Project (o\_!_/o)

psyb0rg · 22-04-2007, 01:43 AM

Finally, I've decided to post details of my 1970, 1500cc, Deluxe Beetle!

First, I want to thank Abbas(devilzpassion) for telling me about the car and helping in the restoration, and Ahsan(mad_racer) for striking the deal for me! *wink*

Oh, and I can't forget Fahad(timelessfahad), who was planning on buying the car but didn't!

Finally, thanks to Asad Bhai who has been helping me by looking over the progress of the car and 'showering' me with his knowledge.

And a special thanks to my friend Kamran, who has been with me through many of the bad moments during the project
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Here are pics of the car when I bought it:

The car's paint was in pretty bad condition. Later we found out that there wasn't much rust and no major body work, which is a relief. The major problem area was the roof, which had rust holes, and it needed some skill to be put back in the correct shape.

psyb0rg · 22-04-2007, 01:48 AM

Some interior pics:

AHEM! I've taken the car to 65 MPH, on LPG!

spitfire · 22-04-2007, 01:50 AM

@psyborg....nice project..the beatle looks strong....looking forward for more detail.........

psyb0rg · 22-04-2007, 01:50 AM

psyb0rg · 22-04-2007, 01:54 AM

3RD April, after the first day of work.

Rust has eaten away the surface..

portage1 · 22-04-2007, 01:59 AM

what colour are you going to paint on this baby

HarlowJapAutos · 22-04-2007, 02:00 AM

Good work bro, I love restoration projects. Keep us posted on your progress.

psyb0rg · 22-04-2007, 02:03 AM

5TH April

The door support 'pillars' are getting replaced, the denter said its wise to replace them as the older pieces were too weak.

It was replaced with 20 gauge steel pieces

yaseenf02 · 22-04-2007, 02:06 AM

kabar ha lolx

keep it up dude

psyb0rg · 22-04-2007, 02:07 AM

The bare metal covered with red oxide to keep away the moisture

The front had to be hammered out a couple of inches 'cos I had hit a Suzuki Carry in the rear! Good thing the Suzuki was overloaded and was carrying clothes which made it a soft impact.

psyb0rg · 22-04-2007, 02:11 AM

@spitfire, HarlowJapAutos, yaseen
Thanks alot. more details and pics coming!

@portage1, the paint phase is here and i haven't decided yet!
Many people know about the project and Im being bombarded from all sides with opinions!
I've listed down some options, see which one you guys like:

Matte Black
Metallic dark purple
Metallic dark blue

spitfire · 22-04-2007, 02:14 AM

piece of lower rear side of feder is nicely made....

psyb0rg · 22-04-2007, 02:18 AM

One of the front fenders was in pretty bad shape:

psyb0rg · 22-04-2007, 02:21 AM

7TH April

The same fender after some mehnat

psyb0rg · 22-04-2007, 02:22 AM

psyb0rg · 22-04-2007, 02:24 AM

psyb0rg · 22-04-2007, 02:26 AM

psyb0rg · 22-04-2007, 02:27 AM

psyb0rg · 22-04-2007, 02:31 AM

8TH April

psyb0rg · 22-04-2007, 02:34 AM

The roof, the rusted area had many holes. Sorry about the pic quality. It was really, really sunny that day and the camera couldn't do any better.

22-04-2007, 01:43 AM	#1
psyb0rg 2,436 days old at PW Location: San Jose Age: 25 Posts: 3,023 My Garage Volkswagen Beetle 1970 aka	Project (o\_!_/o) Finally, I've decided to post details of my 1970, 1500cc, Deluxe Beetle! First, I want to thank Abbas(devilzpassion) for telling me about the car and helping in the restoration, and Ahsan(mad_racer) for striking the deal for me! wink Oh, and I can't forget Fahad(timelessfahad), who was planning on buying the car but didn't! Finally, thanks to Asad Bhai who has been helping me by looking over the progress of the car and 'showering' me with his knowledge. And a special thanks to my friend Kamran, who has been with me through many of the bad moments during the project ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Here are pics of the car when I bought it: The car's paint was in pretty bad condition. Later we found out that there wasn't much rust and no major body work, which is a relief. The major problem area was the roof, which had rust holes, and it needed some skill to be put back in the correct shape. __________________ "The rough, hard idle swells up and out from under the car, ricochets off other cars, and rams into the ears of the driver, the spectators. You think twice about a 383 Road Runner, but a hemi only once -- and let it pass."

