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docdanracy
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 Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 7:23 pm Post subject: 1970 Bug Sunroof |
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Need some help with value please 
Looking at a very nice 1970
Could be my next project....
Factory sunroof, Popout Side Windows
Newer motor rebuild
One repaint about 3years ago in original color
Original Cali car, always in Cali
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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction
SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos
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mukluk
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 7:29 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug, sunroof |
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Not a whole lot of "project" there that I can see, looks pretty complete and functional.
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docdanracy
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 7:39 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug, sunroof |
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Interior needs help
I want to return to stock upholstery
Stock door panels with no speakers cut into them etc
Probably go to stockish steel wheels, maybe 5.5”
Update exhaust, and the front trunk needs a new liner along with cleaning up wiring
Etc
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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction
SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos |
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mukluk
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Location: Clyde, TX
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 8:19 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug, sunroof.....help with value |
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It's worth whatever somebody is willing to pay for it. Have you tried comparing it to the other twenty-nine 1970 Beetles listed for sale in CA in the classifieds or against what is available in your area on Craigslist?
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docdanracy
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 8:42 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug, sunroof.....help with value |
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I thought I might get some insight from the experts.
I have been out of the VW scene for about 5 years and unsure of where the market is currently.
Yes anything is only worth what someone might pay for it.
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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction
SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos |
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panScraper66
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Location: riverside ca
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 8:55 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug, sunroof.....help with value |
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| market seems to be up right now.. something like this is prolly going for like 4 to 5k |
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docdanracy
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 9:01 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug, sunroof.....help with value |
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Thanks
That’s a good start
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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction
SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos |
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Tim Donahoe
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Location: Redding, CA
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 9:04 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug, sunroof.....help with value |
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From what I see, that car is in very good shape. So, if he’s asking top dollar—in the price range of the others for sale in the Samba Classifieds—then I can see it’s worth it ... barring unseen rust issues.
The wheels are stock, they’re for a later Beetle, though. You can sell them off the Samba for more than the earlier rims you want.
The interior looks great, but I get your reasons for wanting to go back to original.
You might want to buy a cheaper ‘70 that isn’t already complete, so that you can make the changes you want with the money you saved.
However, I do like that bug in the picture.
Tim
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docdanracy
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 9:09 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug, sunroof.....help with value |
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Thanks
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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction
SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos |
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hitest
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 9:16 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug, sunroof.....help with value |
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| panScraper70 wrote: |
| market seems to be up right now.. something like this is prolly going for like 4 to 5k |
I agree. And would lean more toward the $5k because it is a done car. The sunroof is the magic there- especially with that color.
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docdanracy
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| Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 6:41 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug, sunroof.....help with value |
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Traveling to Burlingame CA tomorrow to inspect in person...if it’s as good in person as it is online, and we can strike a deal, it should be coming home with me tomorrow!
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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction
SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos |
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johneliot
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| Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 10:25 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug, sunroof.....help with value |
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If it's in Burlingame, it's automatically going to add $2000 to the price. Don't get too caught up. I don't think it's worth the price they're asking.
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sb001
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| Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 10:34 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug, sunroof.....help with value |
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That's a "project" car?? 
It looks pretty damn immaculate to me. Word of advice- do not approach the seller using the term "project car" trying to get money off-- you will piss them off.
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AlmostHeavenWV_VW 
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| Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 6:29 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug, sunroof.....help with value |
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Good luck!
Hopefully you like the bug and it likes you enough to follow you home and end up in your driveway
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SLO-N-LO-69
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| Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 9:22 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug, sunroof.....help with value |
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| sb001 wrote: |
That's a "project" car??
It looks pretty damn immaculate to me. Word of advice- do not approach the seller using the term "project car" trying to get money off-- you will piss them off. |
Yea no kidding. I made that mistake once and it basically ended the transaction.
That car looks like a good bit of money and time went into it. The seller will need to know you appreciate it as is. Here in FL that would be a pricey little bug. |
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docdanracy
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 7:33 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug, sunroof.....help with value |
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Now living in my garage😀🏁
Interior needs some work...door cards and carpet to start.
Runs pretty well although it really needs a proper distributor.
Stumble off idle with no Vac advance.
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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction
SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos |
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SLO-N-LO-69
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| Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 4:28 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug, sunroof.....help with value |
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| Congrats. That's a nice car from the looks of it. Also consider moving the fuel filter out of the engine compartment. |
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AlmostHeavenWV_VW
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| Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 6:38 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug, sunroof.....help with value |
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Nice score!
Looks a great bug!
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adam78
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| Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 6:05 am Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof |
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Wow! That's a clean bug. My $400 Junkyard special is a project, that is a show car in my area. Good score.
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docdanracy
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| Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 3:22 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof |
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Drove It to its first car show
Auburn Friday cruise nites.
About 10 VWs of various types
Over 300 rods, customs, muscle cars etc
Lots of people too
Many more to come as I tidy things up
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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction
SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos |
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