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Topic: First-time VW owner  (Read 3090 times)

Offline nezabe

  • Joined: Jan 2011
  • Posts: 5

First-time VW owner

« on: January 11, 2011, 07:22:41 PM »
Hello Scenic City Volks Folks members!

Although I live north of Knoxville, I have a friend that encouraged me to join your club.

I recently purchased a 72 Superbeetle Convertible that needs a lot of TLC.

Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.

Firstly, it needs an engine or engine rebuild. There is no interior carpet, rear bumper and other minor parts. It does have a new vinyl top, but it doesn't look like it fits correctly. Looks like the car has been painted several times without removing the old layers. I will try to post some pictures in the photo section.

I look forward to hearing from everyone.
« Last Edit: January 11, 2011, 10:23:06 PM by nezabe »

Offline LOLA

  • Club Member
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee
  • Joined: Jun 2008
  • Posts: 562

Re: First-time VW owner

« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2011, 07:32:56 PM »
Welcome aboard. Sounds like you've got yourself a project car. Most everything you listed, can be done by you and may be a friend. The engine   may take some outside help. All can be conquered in time. Be sure to send some pics.

Offline certdubtech

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  • Joined: May 2006
  • Posts: 3199

Re: First-time VW owner

« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2011, 09:52:44 AM »
Welcome to the SCVF forums....

Just remember.  If you are not sure, ask first.  There are plenty of people here who can help out.   :)

Offline ASBug

  • Varnel, Ga
  • Joined: Jan 2008
  • Posts: 3032

Re: First-time VW owner

« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2011, 12:44:47 PM »
Yeah, the answers are free BEFORE you do something, afterwards they usually cost.
KC

Offline Smelly_Cat

Re: First-time VW owner

« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2011, 06:56:49 PM »

Welcome
Yay!!! another super duper  Beetle.  Cheers. They so much more roomer than the economy model bugs.   Sc

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