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gregmporter
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 Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:55 pm Post subject: 1964 356C Restoration |
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I have been dying for a new project since I finished my 74 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet about a decade ago. I have been searching for a double cab, thing or 356. Every time a good candidate came along it either got snapped up before I could plunk down my money or after careful inspection it was evident the car was too far gone to warrant the cash required to restore it.
A couple months ago I found an interesting project through a friend of a friend of a friend. After a few weeks of pouring over a spreadsheet to see if the project would pencil out, we came to an agreement and I picked up the car along with the treasure trove of parts.
The car is a very complete coupe with all the sheet metal needed to replace the front end, pans, longitudinals and quite a few other sections. The motor and transaxle have already been rebuilt and are ready to be run. All the chrome parts have been refinished and all the fasteners have been cad plated.
It is missing the main harness, carpet set and a few other small pieces. I'll be updating this page as I make progress. I also post videos of the work on YouTube, so I'll paste links here if anyone wants to follow along.
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gregmporter
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| Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:44 pm Post subject: Re: 1964 356C Restoration |
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Car heading to the barn in KC for short stint before I drag it to Colorado.
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gregmporter
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| Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:48 pm Post subject: Re: 1964 356C Restoration |
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Car piled up with parts
Close up of the battery box... It badly needs to be replaced. Thankfully all the sheet metal for the repair is in the pile of parts.
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gregmporter
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| Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:55 pm Post subject: Re: 1964 356C Restoration |
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Pics of the rotator I built. I was planning to use the rotisserie I built for my Ghia, but I lent it to someone and he never returned it (surprise). When I asked for it back he claimed it got stolen... No apology, no offer to pay for the material... Not what I expected from a VW person, but that's water under the bridge now.
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gregmporter
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| Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:59 pm Post subject: Re: 1964 356C Restoration |
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Car on the Rotator and ready for metal replacement to begin
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Chris in Utah
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| Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 4:44 pm Post subject: Re: 1964 356C Restoration |
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Also have a 1964 356C project... similar condition. Thanks for sharing your progress and I should probably start a thread here too.
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gregmporter
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| Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 4:55 pm Post subject: Re: 1964 356C Restoration |
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Yes! You should start a thread as well... I would love to follow along!
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gregmporter
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| Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2023 5:39 am Post subject: Re: 1964 356C Restoration |
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A couple close up "before" pics after I cut out the worst of the rot.
Longitudinal area
Rear Closing Panel
Bottom of the B-Pillar
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gregmporter
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| Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2023 6:13 am Post subject: Re: 1964 356C Restoration |
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Some progress. I'm missing a few pics of the heater system.
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Steve F
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| Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2023 2:18 am Post subject: Re: 1964 356C Restoration |
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Well done!!  |
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gregmporter
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| Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2023 5:58 am Post subject: Re: 1964 356C Restoration |
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Work on the doors.
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ottovu
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| Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2023 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: 1964 356C Restoration |
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WoW! What a job that will be! But when its done, you will love it! Great cars, totally drivable.
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gregmporter
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| Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 7:40 am Post subject: Re: 1964 356C Restoration |
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| ottovu wrote: |
WoW! What a job that will be! But when its done, you will love it! Great cars, totally drivable.
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Thanks Otto! It is a big job, but it's moving along.
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Bulli Klinik
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| Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 7:56 am Post subject: Re: 1964 356C Restoration |
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Glad to see my rack being put to good use!
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Also have a 1964 356C project... similar condition. Thanks for sharing your progress and I should probably start a thread here too.
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Bulli Klinik
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| Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:08 am Post subject: Re: 1964 356C Restoration |
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OP, You've got your work cut out for you. I've been there on multiple 356's. Yours looks almost as bad as the 56 I'm currently working on. If you need any photos of mystery areas on your car, let me know. I have comprehensive photos of the 356 I've metalworked over the years.
I also might have a few leftover panels from prior jobs. I'm in Colorado Springs.
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gregmporter
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| Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:43 am Post subject: Re: 1964 356C Restoration |
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Longitudinal Clamped and fit up
Longitudinal closed up
Rear of Longitudinal
Front closing panel getting welded in
B-Pillar getting ready for repair
B-Pillar welded in
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gregmporter
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:57 pm Post subject: Re: 1964 356C Restoration |
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Short Sill Cleco'd in place
Short Sill Welded in
Front Closing Panel Cleco'd in place
Front Closing Panel Welded in
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gregmporter
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| Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:27 am Post subject: Re: 1964 356C Restoration |
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I'm pretty much wrapped up with the structural repairs on the driver's side. I am going to hang the Outer Rocker Skin next, then I'll start in on the passenger side. The PO started repairs on that side already, so I'll have a running start.
Jack Points welded in
Rear Closing panel installed. I still need to fab and weld the wheel well extension to cover the top edge of this panel.
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Chris in Utah
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| Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:43 pm Post subject: Re: 1964 356C Restoration |
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| Bulli Klinik wrote: |
Glad to see my rack being put to good use!
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Also have a 1964 356C project... similar condition. Thanks for sharing your progress and I should probably start a thread here too.
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Not to hijack Greg's thread (agreed, I need to get one of my own started) but yes Mike, the rotisserie is a great help!
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