[Cyrus43]

@karl..
this grille is a local reproduction right?

[Stanher]

Cyrus- yes its an aftermarket grille (the PAL badge says it all) made for selects/super-selects....I personally dont find them too attractive!

[Stanher]

Karl, here you go bro....the other beetle I saw inside the same garage outside which the yellow one was lying.....the latter I'm told was used as a parts car for restoring this car:



'having trouble with my net again....so will upload the remaining pics. later!

[Cyrus43]

Originally Posted by Stanher

Cyrus- yes its an aftermarket grille (the PAL badge says it all) made for selects/super-selects....I personally dont find them too attractive!

yup..thought so..what wre they thinking..looks YUCK

the beetle looks to be in good shape..

[karlosdeville]

Originally Posted by Stanher

the latter I'm told was used as a parts car for restoring this car:

Do try and get me 3 wheel rims from the car...my is held up only for that reason!

[automannj]

Originally Posted by Stanher

Karl, here you go bro....the other beetle I saw inside the same garage outside which the yellow one was lying.....the latter I'm told was used as a parts car for restoring this car:!

Shyam,
Any history on who this baby belongs to?. My sympathy to the donor.

[vintageman]

Originally Posted by AMATMO

so youre machines are getting ready to hit the road..i see you have a great load payng attention to all of them at the same time

BTW whats going on with the Buick?i see its not in its best state as yet, in front of the ford A

The Buick is waiting for its turn , maybe - a couple of years hence , once the present renovations are complete

[Edsel Rulez!]

Originally Posted by Stanher

Cyrus- yes its an aftermarket grille made for selects/super-selects....I personally dont find them too attractive!

Hmm... it reminds me of the gap-toothed Ambassador Mark 4.

[karlosdeville]

Originally Posted by Edsel Rulez!

Hmm... it reminds me of the gap-toothed Ambassador Mark 4.

True, that is what inspired this design. It was popular around that time as well.

[Stanher]

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Do try and get me 3 wheel rims from the car...my is held up only for that reason!

Hey, by "accident" I just spoke to someone whom I realised is the owner of both the cars!

He's asked me to find out what more you want from it.

[karlosdeville]

Well I need 3 wheel rims, (assuming they are in usable condition), "towel rail" bumpers, door handles (if they are pull type). I dont suppose theres much else I can salvage for my model. Perhaps the quarter window would come in handy.

[Stanher]

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

"towel rail" bumpers, door handles (if they are pull type). I dont suppose theres much else I can salvage for my model. Perhaps the quarter window would come in handy.

It doesnt seem to have any of the parts you mention apart from the quarter glass.....
What bout the steering wheel, gearstick and one of the switches on the dash (seems original)....?

[karlosdeville]

Originally Posted by Stanher

It doesnt seem to have any of the parts you mention apart from the quarter glass.....
What bout the steering wheel, gearstick and one of the switches on the dash (seems original)....?

Its quite likely that the bumpers and things were removed and the car is partly dismantled. I would mind taking the above mentioned items as spares, if they are reasonably priced. What I need are the wheel rims. Im currently running 16s at the rear and 15s up front...looks awesome though!

[Stanher]

More pics. of the beetle under resto.....he says they are both '62...

[JayD]

Originally Posted by Stanher

Wow, nanRi (thank you- is it the same in MalyAlam?) JayD!!!

'hope to see the pics. after its done as well! And 'hope its restored accordingly, to originality.

there's no 'r' in it! Its nanni!! Btw, i've found a perfect donor car for you penant!(especially the glass bits) will upload the pics shortly!