Behind the build

A few friends have requested some pics from the build and I’ll try to explain what’s done.


What’s done:

- Weathered look (see excellent “how to” in 7.2inchdriver’s showroom)

- Sanded the outside of body for a flat paint job

- Mounted extra headlights from a Grasshopper

- Painted front light inserts black

- Polished headlight glass and window decals with toothpaste for a mild flat look

- Driver's window half way open

- Weathered side mirrors glued into body

- Clodbuster sticker in rear window

- Dirt on windscreen after wipers

- Windscreen wipers carved out of toothpicks

- Mounted exhaust pipe pointing a little to the side

- Custom painted rims with whiteside tires

- Antenna with ball made from my wife’s pearl necklace

- Mesh grille made out of a rusty steel utensil (thanks for learning me that word CASE1)

- 'N' (for Norway) national sticker in rear window

- Custom built roof rack

- Worn out spare wheel and spring on roof rack

- Skies made of an aluminum lunch box on roof rack

- Bungee cords to hold objects on roof rack on place (see “how to” in 7.2inchdriver’s showroom)

- Helmet on roof rack (used the dremel to cut away Frank Evan’s face)

- VW sticker from original decal sheet in front window

- Weathered 'R'-logo on right side. Painted on the outside by free hand and wetsanded carefully.

If there’s any unaswered questions, don’t hesitate to ask. I have learned so much by asking my fellow TC members.