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dobnet@pacificnet.net wrote:
>
> Fellow Subscribers --
>
> I have been absorbing the give-and-take for a month or so, and thought Mr.
> Greppmeir's recent survey request would be an appropriate time to jump into
> the dialogue.
>
> Thirteen years ago, I purchased my grandparents' Ruby Red 1500S with about
> 55k original miles. The VIN # is 0304088 and the engine # is 0378760. I
> include these numbers in hope of having my first question answered: What
> year is this? My grandmother wrote "1963" on the Bill of Sale, while the
> accompanying insurance policy listed it as "1964."
>
> The vehicle is generally in "good" condition (all original engine &
> mechanical parts), with the original paint (some minor cracking), NO rust
> (thanks to our California climate!), and so far, only a headlight ring
> replaced. [ A 50k JPEG photo is available.] I'm going to need some
> additional chrome pieces, and an armrest for the interior, but the inside
> is in otherwise very good condition.
>
> After over a decade of storage, all that was required to get it
> up-and-running was a new 6V battery, boiling-out the gas tank, carburetor
> maintenance, replacement of belts & hoses and a transmission axle boot
> repair. [Done by a very appreciative local German mechanic -- I'm not
> mechanically inclined.]
>
> I have copies of both the English and German owner's manuals, and a
> beautiful, full-color cut-away illustration which came with one or the
> other edition. Are these rare? [I've scanned it, and would be happy to
> share it with those interested.]
>
> A question to any members of NONA [Notchback Owners of North America]:
> what's the story with them? I faxed Lee Hedges on August 4th, applying for
> membership. After not hearing anything, I called him a couple weeks later.
> He apologized, and explained he was in the midst of a move. It has been
> over three weeks and I still haven't received an application form, and the
> NONA web page doesn't appear to have been modified THIS YEAR! With only
> roughly 100 members, one might expect them to stay more up-to-speed, no?
>
> One final thought: wouldn't a Type III USENET group be a more appropriate
> Internet gathering place for us, rather than the current List Server
> set-up? I don't know about anybody else, but I would prefer to keep my
> E-Mail reserved for actual two-way communications. [Since I'm new here, I'm
> guessing the suggestion may have been brought up & disposed of previously,
> but the thought occurred to me and I thought I'd toss it out.]
>
> In any case, glad to be in touch with so many passionate & knowledgeable
> Type III-er's.
>
> -- Michael Dobo
> dobnet@pacificnet.net
> '63 ('64?) Notch 1500S
Your notch was built in December 1963.
Roland
`69 square
`69 TL
`69 beetle