1303/L Bug Project

1,657 posts · joined May 2011 · 17 Nov 2013, 5:08 pm

#975428

I'm on the lookout for a rolling shell of a 1303/L Bug.

Doesn't matter about rust/condition, as it will be a project car. Doesn't need an engine, doesn't need fenders either, I'm literally just want a rolling pan and shell. Hell, they don't even have to be together at this stage.

I'm in SA. I'd prefer an SA vehicle, but depending on condition, would go to Melbourne to pick up.

Not looking at spending much. Probably around 1k.

Contact me here via PM.

The sold one, '73 VW 1303 - Zelda
The project, '74 VW 1303 - Gretl

SebastienPeek Custom Title Time!

1,657 posts · joined May 2011 · 30 Nov 2013, 6:30 pm

#976600

I haz purchased bug. It has begun again.

The sold one, '73 VW 1303 - Zelda
The project, '74 VW 1303 - Gretl

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Dec 2013, 9:14 am

#976634

photos or it didn't happen😁

SebastienPeek Custom Title Time!

1,657 posts · joined May 2011 · 1 Dec 2013, 10:01 am

#976642

Meet Gretl.

The sold one, '73 VW 1303 - Zelda
The project, '74 VW 1303 - Gretl

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Dec 2013, 11:47 am

#976647

Looks like a good start, 73 or 74?

SebastienPeek Custom Title Time!

1,657 posts · joined May 2011 · 1 Dec 2013, 5:52 pm

#976678

It's a 74 Steve 🙂

The sold one, '73 VW 1303 - Zelda
The project, '74 VW 1303 - Gretl

DylanTheDubber Custom Title Time!

1,252 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 1 Dec 2013, 8:09 pm

#976695

same colour as my new one 🙂

we back in the game seb!!!

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1,657 posts · joined May 2011 · 1 Dec 2013, 9:05 pm

#976710

Yeah, but not using this website for the build thread. Too many people on here will turn up their noses and shit. Not worth the hoopla.

It's over here though.
http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53014

The sold one, '73 VW 1303 - Zelda
The project, '74 VW 1303 - Gretl

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Dec 2013, 9:13 pm

#976712

Hi

Looked bad when I first read that post but looks to be OK after reading more.

Do you still have any bits left over from your old bug to use on this one?

Steve

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1,657 posts · joined May 2011 · 1 Dec 2013, 9:20 pm

#976714

Yeah Steve, there was a part of me that went "What the hell have I got myself" but then I realised I at least have something to work on now!

I have a few bits here and there. I have a front bumper and front valance from Zelda and that is about it as I sold the rest to get some money back for parts on the Subaru.

Still a lot of work to do to strip her back where I want her to be before I start. Hopefully have the body off the pan this week.

The sold one, '73 VW 1303 - Zelda
The project, '74 VW 1303 - Gretl

Notch65s Officially Full-On Dubber

309 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 11 Dec 2013, 12:40 pm

#977486

its appears to have a 75 rear apron?

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 11 Dec 2013, 2:52 pm

#977490

it appears to have heaps of rust too😵‍💫

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 11 Dec 2013, 3:51 pm

#977495

Notch65s wrote:its appears to have a 75 rear apron?

It's had a rear ender repair in a past life.
At one point those buldgy fuel injection aprons were all you could get.

Notch65s Officially Full-On Dubber

309 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 11 Dec 2013, 9:59 pm

#977534

i have a 74 and a 75, i don't mind the buldgy ones, i have seen your posts heaps all over the samba Joel, it appears that you have AC in ur super, Very Cool! Would love to learn some stuff about it from you

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1,657 posts · joined May 2011 · 11 Dec 2013, 10:27 pm

#977538

It has definitely had a rear ender Joel, thankfully the pan is still true. I guess it doesn't really matter either way as I will be replacing it all anyway.

Speaking of which, need to put up a WTB for some panels. Fucking rust.

The sold one, '73 VW 1303 - Zelda
The project, '74 VW 1303 - Gretl

Notch65s Officially Full-On Dubber

309 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 12 Dec 2013, 10:22 am

#977552

what are ur grand plans for the resto? i really wanna mkae one of my supers into a "sportsbug" the US and UK special edition.

SebastienPeek Custom Title Time!

1,657 posts · joined May 2011 · 12 Dec 2013, 11:42 am

#977554

Spirited weekender, a lot of suspension work and upgraded brake setups.

The end goal, will hopefully be something I can enjoy and have fun in. Definitely will be a head turner.

The sold one, '73 VW 1303 - Zelda
The project, '74 VW 1303 - Gretl

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 12 Dec 2013, 11:54 am

#977555

Notch65s wrote:i have a 74 and a 75, i don't mind the buldgy ones, i have seen your posts heaps all over the samba Joel, it appears that you have AC in ur super, Very Cool! Would love to learn some stuff about it from you

I prefer the buldgy Fuel injection aprons on late cars too, they look more at home with the elephants feet tail lights, I got a fibreglass one from Volksconversions on mine.

Check page 8 of my build thread, thats where the A/C install is.
I tried to include as much info as possible but PM me if you would like any other details.

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=68443&page=8

I'm kicking myself now for not buying a set of the GT/Fuel injection bug rims that were forsale at Valla last year
A GT sports 1303 would be awesome.

Notch65s Officially Full-On Dubber

309 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 12 Dec 2013, 9:58 pm

#977626

i just purcahsed a complete lowering kit from airkewld.com and am looking forward to getting that fitted sometime in the new year.

TOPCAT69 Officially Full-On Dubber

205 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 13 Dec 2013, 3:20 pm

#977656

Great 👍

You got nothing I want - COLD CHISEL 🙅
thread killer 🥷

WTB - SA 1303/L Bug Project