Thread: no landy related... but help! xmas pressie needed...

Originally Posted by 5teve

Hi Guys

Im on the lookout for a beetle... preferably pre 1970 in ideally a running condition and also in a state where restoration is its only next option.

Rach really badly wants one to run around in and restore... been as we have so much spare time on our hands...

so if you know anyone with one... or have one and want to get rid let me know what price and condition etc... and we'll talk! i want to get her this for xmas... ideally!

if its in WA.... then great... if not then i'll look at shipping or some other option...

AS per usual thanks in advance

Pity you did not live in QLD.
There are plenty around

Seen this? http://tinyurl.com/35rsu8

Cheers

I had 2 5 years ago but they werent much chop, 1960 and 65 but were solid and no rust but not much else going for them but they went in a big clean up of the farm.

They are getting a bit hart to find in good nick these days in Vic as well so good luck.

A friend has one on his parent property. It needs a respray but the mechanicals are in good nick. I don't know which year model but it is complete except for the radio.

I Have some in my lawn..poss been there since 1970 does that count?
Rachel will hate me even more now...lol
regards
Scratcher Brad

Originally Posted by Bradtot

I Have some in my lawn..poss been there since 1970 does that count?
Rachel will hate me even more now...lol
regards
Scratcher Brad

LOL... nah im trying not to show her this post so she wont hate you even more until after christmas.. she wanted a white beetle (but she'll get what she's given!) so those black ones in the lawn arent going to be much good ... mind you i bet they are rust free I dont think she hated you ... mild dislike eh? hehe.... she had fun and she knows it!

Originally Posted by George130

A friend has one on his parent property. It needs a respray but the mechanicals are in good nick. I don't know which year model but it is complete except for the radio.

George i would be very interested in finding more out about this.. radio isnt really an issue.. but if you could get some details... and location that would be great.... oh and of course a cost... if he is willing to sell... PM me if you like...

Originally Posted by mcrover

I had 2 5 years ago but they werent much chop, 1960 and 65 but were solid and no rust but not much else going for them but they went in a big clean up of the farm.

They are getting a bit hart to find in good nick these days in Vic as well so good luck.

bah! too late eh? the '60 or the '65 would of been great... i'd love her to have a proper oval window one... i think anything past the 70's and they kind of lost their charm.. a few on ebay... but mostly already restored.

Originally Posted by RonMcGr

Pity you did not live in QLD.
There are plenty around

Seen this? http://tinyurl.com/35rsu8



Cheers

thanks ron... yeah saw the ebay ones... i noticed there are plenty there compared to here... typical really... i know once i get one.. then there will be a flood of them available in WA!


come on then guys... anyone else got one lying around... and needs the room?

pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeease!

Thanks

Steve

Steve,

Have you tried the VW Club in WA?

http://www.vwclub.asn.au/Joomla/
Rod McSwain Secretary (08) 9332 6919

Cheers,

G'day 5teve

The last of the small oval rear windows were in 1957/8 year models, 6volt,36hp. 58 large window narrow blinkers and fuel guage I think 40hp, 65/6 brought in 12volt, wide blinkers, on an original beetle with original bonnet, the nimber of castleations on the badge is the year model IE 8 =58 think it changed with the Australian Production Vehicles, BTW. the Aust Vehicles were the only ones in the world (at that time) that had RUST problems, "A" piller base hidden by carpet(check throughly with Magnet) old used car valuer trick

The old Magnet in a hankerchief trick

cheers