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| posted on March 29th, 2004 at 10:29 AM |
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Need aid in finding Restorers (New)
Morning all. I'm a new Beetle (1969) owner and am looking into fixing the old girl up good and proper. At the moment, my focus is in re-doing the
exterior of the car, which will be inclusive of rust-proofing, and if possible converting the beetle into a convertible.
My question is simply where can I find a reputable VW restorer? I'm sure with the wealth of experience to be found in this forum, there will be
certain institutions which stand head and shoulders above the rest, and I'd like to know of these. Also, is it a viable idea to turn my VW into a
convertible, or is it just an unrealistic fantasy of mine? Cheers for any and all help. |
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 helbus
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| posted on March 29th, 2004 at 12:40 PM |
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People will be able to help more if we know where you live?
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| posted on March 29th, 2004 at 07:17 PM |
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You probly dont wanna here this but i reckon its better value to buy one already chopped that way the other guy is losing value not you,anyway fill in
your profile dude otherwise yule just here an echo in here,and on a brighter note WELCOME TO THE FORUM DUDE ENJOY :party |
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| posted on March 30th, 2004 at 07:21 PM |
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diggety
I live in Berowra, just north of Hornsby. However, if there is good feed back towards any restorers as far south as Picton and as far west as, well,
somewhere 3 hours west of where I live, then I would consider travelling.
I was just curious about the convertible thing, but never thought I'd actually do it. It makes more sense to purchase one already done anyway. |
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| posted on March 30th, 2004 at 08:59 PM |
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if you want a good place just a little south of picton might i suggest Wayne Penrose.
He is in Unnenderra about 5min south of Woolongong.
I has done heaps of work on my car and i find him to be very professional and proud of his work.
PH:02 4272 5844
some people are like slinky's
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs
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buzzbug
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| posted on March 30th, 2004 at 08:59 PM |
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oh yeah
please don't cut the roof off of your bug,
that would be such a shame.
some people are like slinky's
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs
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| posted on March 31st, 2004 at 10:46 PM |
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Yeah just buy a buggy instead |
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| posted on March 31st, 2004 at 10:59 PM |
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yeah those chop top bugs tend to be pretty bad, they are usually rusty, and i reckon they are more likely to be abused 
Jon
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