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1963 Volkswagen Beetle

April 30, 2021 By Gauge Magazine

1963 Volkswagen Beetle

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Issue
May 2021
Owner
Roberto Gonzalez.
Ride
Bocho
(1963 VW Beetle)
Meaning Behind the Name
Thatโ€™s the way we call this type of cars in Mexico
Photographer
Chris Gosda

Ride Details

Original Cost
5000
Build Cost
30000
What was the inspiration?
It was on my daughter memorial. She pass away 11/17/2019 her name was Joselyn Gonzalez.
How long did it take you to build?
3.5 years.
How long have you been building?
3.5 years.
Your future plans?
Build a VW Bus.
Vehicle history
I bough this car for my daughter, bc she likes this type cars. But unfortunately she pass away 11/16/2019. But I finished in her behalf.
Thanks to
Martin Plasencia, prime paint body shop Jake at monkey nut shop in Charlotte NC, Stuan upholstery in wheels for interiors and Mitchell absolute sodio.

Engine Details

Make
1910 cc VW Motor with set of Webers. 2018
Cylinders
4
Chrome or polish
Crome.

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
Yes.
Gears
4
Builder Shop
Monkey nut.

Chassis Details

Drop or lift inches
2 inch from spindles.
Front Shocks
Rancho
Rear Shocks
Rancho

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Verde 17 inch wheels
Rear Wheel Type
Verde 17 inch wheels
Front Wheel Size
17
Rear Wheel Size
17
Front Tire Size
205/40/17
Rear Tire Size
215/40/17

Paint Details

Color
Candy red
Paint Type
Metallic
Painted By
Prime body shop. In Lexington S.C.
Graphics By

Body Details

Body Mods by
Prime body shop Lexington S.C.

Interior Details

Dashboard
Digital
Gauges
Digital
Steering Wheel
Momo
Console
Original
Head Unit
Keenwood
Amps
200
Speakers
10
Stereo Installed by
Absolute Audio Gaston S.C.
Shifter
Original
Seats
Leather.
Tint Percent
0
Upholstery Description
Leather and perforated leather.
Upholstery By
Upholstery on wheels in Columbia SC

1963 Volkswagen Beetle

Owned by: Roberto Gonzalez

Photos by: Chris Gosdsa


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Filed Under: Features, May 2021 Tagged With: beetle, custom, Feature, Volkswagen


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