New Razor project

[Tris.]

I've got me a new Razor project , its a '63 (just) had it been built 14 cars earlier it would have been a first year model, but hey ho..
It was imported from the usa a fair few years ago, and the restoration was started, most of the body work has been done, needs some more work to get it right, but it is by far a better
basis for resto than my '66.

Heres some pics, I'm sure you will be able to spot the car hidden away









Should be picking the car up end of January, then the fun can begin

[Paul Hayward]

well done Tris ..glad you sorted out a deal ...seems a shame your other ones gonna get chopped though .Kats dream care these.......i have promised her one....one day

good kuck digging her out in the new year ....looks pretty dam solid from what you can see

[shawn71]

I'd love ones of these too but for now I'll stick with my Type 4s.

Is the '66 going to become a donor for this one?

[Tris.]

well done Tris ..glad you sorted out a deal ...seems a shame your other ones gonna get chopped though .Kats dream care these.......i have promised her one....one day

good kuck digging her out in the new year ....looks pretty dam solid from what you can see

Yeah I'm a happy fella Paul, agree about my other, I've had it the best part of 15yrs now, will be a shame to see it go.

I'd love ones of these too but for now I'll stick with my Type 4s.

Is the '66 going to become a donor for this one?

well, its a bit of a nightmare working out what comes with this one, parts are boxed up everywhere, I'm pretty confident most of it is there... I doubt I will use much if anything from the '66, mainly as I plan to restore the car back to stock.

It would appear the car was originally pacific blue, I don't personally like that colour, so I do plan changing it to another period correct vw one, maybe anthracite grey... I do plan to give the car a little tickling of the lowering stick, (or maybe a hard thrashing) and I was planning to change the wheels, but can't decide what to go for, maybe the key to being different is to stay stock I think thats what I'll do...

so most of the '66 parts wouldn't be right for this car, so hopefully that one will be available pretty much complete (it is now a rolling shell)

[Paul Hayward]

will watch this with great interest .........and maybe then the 66 will be saved even if it needs lots or fixing again...15 years is a long time to have the same car.......hard choice seeing it go !

sorting out all the boxes will be good fun .lots of suprises in each box

[Tris.]

LOL like you need another vdub

[Paul Hayward]

.....no i have used up my last 9 lifes .no more....I have too much on my plate for the next few years i reckon ........i will still watch this with great interest though

bet you cant wait till Jan.opening up all those boxes will be like christmas again for you

[Editor]

KGs had their own colour ranges. They may not have included Anthracite as that was available on main range VWs, but you should be able to check that.

[Tris.]

KGs had their own colour ranges. They may not have included Anthracite as that was available on main range VWs, but you should be able to check that.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/inf ... php#type34

According to the Type34 registry, the car was Manilla Yellow/Black roof...

[Editor]

Now you mention it, I think I remember seeing it that colour 8 or more years ago.

[vwblue]

Nice one Tris Good luck with it mate.

I've always wanted one of these too but don't think the 'management' will let me get away with another VW....... three's enough..... apparently

I must pop down and see Alex to find out how he's getting on with his???

[Paul Hayward]

this thread neeeeeds more pictures Tris ........when you picking her up then

[Tris.]

Saturday Will be getting some more pics tomorrow hopefully

[purplepeter]

Please tell me thats a typo Tris !
Caravan is moving saturday
Bodies arriving & car moving Sunday
...Or have i ommitted to tell you the details??

[Tris.]

You kidding right?

Gonna have to make last minute changes to plans then !

(plans changed , will you need a hand on Sat with the caravan Pete?)

[purplepeter]

oops! sorry bout that Tris!
No,no assistance needed on sat..will fill you in on the precise plan tomorrow

[purplepeter]

[purplepeter]

[Tris.]

Pete, how was Derek after we left?

[purplepeter]

I think he's ok Tris..It makes a huge difference that he knows its gone to a good home,& we kept him busy all afternoon!Empty space is now a full space

[Editor]

Sorry to miss out - cutting chunks of tree down, and so involved it slipped my mind.

[gracie]

Hi Tris, good luck with the new project and glad to see Derek's car has gone to a good new home. I like your last post, nice touch.

I'm also embarking on the restoration of my own type 34. Having had the car since 1986, its been on the road (just) for most of my ownership, including sitting on a type 3 & 4 stand years ago as a frog on a lily pad, Jane Terry may recall! Five years ago, Fritz came off the road, family, work, shortage of time, the same old story, but now it is full steam ahead to get the car on the road and off to Germany for the 50th celebration!

Mechanically ungifted, i am aiming to create a solid car, as close to original as i and my skills, budget of time and cash can muster. Compared with 1986, it is amazing how much more help is available; spo you can expect to see me avidly watching your restoration from afar.

Seeing your location made me smile as i purchased my car in Chicester, it having been originally ben supplied i seem to recall from the VW agent in either Poole or Bournemouth.

If i can help, drop me a line

Best Wishes

Graham