This may sound like a stupid question and not one you will enjoy answering as a restorer when you realise my intentions, but as you're the expert and I'm merely considering buying a classic beetle I would like to ask what the 'dashboard' is constructed from and how easy it is to remove/replace. I plan to duplicate and slightly modify the dash using fibreglass and a few other lightweight materials creating a more personalised beetle whilst maintaining a degree of authenticity..
@OriginAndAbsolution well any bug 67 and earlier had a hard metal dash, 68 and later had a padded dash primarily made of foam and plastic type hardening on the outside.
Chris, this video was SO helpful to me. I've just been pulling my hair out deciding on what to do when it came to authenticity. I'm definitely going the two tone door panels and you've pretty much sold me on the 'sewfine' - ha, they need to pay you as an official endorser of their products.
where did you get headlights that are on your 64' bug?
stefandobes85 2 weeks ago
thank you for the insight. one more question is the door panel charcoal the vinyl or the velour series.
tbonezmotorsports 3 months ago
@tbonezmotorsports vinyl
brighteyefilms 3 months ago
this vid was great i would like to know the color of the carpet and the door panels of the car you were showing, Thanks
tbonezmotorsports 4 months ago
@tbonezmotorsports That was TMI two tone door panels of charcoal and off white, the carpet was salt and pepper.
brighteyefilms 4 months ago
To Much Information :D
curtismichael14 6 months ago
Is that carpet a pile or loop? Looks like a pile to me. Cameras are tricky. If it is a loop then what kind? Thank you!
woodlandcammo27 6 months ago
This may sound like a stupid question and not one you will enjoy answering as a restorer when you realise my intentions, but as you're the expert and I'm merely considering buying a classic beetle I would like to ask what the 'dashboard' is constructed from and how easy it is to remove/replace. I plan to duplicate and slightly modify the dash using fibreglass and a few other lightweight materials creating a more personalised beetle whilst maintaining a degree of authenticity..
OriginAndAbsolution 9 months ago
@OriginAndAbsolution well any bug 67 and earlier had a hard metal dash, 68 and later had a padded dash primarily made of foam and plastic type hardening on the outside.
brighteyefilms 9 months ago
Chris, this video was SO helpful to me. I've just been pulling my hair out deciding on what to do when it came to authenticity. I'm definitely going the two tone door panels and you've pretty much sold me on the 'sewfine' - ha, they need to pay you as an official endorser of their products.
backyardsounds 11 months ago
Have you every used Dynamat sound insulation in one of your cars and if you have what do you think of it?
cheddyrod 1 year ago
@cheddyrod Yeah Quick roof does the same thing
brighteyefilms 1 year ago
great vid i have a 1970 bug im 14 restoring it with dad its a 1600 in ascot green love it
TheWackojacko08 1 year ago