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

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11-07-2007, 09:49 PM
CUSHE63

<blockquote> deputyrob wrote: <hr> wow....now that is some serious shine!!! that bug is gonna look like glass when it's done.</blockquote> Thanks DeputyRob !!!! I have some bad news though. My home computer crashed and I sent it to get fixed. I only have my daughters laptop and Ican't find my cable to download pics to photobucket. I will post pics as soon as I can. I did get my hood painted today too !!!!!<img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/roll.gif" alt="image"> Steve
11-08-2007, 08:57 PM
CUSHE63

Here are the pics of the work on the front hood. I sanded it with 400 grit paper on a 6" rubber block, you can see the dark guide coat I used first. ThenI went over it with 400 on a DA sander. Then I applied guide coat again and then block sanded it again with 400 grit paper. I then went around the edges with apiece of 400 in my rubber gloved hand to smooth out the edges. Then after 2 hours of sanding and scuffing I flipped the hood over and masked it off so Idon't get any overspray on the fresh black paint. <img height="600" alt="image" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03020.jpg" width="800"> <img height="600" alt="image" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03021.jpg" width="800"> First coat of black: <img height="600" alt="image" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03022.jpg" width="800"> <img alt="image" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03023.jpg"> Last coat of black after I DA'd it with 800 paper to sand out any imperfections: <img height="600" alt="image" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03024.jpg" width="800"> And after the final coat of clearcoat: <img height="600" alt="image" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03025.jpg" width="800"> <img height="600" alt="image" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03027.jpg" width="800"> <img height="600" alt="image" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03028.jpg" width="800"> This hood was so messed up after it got back from the sandblaster. It did have damage before it went there, but they really messed it up. I almost looked foranother hood. But you can see the results above ^^^^^^^. Enjoy, Steve
11-12-2007, 09:57 PM
CUSHE63

Here are the latest pics of the hood. I sanded it with 1500 grit on a DA sander. Then buffed it and polished it to a high gloss. It turned out GREAT !! <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03035.jpg" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03036.jpg" width="800" alt="image">First 1/2 : <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03037.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03038.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> Both sides: <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03039.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03040.jpg" width="800" alt="image">Outside you can even see me in the pic: <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03041.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> Look at the clouds !! <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03042.jpg" width="800" alt="image">Inside the Hot rod shop. You can see the detail in the ceiling: <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03043.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03044.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> Enjoy, Steve ps I finally got my computer back. I lost everything. No backups. I'm sure glad I used photobucket for my pictures. Now I need to figure out the desktopcolors and stuff. Then get all my favorites back. The bigest thing I lost was all the info for the rebuilding of my bug. <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/mad.gif" alt="image">
11-12-2007, 11:52 PM
seediver

man that paint is incredible murray
11-16-2007, 06:47 PM
CUSHE63

<blockquote> seediver wrote: <hr> man that paint is incredible murray</blockquote> Thanks Murray !!! Here is my latest update for this week. I finished the bodywork on the package shelf under the front hood, then primed it up and itwill be ready to final sand tomorrow. Check out the pics: <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03070.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03071.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03072.jpg" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03073.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03074.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03075.jpg" alt="image"> I will be busy tomorrow. Oh, Jon will be helping me too !! Enjoy, Steve
11-16-2007, 08:53 PM
greenbatteryfuzz

<img height="159" src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc161/greenbatteryfuzz/th_volkwagen-ratfink.jpg" width="114" alt="image">We enjoy this thread at ourhouse Steve. VW's are fun. Thanks for the show. greenbatteryfuzz-n-son<img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/happy.gif" alt="image">
11-17-2007, 01:34 AM
up north AL

funny last picture looks like a smiley face LOL
11-17-2007, 04:06 PM
bobbyj59

You're getting close Steve! Can't wait to see you driving it on the road. Bob
11-17-2007, 06:59 PM
CUSHE63

If you all liked those pics, you will love these. Jon and I sanded the inside of the bug with 400 and scratch pads till I was happy with the results. Then wewrapped it up with tape and paper. Check it out !!! <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03085.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03086.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03087.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03088.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> Fresh sealer: <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03089.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03090.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03091.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> Black base coat : <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03092.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03093.jpg" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03094.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03095.jpg" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03100.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> Clearcoat !!!!! <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03101.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03102.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03103.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03104.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03105.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03106.jpg" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03107.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03108.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03109.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> <img height="600" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03110.jpg" width="800" alt="image"> There you go. Enjoy and I welcome the comments, Steve
11-17-2007, 08:19 PM
Beach bomb

