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Look what followed me home, then then stayed for good

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Old 12-27-2025, 11:47 AM
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Early 60's?
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Old 12-27-2025, 11:49 AM
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Early 60's?
If those tail lights are original, I'd say it's a '62 or '63. Except for a few small details, those two years are almost identical.
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Old 12-27-2025, 12:33 PM
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Yeah...I was trying to remember the first year of the larger tail lights.
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Old 12-27-2025, 12:37 PM
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It's a '63
Old 12-27-2025, 01:03 PM
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Nice, congrats!
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Old 12-27-2025, 01:13 PM
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By the way, I sold my Hotrod a few months ago, so this will keep me a bit busy for a while. not sure if I mentioned that before

As to the VW it's got 2 carbs and the engine is a 1776, body is great but still needs some tlc
Old 12-27-2025, 01:37 PM
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Reminds me of my '65 from years ago. I put a 1776 in it and really loved it. Good score! I remember when you were going to let your hot rod go. Sometimes it's nice to start with a clean slate.
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Old 12-27-2025, 02:33 PM
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Very nice. I remember when you sold the old hot rod.
I love the new hot rod. Congrats!
Old 12-27-2025, 03:07 PM
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Old 12-27-2025, 03:13 PM
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That is a fine looking Beetle congratulations . I like the wheels too .
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Are those EMPI wheels?
Do you know what the original color was?
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You know they make a V8 kit for those don’t you….. 😂
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Very nice!!!

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Are those EMPI wheels?
Do you know what the original color was?
I think they are EMPI, came with the car so I don't know exactly the color
Old 12-28-2025, 03:23 AM
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SWEET! Looks like someone put some love into that. What does it need now, Dennis?
Looking forward to pics in front of the old jail.
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Old 12-28-2025, 03:31 AM
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SWEET! Looks like someone put some love into that. What does it need now, Dennis?
Looking forward to pics in front of the old jail.
Just a few odds and ends, and warmer weather
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Wow... now that WILL buff right out !

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