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Y2K-XJ
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Joined: April 10, 2005
Posts: 10
Location: Chandler, AZ
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 Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2005 6:45 pm Post subject: Rob's Super Project |
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Just got a 71 Super Beetle.
Im planning to completely rebuild it from the Ground up.......it came with fenders and quite a few misc parts that are not shown in these pics..
Its pretty rough HAHA, hell its real rough. oh yeah, It was FREE also!
so I can't complain at all.  It is rusty in some places and has taken quite a beating, but I feel its still got a few hundred thousand miles left in it when Im done....
Im Married with 3 kids and I am the sole provider for the whole family,so this project is gonna take some time and money which is real short ALWAYS LOL.. Thats why Free or cheap are always in my wanted ads LOL...
anyway.
Im also new here to the Samba. I really like it,everyone has been a great help, and very civilized.....
I just wanted to post up some "Before" Pics! and show everyone what Im up to.
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Chandler, AZ
The Beatings will continue until moral increases.
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coad 
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Joined: September 12, 2002
Posts: 7552
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| Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 1:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Looks like a fun project. Keep us posted. |
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Racelook
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Joined: April 07, 2003
Posts: 59
Location: Netherlands
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| Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 9:51 am Post subject: |
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Looks like damn much work!!
p.s. Don't forget the several hollow pieces in the 1303 and the hidden rusty pieces
Grt an 1303 S-resto-er comming to is end
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slammed73SB
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Joined: January 20, 2004
Posts: 106
Location: Shark Buffet, Florida; to bites in 2 days
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| Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 1:06 pm Post subject: |
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| that car looks to be a 73 super to me, the front vents are on the body and not the hood, the seats are a 1 year only 1973 i believe |
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Nid
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Joined: August 25, 2003
Posts: 1533
Location: Mount Shasta, CA
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| Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 10:56 am Post subject: |
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Seats are '71-72, and its got a flat windshield. So it can't be a '73.
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thevanillaninja
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Joined: October 10, 2004
Posts: 704
Location: Scott, IL
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plus, he says it's a '71 so I'd bet good money it's a 1971
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KantDriveFast
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Joined: January 08, 2005
Posts: 4293
Location: Caldwell, Id.
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| Posted: Mon May 23, 2005 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Looks like alot of work...but you can't beat the price! Good Luck, Restoring a VW is the best and cheapest form of therapy around! |
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Pennywise
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Joined: January 19, 2004
Posts: 396
Location: Ellicott City, MD
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| Posted: Mon May 23, 2005 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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| I don't know about cheapest form of therapy, but good therapy is right. |
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Big B
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Joined: June 24, 2003
Posts: 467
Location: long beach,cal
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| Posted: Sat May 28, 2005 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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WHY 2 kay
Good for you...................
I'm not a SB fan, but it's good to see your effort, don't give up, burn it till the end, it will effect you for the rest of your life.
Be encouraged,
Shalom,
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Delaware Dave
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Joined: August 29, 2003
Posts: 359
Location: Delaware, USA
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Y2K-XJ,
I know just how you feel: 
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=218784
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=218789
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=218808
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=218810
This is my 71 project. You may not be able to tell, but it's a standard. I got it last year and the next step will be a full wiring harness, insulation, then everything else! I've been considering an interior from Sewfine, but recently I saw an advert (in Hemmings) for a place in Maryland that has complete interiors from mexican beetles, and I kinda like the look of the last ones, so maybe I'll go that route.
There is no engine yet, so I'm thinking about a turn-key 1600 or 1776 with dual carb. the tranny is there, although I may go with a freeway flyer instead. Those decisions are too far off in the future.
If you want, drop me a line and I'll laways get back to you. TheSamba is the best place you can go for expertise, or just a pep-talk. Goos Luck with it, and let us know how she turns out.
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'71 Standard Beetle Project
'69 Type 3 fastback (sold), '65 Standard Beetle (sold),
'05 Passat 1.8 Turbo, '97 Jetta Tdi (sold) |
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Herbie3Rivers
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Joined: May 07, 2001
Posts: 1271
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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| Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 6:16 am Post subject: |
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Can't beat a free VW. I got this 71 super for free back in 2001
And $8k later turned it into this
It'll take some work but I see alot of potential in that super you got.
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