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| posted on January 23rd, 2014 at 11:46 AM |
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VW are so alien to me
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?
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| posted on January 23rd, 2014 at 01:09 PM |
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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.
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smithbro
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| posted on January 23rd, 2014 at 03:56 PM |
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| Quote: | 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.
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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? |
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| posted on January 24th, 2014 at 11:13 AM |
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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
It's in for sale section http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=103366
seems the cut and paste not working  haha
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| posted on January 24th, 2014 at 03:32 PM |
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| 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
It's in for sale section http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=103366
seems the cut and paste not working haha
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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?  |
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| Quote: | 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?
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no thanks
happy days TC
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| posted on January 24th, 2014 at 04:46 PM |
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| Quote: | | Quote: | 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?
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no thanks
happy days TC
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No worries! |
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