October 1961 notchback VIN 0002349

[ibjack]

I mentioned in another thread that this early notch was purchased by Gizmobob and it has been delivered to San Diego. This notch had been for sale on the Samba for a few months without it being sold. In late December 2016, I traveled with Lee Hedges to Arizona to retrieve the oldest known T34. Once I got back the ad popped up and I felt that this vehicle need to be in good hands. Knowing Bob's passion for early notchbacks, I emailed him the ad and mentioned that I thought he might be one of the few people who would have would be able to get this car restored. A few days later I got a reply that he bought it and was working on the transportation to deliver it to MY house. It arrived late in March 2017. Current plans are to collect needed parts and start on the bodywork. The car is very complete with many early correct parts and has a few things I've never seen before. I will try and document the findings and progress.
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'68 Lotus White T34 automatic sunroof
'64 Manila Yellow T34
'65 Sea Blue Square Panel
the1500club.com
Shop Lacky at the T3/34 Factory, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094313902074

[ibjack]

As the car arrived

Real early VIN

Unique to the earliest of cars

Only gauge still in the car

Pedro nor I had ever seen this style of oil dipstick

More to share later
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'68 Lotus White T34 automatic sunroof
'64 Manila Yellow T34
'65 Sea Blue Square Panel
the1500club.com
Shop Lacky at the T3/34 Factory, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094313902074

[sexydubber]

Much love for this! Keep us posted!

[Bobnotch]

Very cool. Have to keep an eye on this one.
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Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120

[Clatter]

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[Lee Hedges]

Great to have another early one in San Diego!

[ibjack]

I love the long days of summer as it gives me extra time for car work. Decided to tackle the first rust repair area. The car came with an extra front grill from a 66 so it fits with modification. It's been a while since I didn't a cut and weld project. I still am bad at cutting, a touch better at welding and becoming an even better grinder than I became when I finished my 65 notch.

First step to cut out the area

Then weld in the new pieces

As I was finishing up, Clatter's thread popped into my mind. I use to wonder about his obsession with filling in pin holes, shaking my head each time he posted pictures of the chase. Now that I'm welding and grinding, I too am chasing the pin holes and it is addicting. I will finish this area on the inside once the body comes off the pan. Yes it will be. Alan off resto since the pans need to be replaced.

I'm still looking for a good early engine lid and hoping I can find a set of the uber early pop out seals. I know where a set is but the owner doesn't want to sell.
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'68 Lotus White T34 automatic sunroof
'64 Manila Yellow T34
'65 Sea Blue Square Panel
the1500club.com
Shop Lacky at the T3/34 Factory, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094313902074

[notchboy]

This is the REBUS Notchback I remember the picks of its side. I visited the site plenty of times while restoring the 62 anthy.
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[Clatter]

Haiku can help with pinholes.

Sometimes..



Stoked to see this one come up to the top again.
A worthwhile project for sure.
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[ibjack]

[EverettB]

[ibjack]

Still plugging away at the metal work and rust repair. Rear shelf needed to be replaced but finding an NOS or good used one is nearly impossible. Pedro came by and brought his head roller and we made one. Not sure 100% correct but it will be covered.

Next area that needed work was the right side pop out and C pillar. Same thing, I had the fabricate my own piece. Trick was getting the screw on late and the seatbelt plug located in the right place.

A few more main areas to go before the pan and body get separated

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'68 Lotus White T34 automatic sunroof
'64 Manila Yellow T34
'65 Sea Blue Square Panel
the1500club.com
Shop Lacky at the T3/34 Factory, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094313902074

[260KMN]

Some bad rust there but still a cool early car.

[Bobnotch]

Looking good Jack. You'll get better at cutting, welding, and grinding the more you do it.
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Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120

[ibjack]

Here's where the project is as of today. One thing that I'm doing that Pedro taught me is to refurbish some parts along the way and not wait until it needs to be put back on the car. Plan is to replace the pan halves, clean up, paint and detail the front end, and have the transmission resealed, cleaned up and painted. I'll paint the axle tubes and the wishbone too

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'68 Lotus White T34 automatic sunroof
'64 Manila Yellow T34
'65 Sea Blue Square Panel
the1500club.com
Shop Lacky at the T3/34 Factory, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094313902074

[Jason37]

So many nice early car builds going on right now. The rear deck looks really good, should have had Pedro make a couple extra to sell.

[Bobnotch]

[Clatter]

Welding the pinholes
Grinding until you can’t see
This car is worth it
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Bus Motor Build

What’s That Noise?!?

[ibjack]

[62CdnNotch]

Dang,

I need to get on my Notch.

Great work. Keep the updates coming!
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1962 Type 3 Notchback
1965 Euro Beetle
1966 Beetle
1972 Westfalia (sold)
1974 Thing