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vw40hp Seriously Crusin Dubber

127 posts · joined Jun 2013 ·

#959303
This is my 63 beetle. I intend to lower it fit some BRMs and fit a better engine. I fitted new seat trims and will recarpet it then cruise. Its totally rust free so i'm going to leave the body as it is for now

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vw40hp Seriously Crusin Dubber

127 posts · joined Jun 2013 ·

#959325
removed the cross and lifted the rear until I get drop plates

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Burrelli Officially Full-On Dubber

244 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·

#959332
Thats a good Standard!

Looks to still have a bit of the pin stripe left on the side?

Is it still original paint?

A few more pics would be great, inside as well.

Not many early Standards around.

Looks like a 63 to me.

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#959340
Burrelli wrote:Looks like a 63 to me.
x2

the standard Beetles like yours didnt start till late 62 and the 64s had bigger indicators and metal side trim.

vwvic Seriously Crusin Dubber

192 posts · joined Jun 2007 ·

#959354
Cool bug mate, love the paint. It'll look great with some BRM's
Can't wait to see the progress pics.
59 beetle,61 beetle,72 dual cab,58 beetle,55 splitty,
65 manx,74 camper,60 Rat beetle.....and many more to come

vw40hp Seriously Crusin Dubber

127 posts · joined Jun 2013 ·

#959493
Thanks Guys
Turns out its a 63.
The pinstripes are all but worn off. might get them redone later
still the original paint with some vintage brush touch ups. lol
Was stored in a shed by an old lady in Cowra for 20 years after her husband passed away.
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vw40hp Seriously Crusin Dubber

127 posts · joined Jun 2013 ·

#959502
Here is the trimmed seats. I couldn't get the original material and had to settle for these. close but not correct. the floors are mint

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vw40hp Seriously Crusin Dubber

127 posts · joined Jun 2013 ·

#959509
Would a 63 normally have a fuel tap and not a gauge ?
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vw40hp Seriously Crusin Dubber

127 posts · joined Jun 2013 ·

#959514
some more photos

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Canni. Wolfsburg Wizard

471 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#959515
vw40hp wrote:Would a 63 normally have a fuel tap and not a gauge ?
It's a standard.. or the pov pack lol. Lack lots of little bits and pieces like glove box lid, chrome trim etc.

Very cool 🙂
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'65 Kiwi Ghia

vw40hp Seriously Crusin Dubber

127 posts · joined Jun 2013 ·

#959517
vw54 wrote:Keep it as it is

get another one to modify
I'm only doing bolt on mods so I can return it to stock if I want. everything will be easily reversible
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vw40hp Seriously Crusin Dubber

127 posts · joined Jun 2013 ·

#959518
Canni. wrote:
vw40hp wrote:Would a 63 normally have a fuel tap and not a gauge ?
It's a standard.. or the pov pack lol. Lack lots of little bits and pieces like glove box lid, chrome trim etc.

Very cool 🙂
I noticed that. no radio, no mirrors on the outside, one sun visor, rubber floor mats, no moulds and black 1/4 windows. Sure is povo. lol . obviously for the budget minded buyer
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vw40hp Seriously Crusin Dubber

127 posts · joined Jun 2013 ·

#959523
vwvic wrote:Cool bug mate, love the paint. It'll look great with some BRM's
Can't wait to see the progress pics.
You might get to see it close up. I'm hoping to move back to Anna Bay soon.
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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#959527
vw54 wrote:Keep it as it is

get another one to modify
x2
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Burrelli Officially Full-On Dubber

244 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·

#959534
Hell that is good!!

They did not paint Standards as well as Deluxes so it's rare to see one so clean and rust free.

Looks all original to me.

Does it have the interior light block off plate? I'm not sure from the photo.

Must be later 63 because I've seen one with no hole for the interior light.

Here is a link to a PDF of a 64 Aussie Brochure. Go right to the end and I think its a pic of a 63 Standard like yours when it was new.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/lit/64beetle_australia.php

Pumba Veteran Volks Folk

2,138 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·

#959546
Should this model standard have roll top seats,the one i had did ???
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vw40hp Seriously Crusin Dubber

127 posts · joined Jun 2013 ·

#959612
Burrelli wrote:Hell that is good!!

They did not paint Standards as well as Deluxes so it's rare to see one so clean and rust free.

Looks all original to me.

Does it have the interior light block off plate? I'm not sure from the photo.

Must be later 63 because I've seen one with no hole for the interior light.

Here is a link to a PDF of a 64 Aussie Brochure. Go right to the end and I think its a pic of a 63 Standard like yours when it was new.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/lit/64beetle_australia.php
There is no cover over the interior light hole in my bug. The brochure is cool. Do you know where I can buy a copy of that brochure.

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vw40hp Seriously Crusin Dubber

127 posts · joined Jun 2013 ·

#959618
Are you all sick of it yet ? 🤪

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Carl and Emily Officially Full-On Dubber

349 posts · joined Apr 2012 ·

#959621
Nope can never have too many photo's.

Nice bug!

lohoon Wolfsburg Wizard

466 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#959622
Na, cant get enough pics.Looks like the dizzy has had a overhaul. Good score dude.

vw40hp Seriously Crusin Dubber

127 posts · joined Jun 2013 ·

#959623
Pumba wrote:Should this model standard have roll top seats,the one i had did ???
I have no idea. the seats were the same as now only faded and cracked
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vw40hp Seriously Crusin Dubber

127 posts · joined Jun 2013 ·

#959625
more pics

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vw40hp Seriously Crusin Dubber

127 posts · joined Jun 2013 ·

#959626
some more pis

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Burrelli Officially Full-On Dubber

244 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·

#959630
There is no cover over the interior light hole in my bug. The brochure is cool. Do you know where I can buy a copy of that brochure. [/quote]

The cover for the interior light is a rare thing, they are usaully missing.

I don't know where to get a brochure from except Ebay maybe.

vw40hp Seriously Crusin Dubber

127 posts · joined Jun 2013 ·

#959633
Burrelli wrote:There is no cover over the interior light hole in my bug. The brochure is cool. Do you know where I can buy a copy of that brochure.
The cover for the interior light is a rare thing, they are usaully missing.

I don't know where to get a brochure from except Ebay maybe. [/quote]If the cover was plastic it probably rotted and fell apart. I have been watching ebay for brochures but haven't seen any yet. I have them for all my other cars.
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Burrelli Officially Full-On Dubber

244 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·

#959635
Pumba wrote:Should this model standard have roll top seats,the one i had did ???
Roll top seats where in later model standards 65-66 I think.

vw40hp Seriously Crusin Dubber

127 posts · joined Jun 2013 ·

#959654
lohoon wrote:Na, cant get enough pics.Looks like the dizzy has had a overhaul. Good score dude.
I cleaned the dizzy up a little with carb cleaner and a rag, I replaced the broken cap and put a new set of points and condenser in.
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vw40hp Seriously Crusin Dubber

127 posts · joined Jun 2013 ·

#959657
matberry wrote:
vw54 wrote:Keep it as it is

get another one to modify
x2
Can't afford another and I have no more room. I also have 2 mustangs and a cj7 jeep. One mustang is living outside already. 😠
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