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

I found out today that I ordered a few other "extra" parts. That's ok though. They will fit the '63 Ragtop I want to buy when I'm donewith this one.. It will be a speedy daily summer driver.<br><br><br>Steve

Here are the pics from today. Hood is on, steering wheel, hood release knob and shifter knob painted and installed...<br><br><br><img src="http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee267/MI65IMPALA/59%20Beetle%20pics/IMG_1303.jpg" alt="image"><br><br><img src="http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee267/MI65IMPALA/59%20Beetle%20pics/IMG_1301.jpg" alt="image"><br><br><img src="http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee267/MI65IMPALA/59%20Beetle%20pics/IMG_1298.jpg" alt="image"><br><br><img src="http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee267/MI65IMPALA/59%20Beetle%20pics/IMG_1300.jpg" alt="image"><br><br>Enjoy, Steve

More from the last 3 days.....Running boards installed, fender beading in (fenders on for good), mirrors on... and a fresh polish on the bolted on panels.<br><br><img src="http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee267/MI65IMPALA/59%20Beetle%20pics/IMG_1333.jpg" alt="image"><br><br><img src="http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee267/MI65IMPALA/59%20Beetle%20pics/IMG_1332.jpg" alt="image"><br><br><img src="http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee267/MI65IMPALA/59%20Beetle%20pics/IMG_1335.jpg" alt="image"><br><br><img src="http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee267/MI65IMPALA/59%20Beetle%20pics/IMG_1338.jpg" alt="image"><br><br><br>Enjoy, Steve

Lookin' good! Can't wait to see it with headlights in it.<br><br>I see that GMC Motorhome is still there. Or is that a different one?

Good eye on the GMC. It is a different one. Word got out that we had the other one and this guy wants his brought up to good mechanical operation. Nothingmajor wrong, just a tune up, brakes, trans service... normal maintenence. The only fried part was the generator. It's gonna run him about 1500.00-2500.00for one that will do what he wants to do. (so I'm told). The one we restored/remodeled is still there, but on the other end of the shop waiting forit's turn back in the restoration rotation.<br><br>Steve

Hey Steve, I have a dumb question: Is the steering wheel supposed to be white?

<blockquote> <strong class="quote-title">hotbirdsplanes wrote:</strong> <hr> Hey Steve, I have a dumb question: Is the steering wheel supposed to be white?</blockquote><br>On my car it was the same color as I painted it. All the knobs and such were all the ivory color.<br><br>Steve<br>

My god, that car is beautiful!!!<br><br>And to answer the question re. the steering wheel and shift knob, yes, they were all that color regardless of exterior or interior color.

Steve ... (and everyone else too!)<br>This is my first post in this thread, a fact that embarrasses me.<br>I am not a VW guy, more of an American car guy with a focus on 1964-1972.<br>So I skipped over this post several times.<br>I figured, how exciting can a VW Bug restoration post be?<br>(Plus I wasn't on here a lot for a long while).<br><br>Well, after seeing it bump and re-bump back to the front page,<br>I had to take a look.<br>I've been reading this thread and enjoying your photos for the past hour.<br>OH MAN. There are no words, but I'll try anyway.<br>You are an artist, and a master at that.<br>Suddenly, I want a black VW Beetle.<br>Or at least, I wish I could shake the hand of the man who can do work that requires<br>such expertise, passion, and patience. If we ever meet, drinks are on me.<br>(Even if it's milk shakes).<br><br>I owned a black Nova with a decent shine, one that I hand rubbed to look like<br>what I described as "black glass". I had never seen a more reflective black paintjob, ever,<br>on any car ... until this thread.<br>I am not just "impressed"...more like blown away. IN AWE.<br>Your talent is at the top of it's game, and I can't possibly say how powerfully this photo diary<br>of your Beetle's restoration struck me. Wow Steve, that is a VW for the record books.<br>I, like everyone else, look forward to seeing her complete and driving<br>with you, one proud papa, behind the wheel.<br><br>Until then, Greg "99octane"<br>

Yeah,<br>Like Greg,I'm guilty of not keeping up on this thread either. Bugs are just not my thing either..But I can certainly appreciate your work and painstakingattention to detail on this baby.<br>The paint is incredible,and I have to give Kudos where Kudos are Due!..My hat is off Steve. Very nice work!<br><br>Frank