Any idea n the value of this one

mojo · Samba Member Joined: May 13, 2004 Posts: 146

I may go look t this this weekend. Anu ideas on the value? It would be a new toy for me, but I may sell if I get tired of it.

1974 VOLKSWAGEN, SAFARI, thing, new black top, mileage shows 62,158

Owner syas he bought it @4 years ago, had it repainted from Pink to hunter green and had all new brake componets installed. CLaims little to no rust.

Thank you,

MedicTed · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 6:41 pm Post subject:

"He claims little to no rust."

Take a good magnet and look close. The pics made it look like there was alot of "repairs" in the lower body.
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kubelmann · Samba Member Joined: April 13, 2003 Posts: 3266

I smell a rat on this one.. I would be careful///// No higher than $3K I see heart ache I the future of this poor Thing owners dreams. look deep prior to the leap. Pmail me if you have questions.. I sold a friend's Thing this week for $10K It had original paint and it was nothing like this one. The nose of this Thing looks well bashed....

xeno · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 9:52 pm Post subject:

There are a few issues with it.
1. For one it is a 73 not a 74.
2. The blitz gas can is blocking the "fresh air ports".
3. As stated above, looks like the lower part of the pan/lip been modified (welded?)
4. Lower part of the doors look kinda wrinkled (welded?/Bondo) maybe just the picture?
5. Front bumper looks tiltled downwards.
6. Windshiled looks as though it is starting to tilt towards the back. In fact the curtins seem to extend beyond the windshield.

Depends on the rust/repair quality to determine what it is worth. Milage is by no means a indicator for condition.

If it is drivable and doesn't have large holes , and is as I stated above, about .8k-1k is all I would pay for it.

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Ian Epperson · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:02 pm Post subject:

I'm with the others on this. The paint looks shiny, but the body doesn't look right.

The left front fender looks bent - note how close it is to the front of the tire. Notice the front bumper isn't level, in fact it's sagging pretty badly - mine was like that because the bottom of the trunk had rotted out. The front clip is buckled a bit too. The driver's door is ... crinkled? - very odd. There's flat paint on the driver side rocker and bottom of the door post - this is a common rust spot. The front windows don't fit properly behind the windshield because it's sagging - this could be mis-adjusted or it could be another sign of hidden rust (expensive rust at that!). Check the frame for bulges and wiggle it a bit - it should be pretty solid.

Finally, it looks like a '73, not a '74. If it's got a gas heater in the boot (or holes for one) then it's a '73. If it doesn't, then someone did something to the rear muffs and relocated the mirrors.

mojo · Samba Member Joined: May 13, 2004 Posts: 146

WOW

I guess a picture does tell a lot. I amy swing by and look at it. The owner is 75 years old, so maybe he thought it was a '74.

Thanks all,

Ray Syverson · Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 6:20 am Post subject:

It could still be a 74.My thing was made in Nov. of 73 and it looks like a 73, but the title says 74.

Ray

kubelmann · Samba Member Joined: April 13, 2003 Posts: 3266

The true test is to look at the VIN number. The third numbe gives the year model a VIN number that starts 183 is a 73 thing a VIN number that starts 184 is a 74

xeno · Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 6:18 pm Post subject:

Ferretkona · Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 6:40 pm Post subject:

xeno · Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 9:43 pm Post subject:

Towel Rail · Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 9:53 pm Post subject:

xeno · Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:13 pm Post subject:

Towel Rail · Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:22 pm Post subject:

xeno · Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:30 pm Post subject:

I just don't like that 'ledge' below the last rib.

Do check if it has the AMxxxxxxx on the engine, and the skid plate on it (the engine). Check the tranny for 'pop out' of gear problem.

And the wipers (motor).

Also if you can pop off the top a bit and flop the windshield down (look for mega rust on bottom of WS frame!)

Ian Epperson · Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 8:01 am Post subject:

icekoffee · Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:41 am Post subject:

where is that thing located and what is he asking for it? If that a Cali one.... its a sorry example from what i have seen. I always see such nice things out of cali... cars that one wouldnt dream of where im from (St. Louis Missouri area)

this one pictured doesnt look that great.... but where im from prolly still worth a few grand if in drivable condition
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Ray Syverson · Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 4:53 pm Post subject:

I had stated that my thing was made in Nov. 73 and the title says 74. I guess I was trying to point out that the owner of this thing may be saying that it is a 1974 simply because thats what it says on his title also.

A question would be, on what date did the gas heater end and the soft heat begin?
Ray

mojo · Samba Member Joined: May 13, 2004 Posts: 146

Thanks guys. I think I could buy it for @3K'ish

I think I'll just stay away form this one. No real rush, just looking for a project/toy.


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