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jl_300 Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2011 Posts: 7 Location: Visalia
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 11:18 pm Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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Where is everyone at? I acquired this today. Good or bad I couldn't pass it up for $100.....
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Kustom41 Samba Member
Joined: January 13, 2006 Posts: 111 Location: Fresno
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Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 10:33 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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My wife's 62
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flyboy161 Samba Member
Joined: December 26, 2009 Posts: 2091 Location: Perry, GA
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daru Samba Member
Joined: October 03, 2016 Posts: 22 Location: indonesia
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Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2016 2:34 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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Hello..
Does anyone know, where i can find Convertible Top FRAME (Mechanism that convertible Top works). I need information for my "VW Bug 1961 Restoration" Project.
My Bug that I got, with No-Frame at all.
When there's no FRAME available, please I need information detail (blueprint? measurement detail? Just TOP FRAME Parts) so my workshop will do create.
Any advice will appreciate
Sorry, I'm Newbie
thank's
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2016 6:00 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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daru wrote: |
Hello..
Does anyone know, where i can find Convertible Top FRAME (Mechanism that convertible Top works). I need information for my "VW Bug 1961 Restoration" Project.
thank's
daru |
They pop up in the Samba classified from time to time..
Search for convertible.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/cat.php?id=27
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php?...onvertible
And
Try contacting Chucks Convertible Parts.
They sometimes have ready and reconditioned.
https://chucksconvertibleparts.com/
. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
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daru Samba Member
Joined: October 03, 2016 Posts: 22 Location: indonesia
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Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2016 7:20 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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Hi VOLKSWAGNUT
yes, thank's for quick respons
I try to find from your link below.
Thank's for your Help.
best rgrds.
daru
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62ItalianRagtop Samba Member
Joined: August 18, 2007 Posts: 1352 Location: Italy
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Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2016 3:42 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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Hi, what about wheels color on a 61 ruby red ? _________________ LOOKING FOR 62 ENGINE WITH NUMBER FROM 6.904.xxx TO 6.915.xxx
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scooby split Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2013 Posts: 38 Location: england
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2016 10:47 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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Hi here is my 63 vert with auto stick shift conversion out last summer
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Edith64 Samba Member
Joined: May 25, 2015 Posts: 2
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Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2016 8:44 pm Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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This is my 64 Convertible that I've owned for over 25 years, the past 15 it's spent covered in the back half of my garage. With the Bentley Manuel and the search function on TheSamba.com, I got it driving again this summer. |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 6:55 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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scooby split wrote: |
Hi here is my 63 vert with auto stick shift conversion out last summer
Cheers phil |
Gorgeous... . . Gotta ask though.. Why no windshield trim (chrome) ???
Edith64 wrote: |
This is my 64 Convertible that I've owned for over 25 years, the past 15 it's spent covered in the back half of my garage. W
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Shame on you for taking so long... .. ..
Looks superb.. Either an early 64..?? (decklid/signals) .. and/or you made it how ya wanted.. (added crest)
Im in a similar boat.. trying to thin my herd.. and decide.. .. which to keep.. my 62 Ragtop ...or my 61 Convertible.. One's gotta go..
Im partial to restomod drop tops.. .. who inst though..
. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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scooby split Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2013 Posts: 38 Location: england
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:09 pm Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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Hi Volkswagennut
I did try fitting the window rubber with the chrome strip but the windshield glass the bug came with isn't genuine vw so when I fitted the correct rubber seal it was to lose top to bottom and would have leaked, the seal that's in now is a thicker one so seals better plus over here in the cold rainy uk genuine windshields are very thin on the ground
I don't suppose any one has one they could check the dimensions for me ? top to bottom
I would much prefer to have the correct size window and chrome trim fitted one day if I could find one or have one cut to size
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 3:36 pm Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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scooby split wrote: |
Hi Volkswagennut
I did try fitting the window rubber with the chrome strip but the windshield glass the bug came with isn't genuine vw so when I fitted the correct rubber seal it was to lose top to bottom and would have leaked,
Cheers phil |
Just was curious.. .. and that explains the reason..
