My 1:1 '59 Beetle, New pics : BACK IN BLACK !!

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11-21-2007, 10:04 PM
bobbyj59

Color finally Steve! Congratulations. Bob Jordan
11-25-2007, 11:29 AM
CUSHE63

Here are the pics of the body out of the paint booth. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03144.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03145.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03146.jpg" alt="image"> Here it is after I DA sanded it with 1500 grit paper. I masked off the doors and windshield so I don't get compound splatter inside: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03147.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03148.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03149.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03150.jpg" alt="image"> Here it is after the first round of buffing: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03154.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03157.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03158.jpg" alt="image"> The glove box door I forgot about : <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03160.jpg" alt="image"> Outside, without sun.....darn it : <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03161.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03163.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03164.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03165.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03166.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03167.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03168.jpg" alt="image"> Enjoy, Steve
11-25-2007, 11:54 AM
CUSHE63

Here are some more. Outside and inside the Hot Rod shop. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03170.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03171.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03174.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03175.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03176.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03178.jpg" alt="image"> And my bug at the alter: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03180.jpg" alt="image">Thnaks for the look. Enjoy, Steve
11-25-2007, 12:17 PM
sverrefehn

Effing brilliant Steve! You should have a sign in your shop that says "Caution: Artistry in progress!" I'm not sure if I'll ever be in a position to see this car now that I'm here on the Left Coast. It would sure be worth the trip though. Steve
11-25-2007, 02:30 PM
WLFD46

OHHHH YEAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!! Paint That's what were talking about, Looks super and the plan is starting to come together. Greg
11-25-2007, 03:17 PM
redlinejohnny6872

Jesus Christ, lookie at all the cars in the pews! <img height="20" src="http://www.ezboard.com/image/posticons/pi_shocked.gif" width="20" alt="image"><img height="20" src="http://www.ezboard.com/image/posticons/pi_wink1.gif" width="20" alt="image">The Bug's gonna be bitchin' when done Steve, will fit right in here in SoCal......<img height="18" src="http://redlinesonlinemessageboard.yuku.com/domain/bypass/images/thumbsup.gif" width="25" alt="image"> Great job! <img height="15" src="http://redlinesonlinemessageboard.yuku.com/domain/bypass/images/wavehello.gif" width="25" alt="image">
11-25-2007, 05:04 PM
stangbuff

Incredible stuff Steve...looks fantastic!
11-25-2007, 06:44 PM
CUSHE63

<blockquote> stangbuff wrote: <hr> Incredible stuff Steve...looks fantastic!</blockquote> Thanks Mike. <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/smokin.gif" alt="image"> I can't wait to get to work tomorrow and start assembly. It's a great feeling to be exited about my job. I feel like I'm living a dream. A few yrsago I would have never thought I would have this much fun at work. Steve
11-26-2007, 10:09 AM
ziurtoys

 Well, what can I say?!?! <img height="20" src="http://www.ezboard.com/image/posticons/pi_shocked.gif" width="20" alt="image">
11-26-2007, 08:37 PM
CUSHE63

I only have 4 pics of the Bug. But I did get a chance to install the doors. I need to finesse them into place, but they fit really nice. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03203.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03204.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03205.jpg" alt="image"> I had to put the spare in place just for fun. I also got my order in from Wolfsburg West ( THE place to buy Bug parts ) <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03207.jpg" alt="image"> I just love looking down the sides. It really makes it worth all the "trouble" of block sanding for hours. Enjoy, Steve<img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/pimp.gif" alt="image">

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