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

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08-13-2007, 08:54 PM
CUSHE63

Re: My new 1:1 '59 Beetle

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08-13-2007, 09:13 PM
bobbyj59

Re: My new 1:1 '59 Beetle

Steve, Can I ask a dumb layman question? Why not paint the body and fenders and all other parts at the same time? I don't mean all mounted on the car, I mean paint them in the booth at the same time to get the benefit of the same paint mixture and weather conditions? I am sure there is a logical explanation why you are painting the body piece by piece, but consider this an uninformed, but sincerely curious question <img src="http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/ohwell.gif" alt=":\"> By the way, everything looks fantastic! Bob Jordan
08-13-2007, 10:00 PM
WLFD46

Re: My new 1:1 '59 Beetle

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08-13-2007, 10:26 PM
CUSHE63

Re: My new 1:1 '59 Beetle

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08-17-2007, 11:09 AM
bobbyj59

Re: My new 1:1 '59 Beetle

Hey Steve, I'm happy that the Ford lovers got their update on the Mustang project in the other thread. But how about us VW lovers? Do we get an update this week?<img src="http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif" alt=":)"> Bob Jordan
08-17-2007, 11:13 AM
Chad

Re: My new 1:1 '59 Beetle

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08-18-2007, 09:38 PM
CUSHE63

Re: My new 1:1 '59 Beetle

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08-24-2007, 10:14 AM
bobbyj59

Re: My new 1:1 '59 Beetle

Steve, Figured I give it a shot. Anything more on the car? Bob
08-30-2007, 08:35 AM
dugie34

Re: My new 1:1 '59 Beetle

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08-30-2007, 01:00 PM
CUSHE63

Re: My new 1:1 '59 Beetle

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08-31-2007, 09:41 PM
jimmyzwheelz

Steve, I can't believe I just now ran across this thread! I've enjoyed emailing with you about VW "reds" and even butting heads with youebay. But your restoration project is simply amazing! I can relate to your attention to detail and quest for perfection. I would love to see this car in personsomeday. Good luck as you're nearing the end. I'll be anxiously awaiting your next posts! GREAT JOB!! <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/eek.gif" alt="image">
09-03-2007, 09:10 PM
grovepepper

Steve, I noticed a GMC Motorhome in the background of some of your pics. Please tell me that this guy wants a Hot Wheels logo on the side.
09-03-2007, 09:29 PM
CUSHE63

<blockquote> grovepepper wrote: <hr>Steve, I noticed a GMC Motorhome in the background of some of your pics. Please tell me that this guy wants a Hot Wheels logo on the side.</blockquote> That would be cool but, He wants to paint it similar to this one: <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/Auburn%202007/DSC02574.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> Steve
09-07-2007, 03:17 PM
WLFD46

Steve: Am I going to see you driving around West Lafayette soon in the ole VW?<img height="20" src="http://www.ezboard.com/image/posticons/pi_bigsmile.gif" width="20" alt="image"> Greg
09-07-2007, 04:36 PM
CUSHE63

<blockquote> WLFD46 wrote: <hr> Steve: Am I going to see you driving around West Lafayette soon in the ole VW?<img height="20" alt="image" src="http://www.ezboard.com/image/posticons/pi_bigsmile.gif" width="20"> Greg </blockquote> Sorry Greg. I haven't had a chance to work on the bug recently because of the Mustang project. But I will br in Lafayette for all the Home gamesthis year !!!! GO BOILERS !!! Steve
09-07-2007, 04:36 PM
hotwheelsfan

Hi ya Steve, I too just ran across this thread.... I must say that looks like a very sweet ride your working on, The work your doing is fabulous, what an execpional job your doing. I am working on a similar quest with me 70 Chevy truck and it's gotten me down to allparts off but the bed, cab and rear end mostly. I'll prolly post mine up after I'm done with it. I can't wait to see more of the Bug, Bob
09-14-2007, 10:28 PM
bobbyj59

