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FS: 54 Beetle, Bare Shell Only (Shell & Doors Pending)
HGFS - April 18th, 2006 at 04:21 PM

Well another 54 project car is coming my way soon, so I'm looking to move my current shell on to another home.

It needs a lot of work, basically most of the bottom 6-8 inches will need rust replacement work done, so its not for the faint of heart. I started the paint stripping process by hand a while ago so its half in paint, half in etch primer.

The main bits of nastiness that will need to be replaced are both heater channels, front bulkhead (at least the lower bit) bottoms of the rear quarters just above the heater channels, top of the parcel tray above the engine bay and the rear apron will need replacing. Theres a few spots on the fender mounting strips also. On the plus side the dash is uncut and the body is pretty straight from what I can tell.

I've got a drivers side heater channel from a 60's bug that can go with the shell.

Theres a W decklid not rusty but needing a new spring plate, clunker doors (passenger needs rust repair, driver is pretty solid), and some other bits lying around that can all be included or not depending on what you want. 4 tab bonnet can be included as can the og front fenders and 60's rears.

I've got heaps of pics of the good & bad bits at home which I can post / email if needed.

May even consider cutting it up if there's enough interest on specific bits that people need.

It wont come with:
Pan (do have a 57 pan tho')
Motor or running gear
Interior
Steering wheel or column
Suspension

Basically just a bare shell

I'm looking for $800. Add up the cost of separate parts (like the decklid $300) and I think its reasonable. Reply, email or U2U if interested.

I'm about 10 mins north east of the CBD of Adelaide.

Cheers
Greg

[ Edited on 6-5-2006 by SVW-054 ]

[ Edited on 12-6-2006 by SVW-054 ]


habbit - April 20th, 2006 at 09:43 AM

hello,
have U2U`d you
cheers....


HGFS - May 7th, 2006 at 03:30 AM

More happy snaps.....


ruckus - May 7th, 2006 at 05:47 PM

I've got a March '54 pan that I won't be using if anyone wanted it to go with this absolute freaking bargain!


Turbo54 - May 8th, 2006 at 12:58 PM

Bump for 54's


HGFS - May 10th, 2006 at 03:27 PM

Bump time, if anyone in Melb wants this to go with the pan that ruckus has (or any other pan I guess), I could be talked into meeting you halfway in Mount Gambier, if that helps. Would need to add a little bit to the price though, just a thought.............


HGFS - May 14th, 2006 at 09:25 AM

Bump

Got a bit of interest in doors, anyone else want some bits of it. Will start cutting it up if enough people want separate bits like the dash, rear window, bonnet, decklid etc.

C'mon I've got to shift it so I can get the other one in the shed. Then the tarps can come off so I can take some pics, everyone loves pics....


HGFS - May 22nd, 2006 at 01:04 AM

Bump, will separate if you are interested........


71superbug - May 22nd, 2006 at 02:09 AM

might be interested in rear window.


could it be grafted into a 71super?

Anthony


seagull - May 22nd, 2006 at 02:10 AM

I know of a cut out in Perth mate + I have the glass ect


71superbug - May 22nd, 2006 at 03:06 AM

any chance of letting me know the details of this cut out?

Anthony


kombikim - May 22nd, 2006 at 08:27 AM

I may as well ask.... I need drivers side window winder mechanism


Turbo54 - May 22nd, 2006 at 01:20 PM

Bargain... someone buy it. Keep another oval on the road!
T54


HGFS - May 22nd, 2006 at 03:52 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by kombikim
I may as well ask.... I need drivers side window winder mechanism


Sorry, from memory the "new" project has a bare drivers door so I will need to keep the mech for myself.

Never hurts to ask though

Cheers
Greg


HGFS - May 22nd, 2006 at 03:53 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Turbo54
Bargain... someone buy it. Keep another oval on the road!
T54


That's what I was thinking!!!!:thumb


kombikim - May 22nd, 2006 at 04:37 PM

thas OK, I just thought I would ask a general question to all the parts availabilty challenged 54 community out there

thanks

Kim


boof2332 - May 23rd, 2006 at 02:25 AM

Looks just like the 54 shell hanging in my garage. Mine will be 12mnths before another 54 hits the streets....

so bumpy bump!


HGFS - May 30th, 2006 at 01:03 AM

Have a bit of interest on the shell with no attachments.

Anyone after ribbed doors, W decklid or 4 tab bonnet??

C'mon I need to move it, if you want something lets talk....


oldnslo - May 31st, 2006 at 11:33 AM

u2u sent


HGFS - June 10th, 2006 at 10:48 PM

bump, still here


dragbug - June 11th, 2006 at 08:25 AM

Will grab the shell Greg.
Talk when i can get around there.
Will bring my car trailer too.


HGFS - June 11th, 2006 at 10:56 AM

Cool dragbug, think I'll be around home for most of the weekend, gimme a call


HGFS - June 12th, 2006 at 11:49 PM

Shell & doors are now pending sale :thumb

4 tab bonnet & decklid are still available, decklid maybe on hold, I will update as soon as I know. Neither are perfect, can supply pics to anyone who is interested.

Cheers
Greg


retroresto - June 14th, 2006 at 02:39 PM

Hi Greg

Im still looking for the left door verticle channel, How much do you want for the doors?


Give me a call tonight

Cheers

Paul


HGFS - June 14th, 2006 at 03:51 PM

Hi Paul,

Doors are going with the shell but I will see if I have anything lying around that I can help you with. Will be in touch.