1965 VW Beetle

Pictures of your car/s
Forum rules
Only post pictures of YOUR cars here.
Post Reply
jusman18
Drip
Posts: 9
Joined: Tue Feb 05, 2013 8:14 am
What model do you have?: 1965 VW Beetle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jus.manning
Location: Gauteng
Has thanked: 2 times

1965 VW Beetle

Post by jusman18 »

Hey guys,

I have recently acquired a 1965 Beetle. I am the 3rd owner of the car. The previous owner completely stripped it down, resprayed and assembled. There are a few things to do to the car to have it in mint condition, but I have accepted this challenge and plan on doing this over the next year or two.
I am super excited at the potential this little bug has.

It is currently in the shop being converted from the 6V system to a 12V system as it has been struggling to run for the past 2 weeks, and I have burnt out my second coil already due to being fooled by the first mechanic I got help from.

Please see the attached pics and let me know what you think.
4473 4472 4471 4470 4469 4468


The following are planned to be changed\fixed on the car:
  • New rubbers all round the bug
  • Interior carpets
  • Re-Chrome the bumpers
  • Disc brake conversion
  • Change the Mags to something that suits my taste
  • Possible Engine upgrade as this is still a 1300
  • Decent sound system, seeing as the previous owner built the interior with sound in mind. It has a sub-woofer enclosure in the back and custom door panels.
I am hoping to learn a lot from this forum as I go on this restoration adventure.
Hopefully when the car is running more reliably, I will be able to attend some events and meet a few of you guys.

Cheers for now.


1965 VW Beetle
4468
User avatar
Retrobug
Donor
Donor
Posts: 1664
Joined: Mon Jan 23, 2012 7:45 pm
What model do you have?: 1962 Beetle
Location: Alberton ZA
Has thanked: 15 times
Been thanked: 32 times
Contact:

Re: 1965 VW Beetle

Post by Retrobug »

Cool looking Bug! 8)
Congrats on your purchase :hangloose:
The two secrets to success: 1) Don't tell everyone everything that you know

http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=24181
User avatar
Sambabus
Short Block
Posts: 2648
Joined: Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:42 am
What model do you have?: Classic campers
Location: East Rand.
Has thanked: 39 times
Been thanked: 14 times

Re: 1965 VW Beetle

Post by Sambabus »

Doesnt look like a 65 bug to me........more like a 68/69.

But im no expert
"ALL THAT LIVES IS BORNE TO DIE........NOTHING REALLY MATTERS." Robert Plant-Led Zeppelin.

"Crime is still goverments priority." SA Police spokesperson


RESPECT,EVERYONE SEEMS TO BE LOSING IT!!!
jusman18
Drip
Posts: 9
Joined: Tue Feb 05, 2013 8:14 am
What model do you have?: 1965 VW Beetle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jus.manning
Location: Gauteng
Has thanked: 2 times

Re: 1965 VW Beetle

Post by jusman18 »

I wasn't sure either, but I've got the papers and original service book. The car was purchased in 65
1965 VW Beetle
4468
User avatar
Merlin
ACVWSA Junkie
Posts: 6115
Joined: Tue Sep 20, 2005 8:46 pm
What model do you have?:  Various
Location: Cape Town, ZA
Has thanked: 19 times
Been thanked: 39 times
Contact:

Re: 1965 VW Beetle

Post by Merlin »

It is a '65. :)
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, and oversteer, the rear.
Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and Torque is how far you take the wall with you."
sled wrote:well obviously the UK is wrong.
User avatar
hitlers revenge
ACVWSA Junkie
Posts: 6486
Joined: Wed Jan 18, 2006 11:38 pm
What model do you have?: buggy
Location: back in the 'Fell
Been thanked: 36 times
Great Britain

Re: 1965 VW Beetle

Post by hitlers revenge »

