Done, done, done!!!!!

[Alex]

After 4 years of restoration it is finally painted.

http://www.germanlook.com/Images/Exterior1.jpg

http://www.germanlook.com/Images/Exterior2.jpg

http://www.germanlook.com/Images/Exterior3.jpg

Alex

[Alex]

http://www.germanlook.com/Images/Exterior4.jpg

http://www.germanlook.com/Images/Exterior5.jpg

http://www.germanlook.com/Images/Roof.jpg

Alex

[Alex]

http://www.germanlook.com/Images/Decklid.jpg

That is it for now :D

An extremely happy Alex

:D

[Rob]

Alex, that is absolutely stunning !

That's beautiful man, can't wait to see it in real life.


Rob.

[Bullyboy]

good color choice, now try really hard not to scratch it while assembling;) How long before you are driving it up and down the road with a wooden crate for a seat? :) Of course with a huge grin :D

[zen]

congrats!!!!!!!!!!!

looks great.

[Sandeep]

Really beautiful !

Thats an awesome color .. it really has depth. Can't wait to see it next week :D:D:D

Sandeep

[ShApE]

omg thats awesome alex, glad to see that it's finally gettin finished!!

[Massive Type IV]

Looks sweet!

So, what color is that? I have been looking for a color close to that for my GL 914.........It is absolutely perfect !! Do you have the paint code?

[Alex]

Jake,

it is Porsche Seal Grey...... 6B5.
Look also into Nimbus Grey from Audi TT Roadster and Dolfin Grey from Audi A4. They are all similar. Pick the one you like the most.

Alex

[Eurolook71]

WOW!!

Words cant express how fu*kin' cool that is!!!!!!!!!

Nice Job, Alex, keep it up!!!

[Richie]

Oh man,

That's absolutely stunning!!! :cool: Congrats! This is going to be a very, very long winter with a lot of sleepless nights.;) A freshly painted car is the best stimulation to finish the project. How ever long it takes!

Cheers,
Richard

[Deathbug74]

awesome :silly:

[vujade]

Alex, I am so happy for you that it is done!@

It looks great :)

[Massive Type IV]

Thanks Alex!!

[oasis]

That is gorgeous ... a real stunner! Congratulations!

[TitoRay]

That color is absolutely killer!
And to think the car is only gonna get better as you finish it up!
Well done!

[blue4400]

Looks Great! Nothing like a fresh paint job.

[Racelook]

:silly: WOWWW Alex

Holy SMokes!!! great colour!!!

I wiss that my car was ready to paint :(

Keep up the good work:)

Greetings Wiebrand

[petevw]

WOOHOO!!!

let's get her home and start putting her together!

really nice Alex.

soooooo when's it going to be done??

we should start a pool at the next meet!:D


pete

[Alex]

I need help.

Had a hard time fitting the body to the chassis and it is still not right. Need some helping hands.

The bug is now in my garage :D

Alex

[NO_H2O]

That is a bit far for me to come help. I love that color. It realy looks sweet.

[petevw]

Originally posted by Alex
I need help.

Had a hard time fitting the body to the chassis and it is still not right. Need some helping hands.

The bug is now in my garage :D

Alex

you around saturday afternoon?

[Alex]

Yes.

I will be home all day. :D

Alex

[Alex]

Hey Pete,

I need a flexible thin wire to put the windows in. Needs to be strong enough though so not too thin. I would guess about 3m should do it.

Can you source something for Saturday?

So if people want to stop by on Saturday after 11AM you are welcome to. I have beer....so no need to bring some :D.

Directions:

Same as going to the bar where we meet. Only now continue South on Ford Drive. At the 3rd Stop sign make a left onto Devon Road. Make a right onto Digby directly after and make a left onto Arichat Rd. Follow the street....it make a few turns. My house is on the right side nearly at the end of the street. I will be in the garage so you can not miss me.

Tool request:
I need a dremel with some attachments. Mine does not work anymore.....I know.....I need to get a replacement.

Alex

[Rob]

I'll try to drop by around 12 / 1 PM.

I have a dremel and I also have some nylon (?) wire that is used to feed electrical wire through walls etc.

I'll bring it if I can make it.

Rob.

[67ghiaTIV]

On the ghia I used nylon string to put the front windshield and the rear glass in. I used a little soapy water and gently pushed and worked the seal in. Got it first try, just used a little patience.
I am working on Sat, but man I would love to stop by.

Take Care and Enjoy,

Jamie

[Sandeep]

Beer at 11am ?

Sounds good to me ! I'll try and make it for about 11:30-12

Do you need anything else ?

Sandeep

[Alex]

I need a heat gun to glue in the those tar boards into the door and rear panel.

If you guys want to BBQ bring your meat......I do not have enough and I will not have the time to go shopping.

Beer I have......:D



Alex

[67ghiaTIV]

I have a heat gun to lend but I probably won't have time to stop by.

[Sandeep]

I can only stay till about 2pmish .. I don't have a heat gun unfortunately.

I'll bring a sub for my lunch though !

