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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 11:25 am    Post subject: Hacked up oval Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 12:30 pm    Post subject: Re: Hacked up oval Reply with quote

get a w deck lid, tidy up the lights, skinny wheels up front and enjoy driving it...

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 5:46 pm    Post subject: Re: Hacked up oval Reply with quote

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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.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 6:11 pm    Post subject: Re: Hacked up oval Reply with quote

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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
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 9:14 am    Post subject: Re: Hacked up oval Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:12 am    Post subject: Re: Hacked up oval Reply with quote

You do know that thing is begging to be a baja.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:15 am    Post subject: Re: Hacked up oval Reply with quote

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..
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:34 am    Post subject: Re: Hacked up oval Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:05 pm    Post subject: Re: Hacked up oval Reply with quote

I would put that replacement front end back on, do some metal work find some fenders, wheels and paint it blue like the door color. Ovals look sweet rolling down the street, slammed or stock. Just my opinion.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Hacked up oval Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:52 pm    Post subject: Re: Hacked up oval Reply with quote

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? Think
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