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 zaczac
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| posted on August 24th, 2014 at 03:24 PM |
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BAJA BUG FARM FIND
HI,
can't upload pics right now, but whilst searching amongst bugs on a farm I found an old Baja Bug. She needs full resto as floor rotted, but its
complete. Only VIN I could get too had little info on it except under type it has VW1/11 and made in western Germany.
It looks pretty cool (has custom bonnet too) and going to have a closer look when the rain stops, but any idea on value? I will post pics soon, but
even just a range will help. The engine is complete but sat for ages and likely seized. Interior rotted away. rusted floors......sounds worse than it
looks LOL
jas
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zaczac
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| posted on August 25th, 2014 at 02:54 PM |
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pics if they work..
[IMG]http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab318/ooooops0/baja.jpg~original[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab318/ooooops0/baja3.jpg~original[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab318/ooooops0/baja2.jpg~original[/IMG]
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mackaymanx
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| posted on August 25th, 2014 at 04:23 PM |
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Quote of the week
"Do I wish to send them to you again, nope, no interest can't be bothered really, to much hassle for little or no return."
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zaczac
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| posted on August 25th, 2014 at 05:21 PM |
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Thanks
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Joel
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| posted on August 25th, 2014 at 06:13 PM |
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Its a big window Martin and King car so its 58 to early 60 model.
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| posted on August 25th, 2014 at 06:16 PM |
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What is a "Martin & King" car?
Does it have semaphores?
Futue te ipsum!!!
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Joel
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| posted on August 25th, 2014 at 06:41 PM |
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The MKA number under the plates, Martin and King were the mob in Melb assembling the CKD kits up till the late 50s
I;m sure Phil could tell you exactly when they were bought out but I'm pretty sure it was 59-60
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zaczac
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| posted on August 25th, 2014 at 07:08 PM |
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Sweet, worth grabbing? As still negotiating 
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| posted on August 25th, 2014 at 08:21 PM |
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Value? You need to spend at least $10,000 on it. But if it means it wont rot into the ground you should grab it. Id say its worth less then $500 but
that's just an opinion.
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| posted on August 25th, 2014 at 09:21 PM |
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i would only grab it if you want a baja
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1303Steve
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| posted on August 26th, 2014 at 06:32 AM |
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Hi
The yellow bug in the background looks interesting, could be a 75 P&P model looking at the seats.
Not good that the window is wound down.
Steve
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| posted on August 26th, 2014 at 12:27 PM |
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Ha, that was the first thing I noticed.
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| posted on August 26th, 2014 at 12:33 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by 1303Steve
Hi
The yellow bug in the background looks interesting, could be a 75 P&P model looking at the seats.
Not good that the window is wound down.
Steve
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P&P ??
I dream of a day when a chicken can cross a road without being asked for it's motive!
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| posted on August 26th, 2014 at 02:14 PM |
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Meant to be R&P, rack and pinion.
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| posted on August 26th, 2014 at 04:22 PM |
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You guys and your struts, PFT.......
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Doug Sweetman
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| posted on August 26th, 2014 at 08:14 PM |
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Dont knock it til you try it
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| posted on August 27th, 2014 at 08:02 PM |
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My first VW was a '72 Superbug, complete with the commemorative plaque on the glovebox lid, and the nasty wobbles at speeds in excess of 95kmh.
I have never driven a R&P equipped beetle, and Im sure it was a much needed improvement.
I just like to rag on the Strut guys, mostly due to some interesting dealings with a guy who was the pioneering champion of the strut bug here in
Australia.
I was also brainwashed by Jeff Unwin at the young and impressionable age of 17. Oh and lets not overlook Steve Carter's signature.
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Phil74Camper
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| posted on August 29th, 2014 at 09:08 AM |
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Joel is right, there's a MKA stamp number under the build plate. Martin and King were the Melbourne railway carriage makers who were contracted to
assemble the first Australian cars from German CKD kits, from mid-1954.
VW Australia bought Martin and King's automotive business and the assembly works at Clayton, in 1957. By 1959 the first Australian panels were
pressed in Melbourne, so the cars no longer had the 'Made in Western Germany' plate, replaced by a 'Volkswagen Australasia' tag. I think this car
can only be '58-'59, more likely early 1958.
http://www.clubvw.org.au/history002
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| posted on August 29th, 2014 at 08:36 PM |
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Euro - all good mate, I've had both from 57 to 73 and appreciate both. Currently rebuilding a 72 s bug.
The superbug shimmy is pretty straightforward to get rid of - nolathane bushings go a long way - but you would know that already. Must've been cool
hanging out with Jeff Unwin at an impressionable age !!!! Could be worse eh ?
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| posted on August 29th, 2014 at 09:05 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Euro_67
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What are struts?
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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| posted on August 30th, 2014 at 01:58 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by HappyDazeWhat are struts?
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They're those stoooopid things that Ford unsuccessfully put on their wagon tailgates to stop them smacking you in the back of the head.
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| posted on November 7th, 2014 at 02:43 PM |
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Those headlight surrounds are the same as the one I'm missing on my baja. Any idea where I could purchase one or a pair from?
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pfillery
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| posted on December 18th, 2014 at 09:14 PM |
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They look like mini moke ones.
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