63' Ragtop project - Gonna take some time

arizonabuckeye

I have posted a couple pics of this car already, I actually asked about it before I bought it... Figured it was time to start a build thread more for me than anything else. Here it goes... What I started with,

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grandpa pete · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:45 pm Post subject:

OK I'll bite .......
What kind of turbo engine is that ???
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63 two fold rag
66 sedan delivery Type 6

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=569619&highlight=sedan+delivery

arizonabuckeye · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:52 pm Post subject:

I want to keep it original-ish, as far as budget allows and add a little bit of my personality to it. I plan to keep it long-term (want be buried in it long term). Interior something like this

but in colors like this...

And yes I did have a great time at the Wasatch Classic this past week end Very Happy

arizonabuckeye · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:56 pm Post subject:

Engine is a 2332cc with a Porsche type fan shroud. I don't really know much about the specifics on the car. I bought it from the Dad of the previous owner, who had passed away after 5 years in prison. I figured that it was reasonably straight and that at $1,500 it was worth the gamble that the engine was junk, worst case scenario I would part out the motor for $1,500-$2,000 and use the money to get a replacement. Looks like I won't have to do that though. What do you guys think 150-200 HP?

arizonabuckeye · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:33 pm Post subject:

Some more pics,

Can any of you tell how this was lowered in the front from these pictures? I don't think I have an adjustable beam...

arizonabuckeye · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:54 am Post subject:

grandpa pete · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 2:58 pm Post subject:

Safety notice ;
Maby you already know
Those leaves that are stuck to the spider webs tell me that this car has been stored where there are black widow spiders ; be careful ;especially if you have small children....
Just Grandpa trying to keep you safe Wink

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63 two fold rag
66 sedan delivery Type 6

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=569619&highlight=sedan+delivery

arizonabuckeye · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 5:49 pm Post subject:

Am I crazy or did the PO just pull out a couple of the torsion leaves to make the front suspension drop a bunch?

mykidsbug · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:59 pm Post subject:

yeah thats what my PO did. i found a baja front beam for sale for $50. i got it, took the leaves and put the beam for sale again.

mykidsbug · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 10:01 pm Post subject:

I wish i found that bug. thats going to be NICE! Applause

mykidsbug · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 10:10 pm Post subject:

I wish i found that bug. thats going to be NICE! Applause

mykidsbug · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 10:10 pm Post subject:

yeah thats what my PO did. i found a baja front beam for sale for $50. i got it, took the leaves and put the beam for sale again.

arizonabuckeye · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 2:57 pm Post subject:

LOL wrong way to drop a beetle... Any one have a few spare torsion leaves?

arizonabuckeye · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:54 am Post subject:

Ok now I have a real pickle for everyone... got the chassis number while working on it yesterday 5887523 (from under the rear seat) so it looks like it was produced in late 1963 (October) meaning it is a 1964 model year? But I though ragtops where only made through the 63 model year? any thoughts?

mukluk · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:50 am Post subject:

MANNAXMAN · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:52 am Post subject:

arizonabuckeye · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 12:06 pm Post subject:

I think it still has the original perf. headliner, so a graft is probably not likely.

So this is a 1964 Euro standard ragtop? Any databases out there that can pull the M-code from the chassis number?

mukluk · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 12:17 pm Post subject:

Does the body still have its VIN plate in the spare wheel well? If so, does the number match the pan?
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1960 Ragtop w/Semaphores "Inga"

arizonabuckeye · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 12:40 pm Post subject:

cory464 · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 1:25 pm Post subject:

alright ive gotta ask, why has every bug been painted blue at some point? I swear every bug I see is that same shade of blue.

looks like an awesome project. keep us posted


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