The 1978 VW Beetle Cabrio


Disassembly begins
Restoration of the Chassis
Restoration of Suspension Components
Major Rust Repair of the Body - page 1
Major Rust Repair of the Body - page 2
Major Rust Repair of the Body - page 3
Prepping the Body for Paint before mounting to the Chassis
Prepping for Paint
Assembly after Painting
Interior

Restoration of Suspension Components

I started some cleaning/blasting of small part for the rear suspension, etc. prepping for powder coat.

I Powder coated spring plates and covers, here the spring plates finished

Cleaning up the old welds

Test fitting the new boards, just fitted with sheet metal screws

They actually did fit really good, even they are made in Brazil... LOL

Before I weld them in, I do a test fit.

Even the holes line up

Back apart and finish welded

Applying seam sealer and primer

And the final coat at the bottom.

The chassis is done, also at the top, and ready for assembly.

Disassembly begins
Restoration of the Chassis
Restoration of Suspension Components
Major Rust Repair of the Body - page 1
Major Rust Repair of the Body - page 2
Major Rust Repair of the Body - page 3
Prepping the Body for Paint before mounting to the Chassis
Prepping for Paint
Assembly after Painting
Interior