RAT buggy UK
phatrat - November 19th, 2004 at 12:23 PM
would anyone have an idea what a RAT buggy would be worth?
Not the one in the pic....just an example
Prices: These are the prices for a new kit...KIT ONLY!
Plain Finish: $3275.00 inc GST
Metalflake Finish: $3505.00 inc GST
So a complete and ready for rego for under $3k.....?
[Edited on 20-11-2004 by dakdat buggy]
twoguns - November 19th, 2004 at 01:24 PM
thats the kit. i think you then have to assemble, wire connect, install and fine tune.....
pete wood - November 19th, 2004 at 02:03 PM
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So a complete and ready for rego for under $3k.....?
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are you looking at one that's for sale?
if it has been registered before or has an engineers certificate it's worth quite alot, say $6k.
phatrat - November 19th, 2004 at 02:32 PM
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are you looking at
one that's for sale?
if it has been registered before or has an engineers certificate it's worth quite alot, say $6k.
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Pete...going to have a look now!
pete wood - November 19th, 2004 at 02:53 PM
without an engineers certificate it's not worth much at all, probably $3k max, coz there's often alot of stuffing around to get buggies on the road
if you haven't consulted an engineer before building it.
phatrat - November 19th, 2004 at 04:08 PM
OK! no engineers certificate last registered in NSW 1987 (no paper work) seems to be complete...running type 3 motor and early beetle box maybe 1200
or 1300. Converted to 12v. Body and pan (early 60's) good, interior very average....
It is a RAT buggy and he's firm on the $3k asking price.
ratbug - November 19th, 2004 at 09:53 PM
If it is a long wheelbase one its a bargain for $3k. Just a bit more than what i got mine for, but mine was in bits and incomplete. If it is lwb and
passed rego before, you shouldnt have too many dramas getting it re engineered. Interesting to see somone else has done a similar twin headlight setup
like me! :thumb
pete wood - November 20th, 2004 at 12:40 AM
find out what the old number plates were, then the RTA can do an old rego search for you for $30.
VDUBXTC - November 20th, 2004 at 01:19 AM
Here is one Regoed for $6,000
VDUBXTC - November 20th, 2004 at 01:25 AM
Fibre Fab in Victoria were building these buggies
VDUBXTC - November 20th, 2004 at 01:27 AM
phatrat - November 20th, 2004 at 05:27 AM
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If it is a long wheelbase one its a bargain for $3k. Just a bit more than what i got mine for, but mine was in bits and incomplete. If it is lwb and
passed rego before, you shouldnt have too many dramas getting it re engineered. Interesting to see somone else has done a similar twin headlight setup
like me! :thumb
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How did you go for rego? any dramas?
phatrat - November 20th, 2004 at 05:31 AM
it looks like this...same color...etc etc...not as clean
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phatrat - November 20th, 2004 at 05:32 AM
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phatrat - November 20th, 2004 at 05:47 AM
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find out what the old number plates were, then the RTA can do an old rego search for you for $30.
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Pete...no plates, just engine and chassis numbers.
twoguns - November 20th, 2004 at 07:05 AM
if its long wheel base, then i dont think you have any trouble at all...
pete wood - November 20th, 2004 at 09:11 AM
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Pete...no plates, just engine and chassis numbers.
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depending on how late the buggy was registered the chassis number may or may not be of use, but if the engine number is the same as last ime it was
registered you can get the RTA to do a previous rego search using that.
if you find the old rego and the old engineers certificate number with it then you are laughing. They can put you onto the engineer, or they may even
have a copy of the old one and you are set. 
otherwise getting the certificate easily will depend on how fussy an engineer is. :o
phatrat - November 20th, 2004 at 07:14 PM
Pete...u have U2U
phatrat - November 21st, 2004 at 01:27 PM
I'm now the proud owner of a LWB RAT buggy:bounce
VDUBXTC - November 21st, 2004 at 11:30 PM
warb - November 22nd, 2004 at 05:15 AM
:o .. nice
DIY-DUB - November 22nd, 2004 at 10:11 AM
cruise round 2 greens house and ring me so i can avalook
VWFREAK - November 22nd, 2004 at 10:37 AM
Cool, sounds to cheap.
phatrat - November 22nd, 2004 at 12:51 PM
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Cool, sounds to cheap.
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yeah, your right..it's VW I should have paid double!
ratbug - November 22nd, 2004 at 08:16 PM
Hey Steve, good stuff... Have you got any pics of it? That makes 3 rat buggy owners on this forum that i'm aware of!
pete wood - November 23rd, 2004 at 05:09 PM
so you bought that one instead eh?
congrats 
Call me sometime, I'd love to come and see it, maybe take some pics if ya like.
twoguns - November 23rd, 2004 at 05:15 PM
whooooop! another buggy! way to go.
phatrat - November 26th, 2004 at 12:25 PM
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whooooop! another buggy! way to go.
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tg's I passed you on the highway near moorland....you where in the splitty...I was the guy in the commodore towing the buggy.
Pete...have just moved North...will send pics, when I find the camera...
ratbug...cheers. it should be on the road ASAP
Going to start a Beach buggy tour bussiness....
twoguns - November 26th, 2004 at 01:27 PM
i know i saw ya... i posted in spotters forum. you dont see too many rats.