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 Doug Sweetman
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| posted on December 15th, 2012 at 02:59 PM |
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[WTB - WA] Beetle - have cash
Hi all,
I've decided it's time to get back into the world of dubs so am on the look out for a solid beetle to enjoy. I have a cash budget of $3,000 -
$4,000, and am absolutely not looking for a pristine low mileage example.
I'd be interested to hear of any beetle going in the west, that meets the following;
- registered
- no major rust (I'm just not set up to do rust repair work yet and looking for something I can drive and develop)
- paint colour and condition not important, unless its pink...... In which case thanks but no thanks !
- year / model not important, I've had bugs previously from a '57 baja to a '73 superbug and can appreciate all of them.
- engine size not important, again I can work with whatever I end up with as a base
- no major mechanical hassles - I'm confident doing most things but a gearbox rebuild might stretch me a bit !!
- not a chop top convertible, wizard roadster or any other such abomination.
Hit me up with a reply or a pm if you are keen !!
Cheers,
Doug
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| posted on December 15th, 2012 at 07:45 PM |
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67flash beetle add above yours
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Doug Sweetman
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| posted on December 15th, 2012 at 08:22 PM |
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Thanks mate, but I am looking for something a little closer to home ! Hard to justify spending a thousand bucks to get a five grand car home !
All the best with your sale, I had a 67 as my first bug, great year !
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| posted on December 16th, 2012 at 06:23 PM |
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Bump..... That is all
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Doug Sweetman
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| posted on December 17th, 2012 at 06:52 PM |
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Humpty - any of the guys in the collective got a car they want to move on ?
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reub
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| posted on December 17th, 2012 at 10:42 PM |
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Keen hey
Something will come along dude. Good position to have the cash in waiting.
Reub
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Doug Sweetman
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| posted on December 17th, 2012 at 10:47 PM |
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Lol I know..... Sad hey ? How's tricks anyways ?
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norbert
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| posted on December 18th, 2012 at 08:30 AM |
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Hi Doug, know that you're looking in your area. Have you looked at gumtree. There is a nice beetle (not mine) advertised in Canberra that seems to be
pretty good value. Cars in Canberra generally have no rust. From what I've been told would cost around $1000 to get it to WA.
Anyway, here's the link http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/symonston/cars-vans-utes/1963-volkswagen-beetl...
Good luck with your hunt.
Jetzt mache ich meinen Karmann und Käfer zusammen.
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| posted on December 18th, 2012 at 09:05 AM |
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http://m.gumtree.com.au/62-volkswagen-beetle/v?adId=1010749647&page=1#Beetle
A mates car. Really solid shell and mechanically very good. |
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| posted on December 18th, 2012 at 09:26 AM |
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Thanks for the suggestions guys - ill check them out
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| posted on December 18th, 2012 at 09:41 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Doug Sweetman
Lol I know..... Sad hey ? How's tricks anyways ?
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Nope ~ but be prepared to wait for the right car.
Great, loving Perth.
Reub
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| posted on December 19th, 2012 at 09:38 AM |
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http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/perth-region/cars-vans-utes/vintage-1963-vw-beetle/1011038134
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/stoneville/cars-vans-utes/1969-volkswagen-beetle-sedan/1010670504
Reub
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| posted on December 19th, 2012 at 02:47 PM |
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Thanks Reub - there are a few real nice ones around, but both of those are twice my (meagre I know) budget of about $4k max.
There is a 73 S bug on gumtree that looks worth a look.....
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| posted on December 25th, 2012 at 09:04 PM |
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SomeOne i know might be selling his super.
Although no rego but was driving beforehand.
Anyway price could be more in your budget.
If you like i can make some enquiries and tee up a meeting.
Cheers
Steffen
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Doug Sweetman
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| posted on December 25th, 2012 at 10:07 PM |
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G'day steffen, sounds good mate. I've sent a pm to you - cheers.
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| posted on January 10th, 2013 at 11:30 AM |
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Bump
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| posted on January 10th, 2013 at 10:04 PM |
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Ok, stop looking guys  I found one.....
God help me I bought another bug.... A 72 superbug, older restoration that has been parked up and 'weathered' for a few years. Has super bug rust at
rear vents but doesn't appear to have much elsewhere ( fingers crossed ).
Will throw some piccies up once I get it home, not rego'd so car trailer must be hired...
Thanks all who had a look about and sent me leads, much appreciated !!!!
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| posted on January 10th, 2013 at 10:06 PM |
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Congrats dude
Reub
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| posted on January 10th, 2013 at 11:29 PM |
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Thanks Reub, a little nervous wheather I made the right call ($1500 unregistered older resto versus my previous plan of $4k for a rough but straight
licenced bug), but will know soon enough I guess !!! At least I've been through the rear quarter rust work before ( my last 73 was ROTTEN thru there)
so it's eyes open this time.
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