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Dave24 Samba Hack Purist
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[email protected] Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2011 Posts: 40
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 4:40 pm Post subject: Re: What am I missing here? |
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I emailed him to ask if there was an extra zero in the price... |
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77kafer Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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keep us posted. _________________ Supposed to be 77käfer, but there are no umlauts on an american keyboard
Overheard on 27 June 07, one lady to another when they saw my Harli in a parking lot at West Point, "maybe he found it on the clearance aisle at the Volkswagen dealer" |
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oasis Samba Member
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First of all by its build date and VIN, it is a 1970 model year. So that immediately throws into question the number that were built because was it 1969 as in calendar year or 1969 as in model year. I sort of roll my eyes when I see production numbers anyway because I have seen all sorts of claims on eBay and elsewhere where I have seen production numbers not matching what I have seen published. Has anyone ever seen documented production numbers--total, by year, by country of manufacture, etc.?
I'd be curious about the title, too, given the model year inaccuracy.
Then, there's the (not mentioned) updated steering wheel and glove box door. And the side mirrors are not on the door. These are plusses in my book, but it does take away from the originality which may be important to someone who would consider any five-figure price much less one laughably close to six figures.
Generally, I'm seeing mostly 181's priced optimistically, in need of the proverbial TLC, or both. Too bad. I'm hot to get one. _________________ Now: 2003 New Beetle Turbo S / 1990 Single Cab Transporter / 2014 Tiguan R-Line 4motion / 2013 Tiguan S / 2002 Golf GLS TDI
Past: 1974 Thing Acapulco / 2009 Eos Komfort / 1997 Jetta GT / 2002 Cabrio GLX / 2002 Passat GLS / 1971 Super Beetle / 1993 EuroVan MV Westfalia / 1981 Pickup LX / 1985 Vanagon / 1986 Jetta GLI |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76912 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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Can't you read... Kubles are very rare and valuable. _________________ Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
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oasis Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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Glenn wrote: |
Can't you read... Kubles are very rare and valuable. |
Sometimes I just miss the obvious. _________________ Now: 2003 New Beetle Turbo S / 1990 Single Cab Transporter / 2014 Tiguan R-Line 4motion / 2013 Tiguan S / 2002 Golf GLS TDI
Past: 1974 Thing Acapulco / 2009 Eos Komfort / 1997 Jetta GT / 2002 Cabrio GLX / 2002 Passat GLS / 1971 Super Beetle / 1993 EuroVan MV Westfalia / 1981 Pickup LX / 1985 Vanagon / 1986 Jetta GLI |
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50338
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:04 pm Post subject: |
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Looks to be a dual port engine. When did VW start using those in the 181 line? |
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SilverThing Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2004 Posts: 810 Location: Everett
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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There were several things that jumped out at me at first glance. Oddly enough, I read the description before I looked at the pictures. An AL code engine is a 181 engine, but it isn't correct for an early 181. Early 181 should have an H code 1500cc single port engine. I think the 1500cc was used up into 1971 for the M63 models, but only through 1970 for the zivil. (I happen to have the correct carburetor for an M63 1500...). If the carburetor is original to that engine, I would love to examine it. I've been curious as to how VW set up the 181 M63 34pict3 for a non-vacuum advance distributor.
The model year should be 1970 (assuming VW followed their normal model year convention for early 181), but it very well could have been built in Nov of 1969. I don't know off hand how VW numbered the 1969 model year.
The steering column is not correct. It shouldn't have a 4 spoke steering wheel and the wiper switch should be mounted on the dash and not the steering column. The steering column wiper switch didn't come about until mid 73 (the same time as the 4 spoke steering wheel and IRS rear suspension).
I've heard early 181 fenders have a different shape to the turn signal rib than later, but I honestly couldn't tell from the picture.
I realize the top has been replaced, but Thingshop still has original olive drab tops the last time I talked to them. I don't think they do the olive drab sidewindows anymore though...
Glovebox door is not original nor are the mirror mounts. The cupholders just replace the ashtray.
I'm not a fan of rhino lining.
Cool car, but I wouldn't pay 80k for it (I wouldn't pay 80k for any car honestly). I like trying to keep things stock and that seems like too much of a longshot for me to even consider what I might be willing to pay if I were in the market again. _________________ "I like how everyone likes talking about Zeke's Thing yet he's the only one that's ever seen it." - Katie
"I've seen pictures..." - Jeremy |
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crofty Judas of the North
Joined: August 09, 2000 Posts: 19672 Location: Land of Whine and Phonies
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:29 am Post subject: |
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I have done a complete off body restoration and the Kubel is in great shape.
I have to say on the passengers front fender there is a rust spot , I want to be up front with everyone and truthful.
Resto-fail. _________________ Your Vanagon sucks, Stop waving at me.
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1 THING Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2011 Posts: 245 Location: Murray, KY
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:31 am Post subject: Re: What am I missing here? |
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[email protected] wrote: |
I emailed him to ask if there was an extra zero in the price... |
you arent missing anything, it's WAY overpriced! |
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waxhead Samba Member
Joined: January 19, 2004 Posts: 946 Location: Philly 'burbs
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:55 am Post subject: |
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That has to be a typo. $8,000 sounds about right for that car. _________________ Mike B. |
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Dave24 Samba Hack Purist
Joined: April 14, 2004 Posts: 7442 Location: Hablamos Ingles, So. Cal.
