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NUTMEG: 1971 SUPER BEETLE

The mechanics at Corrigan's Shop, Montauk Hiway, Bridgehampton, NY installed new half shafts, starter, transmission, clutch, muffler, braking system.

Paint and surface restoration by Value Motors, Oneonta NY

Parts:
Mid America Motorworks

Chirco Automotive

VW announced that there would be no new Beetles made in the world. Mexico was the last country to produce this classic.
We replaced the insulation, aluminum heat shielded sound padding on floor and ceiling and all plastic items.
Note in the back, the folding rear seat and its new backing ready to reinstall when winter turned to spring.
In a storage room over a garage at the Rocky Point House
Richard and Ann stipping out the old headliner. Note window glass removed as well. Older window tint removed.
In order to replace the dashboard, we had to completely take apart this 'wiring' mess. Looks great now behind a wiring shield.
One part after another had to be removed to facilitate the new dashboard. Good opportunity to redo a few things.
With a few modifications here and there, the new dashboard went in fine.
The seats were taken down to the wires over winter 2002. Found the original German factory seat tag. Slip covers were a bit tricky to put on over the new padding but came out great.
Looks like it might just work for another 20 or 30 years
Nutmeg has new interior, dashboard, carpet, map pocket, under bonnet tidy up. Again, beautiful Long Island Sound
Angela came to visit us from Canada this summer 2004. She also works with us in Hong Kong. We had a great time riding all over Shelter Island and Sag Harbor.
Great, dry barn in upper state New York is where Nutmeg spent the winter of 2003-4
Towed Nutmeg to winter storage, then drove Cookie across USA to Arizona where Cookie resides with Liz and Andy.
hortly after arriving by car carrier from Arizona, Nutmeg got a taste of Winter Snow
Visiting Bob and Darice in Cutchogue, NY at their home and family autoshop/garage.
Picture a very cold day, these people lay in the water with a parasail above them, then the wind lifts them up and they really zoom over the water on a surfboard.
Uncle Frank lives across from Billy's brother Chuck and his family. Great for sleeping extra guests.
Looking across Long Island Sound you can see Connecticut. The VW's spent a winter here. Great, historical house to have lived in.
For a small time we owned this sports car. Awesome design, handling, and performance. Glowbug has a new home near Milford, NY

Tour of interior

Up to the road

NY Barn - end of winter storage

Bondo in areas, grinding down through Gold paint over Red paint
Front bonnet had thick paint and deep rock chips, hence lots of grinding
Left rear fender had crack welded, engine cover was straightened near latch
Special sealer primer was used to prevent previous paint from seeping upward into Base Coat/Clear Coat
Primer was sanded down by hand prior to base coat
First signs of final paint, green tinge from neon lights in shop
Nutmeg may shine again!
Hard to believe what a paint job can do
Nutmeg was completely taken care of by Value Motors. Mike and Rita's shop are shown in the background. Oneonta, NY, Aug 2005.
Next door VW dealer consented for a Photo Shoot. Paint: VW 2004, Platinum Grey Metallic, LD7X:2R2R:B/C
71 'on the road again'
Upper Right Front in Driveway
Left Front at Lake
Left Front in Driveway
Left Front at Lake
Left Rear at Lake
Right Front in Driveway
Right Front after Washing