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sb001 Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2011 Posts: 10406 Location: NW Arkansas
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LesbleuBuggy Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2017 Posts: 18 Location: ZA
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 2:34 am Post subject: Re: Hmmm.....not sure what to think of this one |
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Kill it with fire !! |
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Dale M. Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 20379 Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:44 am Post subject: Re: Hmmm.....not sure what to think of this one |
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Not saying I really like it, but somebody did a lot of work on it, looks well done....
Dale _________________ “Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns" - Thomas Jefferson.
"Kellison Sand Piper Roadster" For Street & Show.
"Joe Pody Sandrover" Buggy with 2180 for Autocross (Sold)
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woodoctr Samba Member
Joined: June 01, 2013 Posts: 254 Location: Ohio
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:50 am Post subject: Re: Hmmm.....not sure what to think of this one |
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Wow, and I really thought I had seen every kind of nose you could shove on the front of a beetle....... |
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Wetstuff Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2010 Posts: 700 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 10:18 am Post subject: Re: Hmmm.....not sure what to think of this one |
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'Curious to see what these 'faux' people think other people see?
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vwracerdave Samba Member
Joined: November 11, 2004 Posts: 15307 Location: Deep in the 405
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 10:44 am Post subject: Re: Hmmm.....not sure what to think of this one |
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That could actually look pretty cool if it were finished and painted another color. A different set of wheels would completely change the image. Then redo the interior to a simple single color. If it runs and drives it might be a worthwhile deal if you can get it for under $2500 _________________ 2017 Street Comp Champion - Thunder Valley Raceway Park - Noble, OK
2010 Sportsman ET Champion - Mid-America Dragway - Arkansas City, KS
1997 Sportsman ET Champion - Thunder Valley Raceway Park - Noble ,OK
Featured in Dec. 2001 HOT VW's Magazine page 63
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sb001 Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2011 Posts: 10406 Location: NW Arkansas
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: Hmmm.....not sure what to think of this one |
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vwracerdave wrote: |
That could actually look pretty cool if it were finished and painted another color. A different set of wheels would completely change the image. Then redo the interior to a simple single color. If it runs and drives it might be a worthwhile deal if you can get it for under $2500 |
I might actually look into it, it's definitely unique.
I asked in another thread about using my bonus check on a couple of other bugs that got shot down real fast on here... now it may come down to between this and this Corrado (always wanted one of those):
https://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/d/volkswagen-corrado-vr6-28/6418472179.html _________________ I'm the humblest guy on this board.
1969 autostick sedan, family owned since new
1600 SP engine
Solex 30 PICT 3 carburetor
Bosch 113905205AE autostick distributor |
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Wolfgangdieter Samba Member
Joined: June 25, 2008 Posts: 1958 Location: FL Panhandle
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 6:48 pm Post subject: Re: Hmmm.....not sure what to think of this one |
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Help! I think I went blind looking at interior! The '40 Ford hood would have looked so much better. Save the Benz for a convertible version. _________________ CMC '57 Porsche Speedster Replica and Dolphin boat tailed full pan VW MOD-T Street Buggy |
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Dan the workingstiff Samba Member
Joined: July 03, 2006 Posts: 824 Location: Downriver, MI
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 6:49 pm Post subject: Re: Hmmm.....not sure what to think of this one |
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Not hating it either. I'd like to see it with round lights,maybe. _________________ '69 Beetle
'66 FG buggy
My other air-cooled's
'76 IH 1200
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rugblaster Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2016 Posts: 1171 Location: San Angelo, Texas
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 7:13 pm Post subject: Re: Hmmm.....not sure what to think of this one |
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Those fiberglass super Beetle fenders were available in the late 70's. Cars of that period had those square sealed beams. That abomination looks like the added a baja hood and a 300D grill shell.......and, it looks like shit. _________________ '69 Karmy, '69 Camper, Meyers clone, '65 drag bug, 10.78 @ 128 (sold it) '51 Dodge farm truck,
'09 MB E350 '18 MB E400, '65 Plymouth Valiant convertible and a '19 Ford F250 King Ranch (nicer, but dirty, farm truck)
VWoA factory trained line tech 75 till 90 or so
ASE Master Certification
VWoA Assoc. of Quality Technicians inductee (One of 25 in the five state southwest region)
La Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin (San Angelo Chapter)
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sb001 Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2011 Posts: 10406 Location: NW Arkansas
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 7:53 pm Post subject: Re: Hmmm.....not sure what to think of this one |
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Dan the workingstiff wrote: |
Not hating it either. I'd like to see it with round lights,maybe. |
Feel free to make fun of my crap photoshopping skillz I also removed the 3 point star emblem
