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mine isnt anywhere near finished but here is some basic pics to get you familiar with where it came from
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/DSC00681.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/WorkDay%201/DSC00801.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/Master Series Pan/DSCN1376.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/Work Day 2 at Erics/DSC02775.jpg
Looking good. I was just looking through your build thread on another site just last night.
Looking good. I was just looking through your build thread on another site just last night.
thanks man
looks great boom
thanks man
ConcreteAce
03-12-2009, 08:07 PM
Boom if you want Ill come and haul away that piece of junk. I know you are getting tired of it by now.....:D
Boom if you want Ill come and haul away that piece of junk. I know you are getting tired of it by now.....:D
just say the word and I will deliver it
gixxer711
03-12-2009, 10:14 PM
Looking good. I was just looking through your build thread on another site just last night.
there are no other sites :mad2::tongue1:;)
gixxer711
03-12-2009, 10:15 PM
you find the right shade of purple yet, doug?
thought dug said pink with purple flowers
I think Candi has changed her mind with the shade of purple to be used on top of a black base
prettinpink
03-13-2009, 08:15 AM
thought dug said pink with purple flowers
What's wrong with pink????
havent been on the board in a while but very little has changed. still learning body work.
sand.sand.and more sanding.....
gixxer711
09-25-2009, 11:37 AM
sounds like fun...
still nothing has changed......
gixxer711
05-06-2010, 10:40 AM
uh oh...got another car and you aint even looking at this one huh?
yea that and I am on lockdown on spending any money....
ConcreteAce
05-06-2010, 09:44 PM
yea that and I am on lockdown on spending any money....
I know the feeling
gixxer711
05-10-2010, 09:24 PM
yea that and I am on lockdown on spending any money....
Sounds familiar. Yall buyin a house too? :lol:
the body work is starting again but this time its being left to the professionals......
forgive the pics they were taken with a cell phone (not mine)
but I expect the car to move a little slowly since as most of you know I was recently married......nuff said......
I also have a couple things I am considering having installed but will post up when the deal is done
V8SuperBeetle
09-13-2010, 12:52 PM
You're not allowed to say the "M" word around here. :lol:
gixxer711
09-15-2010, 02:28 PM
glad you are getting some stuff done on the car
You're not allowed to say the "M" word around here. :lol:
Sounded like a good excuse.
Thanks Danny.
Thanks to Brad I got a ragtop to install on dug bug
gixxer711
09-19-2010, 11:45 AM
Thanks to Brad I got a ragtop to install on dug bug
grrrrr
I have a couple other things that may happen as well but dont want to let the cat out just yet
gixxer711
09-19-2010, 12:00 PM
gonna get that 56? :lol:
nah I am not into ovals that much but it would be a cool hoodride
gixxer711
09-21-2010, 10:08 PM
nice gettin some work done.
V8SuperBeetle
09-22-2010, 03:36 PM
Looking good. Nice job on the rag install.
Thanks I wish I could take the credit, a buddy of mine is finishing the body work and installed the rag for me. I am hoping to have her ready for the classic
gixxer711
09-23-2010, 02:17 PM
I am hoping to have her ready for the classic
fo sho!
the rag is welded in and looking awesome!!
started tinkering with an engine I really want to save....
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/junkheadscylinders.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/case.jpg
gixxer711
09-26-2010, 08:50 PM
looks like fun
mechmark
09-26-2010, 09:19 PM
I know a shop that will hot tank your block and heads. PM me.
the ragtop roof is in primer now thanks for the pics Jeremy
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/Final%20Body%20Work/ragtopprimed.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/Final%20Body%20Work/ragtopprimed1.jpg
gixxer711
09-28-2010, 12:44 PM
looks great!
V8SuperBeetle
09-29-2010, 08:37 AM
The car is looking good! A little sand blasting and a scotch bright pad should clean it up nicely.
went to Jasons to check out the bug and its looking great
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/Final%20Body%20Work/DSC03525.jpg
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http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/Final%20Body%20Work/DSC03532.jpg
gixxer711
10-02-2010, 08:59 AM
lookin good
V8SuperBeetle
10-06-2010, 01:24 PM
Looks like it's well on it's way. Getting there. Looking nice.
thanks I just ordered my safari windshield yesterday
gixxer711
10-07-2010, 10:09 AM
thanks I just ordered my safari windshield yesterday
bugs in the teeth fun!
V8SuperBeetle
10-07-2010, 02:00 PM
bugs in the teeth fun!
The "bug" will take on a whole new meaning.
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/b037254a.jpg
gixxer711
10-11-2010, 09:30 PM
christmas came early!!
we got the safari windshield in to weld the tabs for the adjuster...
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/Safari%20Windshield/910436a2.jpg
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http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/Safari%20Windshield/6d9a1efa.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/Safari%20Windshield/722a6b15.jpg
gixxer711
10-25-2010, 02:11 PM
sweet!
prettinpink
10-25-2010, 02:55 PM
Lookin good!
