Dustin's 63 Coupe Build

motorhead364 · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:49 am Post subject: Dustin's 63 Coupe Build

here it is any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated.

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will a 66 front hood fit, and will the body come off over the motor or do i have to remove the motor first.
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MJMarkham · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:53 am Post subject:

Nice looking project... good to see another Texan in the mix...even though your way up there...
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Gary · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:54 am Post subject:

Advice? Ask a lot of questions, read and search through the forums, and DON'T THROW ANYTHING AWAY. Oh, and most reproduction parts are crap. Refurbish what you have.
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ovalboy · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:59 am Post subject:

Don't try to replace that nose. Tap it out, it doesn't look that bad.

Good luck and ask LOTS of questions... and echoing what ICY said, bag and tag everything. Keep us posted.

hpw · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:14 am Post subject:

ovalboy wrote

motorhead364 · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:53 am Post subject:

Hey thanks alot for the replys guys, I have an industrial sized box of gallon ziplock baggies for all the stuff, I also bought a wrecked 66 ghia couple for sheet metal replacement. Its rusted in almost exactly the opposite spots as this one. I have already beat the nose back to shape just needs a tiny bit of massaging to get back to perfect. The rockers are good but the very back of the quarter panels below the bumpers are shot, the spare tire area and the hood and motor cover are all shot, with a few other little spots that will require a little patching here and there. Thank fully the pans are solid. More pics later tonight.
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Gary · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 1:25 pm Post subject:

Hell, I forgot the most important piece of advice: Buy a Bentley repair manual. In your case, the 61-65 Type 1 manual.
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SidFryer · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:25 pm Post subject:

Sure looks in better shape than my '74. Take your time and do it right the first time. Buy every repair manual you can get your hands on. Read all you can find. And don't be afraid to ask, the people on this forum have been great.

werka · Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 6:49 am Post subject:

Also, order something from KGP&R (their add is on the bottom of this page) - or at least order their catalog. It is a good reference, and has exploded views of every part of the car. It is a pretty good reference - and decent company to deal with. The other main supplier is House of Ghia.

motorhead364 · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 9:23 pm Post subject:

some more piccys for ya, got the glass out motor out and doors off tho i dont have pics of that but i will, mainly just takin it apart

thats my buddy rooster checkin the front end out, he cant get over the size of the brake fluid resevior

later
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motorhead364 · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:48 am Post subject:

more of rusty gunter

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Broadacus · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:12 am Post subject: 63 Coupe

Hi Motorhead,

May sound abit of a stupid question, but what are you planning to do with the car? In other words what type of restoration?

Broadacus

Gary · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:16 am Post subject:

I like that original color. To echo Broadacus, what are your long term plans?
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motorhead364 · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:18 am Post subject:

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motorhead364 · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:24 am Post subject:

Hey guys, The plan for the car is pretty much an original restoration, stock interior, 1600 dp motor, 12V, stock steelies and vw hub caps, stock size tires, Color will be black all chrome new or refinished, 2 in narrowed front beam and dropped spindles and drop the rear an inch or so. Its for my wife so not to low but i want the tires tucked into the fenderwells. I want to do something witht the trans to make it a little better hwy cruiser. Ive got a Vdub guy an hr away that is gonna help me with that stuff.

What are the spring plates for lowering the rear u guys talk about and where can i get them?

Thanks
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motorhead364 · Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 3:17 pm Post subject:

couple more, this body brought to you by your friends at BUD LIGHT Cool

feel free to tell me what the tag says

type 14 on top sorry so blurry
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Gary · Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 3:58 pm Post subject:

Paul_Revere's Ghia · Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 4:05 pm Post subject:

I thought Texas was one of the dry states!!! I love the patina, its a shame to bin that, but at the same time I love a nice shiny paint job too! I am looking forward to seeing this progress!

Have fun! Wink

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motorhead364 · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:39 am Post subject:


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