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 posted on October 16th, 2010 at 10:45 AM |
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to buy or not to buy? 63 rag top
Howdy gents,
I'm a relative newbie here and to the beetle, my basis understanding of the beetle comes from what i have learned from my 73 lowlight ( transition
model) and what i read in VWM ( avid reader)
A mate of mine has given me his 63 ragtop for the weekend and after an unsuccessful e-bay auction, he want's me to buy it.
What are these worth?
factory ragtop!
rare as hen's teeth right?
is basically a rat rod - I've seen worse rust on beetles... been re-sprayed yrs ago. needs new doors/ panels ( all hav dents in them) but i am a
confident back yard panel beater... so body doesn't worry me.
It's a 63 - so king pin front end with adjusters, and it's been lowered a bit.
but everything rattles on the car - suspension wise. was told the front end was tightened up. - what do i look for?
Has comfy but aftermarket seats. and aftermarket puke steering wheel. Would prefer original everything.
somebody has tried to do a cal look on this beetle, so very basic, no overriders on bumpers and chrome is showing it's age ( if original )
obviously the engine is not original
engine no:H1115100
chassis no:5040571
it leaks oil - not sure how bad, just going to go for a drive momentarily and park over newspaper to see...
Its most likley a 1500 single port with newer brosol carby but has a flat spot in the lower rpm area - was told the jets need drilling???
but it seems to go alright.
empi short shifter - hasn't been aligned properly? hard to find 1&2nd, and occasionally jumps out of 3rd... apparently all occured after empi
shifter installed...what does that sound like to you?
nice empi 8 spokes..
going for a drive, will put on jackstands later this arvo, let me know what you think and what to look for especially...
he wants 3 and change....
worth it?
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| posted on October 16th, 2010 at 11:11 AM |
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with that chassis no. I think it's a 64 model
and put the old gear shift stick back in and see if that rectifies the problem otherwise there could be a problem with the gear box
And what's the name on the rag top?
maybe a bit to much money
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| posted on October 16th, 2010 at 11:29 AM |
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Would want to be a Golde rag top
should have a chrome handle with the name on it
More likely it is a graft in job??
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| posted on October 16th, 2010 at 11:40 AM |
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Yep, it's a factory rag top, golde one!
rare?????
worth $$$$$$?
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| posted on October 16th, 2010 at 11:53 AM |
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Sounds like the white one from ebay,needs a lot of $$$
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| posted on October 16th, 2010 at 11:58 AM |
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yep, the white one, - how do you know it needs alot of $ - did you see it in the flesh? yes it does need alot of money, that's why i want to know
how much these go for typically...
It's functional.... keep it as a rat till i can afford to sink some money into her...
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| posted on October 16th, 2010 at 12:21 PM |
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A rag top clip is worth at least $1000
Then add a ratty 1964
Yeah - $3k
Bargain - no, but do you want it??
They certainly aint common, but they also cost more to repair than a plain steel roof
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| posted on October 16th, 2010 at 12:25 PM |
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Hi there and welcome. I know it didn't make reserve in the recent ebay add and if I'm correct weren't the heater channels rusted. These are a
pretty big job and critical importance to make sure all door frames are still a-lined. Not making reserve on ebay should tell you something, as VW
Beetle with that rag top would normally sell easily.
just my thoughts, but even $1000 for a goldie rag top roof section wont make the whole car worth $3000+.
Not trying to ruin a sale for the seller and good luck with your decision.
Kev
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