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vwbeck3 Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2010 Posts: 43 Location: Fallbrook, CA
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Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 1:33 pm Post subject: 1965 Pearlwhite L-87 100% stock |
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Just wanted to Share a few photos of the 1965 bug I just bought.
I owned this car about 12 years ago and just bought it back from the person I sold it to.
The car still has all the original interior from the factory.
Hope you enjoy the photos.
Gary
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flyboy161 Samba Member
Joined: December 26, 2009 Posts: 2091 Location: Perry, GA
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Busstom Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2014 Posts: 3790 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 3:08 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 Pearlwhite L-87 100% stock |
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Interesting bump-out on the front overrider bar. Did you have any involvement in creating that? |
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vwbeck3 Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2010 Posts: 43 Location: Fallbrook, CA
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Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 4:12 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 Pearlwhite L-87 100% stock |
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Wow, you have a great eye.
No it’s always been like this, as long as I have had the car.
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rcroane Samba Member
Joined: January 03, 2013 Posts: 1996 Location: Springfield, Virginia
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Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 4:34 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 Pearlwhite L-87 100% stock |
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Beautiful car! Original engine? _________________ '65 Sunroof Bug |
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vwbeck3 Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2010 Posts: 43 Location: Fallbrook, CA
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Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 5:56 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 Pearlwhite L-87 100% stock |
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Thank you, and yes it still has the original engine. |
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rcroane Samba Member
Joined: January 03, 2013 Posts: 1996 Location: Springfield, Virginia
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Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 6:01 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 Pearlwhite L-87 100% stock |
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vwbeck3 wrote: |
Thank you, and yes it still has the original engine. |
Even more special! _________________ '65 Sunroof Bug |
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Rome Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2004 Posts: 9602 Location: Pearl River, NY
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Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 6:30 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 Pearlwhite L-87 100% stock |
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A-may-zing!
You are very lucky to find, and repurchase this wonderful Beetle. |
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glutamodo The Android
Joined: July 13, 2004 Posts: 26300 Location: Douglas, WY
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Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 9:02 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 Pearlwhite L-87 100% stock |
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I immediately noticed a detail that is not correct for 1965... the horn ring. 1964 and 1965 did not come with a horn ring, just the horn bar. 1966 model year is when it changed. _________________ Andy T.
IMAGE NOTE: It has been noted that Chrome based browsers may have issues in displaying my vast image library, which use non-secure links and are on an FTP server. Images should still be viewable if the link is clicked though.
I do not know how to fix this. All I can say is it all works fine for me with what I use, Firefox. |
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pilottangocharlie Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2017 Posts: 83 Location: Newcastle, OK
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Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 9:14 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 Pearlwhite L-87 100% stock |
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Great looking example!
How about those tail light lenses though? _________________ Tyler |
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vwbeck3 Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2010 Posts: 43 Location: Fallbrook, CA
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Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 11:02 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 Pearlwhite L-87 100% stock |
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You’re right about the horn ring.
But I like the look of this one better.
I put the euro tail light lens on a while back. I kind of like the looks of those but I may put the red ones back on.
I know that would be the correct thing to do. |
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vwhelmot Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2006 Posts: 617 Location: united kingdom
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 1:07 am Post subject: Re: 1965 Pearlwhite L-87 100% stock |
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Beautiful bug! Panel gaps and fit don't get much better than that. |
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glutamodo The Android
Joined: July 13, 2004 Posts: 26300 Location: Douglas, WY
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 3:21 am Post subject: Re: 1965 Pearlwhite L-87 100% stock |
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vwbeck3 wrote: |
You’re right about the horn ring.
But I like the look of this one better. |
Yeah, I do too. Still, you might want to deduct a point or two off that 100% claim then. _________________ Andy T.
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I do not know how to fix this. All I can say is it all works fine for me with what I use, Firefox. |
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 13383 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 4:27 am Post subject: Re: 1965 Pearlwhite L-87 100% stock |
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That's an amazingly beautiful bug right there. It deserves an original, restored Volkzbitz Solex carb vs. the Chinese EMPI. _________________ Contact me at [email protected]
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Decades of VW and VW parts restoration experience.
The Samba member since 2004.
**Now rebuilding throttle bodies for VW's and Porsche's**
**Restored German Bosch distributors for sale or I can restore yours**
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Rome Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2004 Posts: 9602 Location: Pearl River, NY
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 4:38 am Post subject: Re: 1965 Pearlwhite L-87 100% stock |
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The amber-topped taillamp lenses were a popular accessory in the '60's- I'd keep them on. Plus, they offer better visibility than the all-red US lenses.
Look at the factory design original beige cloth carpet binding- a detail which is mostly lost with most carpet kits, unless you pay $$$ for a custom-sewn set based on German square-weave material.
This Beetle is directly comparable in originality and preservation with the fine ruby red '65 which Chris Vallone had at his shop in NY a few years ago. I was fortunate to see that wonderful car in person before it went to the new owner. http://www.classicvwbugs.com/65rubyoriginal/
Here's a shot of the curvature on its front bumper towel bar- a gentler, more gradual curve-out compared to the OP's car. |
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Karly Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2002 Posts: 641 Location: Australia
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 5:15 am Post subject: Re: 1965 Pearlwhite L-87 100% stock |
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beautiful - always great to see a survivor! _________________ 1960 Beetle ''Heidi" daily driver
1964 Karmann Ghia project |
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gt1953 Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2002 Posts: 13843 Location: White Mountains Arizona
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 6:29 am Post subject: Re: 1965 Pearlwhite L-87 100% stock |
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Did you buy it back from Barrett Jackson? Just kidding. What are the plans for the vehicle. Driver, trailer queen. _________________ Volkswagen: We tune what we drive.
Numbers Matching VW's are getting harder to find. Source out the most Stock vehicle and keep that way. You will be glad you did.
72 type 1
72 Squareback
({59 Euro bug, 62, 63, 67, 68, 69, 73 type ones 68 & 69 type two, 68 Ghia all sold}) |
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vwbeck3 Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2010 Posts: 43 Location: Fallbrook, CA
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 7:38 am Post subject: Re: 1965 Pearlwhite L-87 100% stock |
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Yes I will be replacing the carburetor with the correct German carburetor.
I drive the car, no trailer queen here.
If anyone on this forum has a good German carburetor for sale let me know.
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rcroane Samba Member
Joined: January 03, 2013 Posts: 1996 Location: Springfield, Virginia
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 7:46 am Post subject: Re: 1965 Pearlwhite L-87 100% stock |
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vwbeck3 wrote: |
Yes I will be replacing the carburetor with the correct German carburetor.
I drive the car, no trailer queen here.
If anyone on this forum has a good German carburetor for sale let me know.
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Sending you a PM about a couple of carbs I just posted for sale. _________________ '65 Sunroof Bug |
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vwbeck3 Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2010 Posts: 43 Location: Fallbrook, CA
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 8:41 am Post subject: Re: 1965 Pearlwhite L-87 100% stock |
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Correct carburetor on order. |
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