tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328287814098306279.post3075660862086747779..comments2023-05-08T12:37:42.116+01:00Comments on 1965 VW Beetle Restoration: 100th Post! Meeting Gretchen's original familyLos Rhysoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10308823864946944933noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328287814098306279.post-72442013149301534772017-12-05T11:44:06.154+00:002017-12-05T11:44:06.154+00:00Hello again Madonna! You know, I didn't have a...Hello again Madonna! You know, I didn't have a name for the car before Alison told me she was Gretchen - then it just all seemed to make sense. Weirdly, she looked like a Gretchen! <br /><br />Haha, yes, it does sometimes feel like a scene from a movie. Owning a classic car is rather magical (as well as a complete and utter headache)!Los Rhysoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10308823864946944933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328287814098306279.post-65057556983907262842017-12-01T07:43:07.997+00:002017-12-01T07:43:07.997+00:00Gretchen is quite a lovely name for a vintage Beet...Gretchen is quite a lovely name for a vintage Beetle. It's quite impressive how you invested time to locate the first owner. If I were Alan, I've be very surprised and even excited to see my old car once more. It's like in a movie where two different generations were joined by an old object. Hope to read more of your experiences with Gretchen.<br /><br /><a href="https://svsautocare.blogspot.com/2017/11/sunshine-coast-service-centre-shares-4.html" rel="nofollow">Madonna Gentry @ SVS Autocare</a>Madonna Gentryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745335578386651967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328287814098306279.post-83711836159335859322017-10-25T09:49:12.038+01:002017-10-25T09:49:12.038+01:00Thanks TBT! The connection to people is one of the...Thanks TBT! The connection to people is one of the more surprising and rewarding aspects of owning a classic car. It keeps me engaged and in turn provides me with the enthusiasm needed to plod on with the resto! I am liking the sound of your buggy, the fact that it is a rare beast in the Caribbean region makes it a special car and worthy of your TLC.Los Rhysoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10308823864946944933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328287814098306279.post-55529290697376730962017-10-24T02:12:47.943+01:002017-10-24T02:12:47.943+01:00Hi, I came across your blog while looking at image...Hi, I came across your blog while looking at images for the shift rod coupler then read this. I have met many people across generations, through my work and hobbies..they always have interesting stories. I have a buggy, single port 1600 from 71 on a 68 pan according to the previous owner. I am working on in the Caribbean, its a challenge here with getting parts etc., but I am determined to make her one of the better Buggies around, she was left to the elements outside for a few years. So far there are only about 3 left running here so we have to hang on to what we have got. Happy you restored Gretch, an amazing story...keep up the good work.The Bare Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16748419975001873872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328287814098306279.post-35615549835867910782017-05-03T12:36:02.713+01:002017-05-03T12:36:02.713+01:00Hi Michael! Thanks for taking the time to comment,...Hi Michael! Thanks for taking the time to comment, pleased to hear that this resto has provided you with some inspiration. It motivates me in return when I get this kind of positive feedback.<br /><br />Good luck with your '63. It will feel special when you start restoring something that has been in your family. <br /><br />California is the place to be for old VW's. Vehicles age so well in that drier climate. I am actually trying to get hold of some rust-free body cuts from a salvage yard in Cali, but it is proving to be difficult. I am really hoping that it works out though as the all the old Beetle's rust out in the same places over here in Blighty and sometimes there are no suitable repair panels available.<br /><br />Keep in touch and let me know if you ever start a thread/blog of your project!Los Rhysoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10308823864946944933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328287814098306279.post-36058729212093313222017-04-26T17:37:15.262+01:002017-04-26T17:37:15.262+01:00I just found your blog this morning. I have a 1963...I just found your blog this morning. I have a 1963 named Roscoe that is in sore need of just the kind of things you've done. It's not quite as bad off as Gretchen was to start likely because it grew up in sunny California. I got it from my grandfather when he passed in '94 and drove it for a few years before deciding the hole in the floor were just too big. It's been parked for about 5 years now and it's almost time to get to work. Anyway ... thanks for the inspiration!Araxidishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01186320442749388618noreply@blogger.com