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Best of 2002 project build threads?


hellayego

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FAQers, 

 

I'm looking for inspiration and guidance as I prepare my 02, Dolores, VIN# 1668702 for a glass out, pretty damn thorough restoration. I love how it looks now and have spent a ton of energy getting , but I'm excited to root out any hidden rust and bring it back to beautiful Atlantikblau.

 

As I look through the build thread section, it's daunting, there are so many. Hundreds. Any recommendations of your favorites, especially euro-inspired-resto-roundie-rally-tribute build threads would be greatly appreciated. 

 

I want to learn about methods of keeping organized, lessons learned along the way, horrible pitfalls to avoid that I can read about from the safety of my garage. I just learn so much about the different processes by seeing how others have approached them.

 

It makes me a bit nervous to publicly state this, but I also would love to use the forum and this project as an excuse to write more and keep myself honest and accountable to my end goals.

 

Here are two of my favorites I've read so far:

 

Das Frogger

 

Tilapia (clearly an influence on Dolores)

 

Thanks,

Yego

 

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