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VW are so alien to me
smithbro - January 23rd, 2014 at 11:46 AM

So somehow I read a few Beetle build threads on other forums, found my way here, been trolling for weeks looking at builds. I want to eventually build up a Beetle myself now!

As I already have a few projects on the go right now, I'm thinking I will start by buying a Beetle engine and rebuild that myself. Then when I find a shell to restore it will be ready to go.

What is the going rate for an old 1300/1600cc motor? Do any Brisbane based members have a spare motor kicking about?

Thanks

Alex

bajachris88 - January 23rd, 2014 at 01:09 PM

In my experience for 1600:

Tends to be that busted/motors needing rebuild are anywhere between $100 to $200... (whole lot could be suitable for the tip however)

'Supposably' running engines with little history go for $400 to $500. (High risk unless can get official 'running' demonstration)

Working ones mounted in cars for demo with history/receipts anywhere between $750 to $1000.

this is for bog stock.

If you are really lucky, you can score a freebie! somepeople give running ones away to good homes.

smithbro - January 23rd, 2014 at 03:56 PM

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Originally posted by bajachris88
In my experience for 1600:

Tends to be that busted/motors needing rebuild are anywhere between $100 to $200... (whole lot could be suitable for the tip however)

'Supposably' running engines with little history go for $400 to $500. (High risk unless can get official 'running' demonstration)

Working ones mounted in cars for demo with history/receipts anywhere between $750 to $1000.

this is for bog stock.

If you are really lucky, you can score a freebie! somepeople give running ones away to good homes.


Cool thanks!

There doesn't seem to be many motors listed in the classifieds on here. Is there any other good spots to find them?

TOPCAT69 - January 24th, 2014 at 11:13 AM

How about a whole car --http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=103366
My 73 Lbug beetle forsale in QLD with a 1600cc engine
cheers terry:yes:
It's in for sale section http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=103366 
seems the cut and paste not working :grind: haha

smithbro - January 24th, 2014 at 03:32 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by TOPCAT69
How about a whole car --http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=103366
My 73 Lbug beetle forsale in QLD with a 1600cc engine
cheers terry:yes:
It's in for sale section http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=103366 
seems the cut and paste not working :grind: haha


Hi mate

As much as I'd love to....I already have 2 cars being worked on under the house, and over-stocked with parts from both. There is just physically no room for another car.

Unless you want to trade for an E30 BMW race car shell? ;)

TOPCAT69 - January 24th, 2014 at 04:06 PM

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Hi mate

As much as I'd love to....I already have 2 cars being worked on under the house, and over-stocked with parts from both. There is just physically no room for another car.

Unless you want to trade for an E30 BMW race car shell? ;)

no thanks
happy days TC :ninja:

smithbro - January 24th, 2014 at 04:46 PM

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Originally posted by TOPCAT69
Hi mate

As much as I'd love to....I already have 2 cars being worked on under the house, and over-stocked with parts from both. There is just physically no room for another car.

Unless you want to trade for an E30 BMW race car shell? ;)

no thanks
happy days TC :ninja:


No worries!