guy is selling one in town. He wants 2200 for a 65 that is complete and a 62 parts car. I offered him 1300 for the 65 by it's self. He's going to call his son and see if he'll take it
here's the ad, no pics:
http://wichitafalls.craigslist.org/cto/804441209.html
should I offer more if he won't take 1300? the car is all there....alot of the parts (bumpers/lights/interior) is in boxes. the motor looks good (says the carb needs rebuilt...but it runs now). couple rust spots, but nothing major...one spot is rusted through on the bottom of the trunk lid.
anyone have a 65 or anything close?
Check out these sites.
www.thesamba.com
www.vwvintagecars.com
www.oldbug.com
thanks for the links, I'm looking over them.
I'm trying to find some sort of list of things to look over before I actually hand the dude some money.
From those three sites you should be able to find the info you need. Plus look at some badass bugs and buses while you're at it. [thumbsup]
Quote from: kopfjager on September 06, 2008, 03:04:10 PM
From those three sites you should be able to find the info you need. Plus look at some badass bugs and buses while you're at it. [thumbsup]
oh....I have been [evil]
I've got plans! PLANS I SAY!
my wife should of never said yes to this car [laugh]
We had a '66 bug back in the day.
I remeber hotwiring it for jotrides. ;D [evil]
One thing I do remember is that that year had a 6-volt electrical system.
I assume you'd have to upgrade to 12v. as I can't believe you would be able to find the 6v. components anymore.
Quote from: Bun-bun on September 06, 2008, 04:44:38 PM
One thing I do remember is that that year had a 6-volt electrical system.
I assume you'd have to upgrade to 12v. as I can't believe you would be able to find the 6v. components anymore.
That is correct. VW went to the 12v system halfway through the '67 model year.
the car is currently 6v, but I'll be converting that all over...the wife said she wants a modern radio/speakers in it (which is fine with me).
I was seriously thinking about HID headlights in it though 8)
....or is that going too far?
Quote from: Le Pirate on September 08, 2008, 11:24:54 AM
I was seriously thinking about HID headlights in it though 8)
....or is that going too far?
Maybe just a wee bit. ;)
Quote from: DRKWNG on September 08, 2008, 12:23:39 PM
Maybe just a wee bit. ;)
okay, okay....
I'm not planning on going all original, though most of will be. Besides the stereo, and carpeting...the rest will be pretty much stock. I'm thinking I'll do a nice interior (carpet, insulation, etc...) but leave the outside pretty much all original (except maybe the headlights...it's a safety thing ;D)
my last bug...
currently working on a dune buggy with a 2.3l ford turbo swap.
buy it up man. you cant loose
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a233/sheriness/Picture018-3-1.jpg)
Quote from: Le Pirate on September 08, 2008, 11:24:54 AM
the car is currently 6v, but I'll be converting that all over...the wife said she wants a modern radio/speakers in it (which is fine with me).
I was seriously thinking about HID headlights in it though 8)
....or is that going too far?
scene: farmer on a front porch, rural location. sunset.
on the horizon, headlights appear. the farmer swivels in his chair to get a better look at the approaching vehicle.
time passes, the farmer re-adjusts his position. cramps set in.
more time passes. the farmer stands up, looks at the approaching?? headlights, shrugs, goes inside.
exterior front porch. dawn. rooster calls fill the crisp morning air.
the farmer creaks out through the old screen-door, glances to the horizon where, impossibly it seems, there are still... headlights approaching...
hours go by and now finally we are able to make out the shape... 62 Beetle!
fin
Quote from: eyeboy on September 08, 2008, 03:31:06 PM
scene: farmer on a front porch, rural location. sunset.
on the horizon, headlights appear. the farmer swivels in his chair to get a better look at the approaching vehicle.
time passes, the farmer re-adjusts his position. cramps set in.
more time passes. the farmer stands up, looks at the approaching?? headlights, shrugs, goes inside.
