Today I repaired the three dents on the hood and one on the passenger door, it took about 3.5 hours to do and it reminded me how much I dislike sanding body filler. Bought a custom mix rattle can of VW red from NAPA for only $15 and it matched perfectly but the VW will get a repaint when completed.
I know what you mean Alan.
I rented a motorhome once and I ripped the bottom anchor on the roll out shade. I had to order the leg, drill it properly but first rebuilt the bottom area which was aluminum siding with a whole bunch of ridges. Ran to the local Canadian tire bought a bunch or paint cans close and managed to find the matching paint then, a bit of bondo, sanding, more coats sanding etc etc.
Finally, the owner when I retained the unit could not see any repair so I was happy but it was a pain to spend time fixing it instead of holidaying. I did a lot of body work when young but now it takes so much time and the new products are another education so I have stirred away for it .
Back in the day I did extensive body work on Beetles sometimes making two into one roadworthy car. Would do all the body prep for a fast turnaround and on the way to work I would drag it with a tow bar to MAACO in the early AM drop it off and pick it up 10 house later .
These days, I get all of the body filler that I can stand. I can't wait until I'm painting and guide coat doesn't count.
mppickett posted:These days, I get all of the body filler that I can stand. I can't wait until I'm painting and guide coat doesn't count.
A good quality mask ( not those white " A" cup things) is a plus ~
Ooo.....A Sars, special
Alan Merklin posted:mppickett posted:These days, I get all of the body filler that I can stand. I can't wait until I'm painting and guide coat doesn't count.
A good quality mask ( not those white " A" cup things) is a plus ~
Roger that!
No No NO! That's. . . .
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Oh FINE. Load it up!
Now that engine is surely going to overheat! For same $8500+ the Smythe way is far better.
I 'm wondering instead of the extruded aluminum bed that is in the kit how the old school wood planked bed with the stainless divider strips would look ~
Would you keep the aluminum under as a sealing surface?
IaM-Ray posted:Would you keep the aluminum under as a sealing surface?
I'm not sure but I assume the extruded aluminum is necessary. help . I haven't seen the kit components close up
I think once you see it you may not do it unless the budget allows 
A removable pallet wood trunk mat would be cool!
I guess that or a box guard
Yesterday poking around on eBay I came across a '67 Beetle chassis w/ new power coated pans, new adjustable beam, brakes, reman swing axle transmission , clutch set and a fresh balanced 1835 engine w/ title. New 5 bolt chrome Fuchs and new Continental tires. I bought it for 1/4 it's value ! Now to get it transported from Illinois to West Virginia . Depending on what's out there, it will become a new build " show" dune buggy or Speedster Project 49.
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You're going to need a bigger garage! A '67 was a 1 year only bug - you'd think the chassis would be worth big $$$ to a VW bug guy wanting to keep a '67 - 67?
WOLFGANG posted:You're going to need a bigger garage! A '67 was a 1 year only bug - you'd think the chassis would be worth big $$$ to a VW bug guy wanting to keep a '67 - 67?
I just checked the photo of the title to confirm ! I'll have a place for this along side of the garage , if I remove the downspout I have 1" " to roll it by
Nice buy Alan!