Nice ride! I agree with you tho' those rims looks quite hideous.
Actually spoils more than enhancess
Why do we celebrate the guy that invented the wheel??
Surely we must celebrate the guy tat invented the other three
jusman18
Drip
Posts: 9
Joined: Tue Feb 05, 2013 8:14 am
What model do you have?: 1965 VW Beetle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jus.manning
Location: Gauteng
Has thanked: 2 times

Re: 1965 VW Beetle

Post by jusman18 »

Yip, I'll convert to disc brakes and then get some nice rs4 style rims. Something nice and open to show off the detail of the body and enhance the flared arches
1965 VW Beetle
4468
User avatar
Tony Z
Donor
Donor
Posts: 14992
Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:33 am
What model do you have?: 2.3L 69; 1302; P/Van
Location: Klipheuwel (near Durbanville), Cape Town or working at sea
Has thanked: 191 times
Been thanked: 487 times
South Africa

Re: 1965 VW Beetle

Post by Tony Z »

I think the rims suit the car. I dont like them but the chrome of the car is enhanced by them

Be careful of the open style rims. If you want a complete look, you need discs on all 4 corners and not small discs either... otherwise it ust doesnt look right
well, thats my opinion anyway. 19" rims with 11" discs just doesnt do it for me

nice bug BTW!!!
calooker
Donor
Donor
Posts: 4973
Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:24 am
What model do you have?: 77 SP
Location: Johannesburg
Has thanked: 4 times
Been thanked: 98 times
Contact:

Re: 1965 VW Beetle

Post by calooker »

Nice ride, I like the wheels I think they suit the car, I would roll them no problem, but it's not my ride.
For what it's worth, ignorance has no limits ......
User avatar
Ron&Gill
Full-time Bug Nutter
Posts: 4054
Joined: Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:16 am
What model do you have?: Type 1, 21b, 34, 316
Location: St Lucia KZN/Cameron LA
Has thanked: 1 time
Been thanked: 21 times
Netherlands

Re: 1965 VW Beetle

Post by Ron&Gill »

hitlers revenge wrote:Nice ride! I agree with you tho' those rims looks quite hideous.
Actually spoils more than enhancess
I agree, they would look better on your Ghia... :lol:
1964 T34 - The Razor: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10290
1956 T2 1b - Gill's bus: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10948
1967 T316 - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10931 & viewtopic.php?f=23&t=15977
2000 beach buggy - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10915
jusman18
Drip
Posts: 9
Joined: Tue Feb 05, 2013 8:14 am
What model do you have?: 1965 VW Beetle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jus.manning
Location: Gauteng
Has thanked: 2 times

Re: 1965 VW Beetle

Post by jusman18 »

I doubt I could even sell these mags
1965 VW Beetle
4468
User avatar
Retrobug
Donor
Donor
Posts: 1664
Joined: Mon Jan 23, 2012 7:45 pm
What model do you have?: 1962 Beetle
Location: Alberton ZA
Has thanked: 15 times
Been thanked: 32 times
Contact:

Re: 1965 VW Beetle

Post by Retrobug »

before changing too many cosmetic things on your Bug drive her as you got her for a while.
You might just decide to keep some of the things as is. :D
The two secrets to success: 1) Don't tell everyone everything that you know

http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=24181
jusman18
Drip
Posts: 9
Joined: Tue Feb 05, 2013 8:14 am
What model do you have?: 1965 VW Beetle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jus.manning
Location: Gauteng
Has thanked: 2 times

Re: 1965 VW Beetle

Post by jusman18 »

Thanks retrobug,

I plan on doing just that.. getting a feel for her and what she would like to look like.. as well as what my budget can afford.
I bought her without a battery.. popped a 12V battery into her.. drove her for half a day and then she died.. turns out, she is still on the 6V system.. I sent her in, they replaced the coil and plugs etc.. drover her for another day, and then "pop" goes the coil again. I have finally sent her to VeeMotors in Jules street for the 12V upgrade... alternator system.. not sure what its going to cost, but hopefully it will turn her into an every day runner.. yay...
1965 VW Beetle
4468
Post Reply