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Rrent Samba Member
Joined: April 22, 2021 Posts: 3 Location: Texas
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 11:25 am Post subject: Hacked up oval |
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I bought this oval on a 1962 chassis (registered as such), with a ‘65-‘67 1500cc motor. Claimed to have been a drag racer... I’ve found a front replacement piece - so the axle could be put back to It’s original location.
Thoughts? Ideas? What would you do?
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finster Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2012 Posts: 7839 Location: north o' the border
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 12:30 pm Post subject: Re: Hacked up oval |
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get a w deck lid, tidy up the lights, skinny wheels up front and enjoy driving it...
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Rome Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2004 Posts: 9603 Location: Pearl River, NY
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 5:46 pm Post subject: Re: Hacked up oval |
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Me: Find a 1969 or later chassis with registration, and mount the body to it. Install all 4 fenders and an engine lid (W type is best though $$; alternative would be a lid from '58 thru '63) and paint the beastie all one color. Ideally a Beetle color from the late '50's, though my fave would be the 1962 color Anthracite. You can now buy 4-bolt "smoothie" rims to hide the obvious change, as long as you use stock-looking hubcaps. Paint the rims 2-tone with ivory centers and a color that's the same as, or compliments the body color for the outer rim sections. I see that for a full body, you'd also need the spare tire well, front apron; and some of the rear quarter panel ends for the bumper mounts, though you could install simple dune buggy chrome tube bumpers like some Cal-Look Beetles had in the 1970's. Then sell the chassis you now have together with the "front section" so that the buyer has the option of keeping the extended beam, or going back to an original layout. |
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ZENVWDRIVER Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2008 Posts: 3340 Location: N.E. Oklahoma
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 6:11 pm Post subject: Re: Hacked up oval |
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Rome wrote: |
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Thoughts? Ideas? What would you do? |
Me: Find a 1969 or later chassis with registration, and mount the body to it. Install all 4 fenders and an engine lid (W type is best though $$; alternative would be a lid from '58 thru '63) and paint the beastie all one color. Ideally a Beetle color from the late '50's, though my fave would be the 1962 color Anthracite. You can now buy 4-bolt "smoothie" rims to hide the obvious change, as long as you use stock-looking hubcaps. Paint the rims 2-tone with ivory centers and a color that's the same as, or compliments the body color for the outer rim sections. I see that for a full body, you'd also need the spare tire well, front apron; and some of the rear quarter panel ends for the bumper mounts, though you could install simple dune buggy chrome tube bumpers like some Cal-Look Beetles had in the 1970's. Then sell the chassis you now have together with the "front section" so that the buyer has the option of keeping the extended beam, or going back to an original layout. |
All great advice, except i'd leave it on the '62 pan or one up to 1965, with ball joint front end with 6 volt and make it into a usable car with a W deck lid - I would not paint it either - is very interesting as is- very nice - have fun - z _________________ 5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
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RUNKLE Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2014 Posts: 4050
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Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 9:14 am Post subject: Re: Hacked up oval |
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Me personally, not into the patina rat rod thing, but this thing is cool. Love the letterhead (hand lettered) doors, nose art... on the nose, and the color combination. Do not paint it! Put the beam back we’re it belongs, leave it on the 62’ pan. Install fenders, one orange to match the body, one blue to match the doors in the front, and just black in the back, bumpers, deck lid the same blue as the doors, and a solid reliable motor with all the other bits that make it fun to drive... and go get yourself a cup of coffee. |
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don1357 Samba Member
Joined: April 15, 2017 Posts: 384 Location: Palmer Alaska
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Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:12 am Post subject: Re: Hacked up oval |
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You do know that thing is begging to be a baja. |
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Dave Samba Elder
Joined: July 11, 2002 Posts: 2689 Location: The Forest Moon of Endor, in the Redwoods
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Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:15 am Post subject: Re: Hacked up oval |
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off the subject a bit, but the car with ther copper colored wheels, the skinny ones up front- English Ford, ie; Anglia, Prefect, Thames, etc use the same bolt circle (5 on 205) as a VW..The first time I saw an old Anglia with BRMs, I about sh*t...I had no idea.. _________________ 2003 Samba Chummie Winner- Best Story
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*Darren Samba Member
Joined: July 29, 2013 Posts: 917 Location: MD
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Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:34 am Post subject: Re: Hacked up oval |
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RUNKLE wrote: |
Me personally, not into the patina rat rod thing, but this thing is cool. Love the letterhead (hand lettered) doors, nose art... on the nose, and the color combination. Do not paint it! Put the beam back we’re it belongs, leave it on the 62’ pan. Install fenders, one orange to match the body, one blue to match the doors in the front, and just black in the back, bumpers, deck lid the same blue as the doors, and a solid reliable motor with all the other bits that make it fun to drive... and go get yourself a cup of coffee. |
I concur. Like the lettering and nose candy. Dump the stinger and roll it. Maybe later build a vintage speed 36 maybe with an old speed supercharger or something, but just enjoy it for what it is. |
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56Cabrio Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2008 Posts: 1896 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA
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Busstom Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2014 Posts: 3790 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:45 pm Post subject: Re: Hacked up oval |
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That car can totally be saved, if anything, just don't hack it any further. You see that tight, even gap between the hood and the front quarter panels? That thing looks like it's never been hit up front, or at least not very hard, or at the very least has been repaired well after any hits.
And it's got the original "H" apron in the rear, albeit it does look smashed downward in that one pic. That one looks like prime material to be returned to near former glory (even if it is titled as a '62). |
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Busstom Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2014 Posts: 3790 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:52 pm Post subject: Re: Hacked up oval |
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ZENVWDRIVER wrote: |
All great advice, except i'd leave it on the '62 pan or one up to 1965, with ball joint front end... |
How do you leave it on pan up to '65 and run a ball joint front end? |
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