Bugs Palace!

Bug mishap. Driving down the road to find out no one put a cotter pin in the one wheel. Tire when one way, car the other. Luckily the bug and I are all right. Bug is going to the doctors next week for a checkup and the get the floors replaced. Hopefully it wont break the bank too badly. Hood has been painted and put on. Looks bloody sweet. Truck is now DONE with the exception of some new shoes. (rims and rubber). But that has been put on hold for a couple years until i get the bug done. Besides, i like the wheels which are on it, and I don’t want to spend any money on wheels till I decide whether to keep the truck rollin’ low, or to jack it up. Either way, it be a while before anything else is done.

Bug restoration is coming along slowly. With thanks to Dad, Alex and Adam. Adam just seems to “show up” right when im ready to pull the beast apart and is always willing to help with the demolition of parts; such as gutting rotten carpet and beating seats into submission. And a huge thanks to Dad for letting me use his driveway/garage during this time of restoration and also for helping out anyway he can; And to Alex for also doing anything he can to help get things done, and giving me some knowledge as we go so I can do some of this stuff for myself 🙂 .. (And the fact that he is letting me leach parts off of his floorless bug is also very very appreciated, and will be compensated as time goes on 🙂   ).

Restoration pics are updated regularly. Truck picks / couch picks / house pics will come along eventually.

Yes, i know i have been slacking on the picture updates. Get over it. Time hasnt been on my side. Pictures of Shannon’s clear corners + new couches still to come. My hood is FINALLY here and in the paint shop. I should have it back early next week. When i called they said it was sitting in primer and ready to be squirted 🙂

More GOOD GOOD news. As of yesturday, after 20+ years of waiting, i am the official owner of a VW Beetle!!!!!!. More pictures and progress updates will be found on the new page in the garage. As this is far from mint condition, here you will find a time stamped progress report of things i have/will do to this little beast as i get it to where i want it to be. Gonna be a slow process, and i have alot to learn, but with Dad and Alex’s (and anyone else who around) help this will turn into a real head turning Mustang/Camaro/Honda killing little monster :-). Colour choices have yet to be decided. Its currently faded red, but that will change to primer and eventually a really eye catching colour maybe even as soon as next summer money depending.

Not much to say. Spent more money this month then we should have, but its all good. New couches (2xleather) coming on Saturday, got Shannon some clear corners for her blazer to match my truck, and also ordered my cowl induction hood which should be here no later then September 11. I cant wait to get it painted and installed. Gonna look sweet. Just a set of rims and rubber away from being “done”. Well.. Most of its done. there is always something to do. Should have gotten the licence plates NVRDONE.  Still wouldnt mind a 4/6 drop. But cant see that happening anytime soon. Im happy with the 2/4. Will see what wheels i end up with and if its possible to go lower. Be a pain in the neck going lower if the wheels stick out past the fenders. Hard to tuck around wheels 🙂

Pictures of Shannons Lights, My hood and Couches coming soon. (as soon as they are available)