Newbie from Dubbo

paul0075 Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Feb 2012 · 19 Feb 2012, 10:37 pm

#887775

Hi Guys,

My cousin in Wollongong showed me this site, so I thought I'd join as I am considering getting a Beetle sometime soon.

I have always been a rear wheel drive Volvo guy, which uses Hella, Bosch and VDO electricals, so I guess I will find some common areas there, but apart from that I know bugger all about them, but definitely liking the mid 70s models more.

I have been looking at several cars online and also found plenty of parts that a quite inexpensive compared to other makes.

I probably need to learn more about the vehicles before I even get to the shopping stage. Are there any sites / lists of common issues to look for?

Paul

beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 20 Feb 2012, 8:56 am

#887816

Welcome to here.

I don't know if it is any help, but when I was working in Parkes last year, there was a late 60s beetle in a car yard at Wellington. It was a metalic purple sort of colour, but I am not sure that it was actually for sale. It was on the left a few hundred meters after you come over the bridge from Dubbo.

The last time I came through there was in late June, but it was still there then. It looked pretty solid from what I could see, so it may be worth a look if you are down that way.

From your ole' mate Jeff

paul0075 Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Feb 2012 · 20 Feb 2012, 12:26 pm

#887831

Thanks Jeff. Might have to go for a run down there on the weekend. Will be a good excuse to get out of the house for a few hours 🙂

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7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 20 Feb 2012, 1:04 pm

#887834

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Feb 2012, 1:50 pm

#887840

Hi

Welcome along. I was visiting friends in Molong a few weeks ago and noticed a later bug sitting in a driveway that looked like it needed some love. It was on the east end of Lee Street.

Steve