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PostPosted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 11:55 am    Post subject: 1965-1966 Convertible Thread Reply with quote

After Just reading through aam76 thread http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=539336&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
of his 65 convert he mentioned there should be a 65 - 66 vert thread so here goes

here is my offering to get thread started.
I have just acquired this Original UK right hand drive Java Green 65. Very Happy

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Bug has had a full body off resto approx 10 years ago
includes mohair hood all new seals/ original early 4.5 and 5.5 Porsche fuch with Michelin zx tyres, nos vw spot lights and much more since then it has covered probably 700miles and then was parked up in his garage for about 7 years until now,
I have replaced fuel lines had to replace the fuel tank as a few holes had rusted through, new brake fluid serviced 1200 engine, replaced ignition switch and new battery , I am currently cleaning and polishing it up back to it former glory. have spent probably best part of a day trying to get the window frames and rubbers lined correctly as they were annoying me,
unfortunately not to keen on the tmi interior as it should be grey the original door cards and seat covers are with it but don't think I will get them clean enough to go back in .
just waiting for some decent weather now if we ever get any here in the uk to enjoy it and take some decent photos
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 4:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

^^ man Java Green .. I really dig that color.


1966 Original Yukon Yellow paint..

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Sorry... I just couldn't resist the chance... Laughing




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PostPosted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 10:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The beginning - bringing it home - October 2013
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Since bringing it home - new generator, clutch, muffler, nose cone/sealed transmission leaks, electrical now works, axle boots, engine seals, flywheel, starter, shift coupler, shifter bushing, rear brakes among a few other things. Plan on doing some cosmetic stuff over the spring/summer/fall - stuff that won't take it out of commission for any length of time until winter rolls around again.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 2:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

VOLKSWAGNUT wrote:
^^ man Java Green .. I really dig that color.


1966 Original Yukon Yellow paint..

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Sorry... I just couldn't resist the chance... Laughing




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Question Yukon yellow are you sure ? I am seeing more of a brownish colour, it probably will come through better with a little polish Laughing

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is it the tension wire that has gone on the base of the convert top is the rest of it ok,
looks like a solid bug, has the front had a little bump
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

DAB72 - needs a new top and hardware. I've got to fix the passenger side windows and then I'll have a new top installed. I've been debating on who I want to do the top - been thinking about Chuck's but I'd have to ship it there and back. The front apron is crinkled and I've got a want ad placed here in the Samba for the clip from the front of the gas tank forward. Also need new pans. The list continues.....
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 12:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 12:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks for starting thread...here's my one owner 65 vert I got last year
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 1:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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bigdog
is it the tension wire that has gone on the base of the convert top is the rest of it ok,


Rear "U" channel for the tension cable didnt start until mid/late 1967?
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 07, 2024 11:50 pm    Post subject: Re: 1965-1966 Convertible Thread Reply with quote

Early last year when I came to learn that I would be acquiring a ’66 convertible, I immediately searched for a 65-66 convertible thread. For some reason, I couldn’t find one, but unbeknownst to me, there was one, but it was hiding from me, deep in the 58-67 archives.

So while I’d been pondering the prospect of starting one for quite a while, I’d been searching for all things “convertible” in the 58-67 threads, and eventually I stumbled upon it! Sadly, it was hardly half a page and hadn’t been touched in 10+ years. How sad is that? Well thanks to DAB72 out of the UK for starting it in the first place.

So here it is, resurrected, and I asked Everett add it to the list of Beetle Year-specific / Registry Topics in the 58-67 stickies, so now it should be easier for anyone to find.

I know from my own interests and curiosity for these two model years that we need a better, more concentrated resource for them, if not for more technical subjects, then at least for visual references and a place to collect a small history of some of the 65-66 convertibles that are circulating out there.

I plan to rekindle this thread and keep it more active and make it a better resource, and hopefully people will start adding more to it. I will also be adding relevant technical posts linked from other threads that include valuable reference information. For example, VOLKSWAGNUT is a valuable resource who makes many different posts with important information for the 65-65 convertibles, but they’re often hidden in threads about other years of cars. These techy tidbits can be extracted and linked in the 65 - 66-only ‘vert thread for quick retrieval by those who can use it here.

I also want to add members’ projects and link to their builds – hopefully no one will take offense, but we can use your experiences and photos to assist in our own projects.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 07, 2024 11:57 pm    Post subject: Re: 1965-1966 Convertible Thread Reply with quote

So here’s my new girl, a Poppy Red '66 out of Sacramento. I will be starting a thread on this one soon, with the whole backstory behind my acquisition of it. This car was first sold at Mill Valley Volkswagen in the North Bay, moved around northern California a bit, and even did some time up in Oregon. Suffice to say it's going to be with me for the foreseeable future.

Loaded up in Sac and ready to come home this past May...

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Sitting in my yard, pretending she runs!

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After bolting some parts on and pulling the top frame up...

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 08, 2024 12:05 am    Post subject: Re: 1965-1966 Convertible Thread Reply with quote

bigdog1962's 1965

Build thread: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=572641

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 08, 2024 12:10 am    Post subject: Re: 1965-1966 Convertible Thread Reply with quote

zwitter53's 1965

Thread: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=683158

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 08, 2024 12:18 am    Post subject: Re: 1965-1966 Convertible Thread Reply with quote

A '66 vert posted by jhicken...

As seen here… https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=4472019&highlight=#4472019

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 09, 2024 10:50 am    Post subject: Re: 1965-1966 Convertible Thread Reply with quote

DeVertible's Poppy Red '65

Gallery: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_search.php?search_author=DeVertible

Engine number discussion: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=558412

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With late pedals for some reason.

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 15, 2024 12:01 pm    Post subject: Re: 1965-1966 Convertible Thread Reply with quote

67Vw2387's 1966 Convertibles

Thread: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=684131

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 16, 2024 1:29 am    Post subject: Re: 1965-1966 Convertible Thread Reply with quote

Wow forgot all about this thread, thanks to Busstom for thread resurrection,
Unfortunately i did a stupid thing and sold the 65 vert sometime ago, but i believe it is still out and about in the UK.
These were some of the last photos I took

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:07 am    Post subject: Re: 1965-1966 Convertible Thread Reply with quote

Hey DAB, wow, she's a beauty for sure! Shame she had to go. I don't know about your case, but convertibles can be a bit of a burden, they really do need to be kept inside, and if you can't justify the space, they gotta go, I know firsthand.

Hopefully she's been preserved, and thanks for posting gallery photos of it so they're preserved for future generations to see here.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 17, 2024 7:34 pm    Post subject: Re: 1965-1966 Convertible Thread Reply with quote

chicagovw's '66

Seen here: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=734185&highlight=convertible

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 17, 2024 7:50 pm    Post subject: Re: 1965-1966 Convertible Thread Reply with quote

Sobakis’ Family 1965 Convertible

A pretty incredible build: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0


From this...

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 27, 2024 10:45 am    Post subject: Re: 1965-1966 Convertible Thread Reply with quote

My 66 work in progress. Looking for white steering wheel and white dash grab handle, Thx

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