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by Matts70
Sun Oct 04, 2015 10:09 pm
Forum: Garage Space
Topic: my project 71
Replies: 387
Views: 2605492

Re: my project 71

Dam Gene! Get in there! Sucks you have to cut up new parts but thats aftermarket. You have it handled. I have the Dansk channels from CIP also. Balls. Keep it up!!
by Matts70
Fri Oct 02, 2015 7:23 pm
Forum: Weekend Warriors
Topic: 1965 VW bug
Replies: 159
Views: 583590

Re: 1965 VW bug

Nice! Sort of like the V8 Bar stool? Wonder if someone made a flat 4 Bar stool??
by Matts70
Fri Oct 02, 2015 6:50 pm
Forum: Weekend Warriors
Topic: 1965 VW bug
Replies: 159
Views: 583590

Re: 1965 VW bug

Sweet Raj! Hows things?? I also like the 3HP mini bike in the back ground! Always wanted one of those as a kid. Lol
by Matts70
Tue Sep 29, 2015 1:35 pm
Forum: General
Topic: My story on getting hosed
Replies: 8
Views: 10067

Re: My story on getting hosed

Hi Brian, just curious the outcome of your 69. Saw it was off TS
by Matts70
Tue Sep 29, 2015 1:27 pm
Forum: Garage Space
Topic: my project 71
Replies: 387
Views: 2605492

Re: my project 71

Gene, where did u pick up your heater channels from? Just curious to see if im in for the same when i ever get back on it. Love the progress on this too.
by Matts70
Tue Aug 11, 2015 4:45 pm
Forum: Garage Space
Topic: my project 71
Replies: 387
Views: 2605492

Re: my project 71

Nice progress!! Keep it up!! Getting the garage itch.
by Matts70
Mon Mar 24, 2014 3:39 pm
Forum: Tire Kicking
Topic: Concrete or Blacktop
Replies: 6
Views: 7552

Re: Concrete or Blacktop

Concrete can be colored or stamped also. I have blacktop and it looks like ass now (about 5-6 years old). Some spots heaved from the winter cold n water getting under. Ive heard mix things about sealcoating also. Mainly just for looks. I have boards to go under jacks and jack stands so nothing sinks ...
by Matts70
Fri Mar 07, 2014 6:52 pm
Forum: Tire Kicking
Topic: Too stupid
Replies: 7
Views: 9241

Re: Too stupid

Propane fired ECO-Bug
by Matts70
Tue Feb 18, 2014 10:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Camping Essentials
Replies: 25
Views: 35718

Re: Camping Essentials

Dam Mike! You dont mess around!! 8-)
by Matts70
Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:57 am
Forum: Garage Space
Topic: JJs 65 resto mod
Replies: 71
Views: 124297

Re: JJs 65 resto mod

Good to hear about your health! Good luck with your project! I'll be tuning in!!
by Matts70
Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:13 pm
Forum: Tire Kicking
Topic: Disabled parking violations
Replies: 8
Views: 9820

Re: Disabled parking violations

Ya gotta love it! Anything to take advantage of the system. Although I must say i've filled a white Tyvec suit with newspaper and placed it im my passenger seat to use the HOV lane once or twice, JK.
Best is lifted trucks with handicapped plates or placards.
by Matts70
Tue Oct 15, 2013 5:44 pm
Forum: Garage Space
Topic: 70 Beetle Resto-Mod
Replies: 72
Views: 111101

Re: 70 Beetle Resto-Mod

Hey Rob, thank you brother! I appreciate it! I need to resurrect this thread from the dead!! This is perfect weather to be out cruising and I hope to be at that point by the time my daughter is 16! (She's 2 now) LOL! Glad ur problem was just a wire! And sounds like your gonna be a busy guy!! Plan is ...
by Matts70
Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:40 pm
Forum: Garage Space
Topic: '71 White Wagon
Replies: 508
Views: 1164892

Re: '71 White Wagon

Just wanted to say great work on ur bus!!! I know some guys that dont even know how to change their oil. Keep it up!!
by Matts70
Wed Nov 21, 2012 11:01 am
Forum: Garage Space
Topic: 63 rag
Replies: 136
Views: 774722

Re: 63 rag

Sounds good bud, if u need any electrical advice please feel free to give me a shout. That goes for anyone also!
by Matts70
Wed Nov 21, 2012 8:19 am
Forum: Garage Space
Topic: 63 rag
Replies: 136
Views: 774722

Re: 63 rag

building a house yourself
Nice!!! Nice work on making your 63 as safe as possible for your precious cargo!

