HI I am in the middle of restoring a 1950 Split beetle and have fallen out with the restorer that I have been using. Can anyone recommend a restorer to complete the project. Currently I have a running Floor plan that is almost finished and have a body shell that has been soda blasted and is now in primer. There is some welding need to the wings and doors etc the main shell is in Good condition.
Any leads would be greatly appreciated
Robert
Posted by: mooney3019 - 16 May 2011 19:55:13
Midland Classic Restoration, 01905 622166 (based in Worcester)
Posted by: beefykeefy - 16 May 2011 20:54:10
Terry's Beetles, in Hanwell West London.
Panel-Kraft in Arlesey, Bedfordshire.
Retro Custom in Baldock, Hertfordshire.
Posted by: heb623 - 17 May 2011 16:40:46
If yyou don't mind traveling to Belgium:cry: : Opa's place!:thumbup:
:twisted: ET
Posted by: vintagebug - 18 May 2011 00:52:04
[quote=heb623]If yyou don't mind traveling to Belgium:cry: : Opa's place!:thumbup:
:twisted: ET[/quote]
X2!! You wouldn't regret it! :thumbup:
Posted by: 69project - 18 May 2011 19:43:00
for an early car id maybe try someone recommended,that evil ben is producing some amazing cars from what ive seen in mags
Posted by: Rich Oakley - 20 May 2011 00:15:56
Worth giving Ricky Cox a call as he's not a million miles away...
07990 524054
Posted by: 48REME - 20 May 2011 18:18:11
[quote=beefykeefy]Terry's Beetles, in Hanwell West London.
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Errr...I don't think so from all the disastrous impressions I've heard and the exorbitant costs for badly done work and the unpleasant attitude.
I would strongly recommend Dave Simpson at Simpson's Aircooled in Wickham Market, Suffolk.
Lovely guy, very professional and fair prices. I am very glad he repainted my car.
A bit difficult to get hold of because he's very busy but try calling him on 07725738646 and say that Nicolas with the green '59 Standard sent you. He also has a website:
https://www.simpsonsvw.co.uk/
Especially if you're in Hornchurch (near Upminster, I presume?), it's up the A12, right after Ipswich.
Posted by: Robb - 20 May 2011 18:21:55
[quote=48REME]Errr...I don't think so from all the disastrous impressions I've heard and the exorbitant costs for badly done work and the unpleasant attitude.[/quote]
after redoing some of the work on my 67, i certainly wouldnt use them.
Gavin Jones @ Trailer Queen Resto's (He used to live in hornchurch too)
or
Ben Lewis @ Evil Bens
Both in cornwall, but i didnt regret taking my car to them from the midlands.
:thumbup:
Posted by: Trailer Queen Restos - 20 May 2011 23:01:01
Thanks Robb ;)
I've pm'd you Rob and am in hornchurch in 2 weeks if you want to chat!!
Posted by: Robb - 21 May 2011 11:02:29
no probs, anytime Gav,
super pleased with the work on my 67 :thumbup:
Posted by: Old Blue - 21 May 2011 13:49:23
[quote=48REME]Errr...I don't think so from all the disastrous impressions I've heard and the exorbitant costs for badly done work and the unpleasant attitude.[/quote]
Old Blue our 1968 used to have work done on it some years back when I was nearer to Terry's Beetle Services. I found them reasonable. And didn't they rebuild Rattletrap and look after it for Tony Levy?
Posted by: Trailer Queen Restos - 21 May 2011 17:06:36
[quote=Robb]no probs, anytime Gav,
super pleased with the work on my 67 :thumbup: [/quote]
:wink: Looks real nice Robb, cant wait to see it in the flesh.
Posted by: beefykeefy - 22 May 2011 18:43:18
[quote=48REME]Errr...I don't think so from all the disastrous impressions I've heard and the exorbitant costs for badly done work and the unpleasant attitude.
I would strongly recommend Dave Simpson at Simpson's Aircooled in Wickham Market, Suffolk.
Lovely guy, very professional and fair prices. I am very glad he repainted my car.
A bit difficult to get hold of because he's very busy but try calling him on 07725738646 and say that Nicolas with the green '59 Standard sent you. He also has a website:
https://www.simpsonsvw.co.uk/
Especially if you're in Hornchurch (near Upminster, I presume?), it's up the A12, right after Ipswich.
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I've found Terry's to be friendly, and costs reasonable.
