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Nutmeg: 1971 Super Beetle
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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
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Moving to Vermont
Cambodia
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Intro Phnom Penh
First Days
Temples & Drumming
Organic Farming
Khmer New Year
On the Beach
Royal Palace
Siem Reap
Water Sanitation
Teaching
Bits and Pieces
Super-Blue-Blood Moon
Great Allegheny Passage
Texas Motorcycle Trip-1
Texas Motorcycle Trip-2
Short Travel Videos
2014-2016
Azerbaijan
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Nakhchivan May 2016
Quba Apr/May 2016
Museums Feb 2016
Friends & Gatherings Baku
House and Plants
Around Baku
Qax June 2015
Billy's Decade Party
Ganja & Goygol Oct 2015
Lahij Feb 2015
Yanar Dag/Ateshgah
Petroglyphs/Mud Volcanoes
Oguz, Xal Xal: Oct 2014
Absheron Park: Sep 2014
First 2 Wks Baku: Aug 2014
Turkey
>
Cappidocia Nov 2015
Trekking Lycian Way
>
Overview
Kayaköy
Ovacik-Faralya
Faralya-Alinca
Alinca-Gey
Gey-Sidyma-Gey
Patara Day 1
Patara Day 2
Patara Day 3
USA
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Amtrak Cross US Nov 2016
Summer 2016
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Vermont 2 Trips
Long Island, Connecticut
Summer 2015
>
OR, WA, IN
Long Island, Connecticut
2 Birthdays: Jan/Feb 2015
Long Island Winter 2014/15
2011-2014
Germany: 2011-2014
>
Berlin & Koblenz 2014
Year End Summary 2013
Romantic RoadOct 2013
Jan - May 2013
Ahr - Blankenheim Oct 12
Aug - Dec 2012
Trier, Luxembourg: 2012
Nov 2011-March 2012
Mainz Frankfurt: Feb 2012
Windeck: Oct 2011
Eifel Park & Ahr: Oct 2011
Vineyard Tour 2011
First Impressions
France: April 2014
Netherlands: May 2013
Ireland: July 2013
X-Country Motorcycle: 2012
Paris: Oct 2012
Spain: Oct 2012
USA
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Summer 2014
Motorcycle MA & VT: 2014
Mom Memorial: Feb 2014
Wedding & Ft Wayne: Feb 2012
Greg & Jess Wed: July 2011
Summer 2011
2008-2011
2011 Video
Xian, Chengdu, Leshan
Yang Shou: Apr 2010
An Hui Province: Apr 2009
Harbin: Jan 2009
Singapore: Dec 2008
Nanjing: 2008-2011
Habitat Humanity: Nov 2008
Chinese New Year
New Zealand: 2009-2010
USA
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Road Trip to Florida 2010
Motorcycle Trip: 2010
Long Island Winter 2009
Summer 2009
2006-2008
Zambia
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Northern Zambia 2006
Zambia Travels 1
Zambia Travels 2
Vic Falls & Chobe: 2007
Vic Falls & Chobe Videos
Zambia Thoughts
South Africa Hiking
Kenya & Congo
Romania
USA
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Summer 2008 Book Video
Summer 2007 Around USA
2003-2006
Hong Kong
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HK & Macau: Aug-Dec 2004
NY Visitors: Oct 2004
Jon's Visit: Aug 2004
New Flat: May 2004
Spring 2004
Butterfly Hike
Nov 03 - Jan 04
Richard's Visit: Oct 2003
Mao Ping: Spring 2004
Intro to Hong Kong
Guilin Tour: Spring 2004
London
Northern Thailand
Malaysia
Mekong Delta Bike Trip
North Vietnam
USA
Cars & Motorbikes
Cross US Trip 2012
Honda Goldwing GL1800
>
Goldwing Details
Goldwing Extras
BMW K1200GT
1984 Honda V65 Sabre
Chang Jiang 750
Rocky SX Daihatsu
Honda NightHawk 750cc
Nutmeg: 1971 Super Beetle
Volvo C70 T5
Mom & Dad
Seattle & Bellingham