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Old 03-25-2011, 03:26 PM
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1968 vw beetle

hi guys i would like to get some info or pics on how to chop and drop a vw beetle top pls.thx
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I have all the details,do you have a printer or fax ?
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How about a V8 bug???

Here is my project www.v8beetleresouce.com
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I did an angle chop on the one in the picture below. If you are interested in this style I can do a little write up for you. It was super easy, literally did it in one day.

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Old 03-26-2011, 01:42 PM
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How about a V8 bug???

Here is my project www.v8beetleresouce.com
I guess it would help if I could spell my own website......... LOL

Try www.v8beetleresource.com

I am widening the car 8" but its also a convertible:

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I did an angle chop on the one in the picture below. If you are interested in this style I can do a little write up for you. It was super easy, literally did it in one day.

Brian
Hi how do you fit the suicide doors? can you use the same hinges
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