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Title: Need Help - Urgently
Post by: biffa on August 06, 2004, 06:11:56 PM
hi,

i bought a bug from california that was supposed to be in better shape than it is. i've noticed a lot of problems since i picked it up yesterday. i'm trying to get the seller to give me some of my money back and he's willing to return up to $500, but i'm worried it may cost more than that. but i don't know for sure. need expert eyes. if it costs more than that, i need to know before sunday when we will finalize it.

i suspect there's a problem with the front end, the brakes, the engine, the tranny and a few other things. but again, i am not sure how much work needs to be done and what the cost might be.

does anyone have time to come by and take a look sometime before sunday? i'd really appreciate the help. i can be reached at 604-218-3732 if you can make it. i'm in the vancouver area.
Title: Need Help - Urgently
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 06, 2004, 06:24:02 PM
I could make it over on Sunday morning to have a look.  
Title: Need Help - Urgently
Post by: biffa on August 06, 2004, 07:04:30 PM
Thanks a lot! What's your favourite beverage? Give me a call so we can work out timings/directions.
Title: Need Help - Urgently
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 06, 2004, 07:18:51 PM
I'll phone you Saturday night.

Shane
Title: Need Help - Urgently
Post by: Shane on August 06, 2004, 10:20:04 PM
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Thanks a lot! What's your favourite beverage? Give me a call so we can work out timings/directions.
We like Corona and He likes Sleemans..... I guess I am coming for the ride with Shane... See you then!
Title: Need Help - Urgently
Post by: Shane on August 08, 2004, 12:50:20 PM
All in all, As Shane and I drove back thought your car is sweet. just a few minor detals and she will be good in no time.. Few bucks at Airspeed and all is good!!!
Title: Need Help - Urgently
Post by: biffa on August 10, 2004, 12:00:01 AM
Thanks again to Shane squared for their help.  The drama continues....will keep yous updated.  

Here's a few shots of my new car  :)  See you around town!

(https://airspeedparts.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhomepage.mac.com%2Fchenkiu%2F.Pictures%2F3.jpg&hash=1fa327c71eab02379fbf6e4e95c52bf57f6a9cc9) (https://airspeedparts.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhomepage.mac.com%2Fchenkiu%2F.Pictures%2F2.jpg&hash=5d70d5b3e4c6929097b8e860c0d14d3d20415478) (https://airspeedparts.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhomepage.mac.com%2Fchenkiu%2F.Pictures%2F1.jpg&hash=7c26ba63be1e97d896ea1475e160fd87d3884dd5)
Title: Need Help - Urgently
Post by: Chris on August 10, 2004, 12:02:04 AM
hope it will be at the show, and maybe drag you along as well.  
Title: Need Help - Urgently
Post by: hellgti on August 10, 2004, 10:28:39 AM
wow!! car looks great!!  I wouldn't worry too much if the mechanicals aren't 100%.  thats easily fixable.  I mean if the bodywork was questionable, that would be a bigger problem.
Title: Need Help - Urgently
Post by: silas on August 10, 2004, 03:53:55 PM
sweet car. looks solid.

like hellgti said, the mechanicals you can go through easily. if it's rust free, thats 75% of the battle won allready.

cali black plates too. :rockon:

do mind me asking what you paid for it and how you found it? just curious, thats all.
 
Title: Need Help - Urgently
Post by: OUTKAST on August 10, 2004, 07:14:51 PM
Nice looking car you have there  B) . Love the color  :wub: . Man cant let my wife see that pic or I'll be buying her one .
Good buy
OUTKAST
Title: Need Help - Urgently
Post by: steveo_32 on August 10, 2004, 08:49:58 PM
Looks awsome!
See ya at the drags!!
Title: Need Help - Urgently
Post by: Shane on August 10, 2004, 09:07:48 PM
My wife is in love, do you wanna sell it?  I will give you what you paid for it...Silas, I know what he paid for it, it was a good deal, but I will let Biffa tell you if he wants to
Title: Need Help - Urgently
Post by: biffa on August 11, 2004, 06:12:05 PM
Hey thanks for the support.  I contacted a guy on The Samba, Kenny from Lakewood California, he sells like 20 early v dubs a month.  I don't know where he finds them all!  He acted as a \"middleman\" on this one...

Finally have some closure to the deal and I got a grand back from the seller and the final price was six big ones.  I got the car I was looking for and I'm sure the spending spree isn't over yet :!:  
Title: Need Help - Urgently
Post by: Matt on August 11, 2004, 06:17:59 PM
That loos like a nice car. were the pics taken at your place or the seller's? I see a black oval in the garage in the 2nd pic, just curious if you have a small collection going on here.
Title: Need Help - Urgently
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 11, 2004, 06:19:06 PM
Glad it worked out for yah! Sweet car! Lets us know when you wanna do the front end.
 
Title: Need Help - Urgently
Post by: Russ on August 12, 2004, 10:42:45 AM
what side king pin needs to be done? i need to do the pass side on mine and if his is driver mabey we could split the rebuilt spindle cost??
let me know mabey it would work out for both of us
russ