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On this page I'll describe what work has been completed, as I receive the pictures.

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photo taken on 08-06-04

More work to be done.

Not ready to go back togather yet.

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08-06-04

Cleaned the pan, applied anti rust, and paint.

Photos taken 0n 6 Aug. 2004.

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08-06-04

Progress as of 09-05-2004.

Nice shop.

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09-05-04 Working on the rear end of pan.

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09-05-04 Tools would be put away if Larry was still here!

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9-15-04 Rear end left. Ready for tranny.

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Engine is finaly here. 10-09-04

Engine is a 1835cc Type one.
Dual port
two bbl Carb
Lightened flywheel
Should push me through the mountains a little faster.

April 15, 2005
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Had to cut out the bottom of the body to make it fit the pan.

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Now to cover the big holes.

May 17, 2005
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Back seat is glassed in.

June 15, 2005
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Bondo is removed

Need a place for a radio.
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Putting it under the dash.

Finshed and ready for paint.
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October 1, 2005

Engine is ready to be mounted.
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November 1, 2005

First coat of Rino Coat
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November 9, 2005

The dash will look like this. Radio under speedo
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November 9, 2005

November 27, 2005
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New tail lights

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09-05-04 Tranny is cleaned up and ready to go back into pan.

Clean-up is well under way.

whats next?

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09-05-04 Front end is ready for paint.

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9-15-04 Rear end right. Ready for tranny

NEW PARTS 10-01-04  (BIRTHDAY)
New ball joint covers.
New tie rod end.
New tie rod end covers
New CV boots.
New master brake cylinder.
New brake shoes, (all four whells and new parts).
New brake cylinders (rear wheels).
Turned drums.
Wiring harness kit.
Belly pan gasket.
Head lights
Steering wheel

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New stuff.

Fiberglassing started
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Filled the ugly holes

May 3, 2005
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Next I'll fill in that hole.

May 8, 2005
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Hole is filled, now comes the sanding.

May 18, 2005
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Green paint is peeling, must come off.

More new parts. july 1, 2005.
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Wheels and tires on order.

Repaired that hole.
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August 5, 2005

Radio box ready for sanding.
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September 15, 2005

Enging is mounted, we are ready to start wiring.
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November 3, 2005

More of first coat
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November 9, 2005

Tail lights are in.
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November 11, 2005

I found these tail lights in Oregon and I think they will look good on this buggy. I'll fill in the holes and then install these lights. 
Seats mounts are in and pan is ready for rino coat.

Dec.15, 2005
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Seat are mounted

Continued as work progresses.