May 22, 2025
1965 Ragtop Beetle
Description
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle
Year: 1956
Start Date: 5-22-2025
Expected Finish Date: 11-30-2026
Completed Date:6-30-2016
This rare 1956 Beetle Convertible arrived at the shop for a full restoration.
Project Updates:
Arrival at the shop.
June 25th, 2025
Tear down into media blast.
July 8th, 2025
Metal works begins.
July 11th, 2025
Pan half and heater channel replacement.
July 22, 2025
Front and rear apron replacement.
July 28, 2025
Continued heater channel replacement.
September 23rd, 2025
Rear luggage tray replacement.
December 11th, 2025
Continued metal work.
December 20th, 2025
Body and components in epoxy paint.
Body and components in primer.
June 20th, 2026
