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Old 06-08-2023, 06:14 AM
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Very nicely done Antoine.
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Old 06-13-2023, 10:03 AM
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Thanks a lot

Little side work, I rebuilt (by replacing some parts of it) the front bumper mounts:




And removed the broken bolt on the rear left bumper mounts:






Stay tuned,
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Old 06-16-2023, 02:41 AM
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So, let's make another update as I do have more to share!

The front and rear parts of the fenders will be adjusted on the car but they had a lot of holes from either bad fixes or accessories that needed to be taken care of and it's easier with them disassembled so:
Driver's side:




And fixed:








Passenger side:






And fixed:






And the antenna hole (my car won't have a radio, I love the look with the plate and only hear the flat 4-sound in my VWs):






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Old 06-16-2023, 08:07 PM
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Love seeing your progress, Antoine. Thanks for the pics.
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Old 07-13-2023, 01:41 AM
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Thanks a lot !

So, long time no update but a lot of work in the background!

Since I will be finishing the bottom/front of the fenders when everything will be mounted/aligned, I thought I should start on the front mask. I know, it is available as a repro but where is the fun, right?

So, first removing the rest of the air-boxes to have a good access:



They will require a lot of work (or I will build new ones!):







But focus is the mask first. Lots of small repairs:

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What is left is the bottom part:


But first I focused on getting it back in shape as it was completely out of form:


Lots of checking:


And trial mountings:


It is starting to look good, at least good enough to position it and use it to mount the fender. But before that, some steps are still necessary, stay tuned!

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Old 07-18-2023, 01:35 AM
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There will be much more to do on the doors but I was tired of seeing the cut there so I fixed it:
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And the second door:
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After:


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Old 07-26-2023, 08:36 AM
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So, I took the doors out of the storage to use them to adjust the parts under and around them but before adjusting on the car, I had to put the tube for the wiring harness like here on the orginal part:


So let's start:


But it has to go through the A post so I made a template:




To get the position :


And I made the fixations:




And welded it :


And some paint to protect it durably:




Then it was time to adjust it:










And welding:






Door fits well:


And A-Post was next:








One day this will fit like that:


But some more work left before..stay tuned, I am already further but late with updating!

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Old 08-14-2023, 07:41 AM
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Thanks a lot, happy if it helps!

So, after the sill and A-post, it was time for the rear quarter :


Checking:




Adjusting it:




Rust protection and paint behind it :




Tacked in place:




And fully welded:






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Old 08-15-2023, 06:08 AM
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Wow! I just started looking at your project from the start. You have done a lot of work. Thanks for posting the pictures and the updates. I worked on one of these years ago. It was a really nice car. Your early pictures reminded me how the brake lines are routed in the tunnel. We had to make a new one and route it outside. I really enjoyed driving the car! The shop your working in definitely unique. It is crazy to me to see the old wood beams and the brick floor!
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Old 08-15-2023, 06:53 AM
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The space of that old building is inspiring. Only in such an environment do great ideas arise.....
There is no art in taking a large loan and being pressured by deadlines. Then all ideas and joy go away.
Antonia finds it a great relaxation. He goes there to rest and rescues the desperately wrecked car. I think he already welded half the original weight of metal onto it. Keep it up Antonia, it's great.
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