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Wanted Convertible Beetle SA
dbmanx5 - May 14th, 2011 at 02:28 PM

After convertible beetle in SA interested to hear about anything as long as it can be registered in SA as a tourer.
Would prefer something run down so I can do repairs myself as it will be run about form farm to shack.

Will look at one that has been modified with roof chopped off and registered in SA but also interested in factory convertible but depends on the cost.

Thanks

68AutoBug - May 14th, 2011 at 05:17 PM

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Originally posted by dbmanx5
After convertible beetle in SA would prefer ball joint and IRS but interested to hear about anything as long as it can be registered.

Thanks


a roof cut off a beetle... cheap

or

a real Karmann made convertible ??? very expensive

LEE

dbmanx5 - May 14th, 2011 at 08:26 PM

Cheapish with roof chopped off.

Aussie Dubbin - May 15th, 2011 at 05:49 PM

Just consier what quality of cut has ben done. Does it look any good at the important parts, windscreen, doors, rear: and has it been strengthened since?

Lucky Phil - May 15th, 2011 at 06:40 PM

Ive seen a few of these lately. All were not good. Nothing I would like to drive.

dbmanx5 - May 16th, 2011 at 11:11 AM

It's ok about quality looking for something to go from farm to shack in the summer about 20 min drive. No off road just want something different to the ute. But I know I need tourer reg. If anyone comes across anything please let me know.

Thanks

Doctor - May 23rd, 2011 at 03:10 AM

A mate of mine has a Beetle on Tourer reg for sale at the moment, if your still keen drop me a PM and i'll get some details

Uncle Craig - May 25th, 2011 at 11:49 AM

chop a roof of a good beetle! sacrilege! Must admit though I did a few back in the late 80's, still saying hail marries for that crime against the VW gods.....
If you are looking for one, make sure you ask how it was done. Strengthened under floor pan, metal welded into where the cuts were made. Roll bar is correctly mounted to body with gussets welded at the base to body.

In saying that I have a 72 millionth edition super bug for sale with a new motor 1641 I just reconditioned. Twin carbies, new 75amp chrome alternator, new stainless steel GT exhaust, new alloy pulley, new clutch kit, new alloy pushrod tubes. Painted tin ware and dog house, Hot wire 14'' alloys mags, have new frt strut inserts to go in, New frt bumper, new empi t'shifter, new accelerator cable, seat need a re trim but can get the frt and back TMI kit for $350 (black) Great starter for the be heading. Can load some pics to your pm if you want. about $4000. worth a look.
call 0448866248 or pm me.
regards Craig

Ryder - May 25th, 2011 at 12:06 PM

There is one posted on adelaide.gumtree.com.au. Ad ID 284848587. It shows as located in Campbeltown NSW but as the ad is posted on Adelaide gumtree and the VW has SA plates i am assuming Campbeltown Adelaide.

Hope this helps.

Cheers, Jesse.

dbmanx5 - May 26th, 2011 at 09:11 AM

Thanks Jese and Craig, followed up the ad on gum tree and have sent you a PM Craig.