my new 51

[endicott_jb]

I've seen that a lot in "quick" fixes on old VWs. It's the doing of a lazy body man or an ill informed do it yourself er.

 

[cosmic12]

I thought there was some kinda side (lake) pipe thing going on from the pics in the other thread you posted. When they took the drip rail off did they cut it out of the roof under the door and rear window or try to braze the gap closed? Getting all that brass off will be a pain in the azz but you really need to get rid of it. Looks way better with the rear windows opened up.
So you plan on doing the chop? Keep us posted.

 

[tattoocharlie]

Never seen anyone dope it on that thick. Kinda interesting concept. Did you run a magnet over the rest yet?

no magnet.....i can tap n hear the bondo. the taillights were frenched so i know theres alot back there. FUN FUN

 

[tattoocharlie]

I thought there was some kinda side (lake) pipe thing going on from the pics in the other thread you posted. When they took the drip rail off did they cut it out of the roof under the door and rear window or try to braze the gap closed? Getting all that brass off will be a pain in the azz but you really need to get rid of it. Looks way better with the rear windows opened up.
So you plan on doing the chop? Keep us posted.

YEAH there are "lake pipes" started...not sure if im going to fix them and keep them.thats where i pulled a s**t ton of bondo off.they used lot of bondo to "blend" them into the fender.

 

[tattoocharlie]

quick update

I pulled that old ford motor.......it was an early 60s 6cyl w c4. I have a small block for it. ive removed a lot of bondo....ALOT!!!! got the front seats put in and im looking for a glide or th350 now.

the wannabe sidepipes are gone...I also removed the unibrow the car had... fenders back to normal

im also trying to figure out what year this hood is...all pics I can find show square corners on early 50s hoods. this hood has round corners but doesn't look custom. see pic

ill post pics soon