22-04-2007, 01:48 AM	#2
psyb0rg 2,436 days old at PW Location: San Jose Age: 25 Posts: 3,023	Some interior pics: AHEM! I've taken the car to 65 MPH, on LPG! __________________ "The rough, hard idle swells up and out from under the car, ricochets off other cars, and rams into the ears of the driver, the spectators. You think twice about a 383 Road Runner, but a hemi only once -- and let it pass."

22-04-2007, 01:50 AM	#4
psyb0rg 2,436 days old at PW Location: San Jose Age: 25 Posts: 3,023	__________________ "The rough, hard idle swells up and out from under the car, ricochets off other cars, and rams into the ears of the driver, the spectators. You think twice about a 383 Road Runner, but a hemi only once -- and let it pass."

22-04-2007, 01:54 AM	#5
psyb0rg 2,436 days old at PW Location: San Jose Age: 25 Posts: 3,023	3RD April, after the first day of work. Rust has eaten away the surface.. __________________ "The rough, hard idle swells up and out from under the car, ricochets off other cars, and rams into the ears of the driver, the spectators. You think twice about a 383 Road Runner, but a hemi only once -- and let it pass."

22-04-2007, 01:59 AM	#6
portage1 2,380 days old at PW Location: hyderabad & Michigan Age: 6 Posts: 24,525	what colour are you going to paint on this baby __________________ I'm a freak who lost his mind in the busy world of today and takes his frustration by being funny with others

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22-04-2007, 01:50 AM	#3
spitfire 2,302 days old at PW Location: Lahore Age: 48 Posts: 10,625	@psyborg....nice project..the beatle looks strong....looking forward for more detail.........

22-04-2007, 02:00 AM	#7
HarlowJapAutos 2,115 days old at PW Location: Essex Age: 26 Posts: 371	Good work bro, I love restoration projects. Keep us posted on your progress. __________________ Power is nothing without control! GTR ????Saurus R32.................................................................................. “therez this thing bout R32s that attract me more than its successors.....even in a plain paint job its a head turner...with its sweeet BOV...swwwwwsshhhhh....wow...it'll jst pouce like a cheetah...n beat the crap outta every effin tuned car out there on the streets...” PavementPounder

22-04-2007, 02:03 AM	#8
psyb0rg 2,436 days old at PW Location: San Jose Age: 25 Posts: 3,023	5TH April The door support 'pillars' are getting replaced, the denter said its wise to replace them as the older pieces were too weak. It was replaced with 20 gauge steel pieces __________________ "The rough, hard idle swells up and out from under the car, ricochets off other cars, and rams into the ears of the driver, the spectators. You think twice about a 383 Road Runner, but a hemi only once -- and let it pass."

22-04-2007, 02:06 AM	#9
yaseenf02 2,298 days old at PW Location: Pesh/ca/london Age: 23 Posts: 1,112	kabar ha lolx keep it up dude __________________ my engine history 4afe / 5efhe / 4efte...ToYoTa RuleS.!

22-04-2007, 02:07 AM	#10
psyb0rg 2,436 days old at PW Location: San Jose Age: 25 Posts: 3,023	The bare metal covered with red oxide to keep away the moisture The front had to be hammered out a couple of inches 'cos I had hit a Suzuki Carry in the rear! Good thing the Suzuki was overloaded and was carrying clothes which made it a soft impact. __________________ "The rough, hard idle swells up and out from under the car, ricochets off other cars, and rams into the ears of the driver, the spectators. You think twice about a 383 Road Runner, but a hemi only once -- and let it pass."

