61-64 Convertible thread and Registry

[GüteAndTite]

I'd like to start a thread to discuss the convertibles built from 1961-1964. It would be cool to have a point of reference for all production changes, correct era parts, accessories and mods. I'd love to see your current and past 61-64 convertibles, Post up your pics!

A registry will be here where you can post up your car. Post your cars pic with Vin, body #, engine # and pic of a birth certificate if you have one. The registry will be set up with the cars listed in order of Production. I'd be nice to set up a color reference of every paint color for these years as well.

Lets talk about your project, your concerns and stuggles and questions about your cars!!
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Official 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Thread & Registry
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=426481
F&S Saxomat Automatic Clutch System Thread
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=462533
61-67 Delanair Air conditioning Thread
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=457944&highlight=air+conditioning

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[mr. warehouse]

I'll go first...
My 1962 was originally Black with Red interior.

The body has been painted numerous times over the years (outside only) but the interior was never messed with. I got it a year or so ago, after a friend sprayed the outside one color (flat black) I redid the interior, lay'd it out and drive it.

New pan halves and some other rust repair are in order when I find time.

OG black paint on the inside

Not sure if the black top is OG or not..

[Nubby]

What are the specs on your wheel/tire combo?

[AlteWagen]

I will add one from another thread that recently came up. Pics from smittys61verts build


deck lid for 58-july 63

uber rare aug 63- sept 63 (64 model year)

notice the difference. Early lid has crescent shape hole for license plate light and partial "w" pressing and T handle

Later lid has straight pressings like 64 up lid, small round hole for light BUT has 3 holes drilled for small license plate light and STILL uses the T handle.

Here is the bentley reference

Peanut turnsignals were also transition parts early in the 64 model year

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=402683

Progressive refinements lists the larger turnsignals changed at the end of October.[/quote]

LOTS of one year only stuff on a 64 vert!

[joebug1956]

Glad this thread was finally started! Here is the run down on my vert:

1962 Original RHD vert.
One outer respray in the 80's. Car has 59735 ORIGINAL miles.
Chassis number is: 4855069 early July
Engine: numbers make it a 64 motor? 9065387
Color: Golfblau L390

Here are some pics of all the stuff I have been collecting for it, as soon as I get back from Afghanistan I will be putting it together and hitting some shows on the East coast!!!!!

40hp motor with big bore kit, all NOS parts, too many details to list!!!!!

Restored "trip" speedo

Empi GTV steering wheel, OG Albert swan necks, chrome folding shifter

2 sets of NOS Volmac seat recliners!!!!!

NOS RHD smoked Hurst, and NOS Electric tail lights

Plate topper

1962 Convertible license plates

My favorite!!! OG Fumigalli's re-hooped and tripple chrome plated. 15X5's =3 15X7's =2

Perohaus clock

Empi globe Tachometer

[mr. warehouse]

[AlteWagen]

You can usually tell its real because there is no provision for mounting the license plate so the owner/dealer just put it directly on the lid.

Usually has crooked/uneven holes drilled to mount the bracket.

Mine were drilled low on the lid, just right to catch crap behind the plate and rust.

[joebug1956]

What year top assemblies are interchangable (or will be correct) for a 62? Anyone with pics and differences ???

[GüteAndTite]

[tb03830]

Hey all, Since I seem not to be able to get a real answer from anyone from other Forums I thought I would ask the Vert guys. Does anyone know were you can get a Bentley Manual for 64 Vert. I find pleanty for other years but not a 1964 bug or even a 64 Vert. I keep getting refered to Amazon and they only have other publishers and newer years. I want a "real" manual and can not find one. I have been looking for a year.
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"Sic Vic Pacem, Para bellum - Pray for peace, prepare for war."

1964 Convertible Bug - 1600cc SP engine with a stock H30/31 Carb and SVDA Distributor - Swing Arm Highway Flyer Tranny, Gene Berg's Temperature Dipstick, 2.5" drop spindles, 2" narrowed adjustable front end. Chromed OEM fan tower.

[VOLKSWAGNUT]

The Sedan and Convertible share the same Bentley workshop manual. GREAT information for either.

new http://www.bentleypublishers.com/volkswagen/repair...anual.html

I picked up a used one in the classified.
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aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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[tb03830]

[VOLKSWAGNUT]

Oh you get your moneys worth. It's about 3 inches thick.
If you would have been patient used ones pop up often.
That's cheap for an OEM service manual.
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aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
Usually and often edited

[mr. warehouse]

[bugmandave]

awesome, finally a thread for my car. here's another for the registry. 1963 ruby red, chassis# 5318543..original engine # 7465132 (still with car) 59,000 miles. most recent work done, fabricating support rails.

[bugmandave]

here's some past work I've done
http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z47/bugmandave/

[bugmandave]

from this

to this

[tb03830]

[AlteWagen]

No reproduction 58-64 exist, only 65-66 "push button" lids were made years ago.

If you need the aug-sept lid used is your only option.

[VOLKSWAGNUT]

Well this topic didn't take off as I expected and hoped. Are these years that rare or are owners just too busy to post thier information? Probably the latter.

Heres mine:
1961 Ruby Red, well not now, previous owner decided to dump the suspension and spray bomb it.
It's actually a pretty darn solid car. It's on my lift waiting its turn at refurbishing.
I'll get to eventually.
VIN 393xxx June 1961
Has a dual port 1600, but I received a flat port 40 with 82.5 Cima cylinders with the car that I'll never use, unless I need a back up.
Engine number 7978635 September 63

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aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
Usually and often edited