1963 VW Bus, 1963 VW Micro Bus, 1963 VW Safari, 1963 VW Delux, 1963 Kombi

Description for Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon 1963

1963 VW Split Window Bus.
These classic bus’s are highly collectable and sought after in todays collector car market place.
My Bus is a Original / Custom build with less than 9000 miles.
It has the best of both worlds.
It has all of the Original Classic details but with just enough customizing & modern updates needed to make it stand out & be driven on the roads and highways today.
My bus is not a trailer queen but a bus that you can drive everyday if you elect to and also a bus that you could drive across country on any given day.
It's been an adult owned bus most of it's life, i'm in my 50's, the gentleman that i bought it from is in his 40's.
It is a solid New Mexico/Texas Bus that is virtually rust free.
I have lots of documentation/receipts on the restoration.
It has both the Delux package and the Safari package added.
It has the rare small rear safari window vs the larger fixed window.
Two Tone Deluxe Paint in Black Metallic & Silver Metallic.
Since it is a driver i would rate the paint at a 7 out of 10. It looks great and does well at car shows & cruises but does have some imperfections.
Deluxe Chrome Trim Package Option
Split Front Windshield with the Safari opening windows.
Rare Small Rear Window with Safari option.
All six side windows pop open & the front two open forward.
Sliding driver & passenger door windows with wing vents.
New grey interior including head liner.
Custom built rear seating area with storage underneath.
Far rear storage area for luggage etc.
Interior has been insulated with sound deadening material.
New carpet throughout.
New Full Cover that works with luggage rack & surfboard in place.
Wood door panels.
Custom “Foot” gas, brake, clutch & dimmer pedal covers.
Custom center console with cup holders, 4 speakers & stereo system.
Kenwood DDX470 am/fm/cd/dvd/phone/ipod stereo system.
Also a 19“ flat screen panel located in the rear seating area.
Beautiful Vintage Wood & Aluminum Roof Rack. (I just restored it!)
Rare Vintage Jacobs Surfboard. (Jacobs known for creating the “Hang Ten" move while surfing).
I even have an original black 1963 California license plate with the last numbers being 063.
I also have a new pressed rear bumper with brackets that i am in the process of installing. (I just finished fitting/painting & installing it 04/08/2016)
New SuperTrapp exhaust just completed 04/15/2016.
All window and door seals replaced.
VDO Oil Pressure, Oil Temp & Fuel Gauges.
Re-calibrated Speedometer with Odometer set to zero when engine & trans were installed.
1955cc Stroker Engine (Apprx 120hp)
76mm Crank
Full Flow Engine Case
90.5mm Cylinders
Stroker Chrome Moly Pushrods.
Forged Pistons.
Drilled Flywheel for 8 Dowls
4340 Forged I-Beam.
DZ 110 Cam with Straight Gears.
Balanced Crank, Flywheel, Pressure Plate & Pully.
CCED Heads.
Deck Height Set for 8:50 to 1.
Black Billet Pulley.
Empi Dual HPMX Carbs with chrome air breathers.
Electric fuel pump.
Fuel flow regulator.
Internal dog house oil cooler.
Empi 96 plate high performance external oil cooler with thermostatically controlled electric fan.
New Type III Case.
4:12 R&P 4 speed Transmission with Freeway Flyer 4th gear for highway driving.
Scat Shifter.
210mm Clutch Kit.
12 volt electrical conversion
New hoses & cables.
New Brakes, Master Cylinder, Brake Lines, Bearings & Wheel Seals.
Lowered with 3 1/2" dropped spindles.
Straight Axle Kit.
New tie rods.
OEM German Axle Boots.
KYB Shocks.
Empi BRM 15“ 5lug Aluminum Mag Wheels.
Yokohama 205/50 ZR15 Rear Tires & Spare Tire.
Nitto Neo Gen 205/50 R15 Front Tires.
I am sure that i am forgetting a few things and there are a few quirks that i haven't got around to fixing but all in all this bus is ready to roll, have fun with and be enjoyed. For a 53 year old bus, it is a beauty.
I have many more photos available too.
I am selling locally and reserve the right to end this auction at anytime.
I may look at interesting trades ie exotic & muscle cars.
If you have questions or need more information please contact me.
Thanks