exterior front porch. dawn. rooster calls fill the crisp morning air.
the farmer creaks out through the old screen-door, glances to the horizon where, impossibly it seems, there are still... headlights approaching...
hours go by and now finally we are able to make out the shape... 62 Beetle!
fin
[laugh]
sadly this film might not ever get made. the D-bag still hasn't called me back [bang]
UPDATE 8)
the guy called me said that his son wanted atleast 1600 for it...I told him that I wasn't going to pay anymore than 1300 for it (I don't really neeeeeed it...so I can't justify paying too much more). He called back this afternoon and said its mine! ;D
he's even going to trailer it here for me on saturday [thumbsup]
I'll have pictures as soon as it gets here. I'm so excited.
HIDs aren't a bad idea if you don't mind looking like a poseur. They draw about 20 watts less (35 instead of 55) than a halogen bulb while lasting longer and being brighter. The less strain on an antiquated electrical system the better.
You know you can stuff a Porsche spec flat four into there without much trouble...An old 914 or 911 E engine (forget about getting a 356 motor, that would blow the budget), then you are looking at over 100 hp right out of the box, much more if you decide to do some tweaks. Or if you are truly insane I'm sure a Subaru flat four could be persuaded to fit...
Quote from: Le Pirate on September 08, 2008, 12:50:40 PMI'm thinking I'll do a nice interior (carpet, insulation, etc...)
Wolfsburg West (http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/) carries really nice, restoration-quality interior bits, if you want to go nuts.
Or, if you want to be like one of the previous owners of mine, you can fill in crevices with expanding foam insulation. [roll]
I had/have a 65 (its been my dads since 1970
My parents also have a 66
Skip the porche motor though, they are pricey to work on...
12 volt is a nice upgrade, its done in the 65, also get a compfire ignition... 50 bucks, no points or timing again...
http://www.cbperformance.com/ (http://www.cbperformance.com/) is 5 miles from my house, if you want to go really wild...... (They have a bus that wheelies ;D) make great heads, and are fairley cheap.
(http://www.cbperformance.com/catalogimages/7169.jpg)
http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=286 (http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=286)
[evil]
Quote from: TiAvenger on September 10, 2008, 08:37:30 AM
(http://www.cbperformance.com/catalogimages/7169.jpg)
http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=286 (http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=286)
[evil]
[evil] [evil] [evil]
very pretty!
Btw, I would recommend a engine upgrade if it doesn't have one all ready. The 40 hp 1200 while reliable (mine had 467k miles on two rebuilds) has no ummph what so ever. I put a 1600 dual port with a mild .283 cam in it (gas saver) cost about 1400 bucks (turnkey)
It will cruse all day at 75 and still gets in the high 20's low 30's .
I'm hoping to get it back from my dad and doing a resto custom with a 1835.. Its down to the pan right now awaiting paint....
wrenching on bugs is fun, cheap, and a good way to spend an afternoon with a six pack! [thumbsup]
brought her home today ;D
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/2854857430_378c491db1.jpg?v=0)
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3027/2854856924_ef25db3521.jpg?v=0)
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2854856474_c3ec3e77d8.jpg?v=0)
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/2854019659_4a1f768abe.jpg?v=0)
the rest of the pics are on flickr if you want to check them out:
http://flickr.com/photos/26655176@N03/
I also have the original bill of sale from 1965 ;D
Let the work begin
Er..... start with sandblasting and sealing it, before it goes any further. my .02 [coffee]
Quote from: WannaDucBad on September 13, 2008, 06:33:45 PM
Er..... start with sandblasting and sealing it, before it goes any further. my .02 [coffee]
yeah...sandblasting is top on the list.
apparently the guy drove it for a while, then parked it in 2001 to start the restoration...got part of the way done...pushed it outside and forgot about it :-\
the reason why it's rusty on the outside is because it's been all sanded down and then has sat
Nah. Just clear coat it and call it the Holstein Bug.