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helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#433913
So this is why we are on the lookout for another 68-71 Beetle. She wants the same car, she refuses to change to a pre-68 or a Super or L bug.

The assessor was pretty helpful and understood that it was a 35 year old car in pretty close to imacculate cond with new paint new interior, new tyres etc. The main pain is it is gone, and we have to get another one. 😬

Something magic may come our way. :sandrine
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zac_smits Coolest Person Ever!

3,634 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#433915
jeebus! looks like a big hit mate!

what hit her? makes the bonnet of the beetle look een more curved!

but it looks like it held up okay (considering the damage)
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helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#433919
Yeah the bonnet is more curved. It has a crease int it, so it is stuffed too. The A pillar and the skirt panel behind the RHF guard all went up as they went in.

As I can't do anything at the moment because of my back, I cant restore another one, so that is why we will have to buy another good one. The ins company lets us keep this one, so I suppose in the near future all of the LHS panels will be for sale. Along with a brand new Burgundy professionally made full carpet set.
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Fossil Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,649 posts · joined May 2004 ·

#433925
Hell that was some hit - glad FLeur is ok beside the bruises and broken heart from the loss
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PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·

#433929
Poor Fleur.... poor little Bug.... I could almost cry too! 🙁

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#433936
It's not what she hit, it was the Corolla that crossed the lines on the road and hit her. There were about 4 witnesses and the other driver was charged by the cops. Totally minding her own business just dak dakking along.
MikeM wrote:Jeepers, what did she hit? Glad she's ok.

[ Edited on 01 December 2005 by MikeM ]
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squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#433942
Damn that's a bugger Pete. Glad Fleur is ok.

That is a sweet colour. Is that Porsche Wine Glasurit?

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#433965
damn thats bad mate i feel for you loss but at least everyones ok and there will always be another bug mate
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zac_smits Coolest Person Ever!

3,634 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#433968
you put ford paint on your car?!?!?!

*faints :P*
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PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·

#433971
zac_smits wrote:you put ford paint on your car?!?!?!

*faints :P*
What's wrong with that? 😉

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#433977
will definitely keep an eye out for you. fluer should be able to salvage all the shiny bits and interior from that lovely beasty without you hurting yourself, you would be lucky to find one with an interior and condition as good as that was.
theres soem nice looking ones on ebay at the moment, but all at the pricier end of the spectrum. nice one in endevour hills http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VOLKSWAGEN-SUPERBUG-1971-VW-BEETLE_W0QQitemZ7200657377QQcategoryZ10781QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#433986
*Helbus puts smelling salts under Zac's nose*

It doesn't work?

*Helbus tickles Zac in unmentionable places*

*Zac jumps up with a start*

😂 Hey Fleur picked it. She liked the 'bling' of the colour in the sun and the mystique of it in the night.

I think I'm gonna :cry
zac_smits wrote:you put ford paint on your car?!?!?!

*faints :P*
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Fossil Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,649 posts · joined May 2004 ·

#433987
For Sale:- Beetle 1969-German import for which I have the original birth certificate. Rust free and in excellent condition. Colour is Regatta Blue; fitted with bucket seats, inertia reel seat belts, grey velour interior, Scat door trims. Also features JVC CD player with Pioneer 6x9 speakers custom fitted under rear seats. The car is lowered with adjustable front beam and Z bars at rear, Koni shocks all round. Also fitted with 15x6 front and 15x7 rear “Cookie Cutter” Porsche mags, near new rubber all round and re-chromed bumpers. The car handles very well, originally built as a hill climb car. Gearbox has had synchros replaced and shifts superbly and is mated to a 1600cc twin port motor with extractors. Also features Bosch 009 distributor a new battery and is registered until 6/06. This car is a lot of fun to drive and would make an excellent touring or competition car. Custom number plates, VW-996. Insured with Shannon’s for $7000 will sell for $6500 ono. Contact Ron on 0402-814-077.
see pics at http://www.clubvw.org.au/ for sale section
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helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#433988
Thanks BBCK It is times like this I need help finding one, as the one you want always slips through.
baybuscamperkid wrote:will definitely keep an eye out for you. fluer should be able to salvage all the shiny bits and interior from that lovely beasty without you hurting yourself, you would be lucky to find one with an interior and condition as good as that was.
theres soem nice looking ones on ebay at the moment, but all at the pricier end of the spectrum. nice one in endevour hills http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VOLKSWAGEN-SUPERBUG-1971-VW-BEETLE_W0QQitemZ7200657377QQcategoryZ10781QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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ruckus Veteran Volks Folk

2,118 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#433997
Hey pete you want me to check out that semi-auto?

karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker

1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#433999
Good thing that Fleur wasn't 1sec earlier otherwise the hit would've been through the door with a lot more human damage. Chin up Pete, good news must be around the corner for you & Fleur Mate.
Cheers

karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker

1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#434004
Trading Post today Pete
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 1970 model, 1500 motor, reg, EC, with RWCert, reg 6/06, SUI-530, $2900ono (0412) 350888 W Melbourne.

The next one had a pic, looks cool and its a semi-auto:
Volkswagen Beetle 1970, Red, 1500 semi auto, 63,768 miles, rare semi-automatic, original condition throughout, suit volkswagen enthusiest, LVA-648 $3,590 LMCT7733 G T Motors 97294060 Bayswater.

Needs body work but only a little engine work. Almost 12 months rego. New Battery. Available January 12 2006 $2000 (0412) 833324 (03) 99053311 natthomson@hotmail.com Ashburton.

VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 ·

#434023
That a real shame. Good luck finding another sweet ride.

pyr0 flame-on

4,457 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·

#434036
glad to hear she's ok. id be broken hearted over the loss of the beetle too it looks great even now with the smashed in front ❗
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