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Title: HELP, VW Crisis! Need '63-'67 VW BUG Tub/Body
Post by: chickmore on March 31, 2011, 02:13:12 PM

I have a '65 Bug that we're working to restore with a completion date of early summer. We pulled the body, sanded her down and started the sandblast and the poor thing is perferated! Looking for a new tub/body '63-'67. Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated. I'll owe ya one! thanks for reading.

convertibles or original sunroofs are always nicer :)

Title: Re: HELP, VW Crisis! Need '63-'67 VW BUG Tub/Body
Post by: Bruce on March 31, 2011, 03:20:02 PM

Quote from: chickmore on March 31, 2011, 02:13:12 PM

....and the poor thing is perferated!

That's the way they all are!

Title: Re: HELP, VW Crisis! Need '63-'67 VW BUG Tub/Body
Post by: rustybus on March 31, 2011, 05:26:23 PM

Bruce is right . So with that you have 2 choices learn to weld or dig deep in your pockets  :D

Realisticly buying a welder and taking a kms  tools class on welding. And some how to info from the guys on this forum on bracing before you cut would be cheaper than paying someone. As for buying a good shell I don't know what that would be price wise these days I haven't seen one of that vintage  in good shape for awhile. Good luck

Cheers
Chris

Title: Re: HELP, VW Crisis! Need '63-'67 VW BUG Tub/Body
Post by: Lanny on March 31, 2011, 08:51:09 PM

Stephan Feeg had Hoosiers old shell for sale. Good solid heater channels, a good donor, possibly a 61-62? From the US.

Title: Re: HELP, VW Crisis! Need '63-'67 VW BUG Tub/Body
Post by: stefan on March 31, 2011, 09:28:50 PM

it was a 62 and i sold it awhile ago, i do have an oval shell for sale . :D

Title: Re: HELP, VW Crisis! Need '63-'67 VW BUG Tub/Body
Post by: OldnShitty on April 01, 2011, 12:10:35 PM

Got a 60 right hand drive sunroof car that I wanna part with.
If your interested, you can call me at 250-215-6741
Johnny

Title: Re: HELP, VW Crisis! Need '63-'67 VW BUG Tub/Body
Post by: chickmore on April 05, 2011, 12:21:15 PM

thanks evrybody. we found a really nice donor car! Thanks again!

Title: Re: HELP, VW Crisis! Need '63-'67 VW BUG Tub/Body
Post by: DarrenE on April 05, 2011, 01:08:48 PM

Quote from: chickmore on April 05, 2011, 12:21:15 PM

thanks evrybody. we found a really nice donor car! Thanks again!

What year?

Title: Re: HELP, VW Crisis! Need '63-'67 VW BUG Tub/Body
Post by: chickmore on April 09, 2011, 10:11:46 PM

1963 out of California with a rag top - hummina, hummina!! B-E-A-utiful!!

gonna need to post some pictures, we've got the pans and undercarriage coated and color paint matached. starting to look sharp! She's getting her disk brakes on soon and a little engine cleaning and tinkering.... we've gotta start making decisions on interior! thinking of custom solid white low backs. Also, I want to put a 'W' back on her and a safari window. Need to start sourcing those out.

getting ready for the show in August.