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

Oval_Mad - August 8th, 2008 at 01:20 PM

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 - August 11th, 2008 at 01:12 PM

Hi Steve,

PM sent!

Oval_Mad - August 12th, 2008 at 01:35 PM

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

I am still lookin!!!

Thanks
steve

wynnumVWdriver - August 17th, 2008 at 10:39 PM

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

Quote:

Originally posted by Oval_Mad
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

Oval_Mad - August 18th, 2008 at 08:46 AM

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 - August 19th, 2008 at 06:53 PM

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 - August 20th, 2008 at 12:02 PM

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

Oval_Mad - August 20th, 2008 at 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dogo
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 - August 26th, 2008 at 10:44 AM

Dyno,

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

Thanks
Steve

kombimatt - August 26th, 2008 at 07:38 PM

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

vince4avd - October 8th, 2008 at 03:47 AM

Oval_Mad are you still looking?

Oval_Mad - October 8th, 2008 at 08:12 AM

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Originally posted by vince4avd
Oval_Mad are you still looking?

Always keeping my eyes open. What have you got?

greenman - October 9th, 2008 at 07:05 AM

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.