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 sugarlips
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| posted on July 15th, 2017 at 11:20 AM |
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Is this a good buy?
Always wanted a splitty as a useable daily but prices are bonkers and im not a restorer
So this one might be a workable solution but expert advice is wanted and very welcome..
Are left hangers registerable in all states (im in WA but prepared to travel to get a good one )
https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Volkswagen-Kombi-Transporter-1973...
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1303Steve
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| posted on July 15th, 2017 at 11:50 AM |
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Looks like a grey import as it would be earlier than a 1973 model, that might be the compliance date, I have a grey import 180SX that is a 92 model
but is 98 complianced
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 Bizarre
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| posted on July 15th, 2017 at 12:47 PM |
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Could be a Brazilian import?
Not always a good idea to post links in case some else thinks it is a good buy
Saw it happen few times
as for "spliity" and "usable daily" i wouldnt put those groups of words together
Left hookers are fun to drive.................. but as a daily?
Sounds like you would still be sinking another $10 - 20k into it to make it "reliable"
There is no mention of an IRS conversion and I would be wanting that in a daily splitty
That is $7 - 10k
add complete brake overhaul, rust, fresh motor..........
Futue te ipsum!!!
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68AutoBug
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| posted on July 16th, 2017 at 06:42 AM |
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Looks like it needs a lot of tender care and an overhaul to make it a daily driver.... a lot of money for a vehicle that needs to be overhauled
mechanically and all rust taken out....
it is a long way from WA.....
That doesn't look like a 1700cc engine....
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| posted on July 16th, 2017 at 07:55 AM |
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This could be a good buy...or it could be goodbye to a lot of money?
The sort of thing that needs to be carefully inspected first.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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| posted on July 16th, 2017 at 08:15 AM |
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Odd- 1973 Splitty with ice pick door handles- doesn't add up??- definately worth owning though.
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sugarlips
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| posted on July 16th, 2017 at 04:58 PM |
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Thanks all, think ill put this idea back in the too hard basket, feels like that ship has sailed now and unless we get a major financial meltdown i
think the good useable ones are going to stay out of my reach and hidden in baby boomers triple garages (like the one on that bloddy Shannons ad) -
shame isnt it :/
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| posted on July 16th, 2017 at 06:50 PM |
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Dont get too dispared
Look at bays
And look at vanagons
The cool factor is about getting out and enjoying the rooad
Futue te ipsum!!!
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| posted on July 22nd, 2017 at 09:03 PM |
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posted by Bizarre
Dont get too dispared
Look at bays
And look at vanagons
The cool factor is about getting out and enjoying the rooad
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way to go Bizz..
esp Lowlites
he imports them from Brasil check your pm.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
regards
B
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sugarlips
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| posted on July 28th, 2017 at 07:43 PM |
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Thanks everyone, will keep looing but in the interim ive gone in a different direction and snagged myself a registered '70 notchback project for
$1000  so that should keep me busy for a while, will put up pics ehen i
get it home next week
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bushed
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| posted on July 28th, 2017 at 09:25 PM |
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i like notches quiet and strong body
enjoy!
want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!
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pete wood
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| posted on July 31st, 2017 at 03:15 PM |
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Was chatting to a friend the other day about Kombis and encouraging them to look at Vanagons. All the best bits of bays without the rust and horror.
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