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Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:34 pm

I am not NEAR finished - not even close to being finished with my 67 T1 project and I am seriously considering buying a 66 T1 8) - have I lost my mind - do I need to seek mental help - I am still adding parts and pieces to my 91 Cabriolet !! 8) What do you guys think? Will I be kicked out of my house?

Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:37 pm

You can always rid yourself of the '91 to balance the chakra of your signigicant other................................................................... :lol:

Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:45 pm

unfortunately - thats the one they drive :roll:

Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:28 pm

easy fix. Find a SO that understands your addiction. :)

Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:46 pm

I was in that same situation almost a year ago. Just try and think of a good way to make it as if they think it's a good idea that you get it and it will fly...at least that's the hook my wife bit on 8) .

Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:01 pm

Is there something special about the '66 like a sunroof, convertible, low mileage, rust-free perfect condition, special provenance, some reason that passing it up would be foolhearty? If it's a non-descript '66, why not put your money and effors in finishing your '67 first.

Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:02 pm

I have a similar but entirely different problem,

My wife is so supportive she will let me put us in the poor house buying parts and new projects. I have to regulate my spending because as everyone knows you can go way over budget buying parts and my wife will never tell me to stop. Most people have a safety catch in their spouses that keeps them from going over board, but my Loving beautiful supportive wife will say to me "If you want it get it".

Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:04 pm

codeMechanic wrote: I have a similar but entirely different problem

Hunh?? :shock:

Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:07 pm

I dunno it just looks so lonely

may I also need a white one so that I will be more patriotic :wink:

Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:08 pm

Forget the '66, you need to diversify. VW made a lot of cool cars, buy a different model. I suggest a single cab so that you can haul crap in style.

Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:12 pm

Then again, I can't seem to pass 'em up either :(

Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:13 pm

ya right - try to find a single cab in LA [Lower Alabama] - it's like finding needle in the haystack without using your hands

Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:15 pm

SEE - NOW THAT'S WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT :lol: but maybe in Ruby - Cream & Blue 8) ......................sweet
Florida - what's the diff between the three on the right??

Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:18 pm

I know how you feel Cody. My 67 isn't done yet and I've been cruising the Samba for a second race car that I can build into a replica of the Sonic Muffin 1/4 mile car. Already got the green light from the wife!

Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:19 pm

codycat wrote:
Florida - what's the diff between the three on the right??

The one on the far right is a '65 with under 12k original miles and dealer installed AC, the one to the left of it is a '67 with 39k original miles (but I sold it), and the one to the left of that one is my one previous owner Lotus White. Not pictured is my '59 subhatch Westy :wink:

Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:22 pm

67 Florida Deluxe wrote: codycat wrote:
Florida - what's the diff between the three on the right??

The one on the far right is a '65 with under 12k original miles and dealer installed AC, the one to the left of it is a '67 with 39k original miles (but I sold it), and the one to the left of that one is my one previous owner Lotus White. Not pictured is my '59 subhatch Westy :wink:

Hey Kent---that low-mile 65 would look even better with a big set of wheelie bars hanging out the back, a roll cage and a one piece fiberglass front end. SELL IT TO ME!

Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:23 pm

henrym wrote:
Hey Kent---that low-mile 65 would look even better with a big set of wheelie bars hanging out the back, a roll cage and a one piece fiberglass front end. SELL IT TO ME!

:lol:

:?

Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:58 pm

YOU SOLD IT :shock: what were you thinkin - dang - if I had the room.....i would pick up a squareback - a ghia - a 23 W bus - a vert .............. :P yuh - that's what I would do

Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:00 pm

OH yeah - I get a single cab 8)

Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:13 pm

codycat wrote: YOU SOLD IT :shock: what were you thinkin - dang - if I had the room.....i would pick up a squareback - a ghia - a 23 W bus - a vert .............. :P yuh - that's what I would do

I have 14 cars (not all VWs)... you get to a point where your mini-warehouse can only hold so much, you only have so much time, only so much money... you get the idea. That said, I plan to live 60 more years, so eventually I'll get to them all :)

(plus the yet-to-acquire low-light ghia, 23-window, sunroof notch, sunroof squareback, sunroof fasty, '67 sunroof and 'vert (Richard, you still listening??), single cab, double cab, split-window ragtop bug, oval ragtop bug... OY! I have to stop :shock:)