Over the years I've built many beetles. This is my current and probably my last full resto. My back was definitely not happy with this project, and gave out numerous times particularly when lifting the shell. It currently still has a stock engine, but my brother and I are working on a modified one. Here's some photos. Project took 3 years to complete, which is about as fast as I can do one.
(https://flic.kr/p/2po15cF)
(https://flic.kr/p/2po2tE7)
(https://flic.kr/p/2pnUw91)
(https://flic.kr/p/2po1VJY)
(https://flic.kr/p/2pnUw8E)
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