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Jessica Samba Chat Whore
Joined: June 07, 2003 Posts: 1160 Location: Clinton, Iowa
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Posted: Sun May 15, 2005 7:17 am Post subject: My new 64 Bug |
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I got a call about a week ago from my mom. She said that a lady contacted her saying that she heard I was into Volkswagens and that she wanted to give me hers. I'm not one to turn down a VW, so I have been patiently waiting all week. I had no idea what year this Bug was as I had never gone to ask about the Bug. Instead, I always fondly looked at it as I would pass by it. Yesterday morning, we drove over there and I was just ecstatic to get to see this Bug up close. The couple that owned it are very nice and were really glad it was going to someone that was happy about it. It had been sitting for about 13 years and they last tried to start it in 1999 with no luck. Their sons originally bought it with two friends for a total of $50. I don't have any major plans for it at the moment. I cleaned it all out last night (ended up with a whole garbage can of stuff!). I'm just really excited about it! There are a bunch of pictures of it in the gallery, but here are a few:
***EDIT*** I was told when I picked it up that it was a 63, but after asking around, it's actually a 64. Fine with me..it's still earlier than any of my other Bugs that I have owned! _________________ VW-less right now...looking
-OGST-
RIP HBB
RIP RW
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MrBreeze: The snorklestang has no history. It was here before time began. Jesus himself drove that to high school |
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VW Addict Samba Salesman
Joined: January 09, 2003 Posts: 3920
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Posted: Sun May 15, 2005 7:42 am Post subject: |
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Jessica, CONGRADULATIONS! That looks like a score, wheres the rust!
Does the engine turn over? I don't think you should have any trouble starting this. I am very happy for you. CONGRADULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Jessica Samba Chat Whore
Joined: June 07, 2003 Posts: 1160 Location: Clinton, Iowa
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Posted: Sun May 15, 2005 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, Addict! It definitely has some rust issues. Like this for example:
I think the floor pans are pretty solid, then again, I didn't get a good look at them.
I haven't done anything as far as the engine goes. Haven't even checked! This Bug is kind of on hold for a few weeks now until I get some things taken care of.. _________________ VW-less right now...looking
-OGST-
RIP HBB
RIP RW
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MrBreeze: The snorklestang has no history. It was here before time began. Jesus himself drove that to high school |
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VW Addict Samba Salesman
Joined: January 09, 2003 Posts: 3920
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Posted: Sun May 15, 2005 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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Don't worry too much about that, you can patch that. Thats the first place they rust anyway, water builds up in there. It is most likely stilla 6V system huh? Have fun with the car Jess. I am real happy for you. |
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John Miller Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2004 Posts: 735 Location: Elizabethtown KY
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Posted: Sun May 15, 2005 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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Good find!
Hard to beat a free VW. _________________ The 68 Ghia
The 62 Beetle
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Any suggestions will be appreciated even if they suck and are stupid. |
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TimGud Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2002 Posts: 6459 Location: Rio Rico Arizona
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Posted: Sun May 15, 2005 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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Nice custom paint job there jessica. Just add a few of those magnetic flowers, and an engine and you're set! J/K Not bad, especially being as it was free! |
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bk63rag Samba Member
Joined: February 26, 2004 Posts: 883 Location: Martinez ,ca
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Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 11:51 am Post subject: |
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Congrats free is always good its good to see its going to get some atention again _________________ 63 rag under construction for 30 years and counting. |
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boxonwheel Samba Bellybutton
Joined: August 05, 2004 Posts: 1609 Location: LA-ish area, CA
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Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats Jess!! Big plans for the bug? Put some rims and a big motor in it and roll to Cali!!!!! _________________ "It is EASIER to customize a car then it is to RESTORE one"
RIP HBB 10/10/84 - 12/25/09 |
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Ragman The Sambinator
Joined: July 18, 2003 Posts: 3517 Location: Denver
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Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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I think you paid too much |
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Low69 Samba Member
Joined: April 18, 2005 Posts: 39 Location: Sauk Rapids MN
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Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 8:48 am Post subject: |
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Congrats on the bug, is it your first? You can't beat free, nothing else you've got parts for another. _________________ 1969 Beetle Lowered
1970 Beetle Stock
1970 Beetle Baja Project SOLD
1972 Super Beetle
1972 Super Beetle Autostick |
