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 boersch
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| posted on January 24th, 2005 at 08:28 PM |
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rough idea
anyone able to give me a rough idea of what it would cost to reco/replace all running gear for a beetle (hasn't been registered for 20 years) and
convert it to 12v? ie. brakes, engine, tranny, shocks, possibly fuel/brake lines, battery etc.
and how much dearer would it be to get it done by a vw mechanic?
cheers
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akean1
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| posted on January 24th, 2005 at 09:02 PM |
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how long is a piece of string? |
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| posted on January 24th, 2005 at 10:59 PM |
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buy another bug... it would be easier.....
"Tell him 'We've already got one'"
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| posted on January 25th, 2005 at 08:13 AM |
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Start at around $6000 just for parts not including interior or any body work or labour and go from there.
Jon
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akean1
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| posted on January 25th, 2005 at 11:08 AM |
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if you've got no time limit and can wait for the right prices to come up, you can get lucky if you keep your eyes and ears out, always stop and ask
if you see old vw's sitting with flats or rotting. time also allows you to try out your handywork at repairs, if you couldnt fix it ,you can get more
advice from aussie dubbers, and try again. the quicker you want it done the more you'll spend |
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| posted on January 26th, 2005 at 09:06 AM |
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If it needs all that, it's not worth it unless you do the work yourself.
Like:
Brakes - reline $100, machine drums $40, cylinders $200, master cylinder $120, lines $50, battery$100, 12V conversion $100 for all bulbs.. gearbox
$200 for s/h one, engine $500 for s/h one... 4x new tyres $600, wheel bearings $50, grease $20... that's two grand so far... generator $50 s/h... etc
Pay your debts, CxxT
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