_________________ I'm the humblest guy on this board.
1969 autostick sedan, family owned since new
1600 SP engine
Solex 30 PICT 3 carburetor
Bosch 113905205AE autostick distributor |
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vwracerdave Samba Member
Joined: November 11, 2004 Posts: 15307 Location: Deep in the 405
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:01 pm Post subject: Re: Hmmm.....not sure what to think of this one |
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Loose the sun visor and get smaller front turn signals or maybe even the stock marker light back on the fenders. _________________ 2017 Street Comp Champion - Thunder Valley Raceway Park - Noble, OK
2010 Sportsman ET Champion - Mid-America Dragway - Arkansas City, KS
1997 Sportsman ET Champion - Thunder Valley Raceway Park - Noble ,OK
Featured in Dec. 2001 HOT VW's Magazine page 63
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barrist Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2010 Posts: 271 Location: South Bend,IN
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:35 pm Post subject: Re: Hmmm.....not sure what to think of this one |
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Hmmm,,
I'm Not Sure,,
But,, I Kinda Like It.
Have a Great Day,
Bill _________________ Back to work after a 6 year lack-of-motivation !
Still looking for the GAS CAP (check that,Done)
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heywebonya Samba Member
Joined: July 08, 2010 Posts: 823 Location: Portage, MI
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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 7:17 am Post subject: Re: Hmmm.....not sure what to think of this one |
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Looking good with the round lights. I was thinking of replacing the old crappy emblem with a VW! _________________ If I knew what I was doing; I wouldn't be building a buggy! |
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joey1320 Samba Member
Joined: September 12, 2006 Posts: 2325 Location: Cleveland, OH
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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 7:26 am Post subject: Re: Hmmm.....not sure what to think of this one |
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sb001 wrote: |
vwracerdave wrote: |
That could actually look pretty cool if it were finished and painted another color. A different set of wheels would completely change the image. Then redo the interior to a simple single color. If it runs and drives it might be a worthwhile deal if you can get it for under $2500 |
I might actually look into it, it's definitely unique.
I asked in another thread about using my bonus check on a couple of other bugs that got shot down real fast on here... now it may come down to between this and this Corrado (always wanted one of those):
https://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/d/volkswagen-corrado-vr6-28/6418472179.html |
Sorry sb001 but this was the first thing that popped into my head when I read your comment.
PS: I would buy the orange super you posted for $800 though ☺️ _________________ **1971 Super Project
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sb001 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:10 am Post subject: Re: Hmmm.....not sure what to think of this one |
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joey1320 wrote: |
PS: I would buy the orange super you posted for $800 though ☺️ |
What makes that orange super with no motor and shot floor pans the better deal?? _________________ I'm the humblest guy on this board.
