Steve Rasmussen

During my trip to fit the bed cover frame I also do another check on the fit of the wood panels. [image.png]   The panels do not conform perfectly ...

Progress continues, but at a slower pace. Both Michael and I have other commitments which adjust priorities. Luckily, it looks like we’ll both be r...

This is a long overdue update. The project progresses, but the conversion takes a break while Michael’s main business ramps up for the holidays. He...

[image.png] It’s time for a visual treat. Each round trip to see Michael takes 3 ½ to 4 hours driving. That plus 2 to 3 hours at his shop makes it...

 The final panels to build go on the sides of the bed over the fenders. Way back in Part #3 I made templates for these panels. [image.png]   At tha...

Back to the tailgate panel build. This story left off with the completed blank for the trim around the logo. I chose to use the CNC to cut the inne...

 It’s time to get caught up on the blog. Progress continues in Michael’s shop. After many trial fits the bed side fiberglass panels are now permane...

The build process for the tailgate panel is very much like the previous 2 panels. Here is a shot of the panel after fiberglass. [image.png] One th...

I’m overdue for another update of the Beetle Ute build. My brother and I went down to test out the fit of the door panel on the passenger side. Mic...

 I’ve been working on the first (passenger side) body side panel, the second (driver’s side) panel, and the tailgate forms all at the same time. So...

Michael posted another batch of pictures so I can get all of you an update on his work (which is awesome by the way).    Here you can get a view of...

The plan to make the bed side panels next is being postponed. I need to double check my template for the sides before I commit the design to a buil...