My 1962 ragtop and my old 67 and 77

fluxcap · Subject: My 1962 ragtop and my old 67 and 77 Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:45 pm

Here's a quick peek with the ragtop cover installed. I wasn't able to get my tires mounted yesterday, so I couldn't roll it out and get any shots in the sun. I'll try and get a few better shots next week. Oh, the headliner (under the popout) looks filthy, but it's really just dirt on the rear window.

Attorney Isaiah Loophole · Subject: Re: My 1962 ragtop and my old 67 and 77 Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:49 pm

Car is looking good. Rag looks very good.

Who painted the car?

fluxcap · Number of posts: 586 Location: Newnan, GA Registration date: 2008-07-21

Thanks! It took me a couple of weeks to decide which ragtop cover to go with. Most places only carry the dark navy blue, but WCC had material for a dove blue top. I got a small sample of each and went to the fabric store and bought a yard of fabric that matched each sample. Then put each one over the car and stared at them forever.
I had it painted in Griffin. A shop called R/T collision on 1941. Overall I'm happy with the paint job for the price. It's got a few imperfections here and there, but it didn't cost an arm and a leg either.

fluxcap · Number of posts: 586 Location: Newnan, GA Registration date: 2008-07-21

A few new pics showing the interior updates.

65veedub · Subject: Re: My 1962 ragtop and my old 67 and 77 Sat Aug 16, 2008 8:19 pm

Looking good!!

fluxcap · Number of posts: 586 Location: Newnan, GA Registration date: 2008-07-21

Thanks!

fluxcap · Number of posts: 586 Location: Newnan, GA Registration date: 2008-07-21

Interior is now about 95% done. Just need to make some kickpanels for the rear seat. Once I get the windshield in (maybe this weekend pale

) I'll install the rearview and visors and put the steering wheel back in. I also need to clean it, those popouts are filthy Embarassed

Installed retractable 3 point belts up front. I wanted 3-point and retractable, but didn't want the generic black aftermarket kit, so I searched for a while and found these at jbugs. They don't come with the wolfsburg crest, but I installed stickers from cip1.

Attorney Isaiah Loophole · Subject: Re: My 1962 ragtop and my old 67 and 77 Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:17 pm

Looking good. Hurry up and finish it so you can enjoy all that hard work! Wink

Attorney Isaiah Loophole · Subject: Re: My 1962 ragtop and my old 67 and 77 Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:18 pm

Do you have a before picture of the bug?

fluxcap · Number of posts: 586 Location: Newnan, GA Registration date: 2008-07-21

Thanks Bryce. I do have a few pics from when me and my dad brought it home almost 10 years ago. Unfortunately, they aren't digital. I'll try and dig the scanner out of the closet and post up a few pics of what I started with.

Attorney Isaiah Loophole · Subject: Re: My 1962 ragtop and my old 67 and 77 Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:24 pm

Yeah that would be cool to see the before and after.

EngineerTEN · Subject: Re: My 1962 ragtop and my old 67 and 77 Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:31 pm

Wow! The interior looks amazing!!

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fluxcap · Number of posts: 586 Location: Newnan, GA Registration date: 2008-07-21

A few new pics! Finally got some bumpers.

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39coupe · Subject: Re: My 1962 ragtop and my old 67 and 77 Tue Sep 09, 2008 2:23 pm

WOW!! That car just leaves me speechless.

Nice Job!!

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fluxcap · Number of posts: 586 Location: Newnan, GA Registration date: 2008-07-21

Thanks Eric! I've got a few more little things to finish up, but I'm glad to just be at the stage where I can start driving and enjoying it.

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