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Offline shortseurocustom

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« on: March 17, 2005, 09:45:53 PM »
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_pag...p?pic_id=196926

After way too long, the greatest of paintjobs is completed on the \"free\" 1963 hardtop. Completely painted with bone stock in mind. Time for glass install and wiring. YES!

Keeping busy in Bellingham,
Currently- 1972 Ghia vert front end blend and clear, 1967 13 window deluxe- full rust repair- finishing up the 72 SuperBeetle complete restoration!- Full tilt \"1966\" drag bug, 2.4 liter, full cage, 'glass everything, candy green three stage paint with monstrous flames and checkers- I mean full tilt! Coming soon, 1967 Chevelle 396 four speed in black, a Maserati! an MGB, oh boy, three employess, here we go!

New levels of stress and more!
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« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2005, 10:23:23 PM »
sounds like things are going good congrats and the ghia looks killer

russ
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« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2005, 10:38:46 PM »
looks tight. is that sea blue or gulf blue or a special mix?

congrats on the good work and expanding business, ryan. all the best to you.
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« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2005, 11:03:58 PM »
hmmmm...I like da colour! What is it, whatta think on my bus?  
Needles :rockon:  
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« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2005, 07:00:11 AM »
Looks great man! Which paint do u use?
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« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2005, 08:16:28 AM »
Looks great! Nice work!

I too am becoming very busy. Just wish I was doing more VW stuff like you are. Looks like I tapped into a Honda crowd..........wince.......so that is good........vomit.

Good Job! :rockon:  
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« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2005, 08:50:20 AM »
Looks fantastic Ryan,testament to all the work and skill you put in, Sounds like you've got your teeth into more things than my dog, now where the ell is my other shoe.....
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« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2005, 08:53:48 AM »
It sure is good to hear your doing well, Just remember us little guys when you hit the big time :P
The Ghia looks great! Post more pic's when you have time.
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« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2005, 09:35:54 PM »
You all are too nice- and Geoff, I don't plan on going over the edge. I am debating getting a teaching degree and teaching autobody for the rest of my life. I love getting down to the science of this dirty job- Can't make a living at that unless you teach it.

The Ghia is PPG DCC Concept single stage urethane, sat for four days and then wet sanded with 600 and Cleared! Tomorrow morning a little buff up for a great shine and it's off to park in a garage for some assembly. Anyone got bumpers? Nice bumpers??

It's the original colors for this very car, my favorite by the way! Sea blue/ Pale blue... The steering wheel and column is even grener than the top making a near three-tone job. The headliner actually matches the wheel too, kind of a tough material to find I have found out.  :wacko:
 
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« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2005, 11:26:48 PM »
That's what Slammedbus does.  He runs the highschool autobody course up here.
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« Reply #10 on: March 25, 2005, 07:32:31 PM »
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_pag...p?pic_id=198325

So this may LOOK redundant, but the doors and lids are on this time... It's heading south a little to hang out until reassembly can be done. Abbey's Ghia has left the building!

Thanks y'all for the support, look for this one in a year or two  ;)  Abb's is getting a Master's at the U of Oregon and has very little time and money for the tremendous job of finishing this. Patience!!!
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« Reply #11 on: March 26, 2005, 10:03:21 AM »
That is awesome work :rockon:  Its come a long way since I first saw it.
Shane
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« Reply #12 on: March 29, 2005, 12:34:21 AM »
that is one sweet ride mad props
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