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PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 9:28 pm    Post subject: Re: Anyone Know the Whereabouts of this 61 Convertible? Reply with quote

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Looking for the whereabouts of a car I had in the early 80’s. It is a 1961 convertible – all original, it was red with a black top, white interior. It had the original stale air 40 HP motor and after market oil filter. I had restored it so was in excellent condition and rust free. One unique feature was blue dots installed in the original glass tail lights (not shown in photos). It also had a metal dealer badge on the deck lid from Superior Motors Nashville Tn. I last saw it in Houston Texas in 1981. I would like to source the location of the car – maybe even try to acquire it. Any info would be helpful. VIN 3555205. Thanks.

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Still looking for my old 61 convertible where is it now?
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 4:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My 64 (Sept 63 built) RHD Convertible (delivered new in Brisbane Australia)

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 08, 2014 8:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice!! Looks very similar to my 61 wish I still had it.

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 12:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I bought a '63 this week but the pan and body tag were long gone. The guy I bought it from said they used the pan/body tag to build a trike... Evil or Very Mad


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PostPosted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 5:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I bought a '63 this week but the pan and body tag were long gone. The guy I bought it from said they used the pan/body tag to build a trike... Evil or Very Mad


Wow..now that looks pretty damn solid..
Did it come with all the goodies too or is it just a body?
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 6:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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theastronaut wrote:
I bought a '63 this week but the pan and body tag were long gone. The guy I bought it from said they used the pan/body tag to build a trike... Evil or Very Mad


Wow..now that looks pretty damn solid..
Did it come with all the goodies too or is it just a body?


All the sheetmetal, top frame, rear view mirror/sun visors, original running boards, all glass, wiring harness, dash is complete and uncut, never wrecked. Everything except the pan, steering column/wheel, and gas tank. I did get the beam, I guess you don't need that when building a trike.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I bought a '63 this week but the pan and body tag were long gone. The guy I bought it from said they used the pan/body tag to build a trike... Evil or Very Mad


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Picked up this '63 'vert a couple days ago. Pretty dry and really straight just missing some stuff. I will definitely be asking alot of questions in the future as this is my first convertible.
Here it is on the way home! Very Happy
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Some of the stuff that was in it, I didn't know you could fit so much in a bug.
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Still pretty full of crap.
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I got it a bit more put together today.
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i'm hoping to get it running pretty soon, (PO claimed it ran before they "started restoration").
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 6:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Where have all the vert guys been hiding?
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 6:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Where have all the vert guys been hiding?


Under the rust... Laughing

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 4:32 pm    Post subject: 63 beryl green Reply with quote

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63 beryl green, was a real basket case. Replaced;front and rear clips, bottom 6 inches all around, and rear luggage shelf. Support rails next. Little by little it's getting done.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 8:15 pm    Post subject: 62 L41 Black Numbers Matching Reply with quote

VW Logo My 1962 Black Type 151 Numbers Matching . Have all The Original Paper Work Dealer Contract , All Service Records . Key Vin Tag . Car Was Built July 4 1962 . Last Few Weeks Before The Factory Went To The Larger
Back Window Till 1979 . This Car Was Purchased By Richard Litz Of West Los Angeles on 9/14/1962 From Precision Motors Beverly Hills . VIN #4762769 , Engine Number 688335 . Car Has Date Coded Generator , Starter , Vacuum Advance . All Dated 6T = June 1962 . This Car Is Going To Be A Beauty When Its Done . 79 % NOS PARTS COLLECTED SINCE October of 1993 Was Still Able To Order Some Special Order Parts From Meltebeke
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 5:58 am    Post subject: Re: 62 L41 Black Numbers Matching Reply with quote

Looks like a nice base to start with.

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Back Window Till 1979 .


and as for rear window size ....Almost... Wink

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The breakdown of years for Beetle Convertible top rear windows from what I remember are:

53-57
58-62
63-74
75-79


Still cool to have one of the last 62's..

