Fridolin Resto...progressing..update 31/7/09

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this is first class for sure , i bet a paid beater wouldnt do a job as good as this.
very well done
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Finally finished painting ..now to put it back together!!!

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its like a bus beetle and type 3 all in one ...love it except the beetle bits
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That paint is sooo sexy I just want to lick it
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t2 wrote:its like a bus beetle and type 3 all in one ...love it except the beetle bits
make yer mind up what you're into will ya.
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thats gona look great on the bello oval when sawtell
is on
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I am seatless none nudda zero zilch, have some lefties seeing that's the flavour of the month :oops:
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Post by Volksaddict »

Thanks for the encouraging words all !!!...only took about 10 hours to pull apart ..so should be back together quickly...Ha Ha...No Beetle parts used KG pan, Barndoor steering wheel ,Kombi motor rear panels vents ...bugger forgot the swing arm box might be Beetle
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Finally got a good run at it ..had the assistance of Brother Brian

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Post by frenzix »

sweet as ray, be good to see this one rolling.. not long hey?
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Post by kombi1976 »

Wow......that is really something.
She'll be completely stock, right?
BTW, is the front beam same as a Beetle or a Type 3?
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What are your plans for the rims?
Stock or something rare to compliment the car.
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Post by kombi_kid »

has 4 stud BRMS for the rims will be stock except for a 2 1/2" drop , rims
looks good about time something actually happened with it!!
if it aint broken turbo charge it!
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Post by travellinbob »

man i love these cars. Everytime one comes up for sale in th euk I want to sell my bay and buy it!!! looks great the work you have done.
cheers,michael.
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Just one question really......can you put a Rock n Roll bed in the back?? :D
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Post by Volksaddict »

...Cant get a rock n roll bed in the back...but you could jig up areasonable flat deck...the chassis is KG and the pans are type 3!!!!...just trying some wheels,the steelies under it are 145s on 4'',but ive got 5"Sprintstars ...anybody had experience with fitting 145s to 5" rims???...Tim i think your going to beat me!!!...but ill beat Bruce id say!!!
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