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Title: Joining The Fold
Post by: Al Canuck on June 28, 2006, 10:40:19 AM: Hey Guys,

Some of you may remember me from a nasty little thread last year, same may know me from other places, and some may not know me at all(probably just as well!). Anyway, if you didn't know me before, you will now. After owning German cars my entire life, from watercooled VW's, to BMW's, and a few non German, but European cars, I finally decided to take the plunge, and buy something without a rad!

It's all Kiki's fault. After convincing him to buy a BMW 2002 last year, and becoming rather enamoured by his 62 Bug in the meantime, I finally broke down, and bought my own. I went to see him at the show last weekend, where I first saw Dan's green 68 sunroof. The colour drew me in, the amount of work it already had done sucked me down further, and the sunroof, as well as the price, sealed the deal. I left Dan a deposit last night, and I'm working on the balance right now.

So, I'm soon to be the proud, proud owner of a 68 sunroof Beetle. That is something I never thought I would say, but what the hell. Cool little car, and everyone must own at least 1 Beetle to be considered a true car guy, right?

Al
Title: Joining The Fold
Post by: CHEECH on June 28, 2006, 11:00:14 AM: :rockon: :D
Title: Joining The Fold
Post by: kirin on June 28, 2006, 11:02:53 AM: Finally that car will get finished! :rockon:
Title: Joining The Fold
Post by: amishrabbi on June 28, 2006, 11:18:45 AM: Quote
Finally that car will get finished! :rockon:
dont jinx it!
Title: Joining The Fold
Post by: Geoff on June 28, 2006, 11:22:23 AM: Welcome!
Title: Joining The Fold
Post by: Al Canuck on June 28, 2006, 11:53:26 AM: Thanks Guys.

Kiki, don't jynx it, foolish young lad.

Geoff, you guys take Mastercard, and company cheque, right? :D

Al
Title: Joining The Fold
Post by: Pipes on June 28, 2006, 12:29:47 PM: Welcome Al! That 68 sure is a nice machine, my wife wanted me to buy it!

Does this mean you'll give an Aircooled discount on Interiors now!? :rockon:
Title: Joining The Fold
Post by: silas on June 28, 2006, 05:53:39 PM: good score on the 68 sunroof al. and welcome to the wonderfull world of acvw's.
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Post by: slammedbus on July 01, 2006, 07:45:22 PM: dammit kiki :lol: :rolleyes:

I think we've all had a turn with the 68 Al. My class did the body work and paint job on it. Good luck with it. I would love to see it on the road.

Jason
Title: Joining The Fold
Post by: Al Canuck on July 02, 2006, 09:59:58 PM: Thanks again guys, I can't wait to pick it up this week.

Paul, of course I'll hook you up with a good deal on your interior. We're booked 4 months in advance though!

Jason, the thing that puched me over the edge was the colour you guys painted that car. Do you know what it's called, and what type of paint is on it? I'll be needing the fuel door sprayed, and also the decklid after an unfortunate incident at the show a couple weeks ago. Hopefully you'll be able to take care of those for me this year.

Al
Title: Joining The Fold
Post by: slammedbus on July 03, 2006, 08:35:05 AM: The colour is Beryl Green. IT is PPG Concept (DCC) ;)
Title: Joining The Fold
Post by: Al Canuck on July 03, 2006, 10:38:06 AM: Quote
The colour is Beryl Green. IT is PPG Concept (DCC) ;)
Thanks Jason. Couple more questions. Do you know what the car's original colour was, and is Barryl Green a VW colour? Sorry to ask so many questions, but it's stuff I'd like to know.

Al
Title: Joining The Fold
Post by: slammedbus on July 03, 2006, 03:14:10 PM: No idea on original colour as I got it as a shell in DP primer. Beryl Green is a VW colour L478 I believe.
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Post by: steveo_32 on July 04, 2006, 02:54:06 PM: That was a damb nice ride for the price, Good luck with it!
Title: Joining The Fold
Post by: Al Canuck on July 05, 2006, 11:25:28 PM: Quote
That was a damb nice ride for the price, Good luck with it!
Thanks, I thought so, too!

It's home now, safely in the garage, waiting for me to buy some shit for it. Hope to have it sorted and running for the GCVWS.

Al
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Post by: kirin on July 05, 2006, 11:27:41 PM: Rear shocks are optional right?
Title: Joining The Fold
Post by: Al Canuck on July 06, 2006, 01:34:34 AM: Quote
Rear shocks are optional right?
Yes, unfortunately that option box was not selected on mine.

Al
Title: Joining The Fold
Post by: dannyboy on July 06, 2006, 05:15:15 PM: check your boxes, there are some shocks in there
Title: Joining The Fold
Post by: Al Canuck on July 06, 2006, 07:23:08 PM: Quote
check your boxes, there are some shocks in there
Thanks Dan. I picked up a fresh set of GR2's for next to nothing through one of my suppliers today. Got a few more goodies from them as well, but I'll be making an Airspeed run very soon!

Al