Finally, we can honestly say that the Super Beetle is done. We've included all of the parts that we can find that will fit on our Super Project '71 and we've tried to cover each step in as much detail as these pages will allow. Although we could have easily filled each of the 18 issues that this series covered with the details of this project, we were forced to show you the important elements of the project and leave some of the mundane to your imagination, your innovation and your resourcefulness. Judging by the nearly 1200 emails and letters we received over the last 18 months, telling us that we did a great job covering the various aspects of this buildup, we are fairly confident that we've done something right.
However, there's one last part that we need to cover before we turn the key on this restoration and drive off happily into the sunset, and that is to address some of the details, the final touches of the project that will show any judge at any show that you know what you're doing when it comes to Super Beetles. There are no special tools needed to handle these minor additions, and the steps are nearly straightforward. Good luck, as we're nearly done.With that last step, we are happy with the outcome of our project. We have taken what was once a seemingly near worthless misunderstood Super Beetle that has been rotting away in a driveway for 15 years, stripped it down to nothing and built it up to a beautiful car that anyone would be proud to own.
If you have been following along these past 18 months and you too have put the finishing details on your project Super Beetle, stand back and take a good look at what you've done. You've recreated something of value; you've added to the fabric of society; you've rescued a hulk of metal from the elements and breathed new life into it; but best of all, you've done it yourself with your own two hands, and nobody can take away the pride you must feel from a job well done. Remember, always stay Super. You've earned it.