1956 ragtop project

59 Euro Rag · Subject: 1956 ragtop project Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:54 am

Well, I Traded my 59 euro rag for a 56 rag, a lot more solid project than the 59, all of the rust is just surface rust, thought i'd throw up a few pics... the roof has been cut for a rag and a PO did a crappy job putting in the clip, they also cut the pillars for semis, but realized there was more to it than just cutting a square! Rolling Eyes

they installed the clip underneath the roof and screwed it in Shocked

this will be a slow project, but I will keep it updated as I progress
more pics...
http://s369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/59eurorag/56%20Oval/

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1955 Oval, 2000 Jetta 2.0, 1975 GRabbit
"Our Most Exspensive Option Is A Hole In The Roof."- VW
"everything looks good lowered too much."

69panel · Subject: Re: 1956 ragtop project Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:11 am

I believe you picked the car up in NC. I just missed buying it in Conyers, GA. The guy from Carolina beat me to it. Good luck with it.
It really does look pretty solid. Keep everyone posted on your progress. Cool

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59 Euro Rag · Subject: Re: 1956 ragtop project Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:22 pm

actually i got it from white, GA, i think the guy from carolina sold it pretty quick cuz this guy has had it for a while,we had been toying with trading for a while, we both had a little extra time and decided why not? its been passed around for a while, everyone is scared of the roof i guess, but i plan on holding on to it.

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Michael - Der Schwarm
1955 Oval, 2000 Jetta 2.0, 1975 GRabbit
"Our Most Exspensive Option Is A Hole In The Roof."- VW
"everything looks good lowered too much."

fearthefat138 · Subject: Re: 1956 ragtop project Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:26 pm

i looked at in white its like 5 mins from my house good luck man it was missing everything when i saw it

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59 Euro Rag · Subject: Re: 1956 ragtop project Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:29 pm

yea thats the only problem is that is just a shell, but its a better project than what i had, i hated for it to be cut up but honestly thats all it was good for (poor euro, R.I.P), but since its slow project, im just gunna piddle with it, im not in a hurry, so i can collect parts along the way....

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Michael - Der Schwarm
1955 Oval, 2000 Jetta 2.0, 1975 GRabbit
"Our Most Exspensive Option Is A Hole In The Roof."- VW
"everything looks good lowered too much."

59 Euro Rag · Subject: Re: 1956 ragtop project Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:33 pm

o, btw i have enjoyed a few rides in baxter Laughing

(not sure if brian will keep the name) last time i talked to him he was talking to another member bout having the rear 1/4 panels fixed, dont worry bout baxter(?), he is in good hands...

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Michael - Der Schwarm
1955 Oval, 2000 Jetta 2.0, 1975 GRabbit
"Our Most Exspensive Option Is A Hole In The Roof."- VW
"everything looks good lowered too much."

fearthefat138 · Subject: Re: 1956 ragtop project Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:34 pm

i didnt use the name either thats garys thing Laughing

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59suicide · Subject: Re: 1956 ragtop project Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:39 pm

good find... like the ragtop Shocked

you gonna keep the rag and unhack it? This will be one nice bug

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59 Euro Rag · Subject: Re: 1956 ragtop project Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:44 pm

yea i'll put it back in, but the right way and i'll weld up the semi hole aswell

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Michael - Der Schwarm
1955 Oval, 2000 Jetta 2.0, 1975 GRabbit
"Our Most Exspensive Option Is A Hole In The Roof."- VW
"everything looks good lowered too much."

57RTOval · Subject: Re: 1956 ragtop project Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:42 pm

Hey Michael,

Looks like you have quite a project to work on. Good luck. I'd better not find any parts missing off my car!!!

Pete

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59 Euro Rag · Subject: Re: 1956 ragtop project Sat Feb 07, 2009 11:12 pm

ha pete! dont worry bout that, i couldnt dare hurt that beautiful car of yours! well i've been doing some sanding and some primering, i added some more pics be sure to check them out, a little primer turned it into another car! just looking at it gets me ready to start into next step!

http://s369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/59eurorag/56%20Oval/

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Michael - Der Schwarm
1955 Oval, 2000 Jetta 2.0, 1975 GRabbit
"Our Most Exspensive Option Is A Hole In The Roof."- VW
"everything looks good lowered too much."

57RTOval · Subject: Re: 1956 ragtop project Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:52 am

Michael, that car looks SO much better after cleanup and some primer. Looks great!

Pete

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