62 Ragtop Project

vw62kid · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:41 pm Post subject: 62 Ragtop Project

This is a build thread on my first car/first VW. I'm 16 years old, and I'm building this car with my father. He kind of surprised me with it when he picked it up from a field. Its pretty wasted, needs new pans, heater channels, pillars, everything. Its a pan off restoration. But this is a thread of my progress! Incase if you want to see ALL of the photos I have taken of the build, heres the link: http://s1209.photobucket.com/user/vw62kid/library/1962%20ragtop?sort=2&page=1

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even the rear apron was cut off. Not too sure on the backround story, but I think they wanted a Baja...

So far we've redone the quarter panels, rear finder wells, put on the rear apron, braced the body up, and in progress of working on the pillars. so far so good!

ScrapJunkie · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:58 pm Post subject:

Keep up the good work little L!
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vw62kid · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 8:00 pm Post subject:

I also have some accessories for the car...

vw62kid · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 11:25 am Post subject:

we got the pillars in. we cut them into three pieces, one where the door actually bolts on, the inner wall, and the outer wall that leads to the front finder well.

still needs grinded down and all, we just put paint over it to keep it from rusting.

Khova · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:23 pm Post subject:

These pictures reminds me of my build. Started out side some where with all sorts of stuff rusted and neededing to change. Looking good, keep it up.
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HUGO bOSS · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 3:51 pm Post subject:

Great project... Wink

I also started young on VWs... at 14 with a 1974 panel van... An now I have 37... Laughing

Keep the good work! Wink

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vw62kid · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:49 pm Post subject:

Next, we lifted the body off the pan, and did some more metal work.

hsosa1 · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 12:01 am Post subject:

vw62kid · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:59 pm Post subject:

now installing fire wall and heater channels

The heater channels were rotten. They were practically falling out.

vw62kid · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:57 pm Post subject:

My car next to my dad's bus.

vw62kid · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 6:06 pm Post subject: Re: 62 Ragtop Project

Don't worry guys, i didn't give up on it. A lot of stuff just got in the way. But im back to workin on it and Rust repair is about done on the body! Very Happy

got some more goodies for it

cut the support frame out now

last rust repair on the inside of the bug! the last bit of rust repair is the open end of the heater channel

63Ragtop NZ · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:29 pm Post subject: Re: 62 Ragtop Project

keep at it!
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vw62kid · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 6:26 pm Post subject: Re: 62 Ragtop Project

FINALLY completed the rust repair on the body of the bug! Laughing

now on to the pan...

Coming along smoothly. i have to replace the bottom of the pan head, and put on a new napoleon hat next!!

vw62kid · Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 7:27 pm Post subject: Re: 62 Ragtop Project

Had to do a bit of rust repair to the pan head.

and tacked in so its ready for tomorrow Very Happy

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vw62kid · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 9:22 pm Post subject: Re: 62 Ragtop Project

Rust on the pan head is repaired!!
next is Napoleon hat!! Very Happy

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62 Ragtop Project (Anthracite Grey)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=597378&highlight=

59 Logo Single Cab Project (L345 Light Grey)

90 Vanagon tin-top ABA convserion...work in progress
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...1a11892111

vw62kid · Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2022 7:20 pm Post subject: Re: 62 Ragtop Project

Finally found some time to work on the ragtop. Really itchin to get this thing painted. Spent some time getting it sand blast ready. Started with the driver side front fender and got it ready. Next is the Passenger side, and then work my way back.

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62 Ragtop Project (Anthracite Grey)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=597378&highlight=

59 Logo Single Cab Project (L345 Light Grey)

90 Vanagon tin-top ABA convserion...work in progress
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...1a11892111

vw62kid · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 6:51 am Post subject: Re: 62 Ragtop Project

Made some progress on the ragtop. Got one of the rear fenders ready for the blaster. One more fender to go, then the hood. After that, all the body parts will be sandblast ready and then coated in epoxy primer.

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62 Ragtop Project (Anthracite Grey)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=597378&highlight=

59 Logo Single Cab Project (L345 Light Grey)

90 Vanagon tin-top ABA convserion...work in progress
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...1a11892111

vw62kid · Posted: Sun May 01, 2022 8:19 am Post subject: Re: 62 Ragtop Project

Got all 4 fenders on. A little more work to the rear driver and then all 4 fenders will be sandblast ready.

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62 Ragtop Project (Anthracite Grey)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=597378&highlight=

59 Logo Single Cab Project (L345 Light Grey)

90 Vanagon tin-top ABA convserion...work in progress
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...1a11892111

vw62kid · Posted: Mon May 09, 2022 5:59 am Post subject: Re: 62 Ragtop Project

Gathering materials to coat it in epoxy primer. Going to start with the rear 2 fenders. Just a little bit of work to get the rear fender mounted good and then they're off to the blaster.

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62 Ragtop Project (Anthracite Grey)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=597378&highlight=

59 Logo Single Cab Project (L345 Light Grey)

90 Vanagon tin-top ABA convserion...work in progress
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...1a11892111


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