Beetle Wanted or something to do a RAT LOOK with???

Oval_Mad Learner Dubber

15 posts · joined Aug 2008 · 8 Aug 2008, 1:20 pm

#662624

Hi Everyone.

I have been without a beetle for over 10 years, i have had a few Ovals, Split Kombis and beetles in my time, and recently got the "BUG" again and I am keen to get back into the VW scene, but I cannot find a decent beetle at for a good price.

I am looking for something cheap that may need a bit of work to get on the road, but not a rust bucket and not too badly modified (I am a bit of a purist! and love the old girls!!).

Does anyone know of anything "sitting" around that is cheap and unwanted looking for a good home? Preferrably in Adelaide or nearby country areas.

I promise I am not looking to make a buck out of anyone, just want to re-introduce my knuckles to some good old VW grease again!!!

thanks
Steve

retroresto A.K.A Paul

455 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 11 Aug 2008, 1:12 pm

#663356

Hi Steve,

PM sent!

Oval_Mad Learner Dubber

15 posts · joined Aug 2008 · 12 Aug 2008, 1:35 pm

#663597

Thanks for the info so far..Some beauties out there...

I am still lookin!!!

Thanks
steve

wynnumVWdriver Learner Dubber

15 posts · joined Aug 2008 · 17 Aug 2008, 10:39 pm

#664483

Hi steve,
Contact me 0409542321 or wynnumfirestation@hotmail.com
Have a good one for you. 57/58.
Needs finishing off.

Oval_Mad wrote:Hi Everyone.

I have been without a beetle for over 10 years, i have had a few Ovals, Split Kombis and beetles in my time, and recently got the "BUG" again and I am keen to get back into the VW scene, but I cannot find a decent beetle at for a good price.

I am looking for something cheap that may need a bit of work to get on the road, but not a rust bucket and not too badly modified (I am a bit of a purist! and love the old girls!!).

Does anyone know of anything "sitting" around that is cheap and unwanted looking for a good home? Preferrably in Adelaide or nearby country areas.

I promise I am not looking to make a buck out of anyone, just want to re-introduce my knuckles to some good old VW grease again!!!

thanks
Steve

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Oval_Mad Learner Dubber

15 posts · joined Aug 2008 · 18 Aug 2008, 8:46 am

#664524

Howdy wynnumVWdriver,

I saw your post last night, must have been just after you listed.

Your 58 looks like a great start, if you were just a bit closer, I would be around for a look.

Thanks for getting in touch though.

Steve

Oval_Mad Learner Dubber

15 posts · joined Aug 2008 · 19 Aug 2008, 6:53 pm

#664855

Looking around at what people are doing with VW's lately and I have seen a lot of cool rats that have been put together.

If anyone has something that would be suitable for a rat, (beetle, squareback, notchy) then I would love to hear about it.

Thanks to everyone so far that has got in touch.

Steve

dogo Seriously Crusin Dubber

128 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 20 Aug 2008, 12:02 pm

#665003

Whats your budget? How much do you want to spend?

Oval_Mad Learner Dubber

15 posts · joined Aug 2008 · 20 Aug 2008, 12:06 pm

#665004

dogo wrote:Whats your budget? How much do you want to spend?

I am hoping to pick up something reasonably cheaply, and then spend bits and pieces as I go.

Would be great to pick up something really cheap from 50's60's vintage that is sitting around getting in the way.

What did you have in mind?

Steve

Oval_Mad Learner Dubber

15 posts · joined Aug 2008 · 26 Aug 2008, 10:44 am

#666035

Dyno,

I have replied to your PM. What $$ are you asking?

Thanks
Steve

kombimatt Officially Full-On Dubber

271 posts · joined Nov 2006 · 26 Aug 2008, 7:38 pm

#666111

I have a very solid '63 Beetle

In Tassie
Rego to 03 2009

Bit scruffy but no major rust - some under rear quarter window seal.

pics to follow

Asking $2500

OR

71 Fastback TLE - solid, mechanically sound
Rego to Oct 08
Rat Looker
No structural rust
Some panel rust and dings
New interior

Matt
Lovin' the Dubs

vince4avd Seriously Crusin Dubber

121 posts · joined Jul 2007 · 8 Oct 2008, 3:47 am

#673632

Oval_Mad are you still looking?

Strange but not a stranger

Oval_Mad Learner Dubber

15 posts · joined Aug 2008 · 8 Oct 2008, 8:12 am

#673643

vince4avd wrote:Oval_Mad are you still looking?

Always keeping my eyes open. What have you got?

greenman Officially Full-On Dubber

270 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 9 Oct 2008, 7:05 am

#673822

Check out my post on the Rat 68.
All the hard work has been done and there is no way you could build it for that.

WTB - SA Beetle Wanted or something to do a RAT LOOK with???