WTB - Late model beetle

[owdlvr]

Well, having now fully stripped down and found all the hidden rust and accident repairs on my "not-so-secret, secret projeckt", I've determined it just isn't worth saving. Rob came by to assess the car as well...and we both agree that if it was an early, or a car with sentimental value, it *might* be worth it. But in this case, better to move on.

So here's what I'm looking for:

1st choice - 1971 or 1972 flat window super beetle.
2nd choice - 1969+ standard
3rd choice - 1973+ curved window super (man I hate that dash...)

Regardless of year, it has to be a hard top with no sunroof.

In an ideal world, I find someone's stalled project where the body is good but the rest is missing or needing work. Going to hold out until I find "the right one", but keep your ears and eyes open!

-Dave

[DarrenE]

How much are you willing to pay?     I know you have a fondness for white.   

[owdlvr]

...all depends on what I'm buying. When you're serious, drop me an email ;-)

And the next one won't be white when I'm done with it!

-Dave

[Geoff]

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/2532985624.html

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/2529444528.html



http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/2526802099.html

[Billyisgr8]

To bad , I know you phoned about mine, but it is now gone.

[owdlvr]

To bad , I know you phoned about mine, but it is now gone.

yeah, pretty much ended up as poor timing. When we spoke on the phone I was still thinking the one I have would be worth saving, but a lot of work. Since you sold yours I've determined mine is simply a good donor for some commonly rusted sections

-Dave

[bufferman]

saw this one in everson washington

[bwaz]

72... in Langley $600

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/2535156187.html

[owdlvr]

...cross your fingers boys. I should be posting photos of something "new" on Thursday.

-Dave

[buddy boy]

 

[steveo_32]

way too many projects dave. you need to downsize. get a honda ruckas! rally that.

[owdlvr]

way too many projects dave. you need to downsize. get a honda ruckas! rally that.

No idea what you're talking about...

- There's the '69 beetle (test bed, being decommissioned when the new project is ready)
- The not-so-secret Super Beetle Project (Current money and time pit)
- The '75 Beetle (perpetual restoration which is actually just storage…see above two vehicles to understand why I have no money for it)
- The '83 Porsche 944 (Fun toy, no money being spent on it…when it blows up, it gets parted)
- The '95 Ford F150 - Shuttle truck, needs nothing besides oil and coolant occasionally. Hmmm, could use some shocks though.

That's all perfectly manageable.

;-)

-Dave

[vwguy]

PM sent

[owdlvr]

Wow. Went and looked at a potential car yesterday. I'm usually quite good at weeding out the unsuitables over the phone and via email. Rarely do I ever screw up badly, but sometimes you can't be prepared for the things your told vs. the things you see.

"Rust free" means "I bought a can of spray paint at canadian tire and sprayed over it to make the rust go away".

A new carb does not mean "New Motor".

...And, if you offer to show me the photo album of all the body repairs and panel replacements...I suppose from now on I will ask the question "just so we're clear, those repairs aren't glaringly obvious on the car and so bad I can see them from three houses away?"

The search continues!!



(And I look forward to the photos various people have offered me)

-Dave

[buggal]

I hear ya. You should see the '72 I've started. It's been butchered, has misc. little parts from at least 3 cars, 1 not even a vw, and as I've been tearing it apart I actually found some metal, and fiberglass, bondo, bits and pieces of this and that screwed on as "repair" panels, oh yes, and lots and lots of expanded foam. I figured as much, but the guy I got it from was all "it's a good car" and "I should have fixed this one instead of the '68". But that's the way it goes isn't it. As long as we're having fun it's all good.   

[Jord63]

Hey Dave,
I have a friend here whose father inlaw is selling his 74 standard beetle. I havent seen it but he says its in good shape. New pans, windsheild, bumbers, body is pretty solid. Interior is out of it as is engine. I havent seen it but sounds like it might be what you are looking for. You can call him. He can send you some pictures.
Gerhard, cell 604-813-5348

[70's Looker]

Wow. Went and looked at a potential car yesterday. I'm usually quite good at weeding out the unsuitables over the phone and via email. Rarely do I ever screw up badly, but sometimes you can't be prepared for the things your told vs. the things you see.

"Rust free" means "I bought a can of spray paint at canadian tire and sprayed over it to make the rust go away".

A new carb does not mean "New Motor".

...And, if you offer to show me the photo album of all the body repairs and panel replacements...I suppose from now on I will ask the question "just so we're clear, those repairs aren't glaringly obvious on the car and so bad I can see them from three houses away?"

The search continues!!



(And I look forward to the photos various people have offered me)

-Dave

didnt you live in ontario for awhile? that sound like gold man! buck up and bring it home haha