Thread: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle (VW Bug)

Strong engine, good running car with registration and insurance up to date.

Recent air conditioning service. 12 volt system with alternator upgrade. Healthy body and paint with minor blemishes.

Deep dish rear wheels in original wide-5 style with original style hub caps. Pirelli 175/65 P3000 Energy tires front, Michelin 195/60 Vivacy Radial X rear.

195,000 THB. Car is in Phitsanulok.

See pictures here:

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Reducing price to 180,000.

Thanks.

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Price is reduced to 165,000.

My mechanic said the brakes needed attention, so it has just had a nearly complete brake system renewal -- that includes master cylinder, all four wheel cylinders, front brake shoes, 3 steel brake lines and 2 rubber brake hoses.

just out of curiosity, what do you think it would it cost to convert your VW into a soft top convertible like this one?

Originally Posted by raycarey

just out of curiosity, what do you think it would it cost to convert your VW into a soft top convertible like this one?

Hi Ray!

That's one sweet ride! Is that yours, or just one you happened to see advertised at Sunset Classics?

They are quite rare in Thailand. The only two I have seen were 1 million baht each! So it would be a true treasure to have one here.

To answer your question, it depends on whether you want a correct conversion, or just the effect.

A correct conversion would be virtually impossible in Thailand due to the difficulty of locating correct VW components.

But if you just want to have a fun car, it is definitely do-able!

It would be much easier if you just want a "roadster" and don't care about the roof.

I couldn't find a picture of the roadster from my friend in the Redding VW club, but here's one similar:

1962 VW Beetle Custom Roadster Classic Car Pictures

This project is very easy. There's about 20 pages of photos of roadsters built in this and similar styles here. There's some good photos showing where the body cuts were made to remove the roof:

TheSamba.com :: Gallery Search

If you want to add the roof, it's not a tough job if you don't mind a one-off fabrication. This is easily in reach of Thai workers or a do-it-yourself job. It's just a matter of designing a fold-down frame and sewing a top to fit.

no, it's not mine. i just like beetle convertibles, and was wondering how much it would cost to convert one here in thailand.

good luck with selling your car.