Steve, That has to be the shiniest black paint that I have ever seen. <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/eek.gif" alt="image"> If theoutside is anything like the inside, it might be illegal to drive it on a sunny day. <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/glasses.gif" alt="image"> Thanks for the updates! Tim
11-18-2007, 09:28 AM
slammed1

Again Steve,very nice work!! I am jealous of your shop you get to use,even the better body shops I worked at,not even close by a long shot to where your at. Ilove your bug as well and the only changes if it were mine would be these small little things.......1)sliding sunroof with luggage rack,2) the older"W" deck lid,and the honeycomb taillights(not sure if you have those). Other than the small things I would do,I wouldnt change a single thing youdid,and absolutely can appreciate your work,and I can bet if you ever had to look for a job,there would be places wanting you bad!!
11-18-2007, 10:10 AM
CUSHE63

<blockquote> slammed1 wrote: <hr> Again Steve,very nice work!! I am jealous of your shop you get to use,even the better body shops I worked at,not even close by a long shot to where your at. I love your bug as well and the only changes if it were mine would be these small little things.......1)sliding sunroof with luggage rack,2) the older "W" deck lid,and the honeycomb taillights(not sure if you have those). Other than the small things I would do,I wouldnt change a single thing you did,and absolutely can appreciate your work,and I can bet if you ever had to look for a job,there would be places wanting you bad!!</blockquote> Thanks Brain. We just spent about $20,000 on repainting the inside of our shop. And we pruchased new storage cabinets so almost nothing sits on the floor.I also made pallets and mounted them to the bottoms so we can move them when we do our spring cleaning. As far as the suggested "changes" you would do. I have looked for a "W" lid for mine, but I will run this one till I find one. Heck blackis easy to do and I can change it anytime. I will be getting a new luggage rack when I have some extra cash. I do have the original honeycomb tailights readyto go. The ragtop was something I wanted for the car, but the lack of $$ is what killed that idea. I do have plans to get another Bug. A '60 or '63. Tohonor the years my wife and I were born in. (I'm the younger one)<img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/roll.gif" alt="image"><img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/roll.gif" alt="image"><img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/roll.gif" alt="image">We'll see what the future holds. I am always looking at the Sambaclassifieds. I almost left this job a couple years ago cause my manager is a paper manager not a people manager. There isn't nuch communication between the assistantand secretary and him. Then that trickles down to us. It sucks. But then the owner came up with this Hotrod shop/restoration thing. What a career invigorator.I still have aspirations to own my own shop with my boys working with me. We'll see. Right now I enjoy what i'm doing and it pays very well. I amcurrently putting 2 people through college on my salary so it ain't all bad. <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/roll.gif" alt="image"> Oh, and Tim (Beach bomb), This paint just pops. I never thought Black would be so cool. My Grandpa would be very very proud of me on this Bug. As much as Idread buffing. I just think of the results. It is worth every second. Thanks everyone for the time you spend looking at this post and I love the messages. Keep them coming !! Steve
11-18-2007, 06:34 PM
greenbatteryfuzz

<img height="160" src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc161/greenbatteryfuzz/th_volkwagen-oddrod-1.jpg" width="114" alt="image">Samba classified is wherewe found ours. Great site. When your bug is done Steve, sure would like to see it. Is there a show in the spring/summer you are shooting for to have it on theroad again? Big VW show in Effingham Ill on May 31 & June 1st 2008. Again........great thread of pics<img src="http://www.ezboard.com/image/posticons/pi_thumbsup.gif" alt="image"> greenbatteryfuzz-n-son
11-20-2007, 12:20 PM
up north AL

just curious , if this was a customer how much would all this work cost and do you have an idea as to the value of the bug once complete as its not going to beyour average bug .I saw the one owned by matt roloff with the copped top and thought it was cool looking .There is one near me for sale that has had a completechop top done and iw as thinking of picking it up as the more i see these bugs they are getting to me Cool
11-20-2007, 07:57 PM
CUSHE63

