Barndoor - Tearing it down

I have continued some on tearing the BD down. It's a painstaking process, as everything is rusted beyond salvage. And removing the front beam proved to be no exception. Everything looked quite solid on the outside, but the inside was even worse than rusted. The metal has almost turned to coal. Not everything could be saved, but serious surgery is needed for the frame anyway. This car is by far the worse I have ever laid hands on. But we like a little challenge =)

German resurrection

In Barndoor terms there is nothing like a missing rear window. If you look at this 51 you understand why. I have followed this project on thesamba through the winter, and rumors has it that it will appear on the 2010 Volksworld show at the end of march. This BD has also had some serious work done to save it from the grave. A true living dead!! Updated picture..... WOW, this is mean lookin' =)

Project thread - 51 kombi

Swedish resurrection - Dahlströms Grävmaskiner 54 BD

I have followed this thread for a while, and I'm stunned by the progression on this Barndoor. When I first saw this BD I thought it would have some decent parts to give up for some other project. But it didn't take long for the swedish owner to tear it down and start "restoring" it. Rebuilding is closer to the truth I thnik. Take a look at this thread on thesamba forum: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=383778. Just starting to fiddle with my own BD project, I know a little about the hours and effort put into this project. Can't wait to see this one in the flesh... Wish the owner the best of luck on the progression =)