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Finishing up
22 Mar 2018

Finishing up

by Peter D'Adamo | posted in: 1979 Convertible Beetle 'Syd', Interior, Paint/prep | 0

Been a while since my last Syd update. Actually, a lot has happened. Almost all functionality has returned, with the noticeable exception of the gas gauge, which has been vexing in its intransigence. Moreover, the convertible top has been installed and … Continued

Matching shirt and tie
1 Dec 2017

Matching shirt and tie

by Peter D'Adamo | posted in: 1979 Convertible Beetle 'Syd', Body/Chassis, Electrical/wiring, Paint/prep | 0

Syd is moving along. Most body parts have been rattle-can primed and test fitted. A new wiring harness was ordered and installed. This was a bit tricky due to the fact that the 1979 model year had a fuel injected … Continued

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