[WTB - NSW] Semaphore bug
petemart - March 22nd, 2012 at 03:57 PM
WTB
Semaphore bug (maybe early 60s).
Must be a dry complete car in original Black, Dark Blue or Grey paint.
Not fussed about engine but would like something with the interior in ok condition, but this is not a high priority.
Want to spend up to $4,000 but open to a conversation for higher if you present the right car.
68AutoBug - March 22nd, 2012 at 05:00 PM
Beetles with trafficators [semaphore is US term] finished in 1960 models .. late 1960 models had blinkers... [in Australia]
so, most are 1950s... 57-58-59 have the big rear window...
earlier cars have the oval rear window...
LEE
DubbinDan - March 22nd, 2012 at 09:29 PM
I think its pretty clear he's after anything from 54 > 62 with a preference for earlier models (with trafficators). Best of luck with the search.
hellbugged - March 22nd, 2012 at 10:03 PM
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/260985922462?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid...
there ya go, colour and semaphores as requested
matberry - March 22nd, 2012 at 10:30 PM
Done 
petemart - March 23rd, 2012 at 06:44 AM
Hi Damien, I've had someone look at it for me but the hunt continues..
vw54 - March 23rd, 2012 at 06:52 AM
I think you may have to up yr price unless you want something with RUST and a lot of work required
coletrickle - March 23rd, 2012 at 08:09 AM
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I think you may have to up yr price unless you want something with RUST and a lot of work required
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I agree i think a good beetle is a good beetle no mater what colour or colours in my case.I,ve seen some cars thru work that had all
the shit electric windows stereo awsome colour etc etc,they can have over 10k in them and honestly the car was so messed up $20k wouldnt fiix the one
i'm thinking of but it was all he wanted on paper.Thank GEEBUS he hasn't been back may have fallen thru the floor of his car and is lying on the
road somewhere can only hope so.
petemart - March 23rd, 2012 at 09:25 AM
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I think you may have to up yr price unless you want something with RUST and a lot of work required
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I understand for that $$ range I'm not going to get a one owner complete running show car, all I'm really looking for is a complete rolling early
bug with a dry body and pan I can build up as a weekend warrior.
I am willing to pay the right money if someone has the right car.
The 62 rat that just sold is the level of body/interior I'm looking for.
Come on all you VW hoarders..you can't be buried with them! 
esevwbits - March 23rd, 2012 at 06:08 PM
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Come on all you VW hoarders..you can't be buried with them!
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Wanna bet? 
Stinkbug - March 23rd, 2012 at 07:30 PM
keep savin your pennys, one will turn up.the best one ive ever seen ,a light blue 67 sold on here last year i think.for 6 grand ,and it sold within
hours.i dont think ill ever stop thinkin about it.to the bloke on this forum who now owns her... that was the deal of the year man!
coletrickle - March 23rd, 2012 at 11:31 PM
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keep savin your pennys, one will turn up.the best one ive ever seen ,a light blue 67 sold on here last year i think.for 6 grand ,and it sold within
hours.i dont think ill ever stop thinkin about it.to the bloke on this forum who now owns her... that was the deal of the year man!
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There are still great deals out there for bugs Tar 76 has just scored for his wife an absolutly fantastic 63 standard wait til you
see this baby when she's cleaned up but like I said previously a good bugs a good bug but you buy a bug for say $4500, but buy the time you have done
the brakes mounts and rectify all the missed service item from the last 20 years you'll be looking at $6-8k to get rolling then turn it into a
weekend warrior?Dave buttler box$4k,correctly built engine $6-20k they get damm expensive if your paying some one to do it for you.My car fruit loop
mightn't look much but I've eaisly got$15k in it and I do all the work on it with abit of help from freinds.Make sure you know what your getting
into if this is going to be your first Vw please get it looked at.I've heard comments like when I saw "her" I instantly fell in love! And I say
shame you fell in love with a prostitute who's been #####d by everybody!that being said do you like white cars?
sikras - March 24th, 2012 at 09:15 AM
Well i'm first timer lookin for a pre 68 beetle, what are things i should look for ?
