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1969 Beetle, light resto
Bigbadbugga:
Here's what I'm currently working on. It's not mine, it's a good mates.
It's getting rear bumper hangers with partial inner wings, a removable rear valance, and near side heater channel bottom plate and closing panel.
(***edit, sorry, the pics seem a little big for the forum, most forums I use resize them automatically so I'm not sure how to correct it :(***)
How she started....
Engine out...
One new bumper hanger...
Bottom plate work under way...
Brass_Machine:
Don't worry about the pictures, they look fine on my laptop. I thought I had put an auto resizer on the forum.
Nice bug. Any plans for the engine?
Eric
Bigbadbugga:
Engine is a reasonable spec 1641 with twin kadron carbs and performance valve gear. The owner likes his chrome bits as you can see, so it will all get a good spruce up before it goes back in, but apart from that it will stay the same spec.
bhowden:
Brings back memories! 69 and 70 were my favorite years. I put about 140,000 miles on a 69. Here in Canada they had a 4 joint rear end (IRS) which was a HUGE improvement.
Brian
Brass_Machine:
I have been tossing around the idea of getting either a Bug or a Ghia...
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