More block sanding

Today I worked on the rear quarter panel again. More putty, block sanding, guide coat, more putty, block sanding some more then primer. It will be worth it in the end.

In between putty drying times I pulled the dent on my front rt fender. Putty, block sanding, guide coat, more putty, block sanding then primer.

 

A little more work today

Cut out a rusted spot on the rear wheel housing (fender attach point). I welded new sheet-metal in as required. After I finished welding I began working on the rear quarter panel. I applied some USC Icing Polyester Finishing Putty and began the tedious sanding/blocking process.

I also pulled a dent I had on the LT front fender.

Ran out of  "Icing" so I must let her rest for the night. The goal is to have her finished for the Texas Classic in April.

My Dad sent me a pkg. I have been after this cooler for years. It has been in the family since the '60s. This will be my next project after I get done with the car.

 

More work

I finished the front wheelhouse. Now work starts on the rear of the car.


I started to work on the rear quarter panel. It was heavy with body filler. It was over 1 inch thick in some places. Once I got all the body filler off it was obvious that there was a major dent in the quarter panel. My work colleague let me borrow a H & S 5500 UNI-SPOTTER STINGER STUD WELDER-Dent Puller which my son helped me utilized to pull the panel back out. Really happy with the results.

Texas VW Classic April 17th & 18th 2010

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Happy New Years

I am sorry I have been dragging my lazy ass during the holidays. Should be back on track in the new year.
Happy New Years to all and hope 2010 is full of peace and happy times for everyone...........

Merry Christmas

Front wheelhouse welded in........& New Wheels arrived...

Got the front wheelhouse welded in and applied "Icing" finishing putty............now I have to sand and prep for paint........


I also received my Flat 4 Enkeis in the post today.......they look better than I expected...

Heater Channel In

Had a break from the World Series tonight and decided to work on the car. I unbolted and lifted the body to facilitate Heater Channel installation. Had to perform minimum trimming for it to fit properly. 

  Once I installed it I sanded and primed it to protect it until I get the car in the spray booth. After the World Series on Wednesday I will finish welding the Heater Channel and the front wheel housing in.

Rear Wheel House Installed

I welded the new rear wheelhouse in today. I am not going for trailer queen status here. This car is a daily driver...........

Ryans "New" Fastback....

My buddy Ryan came over today to show me his "new" fastback. This fasty is solid and sweet....

Floorpan is in!

Finally had an opportunitty to work on the car today. Got the floorpan and seat track welded in. Will hopefully install heater channel tommorow. Once I install heater channel I will begin work on both the back and front wheelhouses.

Heater Channel is out

I worked on the car a few hours today. I finally removed the crusty heater channel. I will have to wait until my new AFT and FWD wheel house sheetmetal arrives in the mail. Once I weld in the new sheetmetal then I will begin welding in the heater channel and floor pan. As you can see the pile of rust on the ground keeps growing by the day.

Finally had a chance to work on the ride

Today I worked on bracing the body (door opening) removing the door, cut out rusted back half of floorpan and started cutting out the heater channel. I only was able to work on the car for about 4 hours today due to work and studies. Will continue removal of heater channel tommorow. Here are some pics.

Oktoberfest Texas!!!

Going with some friends to enjoy Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg, Texas so don't expect much progress on the car this weekend :)

A little surprise

Took fenders off in preparation for heater channel surgery. When I removed the rear fender I discovered a rust hole where one of the fender bolts attaches. As you can see by the pics I have some serious rust. I got all the rust off and discovered that there was some sort of foam insulation inside the panel. I cleaned it all out as much as I could. Now I will have to order more sheetmetal. I guess thats how it goes somethimes....especially in this game :)

Quick update

Worked on the car this past weekend. Removed carpeting, and wire brushed interior to better see what I have to deal with. As a result I have ordered the Danish sheetmetal from OE VeeDub. I will be updating blog as much as possible. I have a very busy schedule so I will probably limit my work until the weekends.Here are a few more pics..........

So it begins................

I have commenced taking the car apart to restore the floorpan. At this time it looks like I need to replace back half of RT side floorpan and both forward portions of the LT/RT side heater channels. The LT side looks solid. Just needs a good cleanup and treatment with rust inhibitor. Not sure at this moment if I will perform repairs with the body on or off. I will post pictures as I go along. Here are the first set.

Entry At the track.....$40, race motor.....$10K +Having a picture to show your kids where the college fund went....Priceless

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