Help me find a R&P L Bug

exwrx Learner Dubber

16 posts · joined May 2004 · 15 Apr 2005, 11:42 am

#337147

Hi guys,

I am looking for a R&P equipped L bug as a daily driver/ongoing project.

Condition of paint, interior and mechanicals unimportant, but it needs to be semi-reliable and registered, and preferably with a sound body. Essentially an honest unrestored bug.

I have found this one in SA on carsales:

http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!cs_content.private_vehicle?vehicle_id=2275572&current_rec=11&total_rec=111&sort_type=&make_id=15&state_id=-1&search_distance=25&year_min=1959&year_max=1983

Is there someone in SA prepared to have a look at it for me. I am willing to pay $100 for the privilege :thumb

If anyone sees anything suitable, please let me know.

Cheers

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Apr 2005, 12:33 pm

#337167

that aint bad - i would seriously look at grabing that one

the r&p are a little hard to find - but worth the search. Just bought one and it is much better than the L's with boxes i had b4

Futue te ipsum!!!

Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum

2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 15 Apr 2005, 12:48 pm

#337171

nice one bazza - didnt realise your new ride was a 75.

I kick myself every now and then for not buying a 76 when I had the chance - would have been oodles easier resto than my 73, plus a beam front end.

exwrx, there was one advertised on here a few months ago. has probably sold, but would be worth your while searching for the post just in case.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Apr 2005, 3:18 pm

#337266

Doug Sweetman wrote:I kick myself every now and then for not buying a 76 when I had the chance - would have been oodles easier resto than my 73, plus a beam front end.

That is it.

I aint speaking to you any more!!! :P :P

Wanna see sy "struts only" tattoo?? :thumb

Futue te ipsum!!!

Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum

2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 15 Apr 2005, 3:20 pm

#337270

Hey (just to further highjack this thread !!!) I finally got some lowered springs for my bug, so the front end is finally coming down a couple inches 🙂 And I got running boards too (plus a sports steering wheel that is just a little too close to the indicator / wiper stalks for compfort, but thats another issue).

Just consider this a free Bump 🙂

exwrx Learner Dubber

16 posts · joined May 2004 · 15 Apr 2005, 4:08 pm

#337301

Doug, the white 75 L advertised in January appears to be sold :cry but thanks for the lead.

Bizarre, is your L the same one from Canberra that was advertised on ebay last year a few times? if it is the same one, it looked like a very nice restoration.

The search continues....

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Apr 2005, 4:26 pm

#337312

Yes it was

managed no negotiate him down a fair bit. Still $$$, but when i added up what was on offer i was happy

Futue te ipsum!!!

beerdoc Insano Dub Head

838 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 15 Apr 2005, 7:00 pm

#337419

Great model like Bizare I have 74L for the last 3 years for the oldest daughter and picked up a 75L last year for a $1000 He did want 1600 but he wanted to go OS

This car was in trading post and sat for a month until I jumped on it

And to continue with tradition on this forum and steal the thread by asking Can you buy the a replacement pinoin for this model as I think the rack is OK?

Cheers Doc

reVOLKS at Fyansford Geelong
20th OCT 2007 STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS

beerdoc Insano Dub Head

838 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 15 Apr 2005, 7:02 pm

#337423

Oh I forgot

Check out the 76L in Geelong
Its not what your after but It is one sweet ride
I will bump it

Cheers Doc

reVOLKS at Fyansford Geelong
20th OCT 2007 STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS

exwrx Learner Dubber

16 posts · joined May 2004 · 11 May 2005, 3:01 pm

#354230

The 76 in Geelong is very nice, but I want struts for some strange reason:jesus

Still looking for a driveable 75 LBug ...