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Rometsch2880 Samba Member

Joined: August 15, 2004 Posts: 583 Location: St. Albans, WV
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Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 8:29 pm Post subject: Low Mileage Barnfind '63 |
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Found this Beetle in Columbus, Ohio yesterday. Purchased originally at R.B. Kuhn Motors, Inc. in Springfield, Ohio by Mrs. Cleo Mosley. It was sold to it's second owner in 1981 with 9948 miles on the odometer. It was purchased by its third owner in November 2012 with 19049 on it. It currently has 19079 miles on the odometer. Its like sitting in a time capsule.
Unused spare:
I think I did ok. I'm pretty happy with it. I'm going to get brakes working again, buff it, and enjoy it.
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notsnarb Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2006 Posts: 849 Location: MI
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Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 8:34 pm Post subject: |
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Very, very nice.......... |
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Rometsch2880 Samba Member

Joined: August 15, 2004 Posts: 583 Location: St. Albans, WV
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Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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It's perfect. I can't wait to get it on the road. It won't take very much time and effort. I need to get all the brake components and replace what needs replaced, get a small situation with the title situated, and get the insurance on it. I hope to take it to Volksfest in August in Columbus, Ohio. |
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stale air Samba Member

Joined: August 23, 2007 Posts: 5451 Location: Senoia Ga, formally NorCal
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Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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I saw it when you posted it on facebook, and was immediately jealous.
You scored your self an amazing car, a keeper for sure. I don't remember what you said your exact plans for the car were, but if it were me, other than a complete detailing, buff, polish, etc, I would leave it as is. That is a survivor, in the true sense of the word, and cars like that are getting harder and harder to find. Congrats.  _________________ WANTED: Henry Veale Santa Rosa plate frames
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Rometsch2880 Samba Member

Joined: August 15, 2004 Posts: 583 Location: St. Albans, WV
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Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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I want to get it road worthy, which won't take much effort at all. Then do exactly as you say, detail, buff, and polish it. I don't want to change anything. It's perfect. |
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vw7266 Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2004 Posts: 3050 Location: the point, ohio
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 5:36 am Post subject: |
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This car is awesome...a true 19,000 original mile vehicle. I got the chance to go over it yesterday and its pretty mind blowing. Its great to see a untouched car with all the original little details in tact. Cant wait to put the narrowed beam in it and drop it some |
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stale air Samba Member

Joined: August 23, 2007 Posts: 5451 Location: Senoia Ga, formally NorCal
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 8:28 am Post subject: |
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Rometsch2880 wrote: |
I want to get it road worthy, which won't take much effort at all. Then do exactly as you say, detail, buff, and polish it. I don't want to change anything. It's perfect. |
That's awesome, I'm glad to hear that!!  _________________ WANTED: Henry Veale Santa Rosa plate frames
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Rometsch2880 Samba Member

Joined: August 15, 2004 Posts: 583 Location: St. Albans, WV
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 8:29 am Post subject: |
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It would be a crime to alter anything on this car. |
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veedubcrazy Samba Member

Joined: February 14, 2005 Posts: 2156 Location: La Porte, Tx.
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 8:34 am Post subject: |
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Jiminy Christmas! Keep it as is... I like the color matched running boards... _________________ 1967 Deluxe Sedan
1971 Squareback - "The Silver Surfer" |
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Max Welton Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2003 Posts: 10844 Location: Black Forest, CO
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist

Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 13640 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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Wow.. Super jealous! That's simply beautiful. All VW guys/gals dreaming of finding such a low mileage, original VW!
Just a suggestion, buy the best brake parts you can get. Try and avoid anything that not German or European! _________________ Contact me at [email protected]
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hitest Samba Member

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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 5:00 pm Post subject: |
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That is L380 Turkis REFERENCE material right there! Well Done!
If I had that car- I'd search no more for the next beetle. _________________
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I wonder what the nut looks like.
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gt1953 Samba Member

Joined: May 08, 2002 Posts: 13907 Location: White Mountains Arizona
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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What an excellent find! (Lucky You)
A fine template for those wanting to restore a car correctly, you have it.
That paint will polish up fine. I do like original unmolested cars.
Make it safe to drive and insure the heck out of it. _________________ Volkswagen: We tune what we drive.
Numbers Matching VW's are getting harder to find. Source out the most Stock vehicle and keep that way. You will be glad you did.
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anthracitedub Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2007 Posts: 3241 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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That's sooooo nice! It would be worth a drive from Michigan just to see it in person! |
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Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 70942 Location: Phoenix 602
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rcooled Samba Member

Joined: September 20, 2008 Posts: 2660 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 7:04 pm Post subject: |
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Incredible find!
Enjoy, my friend...enjoy  _________________ '63 Ragtop (current)
'65 Ghia coupe (totaled)
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pwmcguire Samba Member

Joined: January 30, 2011 Posts: 1108 Location: Kennesaw GA
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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Nice find, There are plenty of others to lower and modify, please consider keeping this stock. |
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vw7266 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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we pulled the beam tonight to install the adjusters |
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Rometsch2880 Samba Member

Joined: August 15, 2004 Posts: 583 Location: St. Albans, WV
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:29 pm Post subject: |
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vw7266 wrote: |
we pulled the beam tonight to install the adjusters |
I don't plan on altering anything. I'm going to clean it a little more, vacuum the interior, and make it road worthy. I added it to my insurance policy today. They're supposed to let me know about getting an appraisal done, but it's State Farm, and they never call back. I'm hoping to have it at Volksfest in Columbus, August 9th.
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stale air Samba Member

Joined: August 23, 2007 Posts: 5451 Location: Senoia Ga, formally NorCal
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:55 pm Post subject: |
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vw7266 wrote: |
Cant wait to put the narrowed beam in it and drop it some |
vw7266 wrote: |
we pulled the beam tonight to install the adjusters |
Somebody is trying to stir the pot.......  _________________ WANTED: Henry Veale Santa Rosa plate frames
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