1968 Volkswagen Beetle


Day 31 - August 9, 2008

Battery box was begun. Brake peddle was begun. Hood seal metal removal started. Excess metal above rear housing trimmed. Seal retainer at trunk removed. Ladder bars were welded. Steering column was worked on.

Day 32 - August 10, 2008

All body holes were welded up.

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Day 33 - August 11, 2008

Body work was done.

Day 34 - August 12, 2008

Body work was done. Ladder bar spacers were fabricated. Shocks were mounted. Rear suspension was assembled.

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Day 35 - August 13, 2008

Body work was done. Engine was pulled.

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Day 36 - August 14, 2008

Body work was under hood. Battery box was finished.

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Day 37 - August 15, 2008

Main body of car was painted black by Dave. Engine bay was painted white by Dave.

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Day 38 - August 16, 2008

Radiator was mounted. Bernie finished hood scoop. Hood was clearanced. Seat mounts were started.

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Day 39 - August 17, 2008

Seat mounts were worked on. Hood latch area and radiator openings were worked on.

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