WTB early Pre69 Squareback
UncleWeno - May 22nd, 2012 at 06:03 PM
Aloha All!
Type3 Contingent sent me here and I'm currently looking for an early Squareback (Pre69 because of it's swingaxle) and shipped to Hawaii to accompany
my 68' Fastback 
I'm really looking into a Square but if
there's an early Notch within my descriptions below, feel free to PM me.
Condition:
Solid Driver - Zero to minor mechanical issues and enough to be a daily driver with majority of the electricals working. Enough so it's okay to drive
up to the port and be able to be shipped onto the barge. I want to make sure I can daily drive it back here in Hawaii so I can work on my Fastback.
Good and Straight Body - No Accidents, never been previously restored with bondo/body filler,haven't been cut or welded, No Rust/Rot holes, but
surface rust/patina is okay. Solid pan, heater channels, and rockers. I'm trying to avoid these because it's hard to source parts especially T3s
back here in Hawaii. Hawaii has a lot of bug and ghia fanatics hehe 
And everything has to be ordered and shipped from the states or anywhere worldwide 
My Budget:
I'm still not sure how much shipping will be from Australia to Hawaii (96766). But with everything including, my budget would be around anything
between $2k to $10K. If anyone knows what shipping companies are out there in Australia, could you help point me in the right direction? Google isn't
being friendly hehe.
My Location:
Lihue, Hawaii 96766
We have Matson and Horizon for auto shipping but i don't think their service runs to Australia.
I may seem a bit too picky but then again I'm very open to anyone selling a T3. Thanks for looking and hope to hear from you soon.
L469 - May 22nd, 2012 at 06:28 PM
are you aware steering wheel is on right hand side here ?
UncleWeno - May 22nd, 2012 at 07:17 PM
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are you aware steering wheel is on right hand side here ?
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yes I am 
which also gives it a rare/cool factor out here in the
islands. only rhd vehicles we have are postal trucks hehe.
robb - May 23rd, 2012 at 07:02 AM
good to see your not to fussy
split - May 23rd, 2012 at 08:35 AM
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-Type-3-1966-Panel-van-/200763569919?pt=AU_Cars&...
later
ColonyVW - May 23rd, 2012 at 12:29 PM
It will cost you around $4-5K to have the car shipped out to you... so you're not gonna get much for you budget I feel. Best to source from the
states, cheaper & closer.
UncleWeno - May 23rd, 2012 at 12:55 PM
Thank you! checking it out now
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posted by ColonyVWIt will cost you around $4-5K to have the car shipped out to you... so you're not gonna get much for you budget I feel. Best
to source from the states, cheaper & closer.
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My budget will probably get better towards the end of the year when my contract ends out here but I just wanted to put it out there based on the
guidelines. I'm still looking around the states through theSamba and ebay but no luck . However, any chance you know who these shipping companies are
that does automobile shipping overseas? I tried googling but every quote I get are from the "state to Australia" and nothing from "Australia to the
states." Thanks again though for the heads up on shipping prices
dragsters for life - May 23rd, 2012 at 04:17 PM
hey mate glad too see you dropped by
good luck on your search
eccles
type 3 contingent
p.s. hoping ben will tune in as he may know of one about
robb - May 23rd, 2012 at 09:18 PM
uncleweno try a mob called schumacher cargo logistics their out of LA they move autos from all over good luck
ColonyVW - May 24th, 2012 at 01:12 PM
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Thank you! checking it out now
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posted by ColonyVWIt will cost you around $4-5K to have the car shipped out to you... so you're not gonna get much for you budget I feel. Best
to source from the states, cheaper & closer.
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My budget will probably get better towards the end of the year when my contract ends out here but I just wanted to put it out there based on the
guidelines. I'm still looking around the states through theSamba and ebay but no luck . However, any chance you know who these shipping companies are
that does automobile shipping overseas? I tried googling but every quote I get are from the "state to Australia" and nothing from "Australia to the
states." Thanks again though for the heads up on shipping prices
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The guys I use for car shipping are http://www.qldcustoms.com.au They are very
good at what they do.
UncleWeno - May 24th, 2012 at 02:58 PM
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hey mate glad too see you dropped by
good luck on your search
eccles
type 3 contingent
p.s. hoping ben will tune in as he may know of one about
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Aloha Eccles! thanks again for pointing me in the right direction. and everyone else out here has been so helpful i.e. ColonyVW, Split, L469, Robb!
After searching everything I could on the interwebs, I woke up this morning to post on TheSamba with a 68' Square located in Cali. PO has been
bombarded with a load of people trying to offer her lower than the asking price. I figure her asking price was already a steal so I had to contact
her. Within an hour of me waking (12.5 hours ahead of Cali), we already had a deposit in and the rest of the transaction will be done this week.
Including a booking to Hawaii through Matson Shipping. Can't wait to be back home in July with the new addition. I'm sure the fiance will be
haha!
Here's the link on TheSamba:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1309641
And some pics to save you the time
There's a few things on the car that has been done that I don't agree with. But it's a solid Square and plans are to redo the interior close to
original and work with the brown upholstery that they've installed.
Thanks and big Mahalo again for being so helpful. I'll be sure to visit here again. Next is gonna be a pre-69 notch
Mahalo!,
Wendell
robb - May 24th, 2012 at 04:02 PM
gotta love the headliner what a cracker just missing the strobe light
dragsters for life - May 24th, 2012 at 04:15 PM
mate you should post her up in the t3c thread on the samba and say hi to the lads, you already know a few of us from the samba and instagram jusp in
and keep us upto date with your happenings
UncleWeno - May 24th, 2012 at 08:23 PM
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gotta love the headliner what a cracker just missing the strobe light
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LOL! I couldn't stop cracking up from your post reply. Although I won't be able to do much when I get home (Kaua'i, Hawaii) on vacation in July,
since I'll be spending time with family and the lady. Actually was gonna work on my 68' Fastback and have the suspension redone. So I guess the
Square will be the grocery/parts getter for the time being. I'll be home at the end of the year full time when my work out here is done That'll be when I'll park the Square to get some minor work done 
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Originally
posted by robb
mate you should post her up in the t3c thread on the samba and say hi to the lads, you already know a few of us from the samba and instagram jusp in
and keep us upto date with your happenings
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Thanks again Eccles. I'll be sure to take a ton of pics when I'm home and have a few shots of both the Square and Fasty. Enjoy the rest of the week
and I'll for sure keep you all posted
Aloha,
Wendell
type3disease - May 24th, 2012 at 10:30 PM
Well done, cool pickup... And too late for me to chime in : )
Pm 'shaven' re his red notch to finish the collection
Oh and if you are pulling that headliner out to go back to stock, take it out gently, roll it up, and post it to me 
Very cool lookin square - nice work!