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Shade Tree Mechanic
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I feel it may be time for an introduction of myself. I hate talking about myself, but others on here may find some value in my experience. Bryan Toedtli, born/raised in Vancouver WA, currently residing in Beaverton OR. Some may recognize my last name, as my father has been a member of the VCCA since almost inception - Vern Toedtli. I was raised in an autobody shop and I first picked up a paint gun at 8yrs old. I didn't actually attempt my own bodywork until I restored my 57 VW Beetle - unfortunately circumstances forced me to sell car that in 2008. I was certified as a DuPont Automotive OEM Paint Repair specialist in around 2002 and worked for my dad's body shop for a few years. However, other members in this chat forum have commissioned me to do their paintwork - Bill Barker's 31 Landeau, Ray Holland's 28 Cabriolet, and my best friend Bruce Deford's 34 Sedan. I've done a few others too, but the list is too long.
My current of autos includes a completely original (unrestored) 1973 VW Type 3 Squareback, 1950 Belair project, 1964 Malibu driver (2nd owner since 1990), and most recently the 1937 Chevrolet (Seagrave) Firetruck that I purchased from the Ardie Overby estate. My fiancee and I are super excited to get started on the 37. The Belair will have to wait a little while longer...
I'd be happy to provide paint advice as best as I can, however, it's no longer my profession and is now just a hobby of mine. For work, I am a CAD/BIM Detailer for a large Portland-based electrical contractor.
Cheers all!
Bryan
Bryan Toedtli
Hillsboro, OR
1937 Chevrolet Seagrave Firetruck
1938 Master Deluxe Business Coupe
1950 Belair
1964 Malibu
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Welcome aboard, Bryan. I'm sure you'll have a great time here.
Bill Fuller.
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Welcome to Chat Bryan!
Impressive introduction with your obvious skills in paint work and all!!
That ol' Squareback brings back fond memories as I was working for VW in those days. Great cars with only a couple of bugs in the early fuelies.
Jim.
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Shade Tree Mechanic
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Shade Tree Mechanic
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Thanks! Yeah, my SB still has the original FI in it. Runs like a champ! I've got some problems in the tranny at the moment that I've got to figure out, but all in all a pretty nice car. I keep the original paint polished and waxed, that old lacquer shines like no other!
Bryan Toedtli
Hillsboro, OR
1937 Chevrolet Seagrave Firetruck
1938 Master Deluxe Business Coupe
1950 Belair
1964 Malibu
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I have a 1927 Chevy Capital AA 4 Door also a 1927 Chevy Touring car, a 1936 Chevy 1/2 ton and a 2010 Corvette LT3 Convertible and a 1953 Packard Caribbean. My tow car is a 2011 Suburban.
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