Carlsbad (CA USA) VW show

I'm in that situation, too. But I'm doing it anyways. I got the engine in the living room. Right now, I'm filing away all the casting flash on the heads so the air-flow over fins is more efficient. And the tranny is under the table.

I admire your determination. Your interior decor might leave a bit to be desired, though. In this little house with three teenage kids already cluttering up the place, doing such a thing would try the patience of my new wife, as loving and tolerant as she is. Another way to put it: she'd have my balls for billiards if I tried it. And she's the one who would love to have a restored bug.

When we bought our current house, having a place to work was at the top of my list. Working in the driveway definitely has its limits.

Max

I hear ya. Engine is new and clean, and thankfully my project isn't getting in the way (not terribly at least). There's a pile of parts on the floor around the table and have no place to go.

See Dave make aluminum dust on table:

I sure hear that, Mike.

I had the opportunity to attend the "Kelley Park" show in San Jose this year. I was dutifully amazed at the quality of craftsmanship displayed on these cars and busses. And the best part was, except for some very vintage (and pristine) examples, the majority of them were actually driven ... not just trailer queens.

My wife and I have seriously debated what to do with Herman as far as level of restoration. One of our deciding factors in keeping him a decent looking daily driver over a full on resto job is that he's a Super Beetle .... yes, it's true .... Herman's a fat chick. Once I get the last of our three sons out of the house, we'll look for a more deserving candidate for long nights of tinkering.

Larry

I work on my cars on the driveway, in the garage, back yard, front yard, second garage, third garage, yard at second&third garage location...

:D

Jan

Dan, we must have seen your car, and my lovely wife even said that she'd really like a convertible. However, the idea of a convertible with a roof rack has me furrowing my brows in puzzlement (how do they do that?).

You're right -- showing up in the Wonderbus would have garnered more points than walking around in funny-looking road bicycle togs.

Dan, we must have seen your car, which may have been the one that prompted my lovely wife to comment that she'd really like a convertible bug.

However, the idea of a convertible with a roof rack has me furrowing my brows in puzzlement (how do they do that?).

You're right -- showing up in the Wonderbus would have garnered more points than walking around in funny-looking road bicycle togs.

Dan, we must have seen your car, which may have been the one that prompted my lovely wife to comment that she'd really like a convertible bug.

However, the idea of a convertible with a roof rack has me furrowing my brows in puzzlement (how do they do that?).

You're right -- showing up in the Wonderbus would have garnered more points than walking around in funny-looking road bicycle togs.

Sorry about the triple-post. Goofy newsreader glitch.

I'm trying to think but nothing's happening. Show me a picture.

....thats ok, some people are just that way....nothign to be ashamed about. ;-)

Show me a picture.

...ok here's one...

...glad I could help..

..Gareth

--Dan E

Suddenly it is clear. My tiny rodent brain grasps the concept.

And a cool concept it is. Why they went from the rag to the metal top escapes me, other than maybe aesthetic considerations?? The metal top is very sleek look.

--Dan E