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Offline BugMike

  • Joined: Aug 2008
  • Posts: 16

Looking for a Beetle!

« Reply #30 on: October 07, 2008, 05:22:46 PM »
Well, an update... Looked at 4 or 5 cars. Thought I had a '61 till I noticed(looking under the car, duh) that the floor pans were totally shot.

After Circle your wagons, I have also decided I want a 60's Bus! :)

So, I am still looking...
Also I'd like to say I appreciate people like 67bugnut and others who have answered my many questions and tried to help me on my quest.

Thanks!

Offline chrisw95

  • Joined: Sep 2008
  • Posts: 1

Since we are asking...

« Reply #31 on: October 08, 2008, 08:26:02 AM »
I wanted to say Hello first, my wife and I have 2 beetles we love currently, a 58+ vert and a 65 (Daily Driver), but we are also looking for a thing.
And since it was stated that the good ones never make The Samba / Craigslist, etc. I thought I would ask the crew a little up north from us if you all had any recommendations.  

Thanks,
   Chris

Offline Bugnut

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Looking for a Beetle!

« Reply #32 on: October 08, 2008, 09:48:30 AM »
Bugmike,be carefull on the split window bus,They are very exspensive to restore and keep up. A beetle is straight forward,pop the body off put in pans and go. A bus requires exstensive work to repair and parts can be more than scarce in some cases. Also the entry price for a split bus will probably make your head spin. I love a good split bus,but be ready to fork out some dough.

Offline BugMike

  • Joined: Aug 2008
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Looking for a Beetle!

« Reply #33 on: October 08, 2008, 10:39:14 AM »
Oh, I know! I said I want one not that I can get one :)

Offline Bugnut

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Looking for a Beetle!

« Reply #34 on: October 08, 2008, 11:05:44 AM »
Well in that case I want one too! :lol:

Offline Ret.Bugtech

Looking for a Beetle!

« Reply #35 on: October 08, 2008, 12:08:57 PM »
Be careful what you ask for.   I have my hooks on  a 23 window that suppose to be fairly rust free and the owner is not really sure what year it is. I haven't seen it in person, but a close friend of mine has.  I'm going to check it out this weekend. I have my fingers crossed.  The price is right and I mean right if it is what my friend says.

Offline certdubtech

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Looking for a Beetle!

« Reply #36 on: October 08, 2008, 12:55:30 PM »
David???!!!!

Buy a bus???!!!

Alright Scott, Me thinks it's time to lock him up before he hurts himself.... :lol:

Offline Bugnut

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Looking for a Beetle!

« Reply #37 on: October 08, 2008, 01:44:34 PM »
Type 2...David???? Yeah I'll get the leg irons and stuff out . Rick bring sumthin to sedate him he's gunna be a hard one to take down.

Offline certdubtech

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Looking for a Beetle!

« Reply #38 on: October 08, 2008, 04:05:54 PM »
I think he's been huffing his cans of Bus-be-Gone and it's having some sort of reverse effect.
 :D

Offline Ret.Bugtech

Looking for a Beetle!

« Reply #39 on: October 08, 2008, 05:07:57 PM »
Now now !!     Did you see anything in that post that said stated that I was going to keep it ?   All I see is a little more $$$$ in the retirement fund although I think "Splittys"  are just fine. Lets see, I could--------------and do-------------- then maybe this to-------------- then add------------     Naw !!! just kidding( ???????) Maybe .  
   Snick Snick !! :lol:   :lol:

Offline Bugnut

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Looking for a Beetle!

« Reply #40 on: October 08, 2008, 07:42:53 PM »
Ah I see your gunna flip it? Buy low sell high!!! :lol:  Make sure to hold on to it for awhile this is a buyers market and prices are low. :wink:

Offline Ret.Bugtech

Looking for a Beetle!

« Reply #41 on: October 09, 2008, 12:57:56 PM »
Quote from: "67bugnut"
Ah I see your gunna flip it? Buy low sell high!!! :lol:  Make sure to hold on to it for awhile this is a buyers market and prices are low. :wink:
 Don't say Bus and Flip it in the same sentence. Thats bad Karma

Offline Bigdummy

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  • Joined: Sep 2007
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Looking for a Beetle!

« Reply #42 on: October 09, 2008, 01:07:40 PM »
David , Is this the bus we spoke about when I was building?

Offline BugMike

  • Joined: Aug 2008
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Looking for a Beetle!

« Reply #43 on: October 09, 2008, 01:08:14 PM »
Ok Folks! Back on Track! I need a Bug or a Bus! What are we doing about it? :)

Offline virgo062

  • Rossville GA
  • Joined: May 2008
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Looking for a Beetle!

« Reply #44 on: October 09, 2008, 03:02:28 PM »
Sometimes I have noticed they tend to lose focus. You have to reel 'em back in :lol: Was money ever discussed about your Bug hunt?

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