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[ShadowFun]

Oh, you know they do it to keep the little monkeys (children) from messing with their chit!

[Mr Franz]

Oh, you know they do it to keep the little monkeys (children) from messing with their chit!

That's just it. It wasn't that hard to disassemble. Any kid that knows which end of the screwdriver to hit with a hammer could do it!

Well, the Bug is very nearly complete. Just a few details left. Lia, seems impressed anyway.

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[the living tribunal]

And it is impressive

[Billiam]

Nice!

[Mr Franz]

And it is impressive

Nice!

Thanks guys! I started this project because I sorely miss working on and customizing the real thing. I'm just not physically able to do that anymore, so I thought this might be a way for me to continue doing something I love. In a way, it's even better since I can get my dolls involved. See? I think Lia and Juju are just as anxious to see this thing finished as I am....

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[Billiam]

Man I wish I had skills like that. That's cool you still get to do what you love. I'm really enjoying watching the progress.

[Mr Franz]

Man I wish I had skills like that. That's cool you still get to do what you love. I'm really enjoying watching the progress.

Well, stick a fork in it, it's done!

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Without further ado, I give you the New Love Bug!

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This might be a Barbie car, but 8 inch Elvez looks pretty good beside it.

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Here's a little before and after.

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[Billiam]

Awesome! Great work man!

[Mr Franz]

Awesome! Great work man!

Thanks! It's been an adventure.

[gogodolls]

WOW! Impeccable! Can't wait to see it in action!

Beautiful work Mr Franz, thanks for sharing the photos! BRAVO!
Cheers!

[Mr Franz]

WOW! Impeccable! Can't wait to see it in action!

Beautiful work Mr Franz, thanks for sharing the photos! BRAVO!
Cheers!

Thanks, gogo! Be a while before I put it on the road. Need to give that paint job time to fully harden. Meanwhile, got some other projects in the works. Stay tuned!

[hwa6cpxr]

The Franz Bug is awesome! Now I wanna go watch the Love Bug movie, but which one?

[Mr Franz]

The Franz Bug is awesome! Now I wanna go watch the Love Bug movie, but which one?

Thanks. I'm partial to the original 1969 film myself. Saw that at the theater when it first came out.

[ShadowFun]

Woot!!!

Lookin mighty fine there Mr!

[Mr Franz]

Woot!!!

Lookin mighty fine there Mr!

Thank you kindly.