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tito



Joined: 28 Mar 2008
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1959 Volkswagen Beetle

PostPosted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:43 am    Post subject: new guy Reply with quote

hi there guys. im tito. i drive a 73 standard type one for the moment. i say for the moment b/c its my girls car, she is letting me drive it until i save enough to get my own. ive already sold my jetta and now i need to sell my ranger so i can get my dream car....a pre-67 beetle! ive wanted one of these since i was 4 and saw herbie. and since i drive a fat chick everyday it makes it even worse! gawd! anyhoo, i think ive found a candidate in florida - a 54 oval w/o the semaphores (thieves!) in patina decor. only i havent got a shop to fix it up in. maybe i should just save my pennies a bit longer so i can buy a betty that doesnt need assembling? anyone have any suggestions about a prefered year model and type?
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tito



Joined: 28 Mar 2008
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1959 Volkswagen Beetle

PostPosted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

well, i just got found out the 54 was for sale 13 hours before it sold. and that blows. but there is a guy in athens with a fixer upper 68 harlequin beetle http://athensga.craigslist.org/car/597692924.html

and there is also this bug in statham
http://athensga.craigslist.org/car/587882259.html

maybe i could pick them both up and have enough for a complete bug....minus the whale fin of course....and the harlequin colors.....and the mexi-rims, hehe.
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Bob F



Joined: 16 Jun 2006
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Location: Bishop


PostPosted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Welcome tito. There's lots of pre '67s available. don't get into much of a hurry and end up with a clunker with no where to work on it. Here's a good place to start looking. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/cat.php?id=1 Also, someone from the club may have some suggestions. Razz
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scott



Joined: 15 Nov 2007
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Location: bethlehem ga

1968 Volkswagen Beetle

PostPosted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:34 am    Post subject: hello Reply with quote

hello i wanted to say hello , see you at the next meeting!! i have a 68 wish it was a 67 or earlier too-i am going for the cali style with a little rat look for my buggly and look for a rag down the road--talk to u soon!!1--i now where a 63 for sale is in good shape---for 5000$ let me know 678 -425-0241---it is a old co-worker of mine- scott
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massive 79 vert



Joined: 08 Aug 2006
Posts: 122
Location: Commerce, GA

1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle

PostPosted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 12:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jake (Raby) has a 60 model for sale. $2500.00

As listed on the BK forum:

Solid restoration project.

It has a 40 HP engine installed that runs and has a functional tranny.

It runs and drives but would need a full brake job. This would make a perfect resto project as the car is 90% original and intact as well as solid.

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tito



Joined: 28 Mar 2008
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1959 Volkswagen Beetle

PostPosted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 2:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks for the advice guys. i guess i was looking to buy those bugs using my heart instead of my head. but you're right, i dont want to end up with a clunker. i just got an email from a guy with a 61. so i may just go out there on monday to check it out. thanks again and i look forward to meeting you all. by the way, will any of you be riding together in a group to bugapaluza? my girl and i would love to join.
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suicide doors, 6 inch beam, 2 inch chop, 4 inch drop, bus dash
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1600 cc
all stock baby
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Clyde



Joined: 03 Jun 2006
Posts: 855
Location: Athens


PostPosted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 3:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My guess is there will be 2 groups cruising to Chattanooga on Friday. I'll be going in my Ford van, camping and vending. I might leave work early so I can leave around 2 or 3pm.

Beware of the multicolor bug- no decklid means water in the engine- not an easy fix-even with a garage.
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Jon
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Joined: 01 Jun 2006
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1969 Volkswagen Type 3

PostPosted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

To continue with what Clyde said, there is a reason those two ads have been on Craig's list so long......they are parts cars at best and overpriced too. Rolling Eyes

I have a 60 Euro Bug for sale. It is currently my daily driver, but my Thing will be back on the road this week. Shoot me a PM if you want know more about my bug or click here http://atlanta.craigslist.org/car/614293398.html.

Whatever you decide to do, remember you'll come out better buying something as complete as you can afford than buying a total project.
Just my 2 cents. Cool
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tito, you have a PM. Cool
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