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**Double D** · October 4th, 2011, 03:01 PM

Thanks guys!

I've been holding on to every piece of sheet metal that has been cut off of this heap, wondering why, but now I can justify it! I'll use what's left of this hood and another to close off under the hood! More to come!

**Double D** · October 4th, 2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fernon

That center console looks real nice, great job...

What size tires are you running in the back? They look nice, I like the hight of them.

The rear tires are G 60 15's on 8" rims. They should be mounted on 7" rims for propper fitment but I didn't want to go any larger on the diameter of a larger tire.

BTW, your build is total awesomeness!!

**Double D** · October 4th, 2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by V8Transporter

I love the console!

It looks just right and fits the car to a 'T,' or VW as the case may be. As far as "Big Headlights" go, most guys go for 'em....

My brother said the lights look like satelite dishes

, I think he's just jealous!

metalmaster1766 · October 5th, 2011, 08:41 AM

That looks nice

I have another hood,

maybe in the future, hell I have sheet metal from a 93 Sedan Deville to use

I never buy sheet metal

Keep it up, I really like what you have done with it

Ron

**Double D** · October 5th, 2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by metalmaster1766

That looks nice

I have another hood,

maybe in the future, hell I have sheet metal from a 93 Sedan Deville to use

I never buy sheet metal

Keep it up, I really like what you have done with it

Ron

Thanks Ron, hopefully I'll have this heap on the road before Xmas.

RatRansom68 · October 5th, 2011, 11:35 PM

great work man!! i like the rusted/bondo/sheetmetal look this has on it at the moment, its a shame it has to get covered up with paint! LoLi like non chop top too, same look im going for, do you have an 8 or 10 extender?

**Double D** · October 7th, 2011, 05:15 PM

it's a BIG ten inch extender

**bugdust** · October 7th, 2011, 06:08 PM

I like it! The center console is bad-ass.

**Double D** · January 4th, 2012, 04:26 PM

After 6 hrs of removing surface rust I finally have this jalopy in a coat of primer......block sanding and prepping for a coat of red. Hopefully all of this hard work pays off in the end!

Daddy o's 67 · January 4th, 2012, 04:50 PM

Looking good!

**V8Transporter** · January 4th, 2012, 04:57 PM

Grreeaat! If you're going with a red body, what color for the wheels?

**Double D** · January 4th, 2012, 05:00 PM

The wheels are painted in Rustoleum Gray, It should offset nicely with the red.

metalmaster1766 · January 7th, 2012, 03:58 AM

Ron

**Double D** · January 7th, 2012, 09:53 PM

I'm making some great progress with the body. The roof was in bad shape, which I thought was going to be a little wavy but has turned out to be near perfect.

The hood turned out really nice too, just nees a final blocking.

Driver side ready for a final blocking!

**Double D** · January 29th, 2012, 09:56 PM

if everything goes as planned, red oxide goes on this weekend.......if the weather is good.

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**d3ghia** · January 29th, 2012, 10:46 PM

DD,

Don't think I've commented before, but it looks fantastic. Is that a military issue chock block you are using? heh heh heh.....

Very nice work!

**Double D** · January 29th, 2012, 10:57 PM

Thanks, it's coming together better than I expected.
I found the wheel chock in the street "score"

**d3ghia** · January 29th, 2012, 11:11 PM

I've got a '63 too, but that project is at least two years away from even being started

My daughter and I will be starting her '63 this summer

We got it running this past weekend and she got to drive it for her VERY FIRST time! She was totaly stoked, and didn't do too bad. She definitely was not allowed out of the driveway, so we just did laps around the property (about 20 of them - in first gear).

It is totally stock right now, still 6V even. However, she wants to make some changes, nothing extreme, just a nice paint job, bigger motor and freeway flyer transmission. She wants it black with green flames and an airbrushed skull in flames shaped like a VW around it. Gotta love girls that love skulls!

So hurry up and get it painted! LOL!

ChrisMac · January 30th, 2012, 04:34 PM

Love the front bumper and console. Would like to steal those ideas for my build if you don't mind.

**Double D** · January 30th, 2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisMac

Love the front bumper and console. Would like to steal those ideas for my build if you don't mind.

Be my guest..... I have had a lot of inspiration from this site!

**Double D** · January 30th, 2012, 06:51 PM

I found a fiberglass "W" decklid for sale locally and I'm going to check it out. Seller wants $75 and it's never been used.

Daddy o's 67 · January 30th, 2012, 07:14 PM

The "W" decklid would be a great "score" and look great on your ride!

**Double D** · February 6th, 2012, 08:05 PM

Scored the "W" lid, looks like it need some work so it will fit right.

Boes · February 7th, 2012, 10:23 AM

nice score!!

sandfreaks · February 7th, 2012, 02:13 PM

Looks great!
Really like the Dash idea
and those wide smoothies really give it a killer stance / look