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Sat Jun 19, 2004 4:06 pm

Well after looking for about 2 years I finally found my bug. Here in Florida finding a bug in good condition is like one in a million. And I think I got lucky with this one.

It's a 1959 with OG engine, tranny, and body. It has been repainted once and was apparently Migonette green. It was owned by a lady who died and left it to her son who owned a dealership. The dealership was bought out, and later an employee wanted to buy the bug for his daughter. He is the one who repainted it (bastard). Later it was purchased by the third owner who took care of it and drove it around town. She has about 82000 original miles and will be a great project for me.

I drove her all the way from Boynton Beach to Naples, which took about 3 hours. Got home and she had sprayed a little oil on the rear apron, so that engine going through may have to be sooner than later. Anyways, enjoy.

She has her issues. I have to replace the whole fuel reserve unit, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals need going through. Also may have to do an engine rebuild relatively soon as she likes to leak oil. For the price I got it, the location, and all things considered (NO RUST, and its an OG Florida car) it couldn't have been any better.

Sat Jun 19, 2004 4:19 pm

That is so sweet. Congrats.

neal

Sat Jun 19, 2004 6:06 pm

Very sweet car. Good job!

Sat Jun 19, 2004 6:11 pm

Nice car. Get rid of that fuel filter soon. One leak on that coil and you're toast. :?

Sat Jun 19, 2004 6:14 pm

wow, that car is super nice, especially for a FL car. Nice find.

Sat Jun 19, 2004 7:13 pm

53 0val wrote: Nice car. Get rid of that fuel filter soon. One leak on that coil and you're toast. :?

"But mom, I wanna be like hamburger brad!"

Sat Jun 19, 2004 7:17 pm

no reason to flame you guy- thats a sweet car- like bob said, ditch the fuel filter- and replace the fuel lines while your at it- I was working on my DD today, braided line LOOKED brand new- all craked on th inside, just waiting to leak and catch fire- I hate that crap- back to the car-- looks like a clean ride- be proud of it-

Sat Jun 19, 2004 7:51 pm

That thing is bad ass man. Congrats!

Sat Jun 19, 2004 8:30 pm

clean og car paint it the stock green again

Sat Jun 19, 2004 9:00 pm

very nice car. now i remember why i had wanted an early big window before i decided on a '57. you just can't beat finding a car locally in an area where good vws are hard to come by. that is how i found my latter purchase. congrats man on that sweet car.
btw, your hair looks like larry norman's circa 1968.

Sun Jun 20, 2004 3:32 pm

ruckman101 wrote: That is so sweet nicely put 8)

Sat Jul 10, 2004 3:10 am

Dude that car is awesome. It's beautiful and in awesome shape! The door panels are amazing!!! Glad I got to take a better look at it since I love that avatar pic!!! So you are in Naples? Whenever you're down in Miami, we should go cruisin'!!! I barely ever see any other Bugs when I take out mine and it sux!

Sat Jul 10, 2004 9:23 am

Juan wrote: Dude that car is awesome. It's beautiful and in awesome shape! The door panels are amazing!!! Glad I got to take a better look at it since I love that avatar pic!!! So you are in Naples? Whenever you're down in Miami, we should go cruisin'!!! I barely ever see any other Bugs when I take out mine and it sux!

Hey Thanks alot. I'm a fan of yours also. I'm not in Miami much but I will make sure to PM you when I am.

Wed Jul 14, 2004 7:41 pm

Nice. Very nice
82k miles? Plenty left.
Along with what every one else said about the fuel filter and hoses, tighten the screws on the fuel pump- looks like a bit of a leak

Thu Jul 15, 2004 12:41 pm

Looks like a very nice car! Congrats! :D

Fri Sep 03, 2004 3:41 pm

I'v got a place in Boca right on the water...I can tell you finding a car from the 90's without rust is a mission..but a 59..damn you really stepped in crap.

-Leo

Fri Sep 03, 2004 3:44 pm

LOL, thanks. I've fixed most of the driving problems and now I am going to start focusing on funding for the resto.

Fri Sep 03, 2004 8:40 pm

Whatever you do, do not replace those door panels. :o

Fri Sep 03, 2004 10:01 pm

Yea, they could use a little cleaning though. In general I need a vinyl cleaner. The headliner could use some help. Any suggestions?

Tue Sep 07, 2004 6:15 pm

Check out my new website:

www.my59bug.com

*edit: grammar of a 7 year old.