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vitaminc914
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 Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 7:45 pm Post subject: Sad looking Thing. Potential Acapulco |
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I am going to try and look at this car tomorrow. I have heard it has been sitting out for over 4 years. Hoping it is an Acapulco.
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Ray
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1966 Bug Sedan
1978 Westy
1976 Westy (sold)
1975 Bug Convertible (sold)
1979 Bug Convertible (Epilogue) (sold)
1977 Bug Convertible (sold)
1973 Thing x2 (sold)
1974 Thing (Avocado Green) (sold)
1972 Porsche 914 V8 (sold)
1973 Porsche 914/1.7 (project) (sold)
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Semper_Dad
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Al Capulco
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| Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 9:15 pm Post subject: Re: Sad looking Thing. Potential Acapulco |
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| With that frame in the background, it's a sure bet. |
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GI Joe
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| Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 5:28 am Post subject: Re: Sad looking Thing. Potential Acapulco |
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| Semper_Dad wrote: |
| Is that the surrey top frame sitting behind it? |
Took the words right outta my mouth!
It'd be real good if they're willing to sell!! They may just be one of those "I'm gonna restore it someday" folks that never touch the car......
Or possibly a "I seened one go on the tv car auction for *insert rdiculous sum here* and it's a collectors item.... That's my retirement account sitting There!"
Good luck in your adventure.....!!! 
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CraigInPA
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| Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 6:15 am Post subject: Re: Sad looking Thing. Potential Acapulco |
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| Sure looks like an Acapulco, but sitting outside in the rust belt without windows or a cover for years has got to have taken its toll... |
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mondshine
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| Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 8:47 am Post subject: Re: Sad looking Thing. Potential Acapulco |
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Ray-
Can't stand having only one Thing?
It seems like you've caught Thing fever |
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hitest
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| Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 8:56 pm Post subject: Re: Sad looking Thing. Potential Acapulco |
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When the local hoodlums came and broke out every pane of glass on that car it likely broke the owner's heart too- and they can't visual that car nice again. It is the ideal time to offer fair money for it. If it were close to me it would already be mine.
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ALANSD
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| Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 4:56 pm Post subject: Re: Sad looking Thing. Potential Acapulco |
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| Acapulco gold in the making |
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vitaminc914
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| Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2016 1:34 pm Post subject: Re: Sad looking Thing. Potential Acapulco |
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Update: I have been to this house twice now and there is never anyone home. I had a chance to take a closer look and it is definitely an Acapulco. I verified the running boards, the bolts, and the blue color behind the dash panels. The seats still have the blue and white striping. The floor boards look solid and everything looks like it is there. Not sure about the motor and I don't think the wheels are original.
I will be back there again this evening with the hopes of finding someone home.
What do you folks think is a fair price to offer? It will need a total repaint, interior and most likely engine work.
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Ray
1974 Porsche 914/2.0 (Owned since 1988)
1966 Bug Sedan
1978 Westy
1976 Westy (sold)
1975 Bug Convertible (sold)
1979 Bug Convertible (Epilogue) (sold)
1977 Bug Convertible (sold)
1973 Thing x2 (sold)
1974 Thing (Avocado Green) (sold)
1972 Porsche 914 V8 (sold)
1973 Porsche 914/1.7 (project) (sold)
1988 Porsche 911 Cabriolet (sold)
1985 Porsche 944 (sold)
1980 Porsche 928 (sold) |
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GI Joe
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STLCAR
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| Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2016 8:11 pm Post subject: Re: Sad looking Thing. Potential Acapulco |
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You could also pm me the address and I would be willing to "help" you... I agree with looking at property records.
If you hit a dead-end let me know I would love to figure out how to save this one. |
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vitaminc914
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| Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2016 4:22 pm Post subject: Re: Sad looking Thing. Potential Acapulco |
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I did leave a note. I spoke with 2 neighbors that told me they rarely see anyone at the house. I have a friend who patrols this area and I may recruit his help as well. I would really like to save this car. I will look at public records and see if I can find them on FB. Who knows? We may have common friends.
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Ray
1974 Porsche 914/2.0 (Owned since 1988)
1966 Bug Sedan
1978 Westy
1976 Westy (sold)
1975 Bug Convertible (sold)
1979 Bug Convertible (Epilogue) (sold)
1977 Bug Convertible (sold)
1973 Thing x2 (sold)
1974 Thing (Avocado Green) (sold)
1972 Porsche 914 V8 (sold)
1973 Porsche 914/1.7 (project) (sold)
1988 Porsche 911 Cabriolet (sold)
1985 Porsche 944 (sold)
1980 Porsche 928 (sold) |
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vitaminc914
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| Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 8:41 am Post subject: Re: Sad looking Thing. Potential Acapulco |
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Update! I heard back from the owner. He was very nice. He is the second owner, it is a real Acapulco that came from CA. It has spent most of its life there. The only rust is below the battery tray. Needs total restoration and paint. He has all 3 tops. He is planning on restoring it. Told him to keep me in mind if he ever decides to sell. Hoping to stay in touch with him.
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Ray
1974 Porsche 914/2.0 (Owned since 1988)
1966 Bug Sedan
1978 Westy
1976 Westy (sold)
1975 Bug Convertible (sold)
1979 Bug Convertible (Epilogue) (sold)
1977 Bug Convertible (sold)
1973 Thing x2 (sold)
1974 Thing (Avocado Green) (sold)
1972 Porsche 914 V8 (sold)
1973 Porsche 914/1.7 (project) (sold)
1988 Porsche 911 Cabriolet (sold)
1985 Porsche 944 (sold)
1980 Porsche 928 (sold) |
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GI Joe
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For shame, for shame..... 