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 jamiec
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| posted on May 15th, 2010 at 10:26 PM |
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1955 oval
Hi well i had an interesting day today was told about this 1955 oval thats been in a shed for about 8+ years current owner and around 20+ years in the
origanal owners shed that was now up for sale. This thing just seems almost to good to be true origanal sales book, 75000 miles never been welded as
no rust and no bog the body was striped and repainted some 8 years ago has all new trim headlining carpets seats redone etc all new rubbers etc it
just needs putting back together.
Let me know what you all think does it seem to be a good car? What sort of money would it be worth?
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| posted on May 15th, 2010 at 11:09 PM |
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WOW!
10k?
Reub
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| posted on May 15th, 2010 at 11:11 PM |
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baja it, na jks that is one neat lookin rust free bug
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| posted on May 15th, 2010 at 11:59 PM |
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Due, don't wait, make an offer and get it to your place before anyone else does. I dream of finding an opportunity like this.
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| posted on May 16th, 2010 at 03:24 AM |
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Yes the hole car is complete evan the origanal number plates all the wheels are dated 2/55 etc.
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| posted on May 16th, 2010 at 07:42 AM |
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I would think not much more needs to be spent but does need new tyres,battery and bumper bars need to be recromed thats about it. There are dockets
for thousands spent on the new uphoulstery for the seats and carpets rubber seals its all there just assemble and go like a big meccano set
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| posted on May 16th, 2010 at 10:20 AM |
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[size=6]You lucky, lucky bastard.[/size]
What a great find. I would easily pay 8k for it if its all there and as good as the photos look. It doesn't cost anything to put back together, so
you will have a complete car for 8k (give or take a little).
Kev
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| posted on May 16th, 2010 at 12:52 PM |
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Yep its all there evan the badge in the steering wheel is like new as are the headlights tailights etc plus an adaptor to fit up to the vw motor so
you can start motors when out of the car as well as some extras 4x wheels tail and head lights speedo alltough they are off a slightly later bug and some books on bugs etc I don't think the photos do the car justice and the
shine on the paint is straight off the gun its never been polished.has a new set of running boards as well as the old ones all new engine bay sound
deading panels new exhaust pluse the old one with the little end tip on it. I had a mate of mine check out the body and paint as he is an auto paint
specialist and gave it a big thumbs up
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| posted on May 16th, 2010 at 01:55 PM |
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im in love....
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| posted on May 16th, 2010 at 02:26 PM |
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SO have u actualy purchased the a car ???
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| posted on May 16th, 2010 at 03:42 PM |
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Woohoo yes i have paid a deposit on this car i can't wait to get it home and start sorting it out Thanks for all the input sofar peaple. I think i will try and find a new wiring harness for it and fit it while it
will be easy to access it anyone know where i might be able to get a new wiring harness to origanal spec? Still welcome any input to this car.
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| posted on May 16th, 2010 at 04:52 PM |
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Congratulations, but we all want to know how much you paid for this beauty.
I believe buying a new harness off the shelf (so to speak) may be hard as all the ones made OS are for left hand drives.
Kev
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| posted on May 17th, 2010 at 02:33 PM |
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*Looking at the pic with the rat poison in it*...Obviously it is not going to be a 'Rat Bug!'
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| posted on May 17th, 2010 at 02:40 PM |
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Hi IN2VWS was having a look at your great web site and see one of the accessories brochures circa 1958 that has a pic of the same type weathershield
that comes with this car and it list mudflaps as an option to as there is a set of rear mudflaps come with the car as well
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| posted on May 17th, 2010 at 02:44 PM |
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teeveezed haha yep no rats here
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| posted on May 17th, 2010 at 05:50 PM |
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i recently purchased 2 1954 odd bugs plus spares, 1 of them is identical to yours including the colour,he bought all new gear for it,difference is my
body is still unbolted from the floor and everything is pulled off it as well
i plan on re using the harness in mine, if yours is uncut just leave it.
1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea
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| posted on May 17th, 2010 at 06:56 PM |
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vwsteve this one is not bolted back on yet its just sitting on the pan.
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| posted on May 17th, 2010 at 07:50 PM |
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Top buy mate, hope it all goes together for you, if you buy a new harness they are all Left hand drive, you only need to extend a couple of wires not
real hard, I cleaned the paint and crap off of my origional loom as the outer casing wasnt cracked at all and it cleaned up like new,
good luck with her
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| posted on May 17th, 2010 at 09:02 PM |
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That looks like a grate find. if you didnt buy it I would have! Im sure it would be worth $18,000 plus when its back on the road.
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| posted on May 17th, 2010 at 10:16 PM |
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Fantastic looking find.
Don't use a new harness, if the car is as good as it looks, the og harness will clean up with some thinners, better than a repro anyday.
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| posted on May 17th, 2010 at 10:31 PM |
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Love it.
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| posted on May 18th, 2010 at 09:24 AM |
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Try Here for wiring harness
http://www.vinwire.com.au
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| posted on May 18th, 2010 at 12:26 PM |
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Ok i will look into cleaning up the og wiring harness and check that all conections are good and if all is ok will leave it as is.
vwsteve do you have any pics of your two new oval's?
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| posted on May 18th, 2010 at 12:42 PM |
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nah not yet mate, they are staying in his shed untill after i have moved in july, its an absolute twin to yours, top to bottom resto was done, you
should put the chrome trim back into your screen rubbers if you can too, looks more original then
1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea
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| posted on May 18th, 2010 at 01:23 PM |
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Yep will look into fitting those trim back into the screen rubbers as there are still a lot of things to fit up etc i will get there just got to get
it home now
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| posted on May 18th, 2010 at 09:31 PM |
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Great looking car- do you know what colour it is? original or not
Dave
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| posted on May 18th, 2010 at 09:49 PM |
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Thanks, can't remember the colour name but has been painted in the original colour
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| posted on May 20th, 2010 at 07:36 AM |
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Hi can someone tell me where i can get the correct info for this car as i want to make sure i get it as close to standed as i can like what colours
for motor,suspension parts etc for correct details?
cheers
jamie
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| posted on May 20th, 2010 at 02:18 PM |
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motor tinware is black, not sure on pan, maybe a dark grey to black, susp parts are black
1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea
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| posted on May 20th, 2010 at 04:04 PM |
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Thats great just need to know if they use gloss or matt black, I am realy after high detail and correct colours and try my best to get that wright.
I have been searching on the samba web site also and found some very good pics of motors and suspension parts that are said to be correct it all helps
in getting it wright
thanks
jamie
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