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| posted on November 10th, 2012 at 10:15 AM |
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New Member... South Windsor NSW
Hello...
I recently got a 73 bettle... that has has been made into a coverible, I did not get the engineering report..
Some rust and need some work...
getting the car re-engineered seems to cost more then i willing to spend, have you got any ideas...
BarryGlen
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| posted on November 10th, 2012 at 11:12 AM |
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welcome to the forum
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| posted on November 10th, 2012 at 02:54 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by BarryGlen
Hello...
I recently got a 73 bettle... that has has been made into a coverible, I did not get the engineering report..
Some rust and need some work...
getting the car re-engineered seems to cost more then i willing to spend, have you got any ideas...
BarryGlen
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Hi Barry
You may have problems with that car now as modifications to cars that isn't documented when it was done..
can cause major problems getting it passed..
even standard cars can cause problems once the cars are unregistered for a while..
Welcome to AVD
LEE
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| posted on November 10th, 2012 at 08:07 PM |
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If you are not willing to pay an engineer to get it on the road, Sell the car as a whole or part it out
Then buy one with rego
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| posted on November 10th, 2012 at 08:24 PM |
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G'day
Sadly the parting out will be your best option
regards
barry
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68AutoBug
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| posted on November 10th, 2012 at 11:06 PM |
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selling the parts may be difficult for someone who has just entered the world of air cooled VWs..
Is Your beetle a SUPER on NON SUPER ??
If the spare wheel lays flat its a super beetle [L] [1303]
If the spare wheel sits upright is a NON SUPER beetle...
Many people get caught out with the first beetle they buy..
[sometimes the second or third] lol
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| posted on November 11th, 2012 at 07:05 AM |
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Hi
Did youget the rego papers, engieers report number should be mentioned on the rego papers, this wont help much as the RMS doesn't keep records of
engineers reports.
Welcome to the forum.
Steve
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| posted on November 11th, 2012 at 07:37 AM |
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Thank you all for interest,
I have been to the RTA/RMA, and asked for all the infromation that they have.. got the vihicle history check..
the very nice girl told me was made a convertible in 89 and they do not keep records before 96. however she did try and nothing come back form the
request.
the engineeres and RTA/RMA all talked about getting welds x-rayed and re-welding and paper work..
I belive it's a superbug.. the vechicle history check says it is and the space wheel lays flat..
for selling the parts out or the car as a whole.. i have talked/told my wife that in the next 12 -18 months we look for another superbug, hoping
for an convertible ( with reports) as i am a tall peron, if not, one with a roof..
then sell the current car..
I will keep an eye out for a another one..
If all else falls only cost me $1200 for the car and have lerant lots about the paper work with the RTA/RMA.. |
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| posted on November 11th, 2012 at 08:09 AM |
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hi Barry,
you could also consider buying a reasonable one with a roof & having an aftermarket soft / sliding sunroof put in.
If you have all the mechanicals you need you might be able to swap over the bits etc & assemble one that would be able to be registered, also
setting aftermarket seats down lower than standard will give you more headroom
I have a rolling super avail if you want
Nathan
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BarryGlen
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| posted on November 11th, 2012 at 09:27 AM |
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Hi Nathan..
thank you for the offer, i will contact you in a time. where are you located will come have a look and a chat about the shell
I have contacted the people, i got the car from and offered some more cash if they could find the report... they seemed very interested when i said
cash..
I will given them two weeks,
Not knowing a great deal about bugs, not sure on what a good part or standard part..
do have some pics i will post later tonight...
I got new floor pans, both sides, some shiny engine bits, friberglass flared guards. as spares with the car and new clucth kit...
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| posted on November 11th, 2012 at 06:26 PM |
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Hi Barry,
Hope you are able to sort out engineers from others .
Car is in lower mountains at the moment , see how you go ,
maybe Contact me before you settle on a deal with others,
No stress for me, just rather see you get the best deal that suits your situation,
Nath
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| posted on November 11th, 2012 at 07:59 PM |
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Steering box - $250.00
Motor complete - $500.00
Guards - $200.00
seats - $50.00
speedo - $50.00
Dash - $50.00
Doesnt take long to rack it up
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BarryGlen
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| posted on November 13th, 2012 at 04:33 PM |
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Hi everyone..
I have talked to the wife, she would really wants a covertible, however she will drive one with a roof till she finds one...
Still hopefull on getting report from old owner...
therefore, i will around for a while asking many question.. |
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