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67 Florida Deluxe
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Location: Gainesville and Tampa, Florida
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 Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2018 8:29 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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Recent work done post restoration:
Full engine tune w/ oil change (of course)
All new brakes and brake lines
New generator installed to replace of alternator to increase battery life as it is not driven often.
$3000~
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what the hell does a generator versus alternator have to do with battery life!? |
I have a sneaking suspicion that if one looks through the stack of $45,000 in receipts, there will be charges for muffler bearings, a new large-capacity blinker fluid reservoir, four gallons of orange coolant, and a surcharge for using imported, pure mountain air in the new tires. 
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'56 Oval, '66 KG Conv't, '67 21-Window, '67 Bug, '79 SuperVert, '55 Pre-A Continental |
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theduck
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Location: hesperia california
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| Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2018 8:14 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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Hey looking thru the parts for sale section.Do any of the sellers double check how much the same part cost? I have seen sellers charge almost double for a part that is cheaper new.I am not talking about china empi crap.I don't waste my time looking at any of that junk.And some sellers have the part for sale for up to 4 years!And still asking to much(Maybe this is why it hasn't sold?).So since I am retired I spend a lot of time comparing parts vs. prices.And I wish more sellers would do the same to sell at a realistic price.  |
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67 Florida Deluxe
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Location: Gainesville and Tampa, Florida
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| Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:14 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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| Hey looking thru the parts for sale section.Do any of the sellers double check how much the same part cost? I have seen sellers charge almost double for a part that is cheaper new.I am not talking about china empi crap.I don't waste my time looking at any of that junk.And some sellers have the part for sale for up to 4 years!And still asking to much(Maybe this is why it hasn't sold?).So since I am retired I spend a lot of time comparing parts vs. prices.And I wish more sellers would do the same to sell at a realistic price. |
caveat emptor!
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A few of my toys, past and present
'56 Oval, '66 KG Conv't, '67 21-Window, '67 Bug, '79 SuperVert, '55 Pre-A Continental |
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Bryan67
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Location: Fresno, Ca.
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Bryan67
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theduck
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Location: hesperia california
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 4:38 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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Hey did any Zone see the ad for a set of 1600 cam bearings for $100 bucks! They must made out of gold? And their is a seller in the Ventura area that has stock duel port heads @ $700,and they have been listed for more than 5 years!! This seller has lots of parts.But if you see how long they have been for sale.Their on for 5-8 years!! You think he would drop his price,NOT.He states if you don't like his prices TUFF! Hey and that is find,he has every right to put his price on his parts.But I thought this site has also some sellers to help out samba members get REASONABLE prices on decent parts? Oh well,like others ,I just laugh and move on to another seller.  |
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scottyrocks
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Location: Long Island, NY
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 5:05 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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| But I thought this site has also some sellers to help out samba members get REASONABLE prices on decent parts? |
It does.
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sb001
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Location: NW Arkansas
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| Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 8:36 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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$600 for a pair of '63 lowback seats 
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/576030806187148
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kpf
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Location: California, US
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| Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 1:00 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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1966 Beetle Pristine condition Price: 10,500
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| Some slight clear coat faded on rear fender. I choose to leave it because it’s only Original once |
Um... you mean the original clear coat? The clear coat they used at the factory? 
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| Interior is immaculate! All original all day longer |
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| Price Firm cash only absolutely no BS |
Quite enough BS already.
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finster
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Sharp64
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Location: Central Florida
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| Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2018 4:05 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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Another “low mileage” car needing a full restoration. “Not Rusty” but needed channels? Claims the engine is original but the car dates to late September but the engine to October?
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2219351
*Update: When contacted and asked for documentation for the low mileage claims as well as the original engine discrepancy, the seller claims the car is sold. I hope no one bought this thinking its a legit 68k car considering the odometer clearly shows 78k.
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hitest
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Location: Prime Meridian, ID
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| Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2018 6:31 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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But he'll sell it to you for what it cost him to restore it.
I appreciate all the close up shots that completely contradict the crazy notion of "full restoration".
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I wonder what the nut looks like.
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'62 L390 151, '62 L469 117, '63 L380 113, '64 L87 311, '65 L512 265, '65 L31 SO-42, '66 L360 251, '68 L30k 141, '71 L12 113, '74 ORG 181
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EmpiGT
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| Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 7:33 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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I would be questioning this "all original paint" especially since the engine lid came off of a 65 or a 66 if the 1300 logo holes were welded up. Turquoise wasn't a color offered those years. So if the lid was painted and patina'd what else has been on this all og paint car.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2221696
Edit: noticed they have "interior" after all original paint. I think he should say how much, if any of the exterior is og paint |
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nlorntson
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hitest
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| Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2018 6:46 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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As my Grammy used to say, "Braddy, (she always called me Braddy) If the roof don't open, neither does my wallet."
That's the red car's foremost value problem.
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I wonder what the nut looks like.
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'62 L390 151, '62 L469 117, '63 L380 113, '64 L87 311, '65 L512 265, '65 L31 SO-42, '66 L360 251, '68 L30k 141, '71 L12 113, '74 ORG 181
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glutamodo 
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Location: Douglas, WY
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| Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2018 9:00 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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Well, including off-topic comment and I'll include an off-topic response:
Is "Braddy" some kind of generalized affectionate naming convention I'm not aware of? Between a lot of (British centered) audio dramas I've listened to over the years, I associate that kind of thing with "Duckie" and "Chuckie"... or is this a customized personal affectation?
Back on topic - hmm, spend 26K for a car with 26K miles. So, if they had driven it to 30K what would the price be?
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hitest
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| Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2018 8:10 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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Well, Andy, when your name is Brad, you get called stuff. But if you watch car values instead of BBC- sunroofs on that era of beetle these days add about 25-30%. Grammy had it right long before the internet.
On topic the whole time Sparky. 
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I wonder what the nut looks like.
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'62 L390 151, '62 L469 117, '63 L380 113, '64 L87 311, '65 L512 265, '65 L31 SO-42, '66 L360 251, '68 L30k 141, '71 L12 113, '74 ORG 181
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Bryan67
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EmpiGT
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| Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 10:44 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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What in the world are those from?
Or did they make them? |
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Bryan67
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| Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 6:54 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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What in the world are those from?
Or did they make them? |
Looks like a combination of repro BRM caps and some other non VW caps.
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