1953 Standard oval ragtop - full resto · International Vintage Volkswagen Forums

koerspiloot
Regular Topic Starter

11 years ago

New project arrived @ Oldtimer Service M Verhelle :-)

I bought myself a 53 Standard ragtop , with a lil bit of work ...

Oooh what,first I'll finish my 64 samba project (which I'll post this evening..), and start to collect al the necessary and correct parts to complete my oval resto.

This will be a 3year resto , because I have 7 other VW project in my garage
" Sooo' kinda busy ."
Here are some pics :)

HTTP://www.oldtimer-service.be
0472/21 92 26
8510 Bellegem (Kortrijk)
Belgium

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AW
pre67vw Junkie

11 years ago

Nice find and welcome to the forum koerspiloot :thumbup:

Andy W

pre67vw
Administration

11 years ago

Welcome to the forum koerspiloot! Looking forward to following this resto, and the '64 Samba as well! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Rob Amos
Happiness is a stock VW

Rich Oakley
pre67vw Junkie

11 years ago

Great looking project!

Welcome to the forum.

47 Beetle, 56 UK Karmann Cabriolet, 56 UK Beetle, 57 UK Type 2, 59 UK Beetle, 66 UK Fastback.

koerspiloot
Regular Topic Starter

11 years ago

yesterday, I started disassembling the standard.

Took out the VERY nice interior: look at this, in stunning condition (only 1 small rip in the back seat)

Removed mats and interior panels. It's gonna be a big resto, lots of work but she's soooo much worth it 🙂 This oval will be restored with the highest level of detail!

Oooh, I already scored a perfect W-deklid!

HTTP://www.oldtimer-service.be
0472/21 92 26
8510 Bellegem (Kortrijk)
Belgium

koerspiloot
Regular Topic Starter

11 years ago

I already collected many parts to complete this resto.

engine-lid
2 doors(1 NOS)
1 rear fender
1 complete oval front (A-pillars included) ... Without work / rust!

Just a question for you all

Are these the correct front fenders for my oval?
I want a car that's 100% correct, in every detail,

I guess so, 'cause the fenders have the same colour as the body (underneath the 2nd layer paint)

This resto will start within 14 days 🙂

HTTP://www.oldtimer-service.be
0472/21 92 26
8510 Bellegem (Kortrijk)
Belgium

koerspiloot
Regular Topic Starter

11 years ago

FULL HOUSE @ my garage 🙂 !

HTTP://www.oldtimer-service.be
0472/21 92 26
8510 Bellegem (Kortrijk)
Belgium

JD
pre67vw Junkie

11 years ago

You weren´t kidding about having plenty to keep you busy!

"John, you need to get a grip and STOP MOANING AT EVERYTHING. ThumbDown "

koerspiloot
Regular Topic Starter

11 years ago

I want a perfect restoration for my 53 standard,

so I'm looking for complete rear quarter panels. (the previous welder made a mess of it! 😞 )

Now, i want to know what the difference is between rear quarter panels of a late and an early oval.

The support?? or the edge where the bolts are in?

I want to know the exact difference...

Thank you!

HTTP://www.oldtimer-service.be
0472/21 92 26
8510 Bellegem (Kortrijk)
Belgium

Fernando Pal
pre67vw Junkie

11 years ago

#10

Hi, the color for yuor oval is L227 Stratos Silver 52 blue.
Good luck for the job :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
In this garage you have many cars to restaur:d :mellow: :d

Edited by user 11 years ago | Reason: Not specified

FP
11 sedan de luxe oval
6/1955
early bay camper 4/1971

koerspiloot
Regular Topic Starter

11 years ago

#11

Hi, the color for yuor oval is L227 Stratos Silver 52 blue.
Good luck for the job :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
In this garage you have many cars to restaur:d :mellow: :d

Fernando Pal wrote:

Hi,

Colour is: L 255 jupiter grey :)
The original colour for this bug...

HTTP://www.oldtimer-service.be
0472/21 92 26
8510 Bellegem (Kortrijk)
Belgium

koerspiloot
Regular Topic Starter

10 years ago

#12

Some pics of the resto so far :

img]https://i42.tinypic.com/2dgku4n.jpg[/img]

HTTP://www.oldtimer-service.be
0472/21 92 26
8510 Bellegem (Kortrijk)
Belgium

koerspiloot
Regular Topic Starter

10 years ago

#13

HTTP://www.oldtimer-service.be
0472/21 92 26
8510 Bellegem (Kortrijk)
Belgium

koerspiloot
Regular Topic Starter

10 years ago

#14

Lego for dummies :)

Edited by user 10 years ago | Reason: Not specified

HTTP://www.oldtimer-service.be
0472/21 92 26
8510 Bellegem (Kortrijk)
Belgium

koerspiloot
Regular Topic Starter

10 years ago

#15

Step by step :)

HTTP://www.oldtimer-service.be
0472/21 92 26
8510 Bellegem (Kortrijk)
Belgium

ianmac
Guest

10 years ago

#16

That's a serious restoration, hours and hours of work. Anyway it's looking good so far, good luck ! :beer:

koerspiloot
Regular Topic Starter

10 years ago

#17

HTTP://www.oldtimer-service.be
0472/21 92 26
8510 Bellegem (Kortrijk)
Belgium

koerspiloot
Regular Topic Starter

10 years ago

#18

HTTP://www.oldtimer-service.be
0472/21 92 26
8510 Bellegem (Kortrijk)
Belgium

koerspiloot
Regular Topic Starter

10 years ago

#19

Almost there :)

HTTP://www.oldtimer-service.be
0472/21 92 26
8510 Bellegem (Kortrijk)
Belgium

AW
pre67vw Junkie

10 years ago

#20

This is outstanding work :thumbup: . Keep it up and thanks for keeping us all informed on the build of your car.

Andy W

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