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| No, keep working on the '67 |
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67ctbug
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 Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 5:44 am Post subject: Re: Should I Sell the Bug... |
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New heater channels, wheel wells, seats, seat covers, front apron, pan seals, and all the rubber pads that go between the shell and pan. There might be a bit more too.
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'74 Westfalia
'69 Plymouth "Adam-12"
'63 Ragtop
'73 914
'72 Dodge Wrecker
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...or the PO envied the terrorists' bus in "Back to the Future".  |
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| He's fine, just waiting for the dragon in winklepickers to move out of his lane. |
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SSpeedracer
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| Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 2:13 pm Post subject: Re: Should I Sell the Bug... |
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Wow, very impressive for 14 year old! You'll do well in life with that desire and drive.
My son and I started our project 2 years ago, when he was 14. We're in the final stretch now. It has been a time consuming and expensive journey. One he could never have complete on his own despite his drive. The frustration would have been too much. The Beetle is not his daily driver, simply too dangerous and not practical.
You and he are very similar. Except he had me, my labor and my financial assistance. Its been a difficult but rewarding journey.
Sell it entirely or part it out. Save the money or buy ethereum, bitgold or silver. Continue to improve yourself. Education, math, science and any shop classes your school offers. Undercut the landscapers. In other words, ask each home owner how much they pay for mowing and offer to do it for 1/2 price. (my son would buy bulk soda and candy bars on sale and sell to classmates, don't get caught)
Look for part time jobs, particularly next couple of summers, as long as they don't interfere with your education at all.
Revisit your car interests when you are 16 or 17. There are better cars for first time drivers. |
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67ctbug
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| Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2017 10:34 am Post subject: Re: Should I Sell the Bug... |
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How much do you guys think I could sell it for with all the parts I've got with it?
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'67 Beetle L41
'74 Westfalia
'69 Plymouth "Adam-12"
'63 Ragtop
'73 914
'72 Dodge Wrecker
Go Cubs!
World Series Champions 2016
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| ...or the PO envied the terrorists' bus in "Back to the Future". |
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| He's fine, just waiting for the dragon in winklepickers to move out of his lane. |
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Abscate
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| Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2017 10:40 am Post subject: Re: Should I Sell the Bug... |
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| How much do you guys think I could sell it for with all the parts I've got with it? |
Anyone buying it will expect the parts at 1/4 of retail or less, they know you want out and aren't going to pay for your project.
Sage advice above.
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67ctbug
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| Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2017 4:54 pm Post subject: Re: Should I Sell the Bug... |
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I think I'm putting this one in the shed and am gonna start saving up to get a nicer one and one day restore this one...
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'67 Beetle L41
'74 Westfalia
'69 Plymouth "Adam-12"
'63 Ragtop
'73 914
'72 Dodge Wrecker
Go Cubs!
World Series Champions 2016
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| ...or the PO envied the terrorists' bus in "Back to the Future". |
| mukluk wrote: |
| He's fine, just waiting for the dragon in winklepickers to move out of his lane. |
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vwuberalles
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