Score for me . . . kinda.

Just won this on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=290121869218

although it's not really a win, so much as a draw or loss, considering the condition.

But, since it's going on this:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/TeamEvil/IMG_1561.jpg

just as it is, wonderful rust and all, I guess that it couldn't really be more perfect ! ! !

TC---A braver man you will not find! A man of vision!
It'll look great. Good luck with your project!

I know all my magnetic 356 cars have been Rust Red from the factory. Nice color matching.

I just threw up in my mouth a little. hehehehe

Dang. I can't see photobucket anymore. My own photos are languishing there, and I can't help them!
A little clarification, TC?

TC,
I LOVE the old school thing! You're taking it to a whole new level! Love it!

Well at least its up on wheels. I've seem members of the 356 R restore much! worse.

The good news is parts and sheetmetal for the B is still very avalible. You need a copy of The Directory 3rd edition. Mail to Driven by Design 225 crossroads Blvd,PMB 356, Carmel, CA. 9323. tell them your year and model and they can send you a supplier kit

I suspect you can and will restore this car, and this will improve your chances of sucess

Thanks for the connection, Barry. MUCH appreciate; along with the encouragement from all of the gang. The rust will stay just as it is, it'll just be a driver. Might have to dust it with a coat of dull clear.

"Dang. I can't see photobucket anymore"

Why not? I was just there and I have the same old cheap-o account as you . .

His place of work may block it just as mine does. Damn commies! Oh wait, I work for the US Government. ;-)

Photobucket hosts open source nude pictures... so I am "told"

TC...is your goal to do one of those Rat Rod things with the rust, etc? If so...you're on the right track. ;-)

That would be a different sort of outlaw..

YUP ! !

I've had a little practice with my Ghia:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/TeamEvil/DSCN0186.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/TeamEvil/DSCN0184.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/TeamEvil/DSCN0187.jpg

Thought that it's time to work some magic on my 356 SC.

nut with these wheels
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=463332

Hmmmm....is that Ghia roadworthy?

TC...what is making that shadow in the first pic? Is someone making a statement of sorts?

Registered, insured, and inspected. I just got the engine back up and running two days ago, all set for the Summer.

As for the shadow . . . I'm just that big of a pr!ck. Ask anyone.

That Ghia looks great! Kind of reminds me of some cars in some old TV shows like Ciolumbo's Peugot and then there was some PI that had an old MGB or Sunbeam. Kind of reminds me of some of my old cars too...

That Ghia looks great! Kind of reminds me of some cars in some old TV shows like Ciolumbo's Peugot and then there was some PI that had an old MGB or Sunbeam. Kind of reminds me of some of my old cars too...

"Damn commies! Oh wait, I work for the US Government ..."

Lane, I have a message here for you.
"Senator McCarthy's ghost called for you this morning, and would appreciate a call back. If not, he'll contact you some other time."
Does that mean anything in particular?
He called me first, but I gave him your number. I didn't think you'd mind.

"At long last, sir, have you no decency?" ;-)

TC, I'm curious. Do you ever finish a project? You know, painted, interior, etc.. Or are your cars constantly evolving? The Ghia does look pretty cool in it's rusted state.
There's a guy located around Clear Lake by the name of Dink Farmer.
He's a porsche guy who does some mighty fine restorations. But he's also into building Frankensteins as well. Like grafting the front half of a 911 onto the rear half of a 356. Or taking a 356 and chopping it and making it 12" wider. The end result looks something like a 49 Merc.
Your photos remind me a lot of Dink's place. A lot of rusted shells laying around waiting for Igor to bring them into the lab.

My wife asks me the same question. I guess it's in the eyes of the beholder.
creative genius I tell her.

I've bought a lot of finished rides, but only fully restored one myself, the TR6. Came out PERFECT, but I lost interest pretty quickly and sold it at the end of that Summer. Now, I think of the Ghia AS finished, The 356 will be shortly. I'm not, at all, concerned with the shell, I like that it keeps changing as the rust patterns shift about. I like a totally gutted interior with one comfy racing shell and a wrapped steering wheel, I love a very visceral experience when driving. I LOVE being scared to death . . . who doesn't right?

Nothing too polished for me. No gauges, plastic bits or chrome to polish. TC, you are right, 100mph in a modern car/bike vs 100mph raw
I'll take anyday.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BQMN5ofKcs

The only vehicles I regret buying have been the new ones.

Bruce,

Here a REALLY COOL raw one for you . . . check out the motorcycle pipes under the chopped away door.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-_Hmjgjn7c

I love that video/effort! Those pipes might be a little raw for even me. I do know my limitations. After having repeated trouble getting my daughters car seat out of my car I realized the 350 chevy pwrd
280z had to go(my commuter).