1969 autostick sedan, family owned since new
1600 SP engine
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joey1320 Samba Member
Joined: September 12, 2006 Posts: 2325 Location: Cleveland, OH
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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:25 am Post subject: Re: Hmmm.....not sure what to think of this one |
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sb001 wrote: |
joey1320 wrote: |
PS: I would buy the orange super you posted for $800 though ☺️ |
What makes that orange super with no motor and shot floor pans the better deal?? |
Couple of things, this thing is $3500 while the orange bug is $800. The other bug comes with the Baja that you could probably sell for $250. Also, the orange bug, although in need of extensive repairs, will be more valuable once finished when compared to this one. Another thing is this thing has been hacked considerably and you'll need to be completely certain it was done right. Last, it looks like butt _________________ **1971 Super Project
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slalombuggy Samba Member
Joined: July 17, 2010 Posts: 9147 Location: Canada
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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 9:32 am Post subject: Re: Hmmm.....not sure what to think of this one |
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sb001 wrote: |
vwracerdave wrote: |
That could actually look pretty cool if it were finished and painted another color. A different set of wheels would completely change the image. Then redo the interior to a simple single color. If it runs and drives it might be a worthwhile deal if you can get it for under $2500 |
I might actually look into it, it's definitely unique.
I asked in another thread about using my bonus check on a couple of other bugs that got shot down real fast on here... now it may come down to between this and this Corrado (always wanted one of those):
https://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/d/volkswagen-corrado-vr6-28/6418472179.html |
If it's between this and a Corrado, pick this. The Corrado had to be one of the biggest pieces of shit on the planet. IF you want a car that is expensive to fix, wait for parts and have your car sit in the shop for weeks on end, the Corrado is the car for you. I worked on half a dozen of them at an import shop I worked at, and there was a revolving door of them the entire time. One changed hands 5 times in 2 years because owners got tired of fixing it.
The guy selling the car is basically telling you it's a piece of shit and he's tired of fixing it.
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sb001 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 4:58 pm Post subject: Re: Hmmm.....not sure what to think of this one |
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slalombuggy wrote: |
sb001 wrote: |
vwracerdave wrote: |
That could actually look pretty cool if it were finished and painted another color. A different set of wheels would completely change the image. Then redo the interior to a simple single color. If it runs and drives it might be a worthwhile deal if you can get it for under $2500 |
I might actually look into it, it's definitely unique.
I asked in another thread about using my bonus check on a couple of other bugs that got shot down real fast on here... now it may come down to between this and this Corrado (always wanted one of those):
https://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/d/volkswagen-corrado-vr6-28/6418472179.html |
If it's between this and a Corrado, pick this. The Corrado had to be one of the biggest pieces of shit on the planet. IF you want a car that is expensive to fix, wait for parts and have your car sit in the shop for weeks on end, the Corrado is the car for you. I worked on half a dozen of them at an import shop I worked at, and there was a revolving door of them the entire time. One changed hands 5 times in 2 years because owners got tired of fixing it.
The guy selling the car is basically telling you it's a piece of shit and he's tired of fixing it.
brad |
Yet all around the inernet are stories of previous Corrado owners regretting having sold theirs and wanting to buy another, and Corrados in good running condition commanding $15,000+ prices. I'm not saying they don't have problems, everyone knows they do, but if that one I linked's gremlins are electrical related (like the power sunroof for example) and unrelated to its drivability then it's a good deal. Call me naive if you want but I'm sure glad that I haven't developed this completely cynical attitude where I automatically think some seller is secretly saying this car's a POS just because they decided to post it for sale on CL. Same thing happened when I posted a bug for $800 that just needed a new generator and wiring harness- immediate response on here was "seller's hiding shit, it needs thousands worth of work done, it's only worth $400 etc.." WTF??? But yet, a 73 love bug for $800 that needs a TON of body/ structural work--work that most of us would probably have to farm out--and no motor, is worth it all day long?? Give me a break. _________________ I'm the humblest guy on this board.
1969 autostick sedan, family owned since new
1600 SP engine
Solex 30 PICT 3 carburetor
Bosch 113905205AE autostick distributor |
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oprn Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2017 4:24 am Post subject: Re: Hmmm.....not sure what to think of this one |
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While this one is no raving beauty in my eyes I certainly have seen worse! Yes shed the square headlights, get rid of the dippy looking baseball cap peak, change the color and add some old VW bumpers without the over rides. Put a big business logo on the side to promote your company and it might not be too bad.
Oh and those fake air scoops on the rear fenders have to go too! |
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