Hey Everyone!
Its been awhile..... A project I planned on completing in 6 months took me nearly 2 yrs to make it semi-complete.
This is what has been done:
Paint stripped down to bare metal body work done and totally repainted to factory color per its birth certificate (glacier blue)
Mild 1776 w/ idf 40's
New Freeway Flyer Trans
Complete Powder Coated Tin Kit by (awesome powder coat) which includes hoover bit,venturi ring,thermostat flaps and all..
New Ragtop
New Headliner
New seat covers and foam
Restored Original Smoothie Wheels
White Wall Tires (coker)
Complete new wiring harness
All new rubber and some new glass
and I'm sure much much more..
What I have to finish:
I would like new bumpers from WW, but they are expensive! ( I have the old ones but they are chepos and are pitted some and dull. Would hate to put it on a fresh car)
Install Carpet - Dark Blue- ( I already have it)
Install Door Panels (I already have it)
and a few other details.
It has been one hell of a ride. Esp since EVERYTHING was done under my carport since I have no garage. It takes forever just to get tools out and get prepped.
My advice to someone wanting to do it....
Don't go this far unless you HAVE TO. If you want a restored car, buy one ready.. ITS CHEAPER TRUST ME! LOL LO!
But i have learned a lot and know every inch of a VW bug now! LOL
Will update any new progress on the car.
Cheers!,
Ryan-


