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Greetings to all, Just to post a few movies from "rustoration" and then final appeaerance of my '66Bug. All but upholstery was done in home garage by me. The journey, of course, was much longer than I have expected, but watching final results, it was definitelly worth it. Please enjoy ... ...

Long time - no see, here is the progress http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/2521/p1070073j.jpg By [URL=http://profile.imageshack.us/user/agramer1966]agramer1966 at 2011-05-11[/url] http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/2508/p1070077h.jpg By [URL=http://profile.imageshack.us/user/agramer1966]agramer1966...

To rest from body work a little detailing of engine ...

Time for floors. Parts used are brasilian-made and best grade that can be given to them is "acceptable". I will be using Eberspacher heating unit so i have closed front part of heating channel where heater will be connected and all engine heating will be connected to the back ducts. Very c...

The bigest problem were layers (up to 1cm)of rubber-like protection paint done by previous owner. Now the back side has been finished, "only thing" left is front and middle

Greeting from Poland. I'll be removing and adjusting my sunroof any day now and post some pictures. Look at "Restorations"

Bis dann...

First question: After cleaning sunroof I have noticed that it "touches" something inside leaving marks in paint. Any ideas how to fix or adjust that before i start taking it apart.

Small things make a big difference ... fighting chassis horns flex! Easy to do When car is in pieces.

I have decided to tackle back part first

Little more of the same

I have started taking it apart. Usual "eastern" style repairs with pieces of this and that, floors rotten etc...

OK here it goes

This was a starting point "not to bad" '66

In the next couple of weeks i will try to "rustore" my '66, to beige color/red leatherette interior, combination. From what I have seen so far I will need to change both floorpans, lower portions of heater channels, both back bumper holders and some small sections as I go along. Idea is no...

OK ... pictures:

Hi, living in middle of northern Poland, my daily driver is 1966 VIN 116 991 327, still with original engine. This winter hopefully i will have time,money and patience to return it to it's former glory. I still have to figure out how to decrease picture size to post them ...