Gerhard’s 68 Beetle

[Pat K]

#59971

We’ need to get some parts ordered for this one, assembly is next.

Managed to get the fenders masked and undercoated on Friday.

We will build it if it comes.

[John Jones]

#60040

Zenith Blue…  out getting some sun… 😎  Progress to resume tomorrow I think…. 😎 ZOOM ZOOM…

Been a wild ride, but it got me here 😎

[Pat K]

#60073

Riley pulled the front beam yesterday and started scraping it clean. 

I tore it down finished cleaning it up today.  

Found a few rust holes to address. 

We will build it if it comes.

[John Jones]

#60090

Gonna knock this one out like easy peasy…  😎 😎  😎

This guy is a foot doctor… and hooked me up with some orthopedic boots that have made a big difference in my walking.. 😎 😎 😎

Been a wild ride, but it got me here 😎

[Riley K]

#60239

Got the dash screwed in and most of the way assembled. Began assembling the door mechanisms as well.

[John Jones]

#60249

woop woop.. clean shop progress daily!!!

Headliner going in!!!

Been a wild ride, but it got me here 😎

[John Jones]

#60291

I think this headliner is done and Pats onto another one… 😎

Been a wild ride, but it got me here 😎

[Pat K]

#60302

Started working on headliner install Tuesday afternoon.

Cleaned it up. 

Fresh padding kit went in. 

Worked on it all of Wednesday and finished up yesterday afternoon. 

We will build it if it comes.

[Franz]

#60309

Tig’ing up the beam adjusters this evening. Prepping for a paint session.

[Franz]

#60314

Stayed late and painted last night.

[Franz]

#60440

1776cc engine arrived back from Painter’s Grinding today, along with the original 68 4.12 transaxle.

 

Stainless v band A1 performance sidewinder to go on.

[ColeB]

#60442

Going to rip! Some nice bits 👍🏼

[Pat K]

#60550

Riley is working on door window rebuilds for this one today. 

I cleaned all the bits and started on trans assy yesterday afternoon. Fresh brake parts throughout for this one. 

We will build it if it comes.

[Riley K]

#60601

Got the passenger side window put together then put on door handles. Reinstalled the wiper mech and replaced the hood and deck lid seals.

[John Jones]

#60625

Getting there little by little….

Been a wild ride, but it got me here 😎

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