Frieda - is my 1966 Sea Sand Restoration Project

Let's hear about your 1966 VW Beetle - How long have you owned it? What attracted you to this specific model year? what makes it unique? PLEASE - NO TECHNICAL OR MECHANICAL QUESTIONS IN THIS FORUM - PLEASE POST THEM IN THE TECHNICAL/MECHANICAL SECTION. Thanks John
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:D
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Updated Pix. She is being assembled today and tomorrow. I will be attending the Mid-America Motorworks VW show next Friday through Sunday., Hope to see some of you there. Frieda will be parked next to the VIP Dome. Stop and say hello if you have time!
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:D
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Trunk looks very nice
Trunk looks very nice
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:shock: She is finished. I am picking her up today at Automotive Specialties. On to Funfest in Effingham Illinois. I will post pictures of her tomorrow hopefully.
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Here is how she was displayed at Funfest with my theme. Just a few more items to replace in the interior and exterior and she is complete (for now)
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