Hi all, I ma hoping to start real soon on my first VW project. I want a shortened buggy. I've been told that the 68-71 beetle is an ideal starting point. I have a chance to buy a '68 model beetle thats been in the same family since new. It has some surface rust, leaky motor sagging suspension etc... still rego'd.. what do i reckon its worth?

I guess i only need a chassis, electricals, windscreen and heater stuff the rest will be sold off, probably through here and the trading post. any ideas?

any better suggestions?

I have spoken to a guy in Wollongong about the chassis shortening and also to Stan Pobjoy for an engine am i going the right way?

Buy one already done.
Getting harder to get passed rego these days.

Do a search on the forum. Question has been answered already.

Here are a few Local manufacturers to help you out
http://www.whm.com.au 
http://www.sharpbuilt.com.au 
http://www.beachbuggy.com.au 

Join the Australian Manx club too
http://www.manxclub.org 

buy this one and modify to suit.....cheaper than building your own!!
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2030&item=2...

Definately buy with mod papers a much easier option

unlike QLD....were they pop rivet a blueplate for every mod...it is somewhat harder then this in NSW