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Title: Hunt For The Vert
Post by: slammedbus on January 07, 2006, 08:33:46 AM

As some of you know, I was born into the VW scene. My dad drove a convertible and my mom drove a hardtop.

My parents 30th is coming up in the next couple of years and I am still trying to find my dads old car if it is still around. It was a yellow 76 with a black roof and had a set of rims that were neither eight spokes or rivieras. Dad just said that they were cool.

My dad sold the vert so we could buy a house. I would love to drive up the drive with it on March 24 2009. Need help. He thinks he sold it to a lady in White Rock but can't remember. If you see it, shoot me a pm.

Thanks J

Title: Hunt For The Vert
Post by: Bruce on January 07, 2006, 01:34:21 PM

Got a VIN?

Title: Hunt For The Vert
Post by: slammedbus on January 07, 2006, 06:30:11 PM

Man, I wish. I was thinking about trying through Autoplan for a search for vehicles that he has owned but this was 80 81 so I don't think it will be there.........He said it may have been Birch Bay as well. I will know it if I see it. It was a bright yellow!!!

Title: Hunt For The Vert
Post by: Chris on January 07, 2006, 07:09:54 PM

im all over in white rock with work, maybe you can find me some info on the person that bought it, a phone number maybe? I might be able to get a search done on it.

Title: Hunt For The Vert
Post by: slammedbus on January 07, 2006, 07:52:07 PM

I will try. Dad's memory is poo though.....

Title: Hunt For The Vert
Post by: BUSDADDY on January 07, 2006, 08:05:02 PM

Was it the school bus yellow or the pale buttery yellow?

Title: Hunt For The Vert
Post by: slammedbus on January 07, 2006, 08:41:59 PM

School Bus yellow. Found someone that may be able to get me a VIN :ph34r:  

Title: Hunt For The Vert
Post by: BUSDADDY on January 14, 2006, 09:33:53 AM

Have you looked at the one on Mufford crescent/64 ave in Langley? (just before Glover rd.) It's in a fenced compound on the west side of the paking lot beside Can-am auctions. Looks pretty crusty but who knows. I can't remember the guys name that owns it but he has a shop in that complex with a 62 ish SC and 13 window deluxe out front.

Title: Hunt For The Vert
Post by: slammedbus on January 14, 2006, 03:45:26 PM

No I havent....I live in Salmon Arm so I havent seen it.....is there someone that goes by there that could snap a pic for me???

Title: Hunt For The Vert
Post by: 1blk66 on January 17, 2006, 03:05:28 PM

Hey slammed I think what your trying to pull off is awesome and I will keep my eyes opened. If all els fails, will this do ?

 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volkswagen-...sspagenameZWDVW (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volkswagen-Beetle-Pre-1998-Karmann-1977-VW-Super-Beetle-Convertible-Karmann-Rare-Project_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6019QQitemZ4605428931QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)

Title: Hunt For The Vert
Post by: slammedbus on January 17, 2006, 04:32:51 PM

Man does that bring back memories........thanks guys and I will keep you posted on the progress.

J

Title: Hunt For The Vert
Post by: Bruce on January 17, 2006, 05:15:50 PM

If you can find an old copy of the registration it will have the VIN.  Any old repair invoice may also have the VIN.  

Title: Hunt For The Vert
Post by: slammedbus on January 17, 2006, 07:08:09 PM

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If you can find an old copy of the registration it will have the VIN.  Any old repair invoice may also have the VIN.

Thanks Bruce. I ransacked the house the last time I was in town. Dug around for 2 hours and found nothing. Knowing my dad he would have given all that with the vehicle. I do have a source at a place that may have those kinds of records though........ :ph34r: