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Offline kirin

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Kirin Jacobsen 1962 Beetle Seabert:
« on: May 23, 2006, 07:34:17 PM »
Prelude:
5 years ago I got given my beetle from a lawyer in Palo Alto. For the longest time I have been wanting to do a proper resto of her. Being a California car she is the perfect candidate.

In the winter of 2003/2004 I tore her apart mechanically and interior wise to do a resto. I managed to finish my beetle for my grad and then put her into storage for year while I moved to Switzerland. It was a hard push but I managed to get her done in time. When I returned in 2005 I didn't actually get to drive her at all that summer. So into Doubledoor she went for a good lowering. Spring 2006 was looking to be an excellent season. Then on my way to a cruise she got rearended. Cosmetically it was only a flesh wound but after friends and family convinced me to do the full monty the game was on....

In this topic it will show basically a blog of the restoration of my beetle. First step will be dismembering her body. Which has already commenced. Tommorow is interior tear down time...
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Kirin Jacobsen 1962 Beetle Seabert:
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2006, 08:36:20 PM »
Here we go! :rockon:  :rockon:
Good luck KIKI
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« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2006, 09:01:46 PM »
Thanks Steiner. Its a shame that your old bumper got destroyed in the process so is life.
To begin this story lets have a few pictures.

In one of her proudest moments


Still looking good


And why we are here now..


It does also help that I got a 2012.20 dollar incentive from ICBC..
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« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2006, 09:02:55 PM »
I'm with STEINER on this one :rockon:  
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Kirin Jacobsen 1962 Beetle Seabert:
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2006, 09:22:08 PM »


Way to go Kirin.  Get intimate with it.

I got a project of my own going.



 
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Kirin Jacobsen 1962 Beetle Seabert:
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2006, 09:27:16 PM »
O lad she's merely a flesh wound. Stronger,  faster, Seabert the sequel.

And with the down payment from ICBC ( while you recover from the obvious physical trauma you've gone through ) its a nice start.

Hey, all kiddin aside, it could have been a lot worse for you and Seabert.

Be sure to keep the photo diary and keep us posted.

Todd
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Kirin Jacobsen 1962 Beetle Seabert:
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2006, 09:33:01 PM »
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Way to go Kirin.  Get intimate with it.

I got a project of my own going.
just be sure to wear protection kirin, one of you driving a beetle is enough.
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« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2006, 09:34:42 PM »
Love me or hate me I'm still around and hey there may be a mini me running around one day. Nobody in the near future I'm obviously wedded to my projects.

Thanks guys. I definetly do believe I can make this car from a nice beetle to a real looker. I'm pretty much half way there now I just have to return the favour. Fun times come ahead.
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« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2006, 11:26:59 PM »
no matter how frustrated you may become and how difficult it may seem at times, make sure you always have fun doing it. good luck kirin.
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« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2006, 09:25:29 AM »
Sage advice silas,
This isn't in truth the first car I have restored or started rather. The other car is still in the body shop and will be for a long time. Its not like 70 year old cars rust or anything.
There is a lot of strength and wisdom in walking away when you get angry.
I'm off to pick up Andre the trimmer. Pics up later.
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« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2006, 02:33:03 PM »
Who's gonna do the work bud? I am not being a salesman here either. Just wondering. I do recomend someone that knows the VW's. Especially for the collision work. I will be the first to admit that collison repair is my weakest hat. I think Stephan or Ryan or Lanny would be your best bet here man. Let us know and keep us updated.  
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Kirin Jacobsen 1962 Beetle Seabert:
« Reply #11 on: May 24, 2006, 03:50:34 PM »
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Who's gonna do the work bud? I am not being a salesman here either. Just wondering. I do recomend someone that knows the VW's. Especially for the collision work. I will be the first to admit that collison repair is my weakest hat. I think Stephan or Ryan or Lanny would be your best bet here man. Let us know and keep us updated.
Dood you so need to finish all your other jobs... :huh:  
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« Reply #12 on: May 24, 2006, 04:41:22 PM »
I know that. Just wondering what he is up to. If there were damage to the inners, I wouldn't take it anyways. Not so good with collision work.

