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Apr 18, 2021 12:58:43 GMT
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I have a dodge Dakota Convertible, a e36 convertible, an Audi cabrio and bought a 69 beetle convertible at a garage sale yesterday. I’ve looked through the builders guides and build threads but anything particular that I’m looking for? It’s a basket case and rusty.
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Apr 18, 2021 21:47:57 GMT
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looking for solid metal?
if is that rough a full body off resto is needed
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Apr 18, 2021 22:46:02 GMT
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Oddly all the bolt on parts are fine, the rust seems to be in the bottoms of the a pillars and at the fire wall base. Anything that’s not available from reputable sources?
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shin2chin
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You can get repair panels for all the rot spots on a Bug and if not plenty of people doing body cuts. Get digging because I'm sure you'll find more!
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1977 PORSCHE 2.0na 924
1974 VW Beetle 1600
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Apr 20, 2021 19:06:31 GMT
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have you looked under the rear seat and checked the heater channels?
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Apr 24, 2021 12:23:15 GMT
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If the bottoms of the A pillars are gone check the heater channels, they're probably gone too, or on the way.
Also check the framehead, where the front beam mounts, they're prone to a bit of tin worm.
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Apr 24, 2021 12:28:59 GMT
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My first beetle that I’m going to work on; flipped a few quickly for wheel money. Thanks for the insight, probably won’t actually work in it for six months while I’m finishing something else.
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Apr 24, 2021 20:39:01 GMT
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Is it a genuine Karmann convertible, or an aftermarket conversion?
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Apr 24, 2021 22:05:57 GMT
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Easy way to know?
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Apr 24, 2021 22:07:14 GMT
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Apr 25, 2021 11:40:20 GMT
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Some identifying features include the shape of the windscreen, which was completely changed by Karmann, the rear side windows wind down (very difficult to copy), the door windows have a chrome frame, which winds down with the glass, there are small strengthening pieces in the bottom corners of the door apertures, and substantial box sections under the sills. The chassis number should start with ‘15’.
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Dez
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And I won't sit down. And I won't shut up. And most of all I will not grow up.
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Apr 25, 2021 23:05:30 GMT
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There’s a lot of cabrio specific panels on them.
Theres about 20 different/extra panels, none are available and all need real skill to reproduce or repair as they’re all real rust traps and are brazed and/or leaded on. A cabrio resto is not for the enthusiastic amateur by any stretch, I’ve even seen ‘professionals’ make a real hash of them.
Know your limits before you wade in or you’ll probably make the car unrestorable.
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Thanks for that DEZ, I’ve restored a few cars but am more of a tinkerer usually since my time is pretty limited. I don’t mind a car clogging the works for 8-10 months at a go, but I may see if I can trade this on for something else.
Appreciate every one’s .02!
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It’s way worse than I thought, I put it up for trade in my locale.  |
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