Itinerant Air-Cooled

42 years, in over my head. Better than bored I guess.
And thanks to all of you of course.

If you could, would you own a small shop and restore VW's such as this?



Like if Colin could own a brick and mortar shop, would he do VW's and Porsche?

Yes! That garage back there has birthed many a project. I like it in there. The only thing slowing me down is finances.

Gladys is gone! First time out in the weather since '96. As Neil would say, "long may you run".

New parents


And I am done. Time to find a new project.

hambone wrote:Gladys is gone! Time to find a new project.

Congratulations, buddy. Did your heart feel a pang?
Colin

It did...
The most heartbreaking was seeing my first Beetle get towed away to new owners, a very tired '66 with horrible floor pans and a billion miles on the rest. But it was still sad to see it go. Way back in '93, that's a long time ago.
Gladys is going to good people, and I've instilled the notion of classic vehicle value appreciation. She will get good care.
Today was really the first time I've seen it fully assembled and ready, outside of the close confines of my tiny garage. It looked eager to get on with it.
All I've got to say is - it takes a village to help an idiot mechannicckkk. Thanks guys, a ton.
The true test of friendship will be to see who shows up during my NEXT project.....man it's gonna be like an empty cave around here....

hambone wrote: The true test of friendship will be to see who shows up during my NEXT project.....man it's gonna be like an empty cave around here....

"HI! It's me again."
"Uh, oh, hi! Colin."
"BOB HERE?"
"Uh, no, no, he had to go ... do an errand."
"Just wanted to see if he needed any HELP."
"Oh, he always appreciates it, no really."
"Well, let him know I stopped BY."
"Sure Colin, thanks, you know, he could call you if he needs any help."
"Man, I thought he'd be here, I just called about ten minutes ago."
"Yeah, he had to do an errand."
"Bob? What are you doing under the table?"

Yeah, AS IF. You're scattered to the 4 winds. OH, wait you mean when your senile. (when) Well, just replace "Colin" in the above story with "Bob" and we're pretty much equal.

DMV is giving my brother trouble because the guy's WIFE is mentioned (though not signed) on the title...on we go. Hope we get this mess done with!

Nice work, very sharp car. Where's the front emblem?

Missing, lost thru time along with the back script. He's going to order a new one.
Bill of sale heading thru the mail again...

hambone wrote:Missing, lost thru time along with the back script. He's going to order a new one.
Bill of sale heading thru the mail again...

Funny of all things I have, I have an emblem for a Squareback.

I still owe you hubcaps! They're in a box since I promised you them 200 months ago.

hambone wrote:I still owe you hubcaps! They're in a box since I promised you them 200 months ago.

Gad zooms I owe you shipping! PM me and I can send money your way. I am out of caps to paint.

Sylvester wrote:

hambone wrote:I still owe you hubcaps! They're in a box since I promised you them 200 months ago.

Gad zooms I owe you shipping! PM me and I can send money your way. I am out of caps to paint.

Biffth dtang! Let's tighten it up around here!
Colin