Rob's '63 Rag thread

Chickensoup · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2020 6:45 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread

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-'85 c10 5.3 LS, 222 cam, long tubes, x pipe, 3 inch spin tech's
-'05 B5.5 TDI Wagon 17in sport rims ;EGR + BSM + ASV Delete, Stage-2 Tune, straight pipe
'65 Tourist Delivery Build
'66 RIP
'69 RIP
Hosea 4:6 "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge"

EMPIImp69 · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2020 6:21 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread

Finally wrapping up the wiring, made a base out of starboard for the new fuse block. Didn't drill into the car. Going to use some metal tabs underneath to lock it in place. I used a '67 harness and all the 12v components from a '67.

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Got the lights hooked up. just gotta get the rear fenders on after I touch up the clear.

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EMPIImp69 · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 1:49 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread

Getting the light harnesses in. Waiting on a new dimmer and flasher relay.

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EMPIImp69 · Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2020 7:26 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread

Got some new caps and fitted one on.

Got a Wiring Works harness for the bug, got the main harness installed and started car, dash lights go out when it fires up.

Decided to use the modern fuse block, have to mount it somehow and clean up the wiring

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EMPIImp69 · Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:07 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread

Finished up the popouts. They will need to come out eventually when I'm ready for the headliner

Also cleaned up one of the fuse blocks I had. Thought about using a modern blade fuseblock, but I put the original in. Tried the wiring cover for fit.

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EMPIImp69 · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2020 4:49 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread

Big Bill · Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 11:57 am Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread

Wow you did a beautiful job, cant wait to see it completely assembled.

EMPIImp69 · Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 7:57 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread

FredH17 · Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 4:38 am Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread

Cool place to "hide" the signals !

Great job mate.

EMPIImp69 · Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2020 5:53 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread

Put the billett signals in with LEDs. Next I need to order up some of the Porsche style fluted headlight lenses.

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EMPIImp69 · Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2020 10:42 am Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread

TinCanFab · Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2020 9:18 am Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread

You're killin' it man! I've taken a break from my build but I think I'm close to pulling the trigger on buying my interior. I want to paint my car but I have a dilemma. I still use it for the final stage of jigging up the clamps for the roof racks I build. I have to come up with another way to do it so I don't scratch and burn the car.

Your pics remind me that I'm missing that black reinforcement strip for the rear of the ragtop
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They're never really ever finished 58 rag build...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=658092

EMPIImp69 · Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2020 6:42 am Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread

Got a new Gulf blue horn button, slightly lighter than my car color

Also had some rust and rusty studs on the rear ragtop bow. Cut some of the rusted ones off, made some new ones, welded them in and cleaned up the bow.

Put it back in and got the ragtop assembly on the car

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EMPIImp69 · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 5:29 am Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread

Chickensoup · Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2020 8:54 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread

test drive time yet? i cant wait to see her when shes all done!
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-'85 c10 5.3 LS, 222 cam, long tubes, x pipe, 3 inch spin tech's
-'05 B5.5 TDI Wagon 17in sport rims ;EGR + BSM + ASV Delete, Stage-2 Tune, straight pipe
'65 Tourist Delivery Build
'66 RIP
'69 RIP
Hosea 4:6 "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge"

EMPIImp69 · Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2020 6:56 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread

Getting there slowly, got the carbs back in, going to paint the hex bar and polish up the AC tops. Got the front and rear hood seals in..always a fun job.

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EMPIImp69 · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 7:28 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread

Käfer2 · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:24 am Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread

Turn around the front bumper bracket seals and it will look even better Wink

FredH17 · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2020 7:18 am Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread

This is gonna be a great ride Cool

Love the color !

EMPIImp69 · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2020 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread

Few more pics, slowly assembling.

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