stanski Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Hi folks Posting this ad for my mate who is selling his 1973 Beetle. Its a 1200cc - Basically sound car not messed with (other than spotty cow seat covers! ) Seats are ok underneath btw. Obviously its a project : It will need a new bonnet but they are cheap enough as are wings and most other stuff! If you know your Beetles you know they are simple to work on and generally bullet proof - the engines always work even when stood as the flat 4 layout means there is always oil in the chamber unlike upright designs. All the welding had been done years ago. I did have a quick glance around it when I was taking pictures and its in surprisingly good condition underneath? If you want me to check it a bit more properly and post up more pics of the usual rot spots (I am a beetle man of many years ....so I know where they all are!) So if your interested and would like to find out more please PM me and I can organise a viewing etc for you. All he wants is £200 - which is a bargain considering how much they go for on fleabay and Volksworld etc! His other half wants rid of it as it was his ex's and hence he has'nt touched it in years! I'd have it myself respray in Interlagos Fire but I still have mine so cant justify 2 Beetles in the fold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellowsuk Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 hiya, i only just joined this obviously lookin for info on the z's but i would like some more info on the beetle plz. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 hiya, i only just joined this obviously lookin for info on the z's but i would like some more info on the beetle plz. thanks Hi to the forum :bye: Zed and Beetle fan eh - top stuff Ok will PM you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 hiya, i only just joined this obviously lookin for info on the z's but i would like some more info on the beetle plz. thanks , please dont get this over a zed Best of luck with the sale bud, sure someone will fancy some fun and a project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Would love to turn one of these into a baja bug with a porka engine!!! Or even use the chasis to make a carmen ghia..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Would love to turn one of these into a baja bug with a porka engine!!! Or even use the chasis to make a carmen ghia..... Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Poor icckle Beetle needs to be saved Fellowsuk - PM sent btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 now thats old school! lol lets see pics of ur bug project then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roast350z Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Would love to turn one of these into a baja bug with a porka engine!!! Or even use the chasis to make a carmen ghia..... ahhh Karman ghia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 now thats old school! lol lets see pics of ur bug project then Project? - Well yes its been waiting 19 years more like a retirement project at this rate! Here is a pic when I first moved into the new house. It was my second ever car I've always had Beetles and vans - they have all gone but I would never let this one go very attached to it This was another of my daily drivers - (yes while the white one was off the road!) Resprayed it in the back garden - turned out ok actually! Oh and I am not posting up the period 80's photo again - had enough stick last time round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 lol quality.lovin the 1/8 inch exhaust tips! u had spacers on them? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 lol quality.lovin the 1/8 inch exhaust tips! u had spacers on them? lol Hey I love my peashooter exhaust - they are part of the character of it You know a Bug engine is tuned well when it has that nice whistle! I tried spacers once but it looked pants so did'nt bother. I also tried a Cherry bomb exhaust which is basically a pipe (bit like a K1) so imagine me leaving for work at 06:00 with that thing - I took it off the next day - you could hear me from 10 miles away! ee up happy days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 lol nice. hope ur mate sells his would be a cool project for someone. just one of the pro detailers to bring out its natural beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 lol nice. hope ur mate sells his would be a cool project for someone. just one of the pro detailers to bring out its natural beauty! I know it will make a nice project for someone indeed- I went for a detailed scan of it tonight and its a solid car just needs some love to bring it back on the road and make it look nice again - still think it would look ace in Interlagos Fire -or Night Blue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Oh go on then........ just for a laugh - back in the day here I am about 1985 I think - one on the left! and yes they are white socks and slip on shoes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 oh u are brave posting that! lol wot car is tat in the middle? i was only 2 in 1985 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriank Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 oh u are brave posting that! lol wot car is tat in the middle? i was only 2 in 1985 lol Dont car mate us ragtop owners are mate of stern stuff! 2 in 1985?? - sniff sniff sniff feel old now! Its a Triumph Dolomite - in Vermillian Red btw Mate hated it as it alwasy broke down on him - good Ol British Leyland! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincolnbaggie Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 If we're going to do the Ashes-to-Ashes British Leyland thing, then here is my contribution from the early 80s. Cracking car (apart from the rust) and a nice burble from the 3.9 V8 - I'm not posting pictures of me with it though, that would be too scary! 2 in 1985 - I was at Uni then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 If we're going to do the Ashes-to-Ashes British Leyland thing, then here is my contribution from the early 80s. Cracking car (apart from the rust) and a nice burble from the 3.9 V8 - I'm not posting pictures of me with it though, that would be too scary! 2 in 1985 - I was at Uni then! Hey I have worse pics trust me!! No Ashes to Ashes stuff here it was real first time round! Yeah I must have been abour 18 around the time this pic was taken mid 80's - Hey Vitesse looks a beast! Get that picture posted up mate - nothing to worry about! All part of the fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilsheepshagga_turbo Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 god dayum... was gonna pm u about it.. tooo slow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Someone bagged a great project, would be great to see progress of how this turns out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 god dayum... was gonna pm u about it.. tooo slow... no worries mate - I still have fingers in Beetle pies and know a few people who still have them like me for ahem a number of years resting shall we say! So will keep ya in mind? Btw - its going to a very good home - cant say who yet but I think you will be surprised. Hopefully we will get an update in months to come as to progress Thanks folks for taking an interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Just waiting for my lad to ask if its still for sale Stan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 Just waiting for my lad to ask if its still for sale Stan. Too late - good cars are hard to find as you know ! Still think he should try an Austin A35 , easy to work on and fun to drive -small engine but then they weigh as much as biscuit tin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hey I have worse pics trust me!! I know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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