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PostPosted: Sun May 17, 2015 9:13 am    Post subject: help on installing window rubber on 62vert Reply with quote

VOLKSWAGNUT wrote:
Looks like a nice base to start with.

vdubfan68 wrote:
Back Window Till 1979 .


and as for rear window size ....Almost... Wink

VOLKSWAGNUT wrote:

The breakdown of years for Beetle Convertible top rear windows from what I remember are:

53-57
58-62
63-74
75-79


Still cool to have one of the last 62's..

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PostPosted: Mon May 25, 2015 8:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Heres some of my newly aquired 63 Reply with quote

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Vin #5511481, engine #8238500 and #6200 stamped next to jack holder. Anybody tell me what's what #'s wise? Had one repaint some time ago, stock color, new top, some pieces done incorrectly or missing, but otherwise stock everything else. Been sitting in a garage since 95, last registered owner in 1990. Saphire I radio, 010 dist, 40horse said to original, no damage to either front or back except for a little ding here and there.

Needs pans and som small support rail work on the drivers side, front wood bow is shot, paint is oxidized badly, brakes need to be gone through too but other than that still 6v too. Working on getting fuel system flushed right now, then drain motor, it turns freely also, re-build carb, new battery and see if she fires up.


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I own this car now. Radio was replaced with a filler plate before I got it Evil or Very Mad . I wondered what the holes in the glove box were for. Converted to 12v too. We bought it from a guy in california, it is in idaho now
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PostPosted: Mon May 25, 2015 9:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What the car looks like as of today. Have a few minor plans for it still including a new top. I just scored a dome light for it this weekend at the sacramento Bug O Rama.


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PostPosted: Tue May 26, 2015 1:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I bought a '63 this week but the pan and body tag were long gone. The guy I bought it from said they used the pan/body tag to build a trike... Evil or Very Mad


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What kind of moron would gut a car like this to build a bloody trike? Even 30 years ago, a rust free low window vert was rare and desirable. I have never seen such clean inner fenders, especially on a vert. The stupidity never ceases to amaze me. Good luck with your rebuild.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 8:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Update on my '63. I had scrounged up a '65 sedan frame and stole the transaxle from my '66 to get it rolling and into dry storage. I had been in contact with Modifier who also had a '63 Vert and had expressed interest in buying his car to have enough to make one good car. Was able to buy it Saturday so I now have a matching numbers, but rusty '63, and a solid '63 body to work with. Still need rear seat frames, I can probably fix the bottom frame but the backrest is toast.

The red '63 body as found. Body number is 1964.

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After sticking it together and getting it on a rolling frame.

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The other '63. I will have to check again to see what the body number is. I have the original 40 horse that doesn't appear to have been apart before. Last owner said he had it running but it was knocking. Trans worked and didn't pop out of any gears. It was originally painted L1018 Brunswick Blue. I'm planning on using this frame with the red body to make a solid and complete car.

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 9:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

What was the vin/date the rear window changed? I've seen conflicting info. Not sure what seal/aluminum trim size to get. Car was built Dec. '62.

Also, are there any pictures of Brunswick Blue verts out there? I've searched and only found paint chips, and they all look a little different.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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What was the vin/date the rear window changed? I've seen conflicting info. Not sure what seal/aluminum trim size to get. Car was built Dec. '62.

Also, are there any pictures of Brunswick Blue verts out there? I've searched and only found paint chips, and they all look a little different.


Dec 62 (1963 model year) should have the 63-74 window.


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The breakdown of years for Beetle Convertible top rear windows from what I remember were:

53-57
58-62
63-74
75-79

Now.... Think
But for some reason Chucks Convertibles lists a 73-74 metal ring seperatley as well as a few other odd year ring ranges... I cant explain that.... as the assemblies and glass listed are the year ranges I remember. Could be just a internet glitch..

AND Arrow FYI Wolfsburg West lists a Mid 75 year change...for the weatherstrip...

http://www.chucksconvertibleparts.com/t/categories/bug-convertibles/window-parts/rear-window-parts

http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/wolfsburg_new/convertible/rearwin_rubber.cfm



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