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Title: 64 convertible
Post by: Chris E. on August 22, 2009, 09:57:04 PM: This is how it was when I bought it 3 years ago. Solid but needed some TLC.

Missing a bunch of parts, interior etc.
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Tired single port 1600 with dual carbs. Nice firewall! :-[
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Bought this mirror in California. \l/
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This is it now. Doesn't look like it's changed much, but a lot of $$$ went into it.
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2276cc. It's a little quicker now.
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New suspension, tires, brm's, narrowed beam and a good cleaning.
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All new interior (minus front seats), autometer gages, km speedo, flat 4 wheel, etc. Back seat I picked up from Cali and it wasn't cheap.
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It's an ongoing project, as most of them are. My goal was to bring it into the 21st century even with the 90's paint.

Future plans include: Rancho gearbox, front disc brakes and chrome fuchs. Oh yeah, and body and paint. ;D
Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: 32vsnake on August 23, 2009, 08:30:34 AM: Nice...very cool car!
Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: OUTKAST on August 23, 2009, 11:28:39 AM: Nice car I even like the color no matter what anybody says
Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: california on August 24, 2009, 05:12:07 PM: Very nice car,looks like alot of fun.
Where did you find the steering wheel looks great?
Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: Geoff on August 24, 2009, 07:00:07 PM: I have always loved that car, I remember when the orig owner (well the guy who painted it that color) finished it sometime back in 89 I think. Cool car!
Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: CHEECH on August 25, 2009, 07:51:41 AM: Looks GOOD Chris. I think we should meet up for a friday night cruise down to Whiterock or Timmy`s in Langley.
Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: blueberry on August 27, 2009, 06:26:00 PM: Let us know if you are going to one of those - I'm good to go tomorrow night!!
Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: AirCooledRules on September 07, 2009, 11:13:20 PM: The car looks great, and the colour works for me aswell.
Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: Chris E. on September 12, 2009, 03:19:39 PM: Thanks for the positive feedback. The best part is that my kids love it and always want to go for a ride in it.

Quote from: california on August 24, 2009, 05:12:07 PM

Where did you find the steering wheel looks great?

Wheel is from CIP1.
Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: vwshawn on September 24, 2009, 09:35:23 PM: Nice car!
I remember this car in the early 90`s, it was owned by a guy in North Vancouver named Boyd, he was a Graffic design guy. Used to come by Bigsby`s off of Commercial Drive. VW 144th, and Darren Dilley may remember this car!

Thanks,
Shawn :)
Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: VW 144th on September 28, 2009, 08:31:47 PM: Yes

I do remember helping with the reassembly of this car after it was painted, getting the front window in was a huge bitch....

It sure has held up well over the years

J
Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: vwshawn on September 30, 2009, 07:25:28 AM: Hi Jason,
WOW, we have a great memory of this stuff...its scary! :)
Would you be able to send me the link of the waterboxer site?
Private message me.
Thanks,Shawn
Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: VW 144th on October 01, 2009, 08:42:21 AM: pm sent
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Post by: beetleboy on February 26, 2010, 12:06:35 AM: YIKES!!! I had one of those creepy spongy steering wheels too....was one of the first things that was replaced!
Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: Chris E. on December 07, 2010, 12:26:17 PM: Haven't done much lately as free time is scarce. But added repro swan neck mirrors (this past summer) and am in the process of installing an Airkewld front disc brake kit.

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The brakes are a very easy and straight forward install.
Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: Chris E. on April 09, 2011, 07:46:52 AM: New wheels.

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Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: OUTKAST on April 09, 2011, 09:46:01 AM: PDT_Armataz_01_37 Looking really nice Like the wheels
Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: chickmore on April 09, 2011, 10:13:29 PM: Nice. I just picked those wheels up myself :) Great minds think alike
Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: Stephan Schmidt on April 14, 2011, 07:33:58 AM: Lots of Bling! Looks good Chris. What size rear tires?
Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: Mike Scott on April 14, 2011, 08:55:26 AM: Looks great Chris!
Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: Chris E. on April 14, 2011, 05:52:09 PM: Thanks everyone.

Stephan, rear tires are 195, 65's.

Here's a recent engine shot after a good cleaning..

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Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: Stephan Schmidt on April 14, 2011, 08:50:11 PM: Quote from: Chris E. on April 14, 2011, 05:52:09 PM
Stephan, rear tires are 195, 65's.

some 205/70's would really fill up that fender well :)

Tidy engine! Loving this car!
Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: Mike Scott on August 30, 2011, 09:28:35 AM: Checked this car out all Weekend, sweet ride. Your car convinced my GF she needs an early vert!
Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: Chris E. on September 03, 2011, 07:51:23 PM: Quote from: Mike Scott on August 30, 2011, 09:28:35 AM
Checked this car out all Weekend, sweet ride. Your car convinced my GF she needs an early vert!

Thanks Mike. It's always nice when other people admire your car. ;D

You have a pretty nice ride yourself.
Title: Re: 64 convertible
Post by: Bruce on September 04, 2011, 05:54:51 PM: Quote from: Stephan Schmidt on April 14, 2011, 08:50:11 PM
Quote from: Chris E. on April 14, 2011, 05:52:09 PM
Stephan, rear tires are 195, 65's.
some 205/70's would really fill up that fender well
It sits just right, the way it is. No need for truck tires.