<blockquote> greenbatteryfuzz wrote: <hr><img height="160" alt="image" src="http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc161/greenbatteryfuzz/th_volkwagen-oddrod-1.jpg" width="114">Samba classified is where we found ours. Great site. When your bug is done Steve, sure would like to see it. Is there a show in the spring/summer you are shooting for to have it on the road again? Big VW show in Effingham Ill on May 31 & June 1st 2008. Again........great thread of pics<img alt="image" src="http://www.ezboard.com/image/posticons/pi_thumbsup.gif"> greenbatteryfuzz-n-son</blockquote>I hope to have it done this spring. Anyone near where I live can come see it anytime they want. <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/roll.gif" alt="image"> As far as any shows, we'll just have to see what is going on with my life atthe time. The Samba classifieds is where I hang out when I'm not here at RLOL. I have a thread there in the forums also. You wouldn't beleive thepm's I get about how to do things. And thanks for the thumbs up !!! Steve
11-20-2007, 08:21 PM
CUSHE63

<blockquote> up north AL wrote: <hr> just curious , if this was a customer how much would all this work cost and do you have an idea as to the value of the bug once complete as its not going to be your average bug .I saw the one owned by matt roloff with the copped top and thought it was cool looking .There is one near me for sale that has had a complete chop top done and iw as thinking of picking it up as the more i see these bugs they are getting to me Cool</blockquote> It would run more that $ 30,000.00 + for everything I am doing to this bug to a regular customer. As far as what it will be worth when I'mdone......I don't know. I know it would take over $ 20,000.00 to pry the keys from my cold dead hand though. <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/roll.gif" alt="image"> It's funny I was sanding today and thing how much time it takes me just to sand each panel. I apply the dark powder to see the imperfections , then I use asmall rubber block with 400 grit for final sanding, then go over that with a DA w/400 on it to smooth out any sanding lines caused by the block, then blocksome more, then I use a scratch pad to smooth over the whole panel. I spent about 7 hrs today sanding on the body shell... and I'm not finished. I stillneed to sand the front aprons and the area around the windshield, and the lower apron. Here are the pics of what it looks like as I write this: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03119.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03120.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03121.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03122.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03123.jpg" alt="image"> There are a few spots of filler that I applied today cause I just wasn't happy with they way they looked. Easy fix. I will just have to sand it with finerpaper. I hope to shoot it tomorrow night. Then I can buff it this weekend. In case you're wondering, I put plastic on the openings so I don't get thefresh paint inside all dusty.I also watched the Matt Roloff bug on tv. It is cool, but I'm not liking the slanted chop. That's just me. I'm 6'3" though, so thatchop would mean I would have to lower the seat frame assembly just to drive it. I would love to take it down the 1/4 mile about 30+ times too. Thanks for thereplies to this thread everyone. Keep watching for more progress pics coming your way real soon. Enjoy, Steve
11-20-2007, 08:49 PM
BluCamaro

If I sanded paint for 7 hours today, I wouldn't be able to type... or go to work tomorrow..... I think I'd be in bed with rubber arms for a coupledays. Awesome work on the bug and the Mustang. Thanks for keeping us up to date on progress! <img height="20" src="http://www.ezboard.com/image/posticons/pi_thumbsup.gif" width="20" alt="image"> Brian
11-20-2007, 09:10 PM
CUSHE63

<blockquote> BluCamaro wrote: <hr> If I sanded paint for 7 hours today, I wouldn't be able to type... or go to work tomorrow..... I think I'd be in bed with rubber arms for a couple days. Awesome work on the bug and the Mustang. Thanks for keeping us up to date on progress! <img height="20" alt="image" src="http://www.ezboard.com/image/posticons/pi_thumbsup.gif" width="20"> Brian </blockquote> I did have a few breaks, but the main objective is to get it DONE. I take extra time when I sand, cause you can't go back once you start to paint.I've block sanded cars before and not DA'd them (a long time ago)after I blocked them and there was lines where the edge of the block dug into theprimer. That looks BAD when you paint over it. It's very theraputic really. You get to think about the final product, what's for dinner, what I'mgoing to write on RLOL later, and The Samba. Thanks again for the posts. Steve
11-21-2007, 11:35 AM
ndakotan

<blockquote> CUSHE63 wrote: <hr> I did have a few breaks, but the main objective is to get it DONE. I take extra time when I sand, cause you can't go back once you start to paint. I've block sanded cars before and not DA'd them (a long time ago)after I blocked them and there was lines where the edge of the block dug into the primer. That looks BAD when you paint over it. It's very theraputic really. You get to think about the final product, what's for dinner, what I'm going to write on RLOL later, and The Samba. Thanks again for the posts. </blockquote> I haven't sanded any cars but have done some woodworking making "fine furniture," and the sanding just kills me. I couldn't put the timeinto it that you're doing. <img src="http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif"> But yeah, even with wood it's got to be done well or it sure shows! <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/ohwell.gif" alt="image"> And your thoughts while sanding are my thoughts while I'm out on mybicycle; my thoughts during sanding wood seem to have a lot of four letter words in them. <img src="http://www.ezboard.com/image/posticons/pi_bigsmile.gif" alt="image"> Oh, and for your next project, I'd focus on finding a '63. That was a good year for me too. <img src="http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif">Thanks again for the posts!Jeff
11-21-2007, 09:27 PM
CUSHE63

