A 61 that considering to buy!

kami_sn · Last edited by kami_sn on Sat Dec 14, 2013 2:23 pm; edited 1 time in total

Hi There, I am going to take a look at custom rag top 61 tomorrow and if all goes well possibly buy the car! the car was show winner. I had a 73 for 8 years and somehow familier with vw's but not so much familiar with earlier models. I am educating myself by looking at the forum posts.

One other thing is that it has a larger engine than typical 61.

please take look at these pics and let me know any word of advise. Thanks.

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4240004058.html

gt1953 · Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 9:13 pm Post subject:

Sweet looking ride. Look for rust. Personally I am not a big fan of the weber progressive, however if it is dialed in correctly then more the better.
The price from what it looks like seems to be in line.
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kami_sn · Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 9:34 pm Post subject:

Owner stated its a complete restored car with no rust, maybe some rock chip on the front end. I will look for rust in typical areas like battery area, heater channels and in general under body and under the carpets floor pans, any other rust prone area to look for?

littleredwagen · Samba Member Joined: December 13, 2013 Posts: 49

Check the VIN/s, and take a magnet to check for bad filler work under the paint. Pay what it's worth to you, not what it's worth to somebody else.

kami_sn · Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 10:35 pm Post subject:

lovethatconvertible · Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 10:44 pm Post subject:

Yes,The Vin # on the tunnel under the rear seat should match the Vin # on the ID plate/Tag, behind the spare tire.

kami_sn · Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 2:25 pm Post subject:

Came back from visiting the car, all floor pans were replaced, unique car but too much customization for my taste.

I guess search will continue for something more original...

joe56vw · Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 3:36 pm Post subject:

craigman · Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 3:53 pm Post subject:

try building a car like that for $12K. You couldn't do it.
Looks to be a real nice car.

kami_sn · Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 4:12 pm Post subject:

Slimwonder · Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 5:35 pm Post subject:

joe56vw · Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 5:45 pm Post subject:

hitest · Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 7:22 pm Post subject:

BigIrish · Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2013 2:18 pm Post subject:

Ha! I've been looking at that car on craigstist for awhile.

I agree, too much tweed n crap on it, and the color looks pretty girly, at least in thost pics. Did it look better in person??

I have to ask - how low was he willing to go?

kami_sn · Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2013 8:18 pm Post subject:

The color in person was better than pics but it had imperfections here or there. Had some rock spots too which is normal. Very nice guy and He was willing to go down to 10.5 to 11 but since it was too much customization for my taste I did not negotiate but I am sure if you had cash you could negotiate....

Slow Steve · Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2013 8:35 pm Post subject:

That's a pretty cool car. I'd roll it any day of the week.
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