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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1044495
I'm trying to help a mate restore a 1964 beetle.
He has one with sentimental value that has history from new.
Unfortunately it wasn't stored well when parked up in the mid 80's and the gutters are shot.

He is looking for a new body, but that is all getting hard these days.

Anyway - may have found a good 1960, but guessing it is a 1961 as it doesnt have semaphores?

I have found this list of changes
http://www.vw-resource.com/years.html

But can someone tell me the differences?
I reckon we can bolt over most things, but maybe the hinges will be the only giveaway?
Futue te ipsum!!!

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#1044497
Around July, 1960 the semaphores were swapped for blinkers (50/50 tail lights fitted). At the same time paint went from lacquer to baked enamel. Still no springs in the bonnet hinges.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1044498
The 64 had stainless trim but not much else different in body

he can use most stuff of the rusted relic

Bonnet badge is raised so re use the bonnet


http://www.vw-resource.com/years.html
don't 4 get this is a USA site your looking at which don't relate to Australia
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

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1044499
Thanks - agree about site but he does mention Aust differences
Futue te ipsum!!!

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1044506
Here Dave - last line.

1960 (1 Jan 60 to 31 Dec 60)
Chassis 2,801,614 - 3,192,506
Engine 3,424,454 - 3,912,903

Recessed steering wheel for safety.
Steering damper.
Steering box is worm-and-peg instead of worm and roller.
Generator increased from 160 to 180 watts (26.5 to 30 amps).
Outside door handles now push button (was pull type).
Padded sun visor.
Seat back re-contoured.
Wolfsburg crest on front hood has less colour.
Last year for semaphores in Europe, Canada, Australia.
Futue te ipsum!!!

okrasa5462 Seriously Crusin Dubber

107 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·

#1044516
Buy a roof clip post 62 should work.