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:02 am Post subject: |
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Glenn wrote: |
Can't you read... Kubles are very rare and valuable. |
I can read, and I can also see. .
I asked firstly because it's a 181, not a Kubel... German military service does not make a 181 a "kubel". Second, I just found the $$$$$ rediculous. I'd rather have a real Kubel, http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1340050, and the change ($35k). |
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:36 am Post subject: |
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This thread should have the title changed to a "Thing Whine" thread and become a sticky. _________________ Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race
Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.
Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone |
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crofty Judas of the North
Joined: August 09, 2000 Posts: 19672 Location: Land of Whine and Phonies
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:43 am Post subject: |
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joescoolcustoms wrote: |
This thread should have the title changed to a "Thing Whine" thread and become a sticky. |
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=365292&highlight=whine
I tried that a few years back. _________________ Your Vanagon sucks, Stop waving at me.
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I slept on crofty's tent once. I passed out drunk from two bottles of Everett's brother's wine. |
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Yarkle Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2009 Posts: 1218 Location: the Hills of Western Maine
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:57 am Post subject: |
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Dave24 wrote: |
Glenn wrote: |
Can't you read... Kubles are very rare and valuable. |
I can read, and I can also see. .
I asked firstly because it's a 181, not a Kubel... German military service does not make a 181 a "kubel". Second, I just found the $$$$$ rediculous. I'd rather have a real Kubel, http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1340050, and the change ($35k). |
I think Glenn was being sarcastic |
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Doc*181 Samba Member
Joined: December 09, 2003 Posts: 479 Location: Belgium
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:23 am Post subject: |
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SilverThing wrote: |
There were several things that jumped out at me at first glance. Oddly enough, I read the description before I looked at the pictures. An AL code engine is a 181 engine, but it isn't correct for an early 181. Early 181 should have an H code 1500cc single port engine. I think the 1500cc was used up into 1971 for the M63 models, but only through 1970 for the zivil. (I happen to have the correct carburetor for an M63 1500...). If the carburetor is original to that engine, I would love to examine it. I've been curious as to how VW set up the 181 M63 34pict3 for a non-vacuum advance distributor.
The model year should be 1970 (assuming VW followed their normal model year convention for early 181), but it very well could have been built in Nov of 1969. I don't know off hand how VW numbered the 1969 model year.
The steering column is not correct. It shouldn't have a 4 spoke steering wheel and the wiper switch should be mounted on the dash and not the steering column. The steering column wiper switch didn't come about until mid 73 (the same time as the 4 spoke steering wheel and IRS rear suspension).
I've heard early 181 fenders have a different shape to the turn signal rib than later, but I honestly couldn't tell from the picture.
I realize the top has been replaced, but Thingshop still has original olive drab tops the last time I talked to them. I don't think they do the olive drab sidewindows anymore though...
Glovebox door is not original nor are the mirror mounts. The cupholders just replace the ashtray.
I'm not a fan of rhino lining.
Cool car, but I wouldn't pay 80k for it (I wouldn't pay 80k for any car honestly). I like trying to keep things stock and that seems like too much of a longshot for me to even consider what I might be willing to pay if I were in the market again. |
Turn signal rib/foot should be smaller for an early 181 (appr. the contours of the lens itself). When larger US lenses got in use, the rib got larger and this 'new' fendertype was used for all thing/safari/181 production.
Another item that is not correct for an early 181 is the passenger handlebar, it should be smaller (from a beetle), not the long bar.
VW181 speedo before 1972 had a max. of 140km shown, after 1972 they changed it to 160km. Don't know why they changed that.
From what I can see, I guess this 181 is made from 2 cars: early chassis + late body/engine.
In general, the car looks good and can be driven immediatly after purchase. But price is not correct. Even 8000 dollars is a bit on the high end. For that price it should have a correct top and windows, the real body colour, no rust and the blackout lights mounted. _________________ Thing stuff:
http://vw181.skynetblogs.be/ |
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:31 am Post subject: |
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Looks to have '73 and later seat belts.
The pictures are not detailed enough to determine what year the CD player is from. _________________ Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race
Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.
Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone |
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Dave24 Samba Hack Purist
Joined: April 14, 2004 Posts: 7442 Location: Hablamos Ingles, So. Cal.
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:40 pm Post subject: |
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Yarkle wrote: |
Dave24 wrote: |
Glenn wrote: |
Can't you read... Kubles are very rare and valuable. |
I can read, and I can also see. .
I asked firstly because it's a 181, not a Kubel... German military service does not make a 181 a "kubel". Second, I just found the $$$$$ rediculous. I'd rather have a real Kubel, http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1340050, and the change ($35k). |
I think Glenn was being sarcastic |
Yep, and I was too (a bit, anyway). |
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Dave24 Samba Hack Purist
Joined: April 14, 2004 Posts: 7442 Location: Hablamos Ingles, So. Cal.
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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joescoolcustoms wrote: |
Looks to have '73 and later seat belts.
The pictures are not detailed enough to determine what year the CD player is from. |
Safe bet that it's not from '69-70. |
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NOVA Airhead Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2005 Posts: 5221 Location: Richmond, VA
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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You will note there is no currency on the price. It just says "80,000". Presumably it is not US currency! _________________ Ghia Owner Emeritus |
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