ConcreteAce
10-25-2010, 03:46 PM
Love the "Ryan Like" window:clap2:
V8SuperBeetle
10-25-2010, 04:29 PM
The side shot of the window looks cool. Nice work!
gixxer711
10-25-2010, 05:23 PM
Love the "Ryan Like" window:clap2:
i think that needs to be a mandatory dlk mod :madgrin:
notchback65
10-26-2010, 02:29 PM
i think that needs to be a mandatory dlk mod :madgrin:
It's not for everybody!
Jeremy got the final primer on today and we hope to have her painted in the next week or two
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/Final%20Body%20Work/77a78f32.jpg
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prettinpink
11-08-2010, 08:29 AM
looking good!
gixxer711
11-08-2010, 03:28 PM
sweet! cant wait to see some color
thanks guys I think we will see some color this weekend but if not the following weekend
V8SuperBeetle
11-09-2010, 09:19 AM
Looking really slick! Nice work. The body work looks excellent.
the plan is to paint saturday I will post pics of the progress....damn I am excited!!!!!
gixxer711
11-11-2010, 10:10 AM
damn I am excited!!!!!
me too!!
V8SuperBeetle
11-11-2010, 11:04 AM
Awesome! I can't wait to see some color on it.
well the paint came out great...
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o70/ethandunlap/DLK/IMAG0039.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o70/ethandunlap/DLK/IMAG0046.jpg
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http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o70/ethandunlap/DLK/IMAG0036.jpg
ConcreteAce
11-14-2010, 02:06 AM
I posted some videos. cant seem to get the youtube links to work on this site. here is a link to the videos.
http://www.dlkweb.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=148&start=730
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/Final%20Paint/DSC03560.jpg
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prettinpink
11-15-2010, 12:18 PM
Looks great!!
gixxer711
11-15-2010, 12:42 PM
love the color!!
what wheels are you gonna do?
V8SuperBeetle
11-15-2010, 01:16 PM
That color looks great! The paint has a nice shine to it too. I'm guessing you guys already buffed? Nice work.
I want to go with randars but not sure yet, wheels will be last since its not a necessity so to speak.
we havent buffed yet
Thingmon
11-15-2010, 09:04 PM
Looks great Doug!
Looks great Doug!
thanks bro
gixxer711
11-16-2010, 02:32 PM
I want to go with randars but not sure yet, wheels will be last since its not a necessity so to speak.
we havent buffed yet
wheels make or break a car. ask billy ;)
just a small update but the fenders are on
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/Final%20Paint/DSC03574.jpg
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gixxer711
11-25-2010, 09:51 PM
nice
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/Final%20Paint/ccfd885e.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/Final%20Paint/84885f3e.jpg
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http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/Final%20Paint/6cec9167.jpg
gixxer711
11-29-2010, 11:37 AM
sweet, shes a roller!
V8SuperBeetle
11-29-2010, 01:22 PM
Looks great. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished.
a small update
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/Final%20Assembly/d0a5069a.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/Final%20Assembly/7fa44351.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/Final%20Assembly/298b2b3b.jpg
I have the headlight buckets just need to get the bulbs and install, I am having a workday friday after work if anyone wants to swing by and take a look give me a call 2818537576 I should be home by 5 but could be as early as 4
Thingmon
03-05-2011, 10:37 AM
I like those mirrors. Looking good Doug.
ThirdCoast
03-07-2011, 10:07 AM
Nice color....
Thanks. The engine is in. Another workday this Friday.
we had a very productive night big thanks to Jeremy for installing the carpet, Mike did a bang up job on the wiring thanks bro.
Ethan I appreciate you coming by man always great seeing ya'll
oh and Kim was also here..... w:pw
heres some pics of what was done and we even got to drive her around the culdesac!!!
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/Final%20Assembly/cbd28382.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/DugBug/Final%20Assembly/f5cf6946.jpg
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Thingmon
03-27-2011, 02:40 PM
Looking good Doug!
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/6da1781b.jpg
Thingmon
04-06-2011, 10:32 PM
Dddddang. Dddddoug. Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
Very nice. Definately worth the effort. Hope you win some trophies!
Dddddang. Dddddoug. Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
Very nice. Definately worth the effort. Hope you win some trophies!
thanks bro, my wife really wants to win a trophy.
but I keep reminding her that its still a cool car even if it doesnt
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/9ae2ed92.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/aeb79fa0.jpg
gixxer711
04-19-2011, 09:19 PM
congrats on the trophy at the classic!
Thingmon
04-21-2011, 10:33 PM
Congrats!
new wheels
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/boom1432/f10ae877.jpg
Thingmon
05-06-2011, 04:24 PM
Where'd you get the running boards? I need a set... Definately like the new wheels.
we got the running boards from Steve-O, Thanks man.
we had a great time at the show in Austin last weekend.
took home second place even!!
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gixxer711
10-09-2011, 10:49 PM
congrats!
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