1967 VW Fastback - Restored

PAVAN KADAM · 24th February 2010, 19:18

Regular updates.

Work on the panels all round the car has started. Such a wonderful design this car is.

Each and every panel comes out, a Tinker's delight

After the tapping is done, we do the regular zinc oxide coat and enamel paint on the inside and re-fit them back. This ensures rust free finish inside out.

I am enjoying this restoration, and each and every bit of it.

Some pics.

Jaggu · 24th February 2010, 21:16

Alrighty, that (body/chassis) joint seems to be a problem area from a rusting perspective, hence asked.

PAVAN KADAM · 24th February 2010, 23:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Alrighty, that (body/chassis) joint seems to be a problem area from a rusting perspective, hence asked.

No Buddy,

Many VW's are treated with antirust coating with the DIP method. There are hardly any chance of rust.

Ageing and climate conditions are the only issue.

Engine assembled, and ready to be mounted

Pending Work:

Missing Carb
Missing Dynamo
Missing Distributor.
All Brake parts yet to arrive.

PAVAN KADAM · 25th February 2010, 12:27

Pics of engine mounted

While few spares required to start the engine is awaited, we are now concentrating on the brakes and paint process.

Probably in the next 10 days time we will see the brakes done and the car in its colors.

PAVAN KADAM · 27th February 2010, 00:26

Some regular updates.

After the tinkering is complete, we now start the body filler application job, since the tinkering and tapping came out well, we used very little bodyfiller all over the car

Once the body filler was sanded down to the last microns, we spray the surfacer with the Blue color mixed ( will explain the reason later)

Now the polyster patti work has started and after that, 1 week the car will be left without any work ( Just to make sure the surfacer grips the body well.)

The car suddenly seems to have suddenly come alive at this stage

Some pics

Edmund · 27th February 2010, 17:58

superb photodocumentation pavan, it makes me feel like i'm a part of the process, im hooked!

Keep us updated!

Zorro4X4 · 28th February 2010, 11:57

Hi Pavan,

While you are at it, I would suggest getting the car painted at a paint booth. The paint finish would be perfect so will it last longer.

Regards,
Zorro4X4

PAVAN KADAM · 28th February 2010, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zorro4X4

Hi Pavan,

While you are at it, I would suggest getting the car painted at a paint booth. The paint finish would be perfect so will it last longer.

Regards,
Zorro4X4

Yes buddy, i too feel the need, but its almost impossible to rent out paint booths for 4-5 days at a stretch.

, the place where i restore cars are street smart guys who still do a good paint finish.

All my cars are painted outside , but with all 4 sides closed and with a good hot sun scorching outside.

brat001 · 28th February 2010, 13:17

Pavan :I see something very familiar in the corner of one of the pics . When does that story start?

manishalive · 1st March 2010, 00:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by brat001

Pavan :I see something very familiar in the corner of one of the pics . When does that story start?

They must have done most of the background work by now

k_shanz · 1st March 2010, 16:00

Congrats!! Great job man!

cadaver_prad · 1st March 2010, 16:25

Great to see the restoration process. The car is coming out as good as new. BTW if u don't mind, Where is your workshop? Would love to hang around to see how it is done.

vasanthn21 · 1st March 2010, 22:21

What a looker man!! She can definitely give the present cars a run for their money.

Lovely work Pavan!

PAVAN KADAM · 1st March 2010, 22:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by brat001

Pavan :I see something very familiar in the corner of one of the pics . When does that story start?

Quote:

Originally Posted by manishalive

They must have done most of the background work by now

Well, will start that story sometime soon

Quote:

Originally Posted by k_shanz

Congrats!! Great job man!

Thank you buddy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadaver_prad

Great to see the restoration process. The car is coming out as good as new. BTW if u don't mind, Where is your workshop? Would love to hang around to see how it is done.

I live in North Bangalore, you are welcome to drop by anytime during the weekends.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vasanthn21

What a looker man!! She can definitely give the present cars a run for their money.

Lovely work Pavan!

Yes definitely agree with what you say.

Still too far from the final finish, But work on the paint process has already started.

Some updates:

cadaver_prad · 2nd March 2010, 14:43

Cannot wait to see the completed project and hear the lovely sound of that engine.

24th February 2010, 19:18	#16
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	Regular updates. Work on the panels all round the car has started. Such a wonderful design this car is. Each and every panel comes out, a Tinker's delight After the tapping is done, we do the regular zinc oxide coat and enamel paint on the inside and re-fit them back. This ensures rust free finish inside out. I am enjoying this restoration, and each and every bit of it. Some pics. Attached Thumbnails
	(1) Thanks

24th February 2010, 21:16	#17
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	Alrighty, that (body/chassis) joint seems to be a problem area from a rusting perspective, hence asked.
	() Thanks

25th February 2010, 12:27	#19
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	Pics of engine mounted While few spares required to start the engine is awaited, we are now concentrating on the brakes and paint process. Probably in the next 10 days time we will see the brakes done and the car in its colors. Attached Thumbnails
	() Thanks

27th February 2010, 00:26	#20
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	Some regular updates. After the tinkering is complete, we now start the body filler application job, since the tinkering and tapping came out well, we used very little bodyfiller all over the car Once the body filler was sanded down to the last microns, we spray the surfacer with the Blue color mixed ( will explain the reason later) Now the polyster patti work has started and after that, 1 week the car will be left without any work ( Just to make sure the surfacer grips the body well.) The car suddenly seems to have suddenly come alive at this stage Some pics Attached Thumbnails
	(1) Thanks

27th February 2010, 17:58	#21
Edmund BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Stuttgart, Germany. Posts: 830 Thanked: 163 Times View My Garage	superb photodocumentation pavan, it makes me feel like i'm a part of the process, im hooked! Keep us updated!
	() Thanks

28th February 2010, 11:57	#22
Zorro4X4 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 52 Thanked: 7 Times	Hi Pavan, While you are at it, I would suggest getting the car painted at a paint booth. The paint finish would be perfect so will it last longer. Regards, Zorro4X4
	() Thanks

28th February 2010, 13:17	#24
brat001 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 155 Thanked: 33 Times	Pavan :I see something very familiar in the corner of one of the pics . When does that story start?
	() Thanks

1st March 2010, 16:00	#26
k_shanz BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: KL - TEN Posts: 353 Thanked: 74 Times View My Garage	Congrats!! Great job man!
	() Thanks

1st March 2010, 16:25	#27
cadaver_prad BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 218 Thanked: 18 Times	Great to see the restoration process. The car is coming out as good as new. BTW if u don't mind, Where is your workshop? Would love to hang around to see how it is done.
	() Thanks

1st March 2010, 22:21	#28
vasanthn21 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 811 Thanked: 521 Times View My Garage	What a looker man!! She can definitely give the present cars a run for their money. Lovely work Pavan!
	() Thanks

2nd March 2010, 14:43	#30
cadaver_prad BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 218 Thanked: 18 Times	Cannot wait to see the completed project and hear the lovely sound of that engine. Last edited by cadaver_prad : 2nd March 2010 at 14:44.
	() Thanks