I thought you guys would enjoy seeing something like this... A little project I'm trying to finish for the classic weekend....
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Kevin, as always, your work is beautiful. I like the look of aluminum anyway, but the details you've added to this car are your usual great work.
Did the car begin as an unrestored hulk or a complete car that needed a lot of work? Are you adding all of these pieces to a car that was cut on to make this possible? It looks like you've redone a few internal structural members, like the footwell and engine compartment walls. How much else did you change?
I (obviously?) would love to see what she looks like when you're done!
Did the car begin as an unrestored hulk or a complete car that needed a lot of work? Are you adding all of these pieces to a car that was cut on to make this possible? It looks like you've redone a few internal structural members, like the footwell and engine compartment walls. How much else did you change?
I (obviously?) would love to see what she looks like when you're done!
Outstanding work Kevin. Please post more pics as you get more finished. Beautiful!
Spectacular! I WANT those pedals! Don't want to pay for 'em, but I want 'em.
Crank out those pedals you have serious customers waiting including me ~
I want one of those steering wheels for my '50 Chevy.
Is that doable?
Is that doable?
That is sweet work! Gotta get me one of those engine blocks!
Here is how we got it.... oh and some more durring pics...
Thanks for all the kind words guys.... I love what I do for a living...
Cory, I'll post some more detailed pictures soon. But to answer your questions in sort:
the car was a body off painted car, but the guy lost his job and needed the money.
As for cutting: Cutting is light is a few places except where the Mendeola 5 speed goes. Otherwise if you were going to run a type one box there would be just slight body mods to get everything to fit. As for the other mods you asked about. Most everything is more for the full custom look. I'm going for a old speedway/ salt flat look for the car.
Lan and Drclock,
The pedals took a little time building. For me to make another set they would cost around $500 to do. Not cheap, but way over the top.
Robert,
It is totaly doable. I can get the wheels for around $450 for everything in 14 or 15 inch sizes.
Thanks for all the kind words guys.... I love what I do for a living...
Cory, I'll post some more detailed pictures soon. But to answer your questions in sort:
the car was a body off painted car, but the guy lost his job and needed the money.
As for cutting: Cutting is light is a few places except where the Mendeola 5 speed goes. Otherwise if you were going to run a type one box there would be just slight body mods to get everything to fit. As for the other mods you asked about. Most everything is more for the full custom look. I'm going for a old speedway/ salt flat look for the car.
Lan and Drclock,
The pedals took a little time building. For me to make another set they would cost around $500 to do. Not cheap, but way over the top.
Robert,
It is totaly doable. I can get the wheels for around $450 for everything in 14 or 15 inch sizes.
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Keep up the great work !!!!
Keep up the great work !!!!
The detail work is incredible. I can't wait to see the finished product.
Kevin -
THAT oval is going to be SICK!!! We'll see you at the Classic!
Peace - Out!
THAT oval is going to be SICK!!! We'll see you at the Classic!
Peace - Out!
Spectacular ! ! !
Have you a web site showing the build process? That's a wonderful and wonderfully executed theme.
Luck and congratulations,
Tommy
Have you a web site showing the build process? That's a wonderful and wonderfully executed theme.
Luck and congratulations,
Tommy
Tommy? I like FP Better. :)
Kevin,
That looks awesome!!!
I also can't wait to see it finished. Man, I love old bugs!
Kevin,
That looks awesome!!!
I also can't wait to see it finished. Man, I love old bugs!
Kevin,
That is waaaayyyyy cool! Can't wait to see it all together. It doesn't look like thats too far off.
That is waaaayyyyy cool! Can't wait to see it all together. It doesn't look like thats too far off.
I hope it not too far off..... THe Classic is less then 2 weeks and I'm still waiting on parts....
Kevin, that is gonna be probably the coolest Beetle I have ever seen. Incredible!
Keep those pictures coming, Kevin!
Very nice work!
Very nice work!
Wow, Thanks guys... A very humble thank you.... When I dream up these ideas to do to cars I never know how people are going to like them. So when I get the reaction like you guys are giving me here it send chills down the back of my neck.... THanks
Kevin, what's the cost for you to make me a duplicate pedal assembly ? Alan
Drclock,
The pedals took quite a time building. For me to make another set they would cost around $500 to do. Not cheap, but way over the top.
The pedals took quite a time building. For me to make another set they would cost around $500 to do. Not cheap, but way over the top.
Beauuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuutiful !
Kevin - THAT IS SICK!!! You'll have the hottest set-up at the Classic with major crowds around your car! See ya there!
Wow! I think I just wet myself!
Great job!!! Can't wait to see it!