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OMR_007
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 Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2024 1:06 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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Following my previous post few months ago looking for convertible seat belt mount plug rubber, and due to impossibility to find the correct part, i went for 3D printing. That's a first test and it looks pretty good. Maybe i should try with a greater outside diameter, but overall it is already doing the job on my eyes !
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Is your interior original or restored? Would you mind sharing a few more pictures either way? Looks lovely! |
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2003nbc
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| Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2024 7:47 pm Post subject: Re: Anyone Know the Whereabouts of this 61 Convertible? |
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Still looking for this car
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Looking for the whereabouts of a car I had in the early 80’s. It is a 1961 convertible – all original, it was red with a black top, white interior. It had the original stale air 40 HP motor and after market oil filter. I had restored it so was in excellent condition and rust free. One unique feature was blue dots installed in the original glass tail lights (not shown in photos). It also had a metal dealer badge on the deck lid from Superior Motors Nashville Tn. I last saw it in Houston Texas in 1981. I would like to source the location of the car – maybe even try to acquire it. Any info would be helpful. VIN 3555205. Thanks.
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Still looking for my old 61 convertible where is it now? |
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Busstom
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Location: San Jose, CA
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| Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:33 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 Convertible thread and Registry |
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The convertible rear seats are narrower than sedans. Yes the seat back has more taper up the sides. |
Damn. Well thanks for confirming. Probably cheaper to buy specific rather than trying to mod the new upholstery sitting before me.
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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Joined: October 14, 2007
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| Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 8:41 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 Convertible thread and Registry |
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This question is for a '66 convertible, but I think you guys can still answer this question....
What's the difference in back seat upholstery between the sedan and convertible? Is it more taper to the vert's seatback sides? A narrower seat bottom?
I have a new set of sedan upholstery that I'd like to use in a convertible.
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The convertible rear seats are narrower than sedans. Yes the seat back has more taper up the sides.
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Busstom
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| Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 7:21 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 Convertible thread and Registry |
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This question is for a '66 convertible, but I think you guys can still answer this question....
What's the difference in back seat upholstery between the sedan and convertible? Is it more taper to the vert's seatback sides? A narrower seat bottom?
I have a new set of sedan upholstery that I'd like to use in a convertible.
Thanks.
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buntist
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| Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 10:17 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 Convertible thread and Registry |
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Working on taking this 62 vert from baja to full bodied. Was my moms first car, cut up before my grandpa got it for her in late 70's or 1980, she can't remember.
And this is how it currently sits. I am just finishing up the reinforcement rail replacement.
Lots of work still to come. |
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buntist
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| Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:32 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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I found this 62 or 63 convertible in the junkyard near me. The junkyard is R G Barnum auto salvage in millington Michigan
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WOW! |
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desmocox
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Location: France
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| Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 4:02 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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Following my previous post few months ago looking for convertible seat belt mount plug rubber, and due to impossibility to find the correct part, i went for 3D printing. That's a first test and it looks pretty good. Maybe i should try with a greater outside diameter, but overall it is already doing the job on my eyes !
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62 convertible bug Pearl White
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Ceckert64
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Warren G.
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| Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 6:44 pm Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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Had mine since 1977 was white red interior . Repainted 3 times in different hue like Chamonix white BMW color.
Can add more details soon but I have a pressing question I'm working on the convertible top and I need to get a measurement from the top of the wood bow to the bottom of the back window.
Or the top of the metal which the rear wooden bow is nailed to pictures would be great could also say from the bottom of the window frame to the fixed gap for the deck lid. TiA Cheers W. |
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glass guy
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| Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2021 10:57 pm Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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ghiafreek
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| Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2021 7:50 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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New to me..1963
VIN 5432826
ENGINE 8532158
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Very nice looking, is it poppy red?. Looks like mine and very close in vin . Mine is 5321188 built on March 8th. It's possible they were at the Karmann factory together
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Looks to be poppy red. Will need to confirm with certificate.
Yes, looks to be like ours may have shared the roof for awhile. |
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bugmandave
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| Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2021 6:46 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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New to me..1963
VIN 5432826
ENGINE 8532158
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Very nice looking, is it poppy red?. Looks like mine and very close in vin . Mine is 5321188 built on March 8th. It's possible they were at the Karmann factory together
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ghiafreek
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2021 3:33 pm Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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New to me..1963
VIN 5432826
ENGINE 8532158
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desmocox
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| Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2020 7:40 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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Hi !
I wonder where to find the black part on the picture below (not my car).
On my 62 i would like to remove the installed seat belt fixed at this location. I already have the plastic screw but i do not know where to find the black part (rubber part i guess).
Any idea?
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Jmiddle204
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Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2020 8:51 pm Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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Where could I buy the complete set of wood pieces for my 63 Convertible frame ???
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I'd start with Chuck's first:
https://chucksconvertibleparts.com/
Also, as you likely have seen from others on here, "cry once". I didn't know better, my car came with the composite fake wood rear bow and I'm now having issues with it after 10 yrs. Pay for quality. I got almost everything from Chuck's and have been happy with the purchase and his help.
James
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p356
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| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2020 11:01 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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Where could I buy the complete set of wood pieces for my 63 Convertible frame ???
Thank you ! |
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hitest
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| Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:23 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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Two YY '62s on one page of this thread? A seldom-seen beautiful color.
Wagenbits- having slobbered on your car in person- it's great to see it here.
I have a theory regarding black outer rims. Since Karmann intentionally scratched every convertible rim on their cars (spares included), it makes good sense they sprayed black under there. Kind of a preemptive strike and apology combo.
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'62 L390 151, '62 L469 117, '63 L380 113, '64 L87 311, '65 L512 265, '65 L31 SO-42, '66 L360 251, '68 L30k 141, '71 L12 113, '74 ORG 181
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dougallison
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| Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 5:50 pm Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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So apparently the coach Build# is 5338, built March 1962.
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dougallison
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| Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 1:14 pm Post subject: My 1962 VW Yukon Yellow convertible |
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So I just purchased a 1962 convertible in yukon yellow vin 4620960 with the OG 40HP and still 6v. I've had other early bugs, but no convertibles. Trying to find out more about these and what all is different. The previous owner has had it since 1995. Previous to that, it looks like that owner purchased it in 1991, put in new pans and did a light refresh and outside respray. I there seems to be some type of square box rails on the underside with rust issues, but nothing else that I've found. Don't have pictures of that yet, but here are some of the car.
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