22-04-2007, 02:11 AM	#11
psyb0rg 2,436 days old at PW Location: San Jose Age: 25 Posts: 3,023	@spitfire, HarlowJapAutos, yaseen Thanks alot. more details and pics coming! @portage1, the paint phase is here and i haven't decided yet! Many people know about the project and Im being bombarded from all sides with opinions! I've listed down some options, see which one you guys like: Matte Black Metallic dark purple Metallic dark blue __________________ "The rough, hard idle swells up and out from under the car, ricochets off other cars, and rams into the ears of the driver, the spectators. You think twice about a 383 Road Runner, but a hemi only once -- and let it pass."

22-04-2007, 02:14 AM	#12
spitfire 2,302 days old at PW Location: Lahore Age: 48 Posts: 10,625	piece of lower rear side of feder is nicely made....

22-04-2007, 02:18 AM	#13
psyb0rg 2,436 days old at PW Location: San Jose Age: 25 Posts: 3,023	One of the front fenders was in pretty bad shape: __________________ "The rough, hard idle swells up and out from under the car, ricochets off other cars, and rams into the ears of the driver, the spectators. You think twice about a 383 Road Runner, but a hemi only once -- and let it pass."

22-04-2007, 02:21 AM	#14
psyb0rg 2,436 days old at PW Location: San Jose Age: 25 Posts: 3,023	7TH April The same fender after some mehnat __________________ "The rough, hard idle swells up and out from under the car, ricochets off other cars, and rams into the ears of the driver, the spectators. You think twice about a 383 Road Runner, but a hemi only once -- and let it pass."

22-04-2007, 02:22 AM	#15
psyb0rg 2,436 days old at PW Location: San Jose Age: 25 Posts: 3,023	__________________ "The rough, hard idle swells up and out from under the car, ricochets off other cars, and rams into the ears of the driver, the spectators. You think twice about a 383 Road Runner, but a hemi only once -- and let it pass."

22-04-2007, 02:24 AM	#16
psyb0rg 2,436 days old at PW Location: San Jose Age: 25 Posts: 3,023	__________________ "The rough, hard idle swells up and out from under the car, ricochets off other cars, and rams into the ears of the driver, the spectators. You think twice about a 383 Road Runner, but a hemi only once -- and let it pass."

22-04-2007, 02:26 AM	#17
psyb0rg 2,436 days old at PW Location: San Jose Age: 25 Posts: 3,023	__________________ "The rough, hard idle swells up and out from under the car, ricochets off other cars, and rams into the ears of the driver, the spectators. You think twice about a 383 Road Runner, but a hemi only once -- and let it pass."

22-04-2007, 02:27 AM	#18
psyb0rg 2,436 days old at PW Location: San Jose Age: 25 Posts: 3,023	__________________ "The rough, hard idle swells up and out from under the car, ricochets off other cars, and rams into the ears of the driver, the spectators. You think twice about a 383 Road Runner, but a hemi only once -- and let it pass."

22-04-2007, 02:31 AM	#19
psyb0rg 2,436 days old at PW Location: San Jose Age: 25 Posts: 3,023	8TH April __________________ "The rough, hard idle swells up and out from under the car, ricochets off other cars, and rams into the ears of the driver, the spectators. You think twice about a 383 Road Runner, but a hemi only once -- and let it pass."

22-04-2007, 02:34 AM	#20
psyb0rg 2,436 days old at PW Location: San Jose Age: 25 Posts: 3,023	The roof, the rusted area had many holes. Sorry about the pic quality. It was really, really sunny that day and the camera couldn't do any better. __________________ "The rough, hard idle swells up and out from under the car, ricochets off other cars, and rams into the ears of the driver, the spectators. You think twice about a 383 Road Runner, but a hemi only once -- and let it pass."