My standard 63 bug
vw40hp - June 11th, 2013 at 07:41 PM
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
vw40hp - June 11th, 2013 at 08:27 PM
removed the cross and lifted the rear until I get drop plates
Burrelli - June 11th, 2013 at 09:05 PM
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 - June 11th, 2013 at 09:57 PM
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Looks like a 63 to me.
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the standard Beetles like yours didnt start till late 62 and the 64s had bigger indicators and metal side trim.
vwvic - June 11th, 2013 at 11:03 PM
Cool bug mate, love the paint. It'll look great with some BRM's
Can't wait to see the progress pics.
vw40hp - June 12th, 2013 at 08:51 PM
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.
vw40hp - June 12th, 2013 at 09:00 PM
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
vw40hp - June 12th, 2013 at 09:05 PM
vw40hp - June 12th, 2013 at 09:06 PM
Would a 63 normally have a fuel tap and not a gauge ?
vw54 - June 12th, 2013 at 09:09 PM
Keep it as it is
get another one to modify
vw40hp - June 12th, 2013 at 09:16 PM
some more photos
Canni. - June 12th, 2013 at 09:17 PM
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Would a 63 normally have a fuel tap and not a gauge ?
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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 
vw40hp - June 12th, 2013 at 09:21 PM
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Keep it as it is
get another one to modify
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I'm only doing bolt on mods so I can return it to stock if I want. everything will be easily reversible
vw40hp - June 12th, 2013 at 09:27 PM
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Would a 63 normally have a fuel tap and not a gauge ?
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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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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
vw40hp - June 12th, 2013 at 09:36 PM
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Cool bug mate, love the paint. It'll look great with some BRM's
Can't wait to see the progress pics.
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You might get to see it close up. I'm hoping to move back to Anna Bay soon.
matberry - June 12th, 2013 at 09:50 PM
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Keep it as it is
get another one to modify
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Burrelli - June 12th, 2013 at 10:36 PM
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 - June 12th, 2013 at 11:56 PM
Should this model standard have roll top seats,the one i had did ???
vw40hp - June 13th, 2013 at 05:00 PM
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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
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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.
vw40hp - June 13th, 2013 at 05:34 PM
Are you all sick of it yet ? 
Carl and Emily - June 13th, 2013 at 05:40 PM
Nope can never have too many photo's.
Nice bug!
lohoon - June 13th, 2013 at 05:40 PM
Na, cant get enough pics.Looks like the dizzy has had a overhaul. Good score dude.
vw40hp - June 13th, 2013 at 05:40 PM
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Should this model standard have roll top seats,the one i had did ???
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I have no idea. the seats were the same as now only faded and cracked
vw40hp - June 13th, 2013 at 05:42 PM
more pics
vw40hp - June 13th, 2013 at 05:45 PM
some more pis
Burrelli - June 13th, 2013 at 06:17 PM
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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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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 - June 13th, 2013 at 06:20 PM
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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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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.
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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.
Burrelli - June 13th, 2013 at 06:24 PM
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Should this model standard have roll top seats,the one i had did ???
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Roll top seats where in later model standards 65-66 I think.
vw40hp - June 13th, 2013 at 08:43 PM
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Na, cant get enough pics.Looks like the dizzy has had a overhaul. Good score dude.
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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.
vw40hp - June 13th, 2013 at 08:46 PM
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Keep it as it is
get another one to modify
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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. 