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monster Casual Dubber

24 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#686588
Hi all,

I am very interested in buying a either an oval or a split oval bug. I am no mechanic and as such it would need to be in reasonable condition, ie not too much rust, most everything else I can handle.

Does anyone know where I could track one down? I am in sydney

thanks.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#686591
You want standard or modified
I know of a modified / race / road registered oval that will be for sale
Futue te ipsum!!!

ringoschariot Officially Full-On Dubber

282 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#686609
Theres 3 ovals for sale in Unique cars, One at $13,000, one at $9,000 and another at $5,000.

monster Casual Dubber

24 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#686634
nope I am looking for an original oval that I can restore as a project...

what is unique cars? is this a website???

Unity-28 TOO LOW? NEVER

1,742 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#686645
monster wrote:nope I am looking for an original oval that I can restore as a project...

what is unique cars? is this a website???
Unique cars is a magazine. the 5k one in unique cars is a good start for a full resto.....

jedidan Officially Full-On Dubber

304 posts · joined Oct 2006 ·

#686651
split-oval bug ?

Rumours have it that there are less than 10 in the country (not certain of exact numbers).

Christ, there is probably 100 times that amount of people (at least) that would love to own one (better take a number and join the cue) 😂

The lucky few who own one will never relinquish theirs !

Best stick with getting an oval, you have a slightly better chance there 👍
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Unity-28 TOO LOW? NEVER

1,742 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#686653
jedidan wrote:split-oval bug ?

Rumours have it that there are less than 10 in the country (not certain of exact numbers).

Christ, there is probably 100 times that amount of people (at least) that would love to own one (better take a number and join the cue) 😂

The lucky few who own one will never relinquish theirs !

Best stick with getting an oval, you have a slightly better chance there 👍
Oh, and there is no such thing as a split-oval bug...its either a split, an oval, or a ZWITTER, which has a split window, and an oval dash.

the shape of the rear windows on an oval, would not become a split if a bar was welded in.

Nectar.

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#686676
u can get coversion ribs that weld in and take standard split glass and rubber

jack at goldcoast vw had some last time i was there
they look like the real thing

OT slighty does anyone know what the oldest split in aus is?
a collector in town here has a 48 but i think ive heard of older??

monster Casual Dubber

24 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#686692
okay thanks guys... only 10 huh? dont like my chances...

monster Casual Dubber

24 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#686831
Unity-28 wrote:
monster wrote:nope I am looking for an original oval that I can restore as a project...

what is unique cars? is this a website???
Unique cars is a magazine. the 5k one in unique cars is a good start for a full resto.....
Thanks mate I got a lead on 3 of them, going to check em out tomorrow

type_one Custom Title Time!

1,161 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#686917
I have seen a 1946 and 1947 split years ago at the VW show at Penrith NSW. I think Vic from Vicsbahn still has them and they are for sale. Both were in a very bad state but by todays standards were probably worth repairing.

Check out this link.

http://www.vicsbahn.com/beetles.htm
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vwtyp2 Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,504 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#705845
are you still looking?
I may be thinking about selling my '54.
100% rust free body, can provide pics of bare metal resto and repair sections being welded in.
Body practically ready for paint.
All new Wolfsburg West rubbers.
Parts to build 2054cc engine. as well as stock 36hp
Will need interior re-trim
Stock steelies and a set of Radars.
4" narrowed beam and std. beam.



BTW there's a '45 in Adelaide.
Most people seem normal, till you get to know them.

Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#706059
Dan, what are you thinking? Your almost there. Donit do it!
T54
C'mon kids gather round,
there's a new sensation hitting town,
It's moving straight, low to the ground,
it'll pick you up when your feeling down.

vwtyp2 Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,504 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#706267
lost interest again.
Most people seem normal, till you get to know them.