Hey Steve, Its another Friday and I've got to ask, anything new for us? Bob Jordan
10-02-2007, 01:49 PM
groggerbug

I don't want this incredible post to be forgotten, so I'm givin' it the bump! Greg
10-08-2007, 09:41 PM
CUSHE63

Updates coming this week..... hopefully if everything goes well !!!!!! Steve
10-09-2007, 01:23 PM
bobbyj59

Yay! I finally get my VW fix satisified <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/happy.gif" alt="image"> Bob Jordan
10-09-2007, 08:56 PM
CUSHE63

<blockquote> bobbyj59 wrote: <hr> Yay! I finally get my VW fix satisified <img alt="image" src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/happy.gif"> Bob Jordan</blockquote> Yes Bobbyj. It looks as if I will be able to do some painting this week. YEAH !!!!!!!!! I will post here when I do. Steve
10-22-2007, 01:13 AM
J67lyne

Any Updates ? Thanks Josh
10-24-2007, 06:01 PM
CUSHE63

Here are the latest pics. I sanded the inside of the front fenders and shot them with Black and Clear. <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02909.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02910.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02911.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02912.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02913.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02914.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02915.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> That's all for now. Enjoy, Steve
10-24-2007, 08:57 PM
bobbyj59

 Steve, So good to finally see a VW update <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/happy.gif" alt="image"> Thanks! Bob
10-24-2007, 08:59 PM
CUSHE63

<blockquote> bobbyj59 wrote: <hr> Steve, So good to finally see a VW update <img alt="image" src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/happy.gif"> Thanks! Bob</blockquote> Your welcome !! After looking at the pictures, it looks like I need to clean my camera lens !!!! Look at those spots !! Steve
10-25-2007, 11:29 AM
ndakotan

<blockquote> CUSHE63 wrote:Your welcome !! After looking at the pictures, it looks like I need to clean my camera lens !!!! Look at those spots !! </blockquote> Heh, I was going to ask about the spots. <img src="http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif"> Thanks again for the updates!Jeff
10-25-2007, 03:32 PM
6pak69

I absolutely love that GMC Motor Home.Buy it so you have a support vehicle for your Beetle.
10-28-2007, 09:04 PM
CUSHE63

Black paint on the fenders....

Here are the latest pics from friday afternoon. Jon helped me sand the fenders and then I taped the insides and shot the outsides with Black bascoat and then 2coats of clear. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02941.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02945.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02946.jpg" alt="image"> I know, I know... I put my mask on after that picture !!! <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02948.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02950.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02949.jpg" alt="image"> Enjoy, Steve PS. This is also my first appearance in my pictures. Thanks Jon for that. You can see the sweat on my head in the 2nd shot.
10-29-2007, 09:14 PM
CUSHE63

Here are the pics of the fenders during and after the 1500 grit sanding and then buffing and polishing. <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02954.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> Smooth as a baby's butt !!! And super shiny too ! <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02955.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02956.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02957.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> Enjoy, Steve
10-30-2007, 10:09 AM
bobbyj59

I love it Steve! Keep updates coming! Bob
10-30-2007, 12:19 PM
CUSHE63

Here are some pics of what I had to replace on my Bug. I was trying to wait till the Bug was done, but the boss wanted us to clean up our storage area nextto the shop. So all this had to go. I laid it all out relating to where it was on the car. This only about 90% of the metal I replaced. Man did this bring backmemories.<img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02929.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02930.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02931.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02932.jpg" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02934.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02935.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02936.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02937.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02938.jpg" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02939.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> That is alot of sheetmetal !! Enjoy, Steve Bobbyj.... No problem. It's a pleasure sharing my projects with everyone.
10-30-2007, 01:52 PM
Chad

Whoa! That looks like some kind of a torture device out of the movie SAW! LOL!! Cool pictures.
11-01-2007, 10:06 PM
CUSHE63

