My 15 year 'Model Car' project finally completed!

[espo]

I agree with everyone else on your VW, very tastefully done and I like the engine upgrades. The newer color and a little less chrome trim along with the wheels make it look brand new again. 

[TarheelRick]

Somehow this one snuck by me. You have built a very sweet Bug, really like your color selection. I had a '67 for a couple of years, you could move the floor mat and see the highway under your feet, but it got me there and back - most of the time. Sold it and bought a '72 Westphalia, I've kicked myself in the backside several times for getting rid of that one.

[thatz4u]

 

"However, since I'm retired now, I don't have that much 'daily driving' anymore!"

send it up to me, I will drive it daily for you......problem solved!!....?

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

Nice job. I've always had a soft spot for Bugs. My first car was a rusted out (in New England) hand me down Bug. I was the last user. It disintegrated on me... -RRR

[PatW]

On 10/19/2023 at 4:44 AM, Joe Lange said:

Greetings All,

It has been a long summer.  Visiting aging parents in Florida and aging in-laws in Arizona have taken its toll.  (All are in Memory Care.)  As most of you know, it is a sad reminder that time is nobody's friend.  My one bright spot this summer is that I have finally completed my 'biggest model car project' ever.  (My wife's words, not mine.) 

I've had this '73 beetle since 1985 and used it as a daily driver for many years.  15 years in Florida and about 6 here in Alabama.  Took it partially apart to do some 'minor work' and wound up taking it totally apart because I wanted to build it back 'My Way'.  Work, family life, and everything else got in the way, so........there it sat, in a 'million pieces'.  After 15 years of on and off work it's finally done! 

Oh-yea...........it WILL be my daily ride again.  However, since I'm retired now, I don't have that much 'daily driving' anymore!     

That is just beautiful! Here in the UK we had five in the family, my wife and I had three over a number of years and our youngest son had two, a Cal Look black saloon, lowered with Centreline rims and a Californian import Beetle Karman Cabrio, that he ran out of cash and sold it part finished!

Edited June 28, 2024 by PatW