Restoration of VW Thing

[farazarif]

That colour is too ordinary and isn't really doing anything for the 181, after all the hard work that has gone into your project it really needs to be a well thought out colour selection and something more eye catching, red has been a favourite for almost everything and has been a bit overdone. I would suggest you look in depth at the VW colour palette from the period and select something from there.

[aabirgti]

dont like the paint choice its wat too simple n boring. go for a candy apple red if u can but i think mint green will look good

[rebel]

what do u all think of this colourVW 181 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

if some one can help me looking a "door lock" left side will be very gratefull

A little toned down I would say...I would suggest a more..candy touch? A shade towards cherry red? also, more gloss!!

[rebel]

Also, unless of course you go out of your way, your hood will end up being black or grey or tan or something like that...keeping that in mind, envision a color that will look killer top down but just as rad with the top up...the two should complement each other...

[bravo122]

engine when opened!!

[amirhasan]

bravo bhi engine to bohat kharab halat me haa , can it be a new again ?, what about the body , you havent share any pic of paint work,

[amirhasan]

bravo bhi thing aur beetle kaa engine same hote haa kia ?, this engine looks like beetle engine

[aabirgti]

wats the mechanic sayin about the engine

[bravo122]

engine is gone i can get it repaired but will have to serch for a new block!!
according to mechanics engine was overhauled before this car was left but because of water engine is ruined butt still can be repaired
i will be replaceing the engine for sure and have located the engine as well!!
will soon post updates

[aabirgti]

ok cool show us the new engine once u get it. wat abt the gearbox and shocks has he checked em

[bravo122]

ok cool show us the new engine once u get it. wat abt the gearbox and shocks has he checked em

according to mechanic he is first going to get rid of engine work then will start other work
he is sayin he can repair the engine but will be requiring a new block since repairing this block is quite expensive
and no clean block is available i got round buying a full engine.
opened 2 engine yesterday but both engine had a bigger bore which is not suitable for Pakistan since no parts are available he will open another engine today
and also the body rubber arrived
and its the best quality available around the globe

[aabirgti]

updates?

[Xulfiqar]

I hope your mechanic used a tack cloth right before spraying the primer, and I hope he made a tent before doing all this. the tack cloth picks up all dirt and has alcohol in it to degrease the body completely. It is available in Pakistan quite easily - I think paint shops called it chemical wala kapra or something - it looks like a mitt though.

[bravo122]

I hope your mechanic used a tack cloth right before spraying the primer, and I hope he made a tent before doing all this. the tack cloth picks up all dirt and has alcohol in it to degrease the body completely. It is available in Pakistan quite easily - I think paint shops called it chemical wala kapra or something - it looks like a mitt though.

thats new to my knowledge
dont know if he has will ask him. he is the same guy who painted nasir sheikh billo
will ask him if he has used it tough

[bravo122]

can any one help me find the door lock in Pakistan need it urgently

[amirhasan]

dravo bhi aik idea, meray aik dost kaa heavy bike kaa frount break lever toot giya tha , uss ko kisee na bataya kaa fresco sweet muree roads kaa sath gali me aik mechanic haa jo same lever cast kar daa gaa , uss mechanic naa same handel cast kar kaa dia which look 100% same and and made of alminum , aap waha gali me kisee sa bhe pooch sakta haa kaa yaha kon casting kaa kaam karta haa , uss gali me mostelly bikes kaa tanki tapay paint kiya jata haan ,

[romano]

Pls share the costs incurred so far. Would be interesting to know where its heading..

[romano]

@Amirhasan, lets try and stick to English. Easier to for all to read and understand

[aabirgti]

show me the exact pic of the door lock u need

[bravo122]

show me the exact pic of the door lock u need

here you go