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magrima Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2021 Posts: 11 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:20 pm Post subject: Value of Vw Parts |
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I have the opportunity to buy two different buggies. One is chenowithe frame with a 1600. Very basic, engine, type 1 irs trans, kingpin, pedals, and steering wheel. Everything basically required to run, minus wheels and gauges for $2000. The second buggy is in rougher condition. No engine, needs paint, and has a swing axle trans that pops out of gear. It also comes with a spare swing axle trans. $1400. My thoughts are if there is any value in the transaxles, maybe sell them and start fresh with an ecotec + bus IRS setup.
Thoughts on the value of swing axles? Assuming both could probably use a rebuild. |
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Vanapplebomb Samba Member
Joined: November 03, 2010 Posts: 5421 Location: Holland, MI
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Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 3:50 pm Post subject: Re: Value of Vw Parts |
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You are almost certainly money ahead with the first option for 2K. That is $600 more than your second option, but you could easy blow a grand just to bring option two up to speed with the first option.
How are your Fab skills? If you can cut, weld, and make your own parts, then maybe the less expensive buggy that needs more work makes since. You can save a lot of cash by building rather than buying. _________________ 1800 Type 4 Berrien 295
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Mal evolent Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2009 Posts: 2912 Location: San Antonio, Nuevo Mexico
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 9:15 am Post subject: Re: Value of Vw Parts |
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it is much easier to sell a runner than a roller. it is much easier to sell a roller than a basket case. getting the first one to runner status could be done before summer ends, and you would have the option to off load it if it does not come up to expectations. the second one would be a major money and time sucker. _________________ 73 Beetle Baja, Ghia front brakes, Type 3 rear brakes, 2220 ( 94 X 80 ), Weber Progressive, Bosch SVDA, '97 Mustang seats
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oprn Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2016 Posts: 12760 Location: Western Canada
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 5:43 am Post subject: Re: Value of Vw Parts |
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I agree with buying the first one. I bought a basket case for $250 and am still spending money 8 years later! It would have been just as cheap to buy a frame kit and start from scratch and with less time invested. _________________ We had the stone age, the bronze age, the industrial age and now we are in the age of mass deception and mind control for corporate profit. (The mass media age) |
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vwracerdave Samba Member
Joined: November 11, 2004 Posts: 15316 Location: Deep in the 405
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Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 10:20 am Post subject: Re: Value of Vw Parts |
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magrima wrote: |
Thoughts on the value of swing axles? Assuming both could probably use a rebuild. |
6 volt swing $50-$75 core value.
12 volt swing $75- $150 core value. _________________ 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 |
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