Here are the latest results of my labor. I applied some dry guide coat (it's basically a dark powder) over the primer then block sanded the rt door with400 grit paper. I also got started on the drivers door late today also. Here are the pics: Dark guide coat: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02958.jpg" alt="image"> Inside: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02959.jpg" alt="image"> Last coat of black base: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02960.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02961.jpg" alt="image"> This was the last coat of clear. It hasn't quite flowed out completely. Look at the reflections!! <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02962.jpg" alt="image"> You can make out the ceiling of the paintbooth perfectly !!!! <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%202/DSC02963.jpg" alt="image"> That's all folks !! Enjoy, Steve
11-02-2007, 09:25 PM
CUSHE63

Well, I took the day off to attend a funeral. I spent the best part of the day with my old friend Mark. His mother passed away last saturday. It sure was greatto see him and his family. Anyway, Jon and I went in to my work after 4pm and got right to work. We started to sand and block out the drivers door. While Jonwas busy with that, I was busy sanding and buffing the passenger door. I don't think I need to say any more: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02965.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02966.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02967.jpg" alt="image"> And the results after the buffing and polishing: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02970.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02971.jpg" alt="image"> Just like a mirror !! I am just amazed at what it looks like. WOW !!! <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02972.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02973.jpg" alt="image"> Here is the driver's door getting sanded : <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02969.jpg" alt="image"> All wiped down and ready to shoot : <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02974.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02975.jpg" alt="image"> Last coat of base: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02976.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02978.jpg" alt="image"> And the last coat of clear ready to be baked : <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02979.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02980.jpg" alt="image"> It sure is getting fun. Jon really helped alot. I hope he retains what he is learning. Tomorrow we will get busy on the body and hood.Hopefully it will getpainted in the next 2 weeks. Enjoy, Steve
11-02-2007, 09:36 PM
1GrumpyDude

That is freaking awsome!!!! Will you come live with me and do my 68 Camaro?
11-03-2007, 09:18 PM
ziurtoys

Truly awesome work, Steve. Just don't overdo it otherwise you may turn the color into black chrome! <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/eek.gif" alt="image"><img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/eek.gif" alt="image"><img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/eek.gif" alt="image">
11-03-2007, 11:00 PM
CUSHE63

<blockquote> ziurtoys wrote: <hr>Truly awesome work, Steve. Just don't overdo it otherwise you may turn the color into black chrome! <img alt="image" src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/eek.gif"><img alt="image" src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/eek.gif"><img alt="image" src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/eek.gif"> </blockquote> That's what Jon and I have been saying. Gotta love it. It sure looks impressive in person. Wew were busy today too. I sanded and buffed thedriver's door, driver's front fender, and engine lid. Then polished them up to perfection. Then we sanded the inside of the hood with 400 grit paperand a scratchpad. We had to be careful not to finger sand in the same direction. It turned out fantastic if I may say so myself.Take a gander: <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02982.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02984.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02986.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> I know it looks like the right side door. But look where the hinges are. We also removed one car in the reflection. Here's the engine lid : <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02987.jpg" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02989.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02991.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02992.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02993.jpg" alt="image"> And the hood. Ready to paint: <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02994.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> Last coat of base: <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02995.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> Last coat of clear: <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02996.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC02997.jpg" alt="image"> Enjoy, Steve
11-04-2007, 01:09 AM
sverrefehn

Dang Steve, that car will better than it was coming off the factory floor. Again, amazing work and well done. Steve
11-06-2007, 09:14 PM
CUSHE63

<blockquote> sverrefehn wrote: <hr> Dang Steve, that car will better than it was coming off the factory floor. Again, amazing work and well done. Steve</blockquote> Thanks Steve, that's my plan.....I got the body out of the Hotrod shop today. I just have a little bodywork to do yet under the front hood. <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03003.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03004.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03005.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> I hope to have some paint on it after this weekend. I might paint the outside of the front hood this yet week. If I do I will post pics of course. Enjoy, Steve
11-06-2007, 10:02 PM
deputyrob

wow....now that is some serious shine!!! that bug is gonna look like glass when it's done.

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