I want my 63 convertible done right and I Need Help!!
 

I am in the process of having my dad's 63 convertible restored and have numerous questions. sure hope someone can help.
1. Did this model have a light in the headliner over the rear window?
2. Did the word Volkswagen in script appear on either the front or rear lids?
3. Was there a chrome bezel around the two back tail lights?
4. Was there an ashtray on the panel in the rear on the right.?
5. What material were the hub caps made of ? Were they painted? What did the VW emblem look like on them.?
6. Was the VW crest on the steering wheel chrome with all black castle and wolf, or was there color on it?
any other note worthy features you can recall would be greatly appreciated.

the car has been in the family since 63 and we just took it out of the garage after 25 years. couldn't believe that the tires still held air in them!!! My dad painted it numerous times as he ran for President of the US in it and had words from the Constitution and various flags painted on it. this is a very sentimental project for me and I want the car to look as it first was when purchased from Chick Iverson in Newport Beach almost 50 years ago.
thanks for your assistance. MissJ63

Welcome to the forum. Attachment 3041

I can't really help you on those items as ETKA (detailed part catalogue) only goes back to 1999 for the Beetle and 2003 for the Beetle Cabrio. I'm sure there are sites out there that restore old Vdubs.

https://volkswagenforum.com/forum/ne...gnature-34185/

I don't recall Volkswagen being is script on any panel they have only used VW.

I do know they used to have big chrome wheel hub caps with VW embossed on them.

http://www.status-vw.co.uk/shop/cont...131601151r.jpg

Thanks for replying, Keith. the only number I have as of this moment is the VIN number> Does that help?

If that all you have because I'm not sure when they started using the https://volkswagenforum.com/forum/ge...sticker-35079/.

More numbers
 

We found the other plate that had the VIN number. It was very hard to read, but we think it read:

Gesamigen 1160
vorn kg 480
zul.Achsiast hinten kg 680

what do these numbers mean?

I'm not sure as the language translators won't translate it looks like the towing weight.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. The best option is to ask a dealer itself. Before going to them make sure that you note down these questions and ask them in an organized way. It will help you to have more knowledge.

Was the VW crest on the steering wheel chrome with all black castle and wolf, or was there color on it?
any other note worthy features you can recall would be greatly appreciated.

you note down these questions and ask them in an organized way. It will help you to have more knowledge.

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63 Nova Convertible Torque Converter Question?
I have a 63 Nova Convertible with a 283 SS motor (there is a difference in the crank), 3 spd trans, 10 bolt rear end (unknown gears). I built the engine with a friend, it has dart ported heads, edelbrock Performer RPM cam and intake, edelbrock 500 CFM carb, petronix flamethrower distributor, forged aluminum pistons and has been bored 5 over. The engine put out some serious HP starting at 2500-3000 rpm. With the current set up I have to hold the brakes to keep it from driving off; I have tuned this thing to perfection with the current setup, and it will hardly run by changing the fuel ratios in either direction. Ie, if too rich I get one wicked backfire when I put it in gear and slam on the gas and if I run it leaner it will kill.

Everyone that I have talked with says that I need to put in a torque converter with an RPM stall, but I've never selected stall. My car is a convertible, so it is relatively light when compared to most classics. I'm not sure what rear end gears I have in it, but I will be investigating that as soon as things warm up.

My car kicks a** at speeds above 50mph.

I'm concerned about the lunge that can occur with a stall converter as I have original brakes and don't want to bump my girl into anything.

Any thoughts are appreciated.

If you are in the twincities area for Back to the 50s, I'll see you on the streets! Look for the red one with the white top.

Ole

Oh and I've been told by everyone numbers between 2000 and 3500. I'm going to have my car on a dyno eventually, but everyone that has rode in it thinks its over 350hp. Most people think I'm running a big block before they look under the hood...haha...maybe its the hooker headers and 3" pipes with 36" glasspacks.