BTW, Any headway on the garaj ????
by Matts70
Fri Nov 09, 2012 7:53 pm
Forum: Garage Space
Topic: 70 Beetle Resto-Mod
Replies: 72
Views: 111101

Re: 70 Beetle Resto-Mod

Thanks Dave!!
Definetly have alot of time into her ( working on it and looking at it!) My current body was almost replaced by another 70 body ( the guy that was passing through and looking to sell his 70 but things didnt line up and he had to do what was best for his situation). I'm attatched to ...
by Matts70
Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:51 am
Forum: Garage Space
Topic: 63 rag
Replies: 136
Views: 774722

Re: 63 rag

Nice work raj,,,,, when can I drop mine off?
by Matts70
Mon Oct 08, 2012 11:12 am
Forum: Garage Space
Topic: '71 White Wagon
Replies: 508
Views: 1164892

Re: '71 White Wagon

Dont mean to derail, but yes roxul would be perfect for that or I've heard from carpenters Homasote board installed before sheetrock works well.
by Matts70
Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:09 am
Forum: Garage Space
Topic: '71 White Wagon
Replies: 508
Views: 1164892

Re: '71 White Wagon

The Safe N Sound is fire proofing and sound control used generally on interior walls with no R value. $42.63 for 60 sq ft at lowes( standard 2x4 wall, 24 on center, im sure 16 on center is cheaper) Roxul also makes Comfortbatt which has an R15 value for 2x4 walls 16 on center 35.98 for about 60sq ft ...
by Matts70
Thu May 24, 2012 11:35 am
Forum: Garage Space
Topic: 70 Beetle Resto-Mod
Replies: 72
Views: 111101

Re: 70 Beetle Resto-Mod

So I opened my garage door the other day and had to stop and scratch my head......

I've hit an all time low!!!...........

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I also realized I have to resize all my pics to upload to this forum. Am I missing something? Had them all on imageshack ...
by Matts70
Fri Mar 23, 2012 2:30 pm
Forum: Garage Space
Topic: 70 Beetle Resto-Mod
Replies: 72
Views: 111101

Re: 70 Beetle Resto-Mod

Hey whats up Raj,
Yeah I have been, just recently got back on to check out some threads. Had a decent size electrical job that i was on for about a month and still awaiting finish wiring. Between that, the RR and watching the baby whenever I can, doesnt give me much time to work on the bug besides ...
by Matts70
Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:22 am
Forum: Garage Space
Topic: Raj R: 73 181 Refurb
Replies: 263
Views: 997505

Re: Raj R: 73 181 Refurb

Nice job Raj! love the ingenuity with your jack placment, chains etc. Good stuff bro!
by Matts70
Thu Dec 15, 2011 6:58 pm
Forum: Garage Space
Topic: 70 Beetle Resto-Mod
Replies: 72
Views: 111101

Re: 70 Beetle Resto-Mod

Thanks Matt and Glenn for the encouragement!! I hope to get my buddy over soon to finish tig welding whatever I have set for him. Matt I dont know if i have the patience to do any body work ( filler, sanding etc. ) The plan was to ship it to the body shop to have it taken care of, with a watchful ...
by Matts70
Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:40 pm
Forum: Garage Space
Topic: 70 Beetle Resto-Mod
Replies: 72
Views: 111101

Re: 70 Beetle Resto-Mod

I'll have my wife toss it out of the train at the Hillside facility, Is that cool?

:lol: Thats pretty funny!! That should go over well on the train!
I have had some thoughts on getting something different but the pan is all done and dont want a mismatched beetle. If I could of done it again I ...
by Matts70
Sun Dec 11, 2011 11:41 pm
Forum: Garage Space
Topic: 70 Beetle Resto-Mod
Replies: 72
Views: 111101

Re: 70 Beetle Resto-Mod

I here ya! this place is one of a kind.

Started to work on removing rear crossmember. Heres a couple views of how its attatched. spot welds cleaned away

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