Well here it is in all it's glory. I spent the better part of today getting in ready for final paint. I got done at 8:30 tonight. Check it out: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03124.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03126.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03128.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03130.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03131.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03133.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03135.jpg" alt="image"> Clear coat baby !!!!! <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03136.jpg" alt="image"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03139.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03138.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03141.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle%203/DSC03143.jpg" alt="image"> I will sanding and buffing it friday and saturday. Thanks for the look and Happy Thanksgiving. Steve
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">
11-26-2007, 08:59 PM
BluCamaro

That paint is simply amazing. Love the reflection of the '69 Camaro in the third pic. <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/tongue.gif" alt="image">
11-26-2007, 09:11 PM
CUSHE63

<blockquote> BluCamaro wrote: <hr> That paint is simply amazing. Love the reflection of the '69 Camaro in the third pic. <img alt="image" src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/tongue.gif"></blockquote> I had the Hotrod shop all to myself today. Nothing like listening to my favorite music and turning a wrench surrouned by Muscle cars...and a couplenon-muscle cars....<img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/pimp.gif" alt="image">Steve
11-26-2007, 09:57 PM
deputyrob

man that has to be the absolute best black i've ever seen. truely amazing work!
11-27-2007, 01:39 PM
jimmyzwheelz

Steve, your paint work is absolutely amazing! The bug is just gorgeous...I would love to see it in person!! One question...why would you go ahead and install the doors? Is it just temporary? It seems like it would be much easier to do your interior installationwithout the doors in place. Keep the pics coming! Again...incredible work!!
11-27-2007, 01:40 PM
jimmyzwheelz

Also...on a side note...have you acquired any new redline bugs lately? It doesn't look like you've had much time for little toys...LOL! <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/wink.gif" alt="image">
11-27-2007, 01:48 PM
BlueWag66n

Steve, that looks like black chrome to me? She's comin' along great. Without the fenders it sorta reminds me of those old Fiats from the middle of thelast century. Is that the boss's car collection back there? Andy<img height="15" src="http://redlinesonlinemessageboard.yuku.com/domain/bypass/images/pacman.gif" width="15" alt="image">
11-27-2007, 07:41 PM
seediver

soooo sweet ,nice job my buddy is western canada's BASF rep ,his Harley work is the only other time I've seen that clear of work murray<img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/tongue.gif" alt="image">
11-27-2007, 09:46 PM
CUSHE63

<blockquote> jimmyzwheelz wrote: <hr> Steve, your paint work is absolutely amazing! The bug is just gorgeous...I would love to see it in person!! One question...why would you go ahead and install the doors? Is it just temporary? It seems like it would be much easier to do your interior installation without the doors in place. Keep the pics coming! Again...incredible work!! </blockquote> Jimmy... I've only bought bugs that have missing sunroofs or chippy as heck. I felt sorry for them so I threw a bud on them. On why I installed the doors... It was making me nervous having them stored on the floor of the Hotrod shop. They were perfectly safe where we had them, but Ifeel better with them on the car. To be honest, they are easily taken off if need be. Also with the body on that cart, I can just crawl under the cart andinstall anything I need to. I have the headliner all ready to install along with the window rubbers for the stationary glass. Here is a flashback to about a year ago : <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle/DSC01227.jpg" alt="image"> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/CUSHE63/59%20Beetle/DSC01279.jpg" alt="image"> Thanks for the positive comments, Steve
11-27-2007, 09:50 PM
CUSHE63

<blockquote> seediver wrote: <hr> soooo sweet ,nice job my buddy is western canada's BASF rep ,his Harley work is the only other time I've seen that clear of work murray<img alt="image" src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/tongue.gif"></blockquote> Murray, Do you mean Harley motorcycles ? If so I just love doing cycle gas tanks and side covers. Doing cycle tanks is sorta like doing bug fenders !! Lots ofroundness and they come out like glass. <img src="http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/happy.gif" alt="image"> Steve
11-27-2007, 10:20 PM
SuperStuff

Great to come back and see this thread still living. Love seeing the work done on this bug!

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