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VW Addict Samba Salesman
Joined: January 09, 2003 Posts: 3920
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Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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First he says Tell him Jess |
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Jessica Samba Chat Whore
Joined: June 07, 2003 Posts: 1160 Location: Clinton, Iowa
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Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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Low69 wrote: |
Congrats on the bug, is it your first? You can't beat free, nothing else you've got parts for another. |
This is actually my 4th Bug, but I only have 3 at the moment. Always good to have another one. _________________ VW-less right now...looking
-OGST-
RIP HBB
RIP RW
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MrBreeze: The snorklestang has no history. It was here before time began. Jesus himself drove that to high school |
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53 0val Samba Professor
Joined: July 03, 2003 Posts: 11396 Location: Irvine, CA
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Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 10:53 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats Jessica.........................That should keep you off The Samba for awhile. _________________ "What a fool believes he sees, no wise man has the power to reason away." Dobee, Dobee, Do |
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Jessica Samba Chat Whore
Joined: June 07, 2003 Posts: 1160 Location: Clinton, Iowa
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Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 6:21 am Post subject: |
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53 0val wrote: |
Congrats Jessica.........................That should keep you off The Samba for awhile. |
Bob, I've been off the Samba enough lately though! lol The summer will definitely be busy. I was actually going to start work on my 67, so now it's a toss-up on which one to start. Maybe I'll just do them both. _________________ VW-less right now...looking
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RIP HBB
RIP RW
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MrBreeze: The snorklestang has no history. It was here before time began. Jesus himself drove that to high school |
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Nid Samba Drama Queen
Joined: August 25, 2003 Posts: 1533 Location: Mount Shasta, CA
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Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 9:51 am Post subject: |
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Slam it, roll it on polished Fuchs, and drive dat sumbitch! _________________ My, you've been naughty. How.....Delicious.
You're such an inspiration for the ways that I'll never ever choose to be
Oh so many ways for me to show you how your savior has abandoned you
Fuck your God, Your Lord and your Christ, he did this
Took all you had and left you this way
A Perfect Circle - Judith |
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NorCalNick Ain't yo baby daddy
Joined: December 07, 2002 Posts: 1582 Location: San Jose, Ca.
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2005 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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_________________ When I'm done punching the clock, I start punching the clown. |
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vwjosh6070 Driveway Camper
Joined: August 24, 2003 Posts: 2802 Location: not camping...
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2005 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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LUCKY!!! LUCKY!!! LUCKY!!!!
nice beetle! wish i could get a free dub! _________________ josh, AKA "the infamous josh"
1973 Transporter "Floyd"
****Wheres my old bus?! 1967 Montgomery Ward Camper****
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Bryan67 Samba Member
Joined: January 01, 2003 Posts: 2940 Location: Fresno, Ca.
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2005 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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Damn, if this was a guy posting you would cutting no slack! That things rough. What a buch of saps. |
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vwjosh6070 Driveway Camper
Joined: August 24, 2003 Posts: 2802 Location: not camping...
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2005 11:26 pm Post subject: |
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you dont live out east! that bug is solid! _________________ josh, AKA "the infamous josh"
1973 Transporter "Floyd"
****Wheres my old bus?! 1967 Montgomery Ward Camper****
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Jessica Samba Chat Whore
Joined: June 07, 2003 Posts: 1160 Location: Clinton, Iowa
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 8:38 am Post subject: |
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Well, I took the shop vac to the engine compartment the other day and it looks a little better:
The big question still remains if it will turn over or not. I have yet to have enough time to get over there to try it. Will find out soon though!
The next thing to do when I get time is to get it into the garage and start tearing it apart. All the door panels are already off, so that's already done. The passenger door I can't get open at the moment, so I want to get that working to make working on the car a little easier. After inspecting the floor pans a little bit (have mostly done this in the dark, so it's been hard to tell), I think they need to be replaced, but I will know for sure once I get it in the garage and get going on it.
Here's some moss growing on the roof of the bug. This is probably one of my favorite pictures of the car.
I finally got my 72 baja out yesterday and took it to visit the 64 for the first time. I think they will get along just fine. _________________ VW-less right now...looking
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RIP HBB
RIP RW
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