 
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« Reply #13 on: May 24, 2006, 09:41:00 PM »
Okay.
Day 1 of full tear down mode. We started dismembering her body.. theres no turning back now

What we started with.




Seats out


When it started raining


Gutted interior




gutted headliner


doors down



Thats how I left her at the end of day one...
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« Reply #14 on: May 24, 2006, 09:44:32 PM »
Hey Jason,
My car is going to Man with barn autobody. He is a guy who does rotesserie restos out in the boondocks of ladner. He does fancy restos for all the farmers and is a good guy.
For the collision damage basically all there is the dents. No crinkles no nothing. The decklid took the brunt of the hit and folded like a taco and I guess saved the car strangely..
She's a fighter..
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« Reply #15 on: May 25, 2006, 09:24:34 PM »
Nothing really new today.
Discussed plans with the body shop. She is definetly going up on a spit! I did manage to pick up a mint decklid and license plate light so I'm golden in that department.
Tommorow will bring some more progress.
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« Reply #16 on: May 25, 2006, 09:32:15 PM »
Can you take measurements of the mounting holes for you rear lights?
I have some blank fenders that  need the holes drilled.
Thanks Mark
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« Reply #17 on: May 25, 2006, 09:36:28 PM »
I will give it a shot. Obviously the one on the left is hosed but I can do the one on the right for you.
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« Reply #18 on: May 25, 2006, 10:58:49 PM »
wow. good luck dude. its gonna be a hellofa car when your done.  
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« Reply #19 on: May 25, 2006, 11:20:05 PM »
Thanks buddy.
I think we are on the right track.
Currently coming up with some ideas and some revisions and changes to the old seabert.
The list of things include..
Some interior mods,
stance,
tires,
driveline...
and a few things that I can toss in there..
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« Reply #20 on: May 27, 2006, 12:15:08 PM »
Okay more progress today.
Doors are officially done. Interior I need to borrow a heat gun. Running boards and the drivers side fenders are off. Finally the front bumper/ lights etc is off. Pics up later. I'm off to pick up some sport seats and to run off to the island and play Armchair psychologist(that ones for you Matt. Please don't have a foaming fit over it!)
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Kirin Jacobsen 1962 Beetle Seabert:
« Reply #21 on: May 27, 2006, 05:03:34 PM »
Hmmmmmm looks familiar!





How deep are your pockets kiki?
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« Reply #22 on: May 27, 2006, 05:13:22 PM »
Hey Mowser I like that...
Pocket wise I will find out on friday what I'm doing potentially. Time is the only limit... since money comes with time.
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« Reply #23 on: May 27, 2006, 06:45:29 PM »
It's for sale on the samba..... it's only a 1641.
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« Reply #24 on: May 27, 2006, 07:20:35 PM »
1641?? WTF????  
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« Reply #25 on: May 27, 2006, 08:15:21 PM »
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Kirin Jacobsen 1962 Beetle Seabert:
« Reply #26 on: May 27, 2006, 09:41:43 PM »
Change of color??????????????
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« Reply #27 on: May 28, 2006, 09:22:01 PM »
No more like go back to the original one. My paint was a shade off and faded to hell so shes gonna be turkis like new again.
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« Reply #28 on: May 30, 2006, 08:30:23 PM »
Okay Mid week update.
Actually pics are from the weekend not much has changed.
Dropping off some panels at the body shop tommorow.
Car is coming apart nicely. All that is left is gas tank, front and rear window and yank the engine and and... :wacko:





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« Reply #29 on: May 30, 2006, 08:54:05 PM »
Those steelies by your garage door are awesome  :rockon:  
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