1963 Vert Restore
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63buggin- Dub Nut
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Age : 53
Location : LOCUST GROVE
Registration date : 2009-06-15
Re: 1963 Vert Restore
Cool project! If you need any help I am in Zebulon but I work in locust grove. Hope to see it on the road!
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1958 Euro Beetle "Raggedy Anne"
1959 Ghia "Elvira"
1961 Beetle "Old Blue"
1964 Beetle "Pat"
1966 Chevy C10 swb fleetside
1967 Black Friday Bus
Bryce
Re: 1963 Vert Restore
Is that the worst spot at the Drivers Quarter? If that is all you have to replace on the body then you got a nice project. Pans, those look typical to me, very easy fix. Most replaced part on any VW model!
Re: 1963 Vert Restore
yes thats the worst spot and the luggage shelf
63buggin- Dub Nut
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Age : 53
Location : LOCUST GROVE
Registration date : 2009-06-15
Re: 1963 Vert Restore
Great project man! Be sure and post lots of pics as you go.
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eric
It's like, how much more black could this be, and the answer is none.......none more black.
1962 ragtop beetle
1966 camper bus - Bocephus
fluxcap- Dub Lieutenant General
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Location : Newnan, GA
Registration date : 2008-07-20
Re: 1963 Vert Restore
If that were mine, I probably would have welded some steel bars across the top of the door openings before pulling the body off the pan. It would add some rigidity without relying on the heater channels and convertable support rails, and you could cut them off once the body and pan are reunited. Just my two cents worth, but I certainly wish you the best on your upcoming restoration!
Grifspop- Dub God
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Location : Someplace you wouldn't think to look
Registration date : 2009-04-14
Re: 1963 Vert Restore
I will be following this for sure!! The wife is wanting an early vert and with the prices they are wanting for them, I will probably find a project like this to keep it somewhat affordable!! 

DiggerD- Appointed Forum Smartass
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Location : Dacula, GA
Registration date : 2009-01-18
63buggin- Dub Nut
- Number of posts : 119
Age : 53
Location : LOCUST GROVE
Registration date : 2009-06-15
Re: 1963 Vert Restore
Nice work!
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1958 Euro Beetle "Raggedy Anne"
1959 Ghia "Elvira"
1961 Beetle "Old Blue"
1964 Beetle "Pat"
1966 Chevy C10 swb fleetside
1967 Black Friday Bus
Bryce
Re: 1963 Vert Restore
I have a pretty nice package tray and other goodies you need for that car.
56rag- Dub Nut
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Location : ellijay
Registration date : 2008-12-28
Re: 1963 Vert Restore
Got the front beam and suspension off to install the narrowed adjustable beam i got from bryce and started pulling the rear off when i find that the torsion beam had been bent then pulled back and welded back only problem is that it is offset about 1 in. from the other side. So called jeff and will be getting a pan from him so looks like I'm back at the starting line again.



Also pulled the motor out of my daughter's bug....




Also pulled the motor out of my daughter's bug....

63buggin- Dub Nut
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Age : 53
Location : LOCUST GROVE
Registration date : 2009-06-15
63 Vert
Hello from Ohio!
I just wanted to say hi. I ran across your Forum found it to be a great place to stop for a while. I also have a 63 vert that has been a project of mine for many years. It is Finally going to hit the road this summer. I'll try and add a pic. When I started it looked very similar to your new project. If you need any info I'll do what I can to help out. Best of luck! Rob
I just wanted to say hi. I ran across your Forum found it to be a great place to stop for a while. I also have a 63 vert that has been a project of mine for many years. It is Finally going to hit the road this summer. I'll try and add a pic. When I started it looked very similar to your new project. If you need any info I'll do what I can to help out. Best of luck! Rob
Rob B- Dub Noob
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Location : Columbus. OH 63Vert
Registration date : 2010-03-17
Re: 1963 Vert Restore
That car looks a lot less "crusty" than what I am driving!
LOL
Good luck and keep the pics coming!
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Good luck and keep the pics coming!
atye- Dub Nut
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Age : 51
Location : Peachtree City, GA
Registration date : 2008-11-15
63buggin- Dub Nut
- Number of posts : 119
Age : 53
Location : LOCUST GROVE
Registration date : 2009-06-15
63buggin- Dub Nut
- Number of posts : 119
Age : 53
Location : LOCUST GROVE
Registration date : 2009-06-15
Re: 1963 Vert Restore
Thank u for keeping that vw con alive. I have the same project its a 67. I will post pic, you are doing a very good job. Have fun 

cantrell2626- Dub Noob
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Age : 42
Location : Kennesaw, ga
Registration date : 2010-02-08
63buggin- Dub Nut
- Number of posts : 119
Age : 53
Location : LOCUST GROVE
Registration date : 2009-06-15
63buggin- Dub Nut
- Number of posts : 119
Age : 53
Location : LOCUST GROVE
Registration date : 2009-06-15
Re: 1963 Vert Restore
Nice!
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1958 Euro Beetle "Raggedy Anne"
1959 Ghia "Elvira"
1961 Beetle "Old Blue"
1964 Beetle "Pat"
1966 Chevy C10 swb fleetside
1967 Black Friday Bus
Bryce
Re: 1963 Vert Restore

Finally got back on the bug - undercoated frame, finished paint on the pans and tunnel. 4 inch adjustable narrowed beam 2 1/2 inch dropped spindle new master cylinder and steering box.

now to put all new cables and brake lines and install pedal assembly

getting ready to install new rear disc brakes and tranny

got door braces installed
63buggin- Dub Nut
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Age : 53
Location : LOCUST GROVE
Registration date : 2009-06-15
Re: 1963 Vert Restore
Looking good dude! Can't wait to see some work done. Keep it up.

Rusty62- Dub Nut
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Age : 40
Location : Acworth/Kennesaw
Registration date : 2009-02-26
Re: 1963 Vert Restore
Thumbs up to you sir
Evilrduck- Dub Noob
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Age : 33
Location : Loganville, Dallas, Atlanta
Registration date : 2011-01-11

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