Work has been busy so time into the Bug hasn't been all that great. I've spent a good deal of time acquiring tools I'll need for this job and getting things ready for the restoration. I'm at the point where I have most everything I'll need for a smooth restoration, albeit a long one. I've upgraded to a 11scfm compressor so I can use more air tools on the bodywork. Tools like my new pneumatic crimper and nibbler should help tremendously along with my existing grinders, cut off wheels and recipricating saws. A new Hobart MIG welder will help ease the bodywork panel replacement.
For the body removal I plan on using a commercial shelving unit. I have several of these in my warehouse and they are similar to those you see at Home Depot and Lowes. By moving the adjustable shelves towards the top I will have ample support, clearance and anchor points to strap the Bug's body and use a winch to draw it off the ground. Basically its like a Gantry crane without the mobility.
Today I spent about 90 minutes looking the car over and began with some easy items such as removing all the glass and the crusty old weatherstripping. Removing the back seat shows a decent deck, but the floor pans are an absolute mess - can't wait to get those going. Seems the owners before did some quick patches using flashing and Great Stuff. Not sure how great this stuff is as it's in places that I'm going to have a hard time picking it out of and hope the sandblaster can get in there.
Removing some of the old sunroof trim revealed the car's original color. A beautiful Torquoise (Color Code L380) which is what this care will most likely end up - perhaps with White Pearl two-tone.
Well - as usual a couple of pics. Stay tuned...
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