Sandeep

[Alex]

The heat gun can wait......lots of other stuff that needs to be done.

Alex

[CLKWRK]

Ok,

I need to check this bad boy out, remember, I knew that shell when it was sitting atop of Ed Schumers spray booth. We go back at least 12 years that shell and I :D
Where and when is this party going on?

Bryan (turbo maniac)

[Alex]

Brian,

tomorrow after 11am at my place. 168 Arichat Rd.

Alex

[Rob]

Alex, I have a heatgun, let me know if I need to bring it.......

Rob

[Alex]

Bring it so we can get it done.

Thanks,

Alex

[Alex]

http://www.germanlook.com/Images/Bug1.jpg

http://www.germanlook.com/Images/Bug2.jpg

Alex

[Alex]

http://www.germanlook.com/Images/Interior3.jpg

http://www.germanlook.com/Images/Interior4.jpg

Rear and quarter windows are in. Front windshield cracked :crying:

Alex

[petevw]

Originally posted by Alex

Rear and quarter windows are in. Front windshield cracked :crying:

Alex

sorry....i feel terrible.:(

[Rob]

Man, you've been busy !
Love that steering wheel.

Major bummer on the front windshield...... :(

Rob.

[petevw]

^^Rob, i was pushing on the corner trying to draw it in.:(

[Alex]

Will call CSP tomorrow to get a new windshield. We have to be more carefull next time.

Alex

[petevw]

Originally posted by Alex
Will call CSP tomorrow to get a new windshield. We have to be more carefull next time.

Alex

we need to use more LUBE...the other glass went in rather easily.

[Rob]

Aww, Pete, now I understand you post better....
But you know $h1t happends....

Still, must have been an awfullty tight fit....

Alex, do you want me to bring in that wire on Tuesday ?

Rob.

[Alex]

Not needed.....Pete brought a wire.

Thanks,

Alex

[Sandeep]

Alex,

It was great to see the 'Beast' in person .. really well done. Nice to finally see the body on the pan.

That sux about the windsheild.

Sandeep

[zen]

:goodness:
i feel humbled. great looking stuff. keep us posted (better than i did during my scramble of a build up.

[Alex]

http://www.germanlook.com/Images/Rollbar1.jpg

http://www.germanlook.com/Images/Rollbar2.jpg

:D

Alex

[Rob]

schweet !!

You already got it back from the polisher ?

Rob.

[Alex]

Yup,

dropped it off yesterday and picked it up today.

Alex

[Rob]

Wow, that's fast !

Looks awesome !

Rob.

[jrinlv]

Wow lookin good, What type of cage is that, any pics of how it fits the A pillars, Thanks and good luck JR
I just looked closer is it only a 4 pt. Thanks

[Sandeep]

Pretty cage for a pretty boy ! :hehehe:

Looking sweet. Is that a mount to tie in the cage to the tunnel I see ? Can you take a pic of the glass from the outside ? I haven't seen green tinted glass on a beetle yet. Bet it looks 'Killer' :D

Sandeep

[vujade]

Alex

It is looking sweet! I love it :)

Who made that rollcage?

[Racelook]

Great car man...

And a verry nice rollcage!! Reigo?

Greetings Wiebrand

[DORIGTT]

Hey Alex,

What's the paint code for that? What's it called?

Thanks in advance.


Oh, by the way...DAAAAMMMMNNN! That looks good!

[Alex]

http://www.germanlook.com/Images/Rollbar3.jpg

The aluminum rollbar is made by Heigo. It mounts to the tunnel as well as you can see in the pic. I hope you can see the green tint in the glass now. The paint code was already posted in this thread. The colour is from Porsche and is called Seal Grey.

Semaphores are in now too :D.

Before someone asks....the rusty redish stuff in the door is rust proofing stuff.

Alex

[Racelook]

Yeah Heigo that was the name i meant...

100 points for me!!!!!!!!:silly: :D

[petevw]

Originally posted by Alex
Semaphores are in now too :D.

Alex

did you get the cable you were looking for?
if not, call me tommorrow.

pete

[Alex]

http://www.germanlook.com/Images/splitrear1.jpg

http://www.germanlook.com/Images/splitrear2.jpg

Alex

[Alex]

http://www.germanlook.com/Images/Interior5.jpg

http://www.germanlook.com/Images/Interior6.jpg

Alex

[hybrid_john]

SWEEEEEEET JOB Alex! I like it a lot!

By the way I've seen that kind of shifter before, where did you get it?

At least I think I've seen one like that before...:confused:

John

[Alex]

I got it in Germany from PowerTuningParts.

Alex

[hybrid_john]

Thanks, Alex!:)
I tried to find it on the website but I couldn't, maybe its because I dont speak German!:(

[boygenius]

Now thats what I call a nice looking car!!!!! Awesome paint job!!!! :wowwow: :wowwow: Now I have to get a loan to finish my car, I just can't wait any longer......h;)

[vujade]

Alex, that is one awesome looking car. I love it! :D

[Alex]

Thanks for the nice words.

Alex