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txoval Samba Member
Joined: January 23, 2004 Posts: 3552 Location: The Woodlands, TX
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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 5:41 am Post subject: Opinions on 52 Split Found |
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As you can tell from my username, I am more experienced with Ovals.
I recently came across this Split. Supposed to be a 1952 with Crotch Coolers, recently imported to the US. I have not seen it in person, so I cannot comment on rust or metal condition, but from the pictures, it appears mostly complete (rims/bumpers?). Supposedly the original engine, transmission, pan, etc
What is this car worth (range) in the real world...
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pastellgreen Samba Member
Joined: January 06, 2012 Posts: 1049 Location: Germany
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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 5:52 am Post subject: Re: Opinions on 52 Split Found |
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nice and very complete car with much original parts |
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Mark Evans Samba Member
Joined: April 21, 2004 Posts: 1931 Location: Alsea,Oregon
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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 8:02 am Post subject: Re: Opinions on 52 Split Found |
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Jump on that! _________________ '63 Ragtop |
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splitjunkie Samba Member
Joined: April 04, 2006 Posts: 4095
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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 8:09 am Post subject: Re: Opinions on 52 Split Found |
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Damn!
Yes wheels and bumpers are wrong.
Looks to be missing the semaphores as well.
The engine looks mostly correct. The manifold is the later replacement 25hp manifold. The coil may be correct. I believe that they switched to that style coil during the '52 crotch cooler model run.
Not sure if the upholstery is original. Almost looks like a corduroy type of material.
If the car is solid it would be a great find.
Not sure on the price. I haven't really been keeping up with that but the missing wheels, bumpers and semaphores do diminish the value and should be used as a negotiating point. _________________ Chris
You know, a lot of these scratches will buff right out... Jerry Seinfeld |
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joey1320 Samba Member
Joined: September 12, 2006 Posts: 2325 Location: Cleveland, OH
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splitjunkie Samba Member
Joined: April 04, 2006 Posts: 4095
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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 8:22 am Post subject: Re: Opinions on 52 Split Found |
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I would look everything over very closely. If the seats have been redone then the car might have been restored at some point. Make sure the fenders are original split fenders and not later fenders. Split fenders have a slightly larger wheel opening. The rears with have the reinforcment pressings between the mounting bolts and there will be a dimple for mounting the tail lights. _________________ Chris
You know, a lot of these scratches will buff right out... Jerry Seinfeld |
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Mr. OGPaint Samba Member
Joined: September 24, 2010 Posts: 823 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 11:13 pm Post subject: Re: Opinions on 52 Split Found |
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Looks interesting and definitely worth a closer look. Seats look like they could be the later style thin stripped steifenbraun. Approx late 51 thru 52 pre zwitter material _________________ https://instagram.com/mr.ogpaint
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Pez Samba Member
Joined: September 16, 2003 Posts: 583 Location: Texarkana
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Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 8:01 pm Post subject: Re: Opinions on 52 Split Found |
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Any news or updates on your potential Split? _________________ Always chasing Squirrel's. |
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splitjunkie Samba Member
Joined: April 04, 2006 Posts: 4095
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Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2017 7:19 am Post subject: Re: Opinions on 52 Split Found |
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There's a guy in New York who says a project split should only be a couple of thousand dollars....
Seriously I hope you are able to get it if it checks out. _________________ Chris
You know, a lot of these scratches will buff right out... Jerry Seinfeld |
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kokanee Samba Member
Joined: April 15, 2007 Posts: 329 Location: Washougal WA
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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2017 3:43 pm Post subject: Re: Opinions on 52 Split Found |
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It's not og paint they didn't use clear back then |
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johnshenry Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2001 Posts: 9364 Location: Northwood, NH USA
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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2017 5:13 pm Post subject: Re: Opinions on 52 Split Found |
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Definitely enough details in the pics to make me want to go look at it. What splitjunkie said, check those things. Stab the bottom of the heater channels with the blunt end of a plastic pen. They rust from the inside out. May look "solid" but be paper thin. Sems are ea$y to get, real split fenders not so much, but that wouldn't keep you from enjoying the car. Same with wheels/rims.
Let us know what the $eller is thinking.... _________________ John Henry
'57 Deluxe
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Retrovan Samba Member
Joined: July 15, 2011 Posts: 524 Location: Port Elisabeth - RSA
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Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 6:05 am Post subject: Re: Opinions on 52 Split Found |
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Take it, nothing there that can not be replaced or fixed.
Within the near future these cars will all be snapped up, and you may regret not taking it.
What ever you overpaying for it now, will have been absorbed by inflation by the time you have it on the road.
Enjoy
Herman _________________ 1968 Fastback Type 4 2 Lt. twin 34 ICT's (Red)
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc. twin 34 ICT's (Azur blue)
1975 Split Bus Type 4 1914cc. twin 34 ICT's (wh/aqua)
1972 Bay Panel-van with type 4 2 Lt. twin 34 ICT's (white)
2019 Beetle Flatbed Truck called MeFusco
1973 FT Hahn SP - Project 1776cc |
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