64 Ragtop project. More Pics added

455 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 28 Oct 2013, 10:44 am

#973844

Hi Fellow Dubbers.

Here is my 64 ragtop recently bought on this forum from a very nice and helpfull guy! Thanks Ben!

My aim is to get it on the road with minimal time and hoping to have it roadworthy by Xmas.

Here are a few shots so far.

The car was in need of a few bits of body work and paint but mechanically it is sweet as a nut and purs like a kitten.

Cheers
Paul

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Oct 2013, 11:09 am

#973846

looks like your into it

I have a 65 sunroof

keep up the good work

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

retroresto A.K.A Paul

455 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 29 Oct 2013, 9:43 am

#973923

Yeh thanks Dave, its not too bad, had worse to deal with. most of the welding in the body was done by previous owner and the whole car was in pieces, BTW im looking for the 2 small sunroof tracks that are at the back of the track that you remove to take the sunroof out they were missing when i got the car, do you know of any ?

Here are a couple of shot od the pan, i have installed Airkewled brakes and a 3" beam.

Cheers
Paul

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Oct 2013, 10:25 am

#973924

The alloy small tracks are hard to find i would be looking on Samba

i think thats the only place you may find them

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Oct 2013, 10:34 am

#973929

Paul

just did some research for you you may be in luck

http://vwsunroofs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&produc...

Dave

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

retroresto A.K.A Paul

455 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 31 Oct 2013, 12:31 pm

#974090

Hi Dave, thanks for the lead, John the owner, made me up a couple for $100 + shipping! 👍

Cheers
Paul

Camo Custom Title Time!

1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 · 31 Oct 2013, 12:51 pm

#974093

As Dave said, you aren't mucking around 😁

Are you fitting Airkewled brakes on the rear. Is it also possible to see a photo of the front brake caliper bracket, as I want to see if I can fit those calipers onto my current brackets thanks.

Keep the photos coming, Kev 👍

I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!

Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Oct 2013, 5:14 pm

#974111

Hi Dave, thanks for the lead, John the owner, made me up a couple for $100 + shipping

Well that's really good value I think will save you much frustration and heartache trying to track some down

I looked on Samba but didn't find any but did find that link which worked good for you

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

retroresto A.K.A Paul

455 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 5 Nov 2013, 9:14 am

#974443

No probs Kev,

I'll try to get some tonight!

Paul

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beetle_nut Wolfsburg Wizard

465 posts · joined Jan 2012 · 13 Nov 2013, 12:06 pm

#975052

Try bug boy he put me onto a place in the usa that do em new they were great quality. .
cant remember the name of the company tho..for the small rag top rails..

Camo Custom Title Time!

1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 · 13 Nov 2013, 12:24 pm

#975053

Hi Paul,

thanks for those photos, only just saw them now sorry. Is there good pad to surface area contact with these. The reason I ask, is my set up (Empi style) the pad only contacts about 3/4 of the possible surface area and loses out on possible better braking :-(

Thanks, Kev

I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!

Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.

retroresto A.K.A Paul

455 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 14 Nov 2013, 8:31 am

#975126

Hey Kev,

There is 3 set ups that Airkewled sell, the stage 1 (which is what i have) is for your stock or mild mods, which has a single piston, then theres the twin and 4 piston set ups. Check their website for more info.

Id say that it the kit i have doesnt cover the whole disc as the discs are quite big. The beauty of these kits are that you can unbolt the caliper braket and swap it over if you ever want to upgrade to the twin or 4 pots. the disc also seperated from the mounting face if you ever want to change stud pattern.

Cheers
Paul

type3disease Custom Title Time!

1,243 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 30 Nov 2013, 11:17 am

#976577

Just stumbled across this thread... Awesome work... So glad this thing is getting the treatment it deserves...

Keep it up - look forward to seeing this thing rollin'

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