Got loads done since the last update, so here goes for starters.
The rear quarter internal frames were rotted out and replacement clips are non existent so nothing for it but to fab some up myself.
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bigoval
8 years ago
Makes me feel a whole lot better about my '57!

Mine (hopefully) doesn't require that much work......

I will be interested to see what other updates you have!
lucifar666
7 years ago
Its been a while but I am finally getting there!
pics of progress so far and I will upload more when I get time.
new rear section-

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in place
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and primed
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Jack refurb - ceased and rusted but whacked with a hammer and wire brush got it working again
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lucifar666
7 years ago
The engine is not the original which is a shame but on the plus side it is a 1954 30hp out of a barndoor split.

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Replaced the barrels , pistons and valve guides, checked and cleaned and is now a runner

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lucifar666
7 years ago
More updates................

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lucifar666
7 years ago
Now 99% complete, All done by myself apart from the bonnet that required a wizard to get that back in shape, still 6v, with a new wiring harness made up from copying the original, non original items for safety as my better half will be driving it most of the time are indicators in conjunction with the semaphores, dual circuit brakes and lap belts fitted. It has certainly been a journey and I have learnt masses.

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brille52
7 years ago
W O W ! :beer: :thumbup:
Fiber Split
7 years ago
That's NICE :beer:



Andy W
Fernando Pal
7 years ago
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Very NICE..........:sneaky: :sneaky: :sneaky: :sneaky:
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early bay camper 4/1971
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