Putting it all together!

I started to put on all the exterior components, changing out all old rubber to new.

It's a little harder than you think. Started putting in lights, emblems, hardware, etc....

I bought new headlight housings from Happy's. We had to drill holes that had been filled for the front passenger turn signal.

I just got stainless steel reproduction front and back bumpers in the mail over the weekend. They were made in Vietnam by a British company that specializes in SS bumper for restorations.

Yes, that is an automatic stickshift emblem and not just for looks either. I have already heard that I should have converted it to manual transmission. I know it will be slow, problems, less fun, etc... But hey, its a VW and it will definitely be different.

My Nemesis- the dreaded electrical rat's nest.

This will take some work to get power. I may need professional help- Mechanical and Psychological. More to come on this topic.

Saving Face

I decided to go with the prefabricated wood grain dash face from Karman Ghia Restoration and Parts. I thought about going with the painted dash face, but decided against it. I thought it would be too much black. I used the 3M spray on adhesive, so I had to mask off the rest of the car. I also used a heat gun to help adapt it around the corners.

Glove box wood grain facing.

Starting to to put in the dash components. I just need to get the electrical right.
I used the old dash pad, it looks pretty good.

I also put in a new windshield. I was going to replace the windshield trim as well for a more original look. After two failed attempts, I went with the Cal look rubber. I got the new windshield from Happy's in Southern Indiana.