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 tristanm
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| posted on September 18th, 2012 at 12:13 PM |
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Buying a beetle what to look out for?
Hey, Iam currently looking at buying my first beetle, and id like a little advice of what to look out for.
Its a 1959 not sure what engine size yet. Was parked down the road from me, have had a quick look around the outside and interiour and looks very
clean. Iam going to be taking it for a test drive and talking to the owner tomorrow afternoon.
He wants around $5000 but the rego expires in a month, said he uses it as a weekend cruiser and nothing should be needed for rego. Ofcourse i think i
will try to obtain a roadworthy at this sort of price just for piece of mind.
I basically just wanted to know what i should look out for, i.e prone area's to rust, drum brakes working well ect.
Have attached a few photo's let me know what you think!
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| posted on September 18th, 2012 at 12:35 PM |
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dont think its a 59 unless someone has changed the guards and boot lid. id say more than likely a 60s.
look at the number on the tunnel and post it up here and you will get a more definite year on it.
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| posted on September 18th, 2012 at 12:42 PM |
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That's a late 60's model for starters
1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"
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| posted on September 18th, 2012 at 12:48 PM |
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Might be a 69, not a 59, looks like 4 bolt wheels as well as everything else
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| posted on September 18th, 2012 at 12:54 PM |
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The shell is a 58-59 but she is a real bitsa of parts.
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tristanm
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| posted on September 18th, 2012 at 02:49 PM |
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Not really worried might give me a bit of room to negotiate the price a bit further! Thanks guys
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| posted on September 18th, 2012 at 04:35 PM |
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Pull the carpet up and go right over the floor all round the inside bottom where the doors hang from. Under front bonnet spare tyre well....just to
name same areas.
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| posted on September 18th, 2012 at 05:00 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by tristanm
Hey, Iam currently looking at buying my first beetle, and id like a little advice of what to look out for.
Its a 1959 not sure what engine size yet. Was parked down the road from me, have had a quick look around the outside and interiour and looks very
clean. Iam going to be taking it for a test drive and talking to the owner tomorrow afternoon.
He wants around $5000 but the rego expires in a month, said he uses it as a weekend cruiser and nothing should be needed for rego. Ofcourse i think i
will try to obtain a roadworthy at this sort of price just for piece of mind.
I basically just wanted to know what i should look out for, i.e prone area's to rust, drum brakes working well ect.
Have attached a few photo's let me know what you think!
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From what I can see.. its around a 1959 model going by the doors [pull out handles]
front guards are from a 1968 or later
engine lid is from a 1964-67 model
Gearshifter is from a 1968 or later
dash looks like a 1961> on before 1968
tail lights are a 1962- 1967
it looks OK.. has extractor exhaust system
make sure its 12 volts [should be]
looks like 4 stud wheels 1968> 1976
maybe a later chassis?? would have disc brakes at front?
LEE
car looks good in the photos..
photos of engine would be good...
and yes a roadworthy for that kind of money...
You don't want to be paying out more money..
LEE
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| posted on September 18th, 2012 at 05:19 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by tristanm
Hey, Iam currently looking at buying my first beetle, and id like a little advice of what to look out for.
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Rust
Futue te ipsum!!!
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| posted on September 18th, 2012 at 07:14 PM |
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Looks nice. I reckon you might be able to negotiate the price on those mag wheel centre caps though, lol.
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tristanm
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| posted on September 18th, 2012 at 11:37 PM |
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This is all awsome ill write it down so i dont forget it tomorrow!
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tristanm
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| posted on September 18th, 2012 at 11:38 PM |
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Any knolagble person live near redhead nsw and want to check it out with me at 4pm tomorrow... lol 
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| posted on September 19th, 2012 at 10:07 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by tristanm
Hey, Iam currently looking at buying my first beetle, and id like a little advice of what to look out for.
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Rust
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Amen
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barls
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| posted on September 19th, 2012 at 10:28 AM |
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take a fridge magnet with you try it on all panels if it sticks all good if it dont walk away
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tristanm
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| posted on September 19th, 2012 at 03:24 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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take a fridge magnet with you try it on all panels if it sticks all good if it dont walk away
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Thanks this is a great idea!
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