Stinkbug - March 25th, 2012 at 11:28 AM
rust,worn out components,shithouse repairs/ accident damage. get a copy of HOWTO KEEP YOUR VOLKSWAGEN ALIVE,an idiots guide. its got some good
oil.plus some research,and talk to some beetle dudes .it should pay off in the long run.
Wannavee - March 25th, 2012 at 07:10 PM
It's mine, and it's sold.
See the main chat room for a post I'm about to put up shortly about some AVD members
sikras - March 25th, 2012 at 10:05 PM
thanx , i will take your advice
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rust,worn out components,shithouse repairs/ accident damage. get a copy of HOWTO KEEP YOUR VOLKSWAGEN ALIVE,an idiots guide. its got some good
oil.plus some research,and talk to some beetle dudes .it should pay off in the long run.
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matberry - March 25th, 2012 at 10:13 PM
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thanx , i will take your advice
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Originally posted by Stinkbug
rust,worn out components,shithouse repairs/ accident damage. get a copy of HOWTO KEEP YOUR VOLKSWAGEN ALIVE,an idiots guide. its got some good
oil.plus some research,and talk to some beetle dudes .it should pay off in the long run.
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Where r u located?
DubbinDan - March 30th, 2012 at 02:29 PM
I hear this search maybe over. True?
Stinkbug - March 30th, 2012 at 09:47 PM
dunno ,but the guy that missed out on that last on must be sad
sikras - March 31st, 2012 at 07:59 AM
im in the sydney matberry, y do you know of any1 selling a beetle 
petemart - March 31st, 2012 at 02:19 PM
Yes Dubbindan, the search is over 
I secured an OG black 62 with OG red interior and it already is as low as it can go AND has a 4" narrowed beam! 
Paid what the asking price was too!
sikras - March 31st, 2012 at 04:19 PM
how did u find it?
sikras - March 31st, 2012 at 04:20 PM
not over for me
DubbinDan - April 19th, 2012 at 10:22 PM
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Yes Dubbindan, the search is over
I secured an OG black 62 with OG red interior and it already is as low as it can go AND has a 4" narrowed beam!
Paid what the asking price was too!
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Well done petemart. I hear it's a dry as a Nuns nasty as well. One of the best. I guess all the good advice you got payed off.
Stinkbug - April 20th, 2012 at 08:46 AM
nice one!!!
petemart - April 22nd, 2012 at 08:51 AM
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Yes Dubbindan, the search is over
I secured an OG black 62 with OG red interior and it already is as low as it can go AND has a 4" narrowed beam!
Paid what the asking price was too!
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Well done petemart. I hear it's a dry as a Nuns nasty as well. One of the best. I guess all the good advice you got payed off.
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Yes Dubbindan and the guy I bought it off is obviously extremely smart and handsome!
I got advice but still blown away that there are absolutely no early beetles for sale in Australia!!
I guess it really is who you know not what eh...
sikras - April 22nd, 2012 at 09:18 AM
That obviously means I don't know ppl
petemart - April 22nd, 2012 at 11:23 AM
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That obviously means I don't know ppl
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Sikras, I feel your pain as I looked for 2 years at many overpriced tarts.
I was very surprised myself that not one person contacted me about this original post.
I quite obviously paid more for the 62 I bought than the $4000 I indicted I would pay for a dry bog stock roller, but it is exactly what I wanted and
its had plenty spent on it.
The guy I bought it from came across another project he couldn't pass up and I had made it very clear to him I would buy it from him if it was ever
for sale.
People may think it crass, but if you have the dollars and don't take the piss with low ball offers, talk to the owners of the cars you like and
express your interest in it as you might come across someone who might just sell it to you to fiance another they themselves are doing exactly the
same.
I want to once again express I'm in no way advocating the culture of contacting users and making take the piss offers.
Chin up and good luck with your search.
Valla is in a few months and there should be quite a few for sale?
DubbinDan - April 22nd, 2012 at 07:04 PM
here's one sikras....
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=96507
sikras - April 23rd, 2012 at 11:58 AM
Thanx for that guys & I will be going to the nationals with my pockets full cash.... hehehe
... and Dan i gave that guy a call this morning , and he said he sold it yesterday. I know , I know....