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Offline chickmore

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HELP, VW Crisis! Need '63-'67 VW BUG Tub/Body
« 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 :)
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Re: HELP, VW Crisis! Need '63-'67 VW BUG Tub/Body
« Reply #1 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!
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Offline rustybus

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Re: HELP, VW Crisis! Need '63-'67 VW BUG Tub/Body
« Reply #2 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

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Chris
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Re: HELP, VW Crisis! Need '63-'67 VW BUG Tub/Body
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: HELP, VW Crisis! Need '63-'67 VW BUG Tub/Body
« Reply #4 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
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Re: HELP, VW Crisis! Need '63-'67 VW BUG Tub/Body
« Reply #5 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
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Offline chickmore

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Re: HELP, VW Crisis! Need '63-'67 VW BUG Tub/Body
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2011, 12:21:15 PM »
thanks evrybody. we found a really nice donor car! Thanks again!
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Offline DarrenE

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Re: HELP, VW Crisis! Need '63-'67 VW BUG Tub/Body
« Reply #7 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?
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Re: HELP, VW Crisis! Need '63-'67 VW BUG Tub/Body
« Reply #8 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.
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