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 TCR7
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| posted on January 11th, 2010 at 07:12 PM |
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Looking to buy my first KG.
Hey guys,
Been a VW fan since my first car, a Manx buggy, which was closely followed by a kit car built on a Type 3 floorpan and running gear.
Always liked the lines of the KG and swore that one day I'd own one, well it might be time.
Probably wouldn't be into a full resto to original specs but more of a clean weekend cruiser. More of a rod look, but not as far as the rat rod look.
Matt/gloss black, lowered, 15" Porsche Fuchs wheels.
Anyway, I'd like to have a look at this car, any advice on what to look for apart from the usual rust? Where does the rust usually appear, floor pan,
sills? Where are the VIN numbers on the KGs?
http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8141500&__sid=...
Paul.
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| posted on January 11th, 2010 at 07:34 PM |
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rust is usually found all around the car in the lower 100/150mm of the body so check it all around. The battery tray area as well as around the brake
fluid reservoir and even around the nostrils at the front.
Yogie
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| posted on January 11th, 2010 at 08:24 PM |
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Hey TCR7
I put a deposit on that KG today mate.Sorry dude
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| posted on January 11th, 2010 at 08:27 PM |
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Oh well, I guess I'll keep looking.
What was the car like anyway?
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Wannavee
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| posted on January 11th, 2010 at 08:44 PM |
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Dunno mate,havent seen it in the flesh!
Just bought it coz it is what I'm after. Bit stupid buying like that but sometimes ya just gotta take a punt.
I test drove a KG Razor on the weekend here in Adelaide if ya want something like that?
It drove real nice with only the passenger door had some pretty bad rust.The rest of the car was very good and it drove like a new car.
Owner won't budge from 13grand though. Nice honest bloke and won't tell you crap. He pointed out any problems to me
Its the white one on Carsales.com
Let me know if you want his number
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| posted on January 12th, 2010 at 10:41 AM |
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Wannavee, you're a wild man! I can see why you would put a deposit on without looking though, it's so cheap! I don't think I've ever seen a Type 1
Karmann Ghia with an asking price of less than $12,000.
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| posted on January 12th, 2010 at 04:06 PM |
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Hey Wannavee....ballsy move mate!!
Hope it works out for you.
It does look like a nice car though, from the pictures anyway.
Well done, and all the best with it....are you driving it back home (ROAD TRIP!!!!) or trucking it?
Scarab (aka: Paul)
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| posted on January 12th, 2010 at 05:52 PM |
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ive got 2 project cars iwant to sell now as ijust bought another house(need money now), $3500 each, thats what they owe me, need full resto though,
steve 0409475131 qld
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Wannavee
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| posted on January 12th, 2010 at 11:32 PM |
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Haha,cheers guys
Ballsy or stupid?,we'll find out soon enough!
Will be trucking it down soon i hope.Can't get time off for a road trip.
Adelaide will be seeing this thing cruising around a fair bit thats for sure.With an altitude adjustment ofcourse!
The purists are gunna hate me 
Cheers
Lee
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| posted on January 13th, 2010 at 09:27 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by vwsteve
ive got 2 project cars iwant to sell now as ijust bought another house(need money now), $3500 each, thats what they owe me, need full resto though,
steve 0409475131 qld
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Thanks Steve, but I'm not really looking to do a full resto at this stage. If I'm going to buy one, I want one that's in "reasonable" condition
and near enough to roadworthy to begin with, so I can just tidy it up and enjoy it for a while. Then one day when I have the spare time I may take it
off the road for a resto.
Paul.
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| posted on January 13th, 2010 at 12:31 PM |
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Adelaide will be seeing this thing cruising around a fair bit thats for sure.With an altitude adjustment ofcourse!
The purists are gunna hate me
Cheers
Lee
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Already been played with so nothing to lose, looks to have front beam adjusters already fitted.
and not many purists around to offend from what I have seen 
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| posted on January 13th, 2010 at 03:08 PM |
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Congratulations Wannavee,
To help get the project started, I've got an old KG wheel that you can have for free, just pay for the post.
Here is a pic...
Kevin
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| posted on January 13th, 2010 at 07:41 PM |
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posted by VW-VARIANT-L
| Quote: | Originally
posted by Wannavee
Adelaide will be seeing this thing cruising around a fair bit thats for sure.With an altitude adjustment ofcourse!
The purists are gunna hate me
Cheers
Lee
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Already been played with so nothing to lose, looks to have front beam adjusters already fitted.
and not many purists around to offend from what I have seen
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Good news then... Cant wait to get it with my square for a shoot! After its been slammed of course....
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Congratulations Wannavee,
To help get the project started, I've got an old KG wheel that you can have for free, just pay for the post.
Here is a pic...
Kevin
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If he doesnt grab it... which i know he will... ill take it off your hands!
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Wannavee
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| posted on January 13th, 2010 at 08:36 PM |
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You guessed it Doc.That would look a lot better than the current wheel!
Cheers for the offer chicken fillet,PM sent
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| posted on January 14th, 2010 at 01:07 PM |
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No problemo, good luck with the KG, take loads of pics when you get it home.
Kevin
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| posted on January 14th, 2010 at 10:03 PM |
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Will do Kev. Well Doc will be taking some pics,he's the photographer.
Hoping in a week or so for delivery
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| posted on January 24th, 2010 at 05:34 PM |
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TCR7
This is for sale in Adelaide if you have the $16k he wants for it! Just saw it today (sunday 24th)
In a caryard.Sorry about the camera pic
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| posted on February 4th, 2010 at 09:16 PM |
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Well its now in its new home of SA
VERY VERY happy with it.A lot better condition than i thought it would be.
I havent really touched apart from a quick wash
Soon to be lower in the front
Stoooooked!
Thanks to Chris (Doctor) for the pic
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| posted on February 5th, 2010 at 08:50 AM |
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Looks nice man!
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| posted on February 5th, 2010 at 11:00 PM |
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Cheers bud.Lovin it
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