A good glass shop can cut that glass the proper size based off a template of the opening.. plus adding the required glass overlap.. .. Its simple flat laminated glass...
I've had many windshields cut just like that.
Its actually.. a perfect fit too.
You got a beauty.. love the white/red interior combo.. assume black top?
. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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scooby split Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2013 Posts: 38 Location: england
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 6:09 pm Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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Hi volkswagenut
Yes thanks I think thats the way to go next time, I have two glass screens but neither of them are genuine and the other one is even narrower top to bottom not by much but it make me think either all the genuine ones varied or the non genuine glass cutters were not accurate as well, I don't know as I haven't a genuine one if any one can give me an accurate measurement top to bottom down the centre of the screen It would be most welcome
at the moment im trying to restore my rear view mirror, my up and down mechanism is broken although the chrome is ok, so ive bought a rusty one off here with a good working mechanism to make one good one out of the two
Do you know if it is possible to remove the chrome mirror arm from the cast alloy mounting bracket without wrecking the new working mechanism in the new rusty one ?
Any advise would be great
And yes I almost forgot its a black top
Cheers phil |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 8:02 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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Finding an original nice clean windshield ... for a convertible.. would be hard to find.. Id settle on a nice kustom cut and fitted one myself..
Glass size.. yes they can vary slightly so I've found.
As for the rear view.. do the best you can with what you have is all I can suggest.
Seems taking them apart may destroy them.. ??
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=156499
Koch ( I think) can recondition yours..
http://kochs.com/
Or there are reproductions available.
http://www.eisparts.com/151857511B.html
. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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scooby split Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2013 Posts: 38 Location: england
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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2016 4:20 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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Hi folks
here's what I have this one is missing the spring thing that holds
it in the up or down position, will I wreck the new rusty mirror I have if i
try to swap over the parts from my mirror to make one good working mirror
im going to re chrome the visor arms but the mirror stem should polish up
ok
my question is has any one separated these parts with out knackering up the
mechanism ?
any advise would be most welcome
thanks valtswagenut for that link but I think that was about removing
the morror off the end of the arm its the other end of the arm im worried
about removing, some one on here must have done this before to re chrome
the arm please any advise would be great
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allsidius Samba Member
Joined: February 02, 2010 Posts: 1475 Location: Norway
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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2016 5:04 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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jl_300 wrote: |
Where is everyone at? I acquired this today. Good or bad I couldn't pass it up for $100.....
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With the cost of convertible parts being what they are, I doubt if this will be sensible to restore, even with the shell costing only $100. I seriously hate thinking about cutting up old VWs, but this is a borderline case. It would definately make more money sold for parts, than restore and sell.
I used to own a nice Karmann Kab, and I got comfortably numb paying through the nose for all vert specific parts. And I only needed a top, rubbers and the right outside mirror, which cost me $150 almost 20 years ago. To think about getting all those pieces from scratch puts a chill down my spine.
I so totally agree that resell price should not be the deciding factor when considering restore or not, but this case could be a moneypit the size of a black hole. _________________ 1973 1303S w sunroof Click to view image
1978 1303 convertible (sold)Click to view image
1966 1300 RIPClick to view image
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2016 6:38 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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^ Perfert Rat Rod.. patina.. Vert.. IMO..
I've paid more... for less..
So no way I would have passed on for a 100 bucks either...
. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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allsidius Samba Member
Joined: February 02, 2010 Posts: 1475 Location: Norway
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2016 4:44 pm Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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allsidius wrote: |
I am only shivering at the thought of the cost of all loose bits needed to make a car from a shell. |
Oh yeah.. 100% agree.... 10-4.... big time....way too bare to start a resurrection with....but......parts is parts though..
. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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Michael11 Samba Member
Joined: April 13, 2001 Posts: 265 Location: Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 7:04 am Post subject: Re: 61-64 convertible thread and registry |
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I just bought this from my Stepfather, he restored about 16 years ago. Not super correct, but nice all the same. Looks like it was built in Oct. 63.
Wondering if the deck lid (wide licence plate light housing) and front signals are correct? 58497xx
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