That'd be pretty cool man, sorry to hear about his child.
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my dads had them since he was a kid, ive been around them my whole live. bugs, buses, ghias, type 3s and 4s, fuel injected ones, automatic ones, you name it- its been here. not much rust problems here in Florida, if its bug or bus, body parts should be reasonable to find anyway. if a bug is too rusted, chop it into a baja. you can rebuild a 1600 for cheap and get a decent dual weber setup and some headers going. or easily up the compression/dispacement and go wild. i say get one if you have an e30 youre happy with and want more. get a type 3 or something though, bugs are everywhere.
make sure you really know what youre looking for when buying one, and keep it cool.
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^^^^^^ What he said... Been there, done it with Type 1's. Even had a 2270cc Type 4 conversion in a 63 bug on an IRS pan. Lots of fun, but it's still just a bug. I like a Bug better bone stock.
If you want to have some fun, be different and go with a squareback. They look cool/retro and are a lot more comfortable. Engines are a little harder to hot-rod since the space is tight, but it's do-able.
Have fun, stay away from the rust.
TomMy new blog site: http://www.tomperso.com
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Originally posted by Joey Link View PostI've been toying with the idea of picking one up for years. It seems like there's extensive aftermarket support and they're cheap and easy to purchase, work on, and modify.
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411/412 ftw
Originally posted by bimmertom View Post^^^^^^ what he said... Been there, done it with type 1's. Even had a 2270cc type 4 conversion in a 63 bug on an irs pan. Lots of fun, but it's still just a bug. I like a bug better bone stock.
If you want to have some fun, be different and go with a squareback. They look cool/retro and are a lot more comfortable. Engines are a little harder to hot-rod since the space is tight, but it's do-able.
have fun, stay away from the rust.
TomHE>i
89 335i m30 power, 4hp22 delivery
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My new blog site: http://www.tomperso.com
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Originally posted by BimmerTom View Post^^^^^^ What he said... Been there, done it with Type 1's. Even had a 2270cc Type 4 conversion in a 63 bug on an IRS pan. Lots of fun, but it's still just a bug. I like a Bug better bone stock.
If you want to have some fun, be different and go with a squareback. They look cool/retro and are a lot more comfortable. Engines are a little harder to hot-rod since the space is tight, but it's do-able.
Have fun, stay away from the rust.
Tom
funny my dads got a '63 camper with a type 4 motor in it. just out of having it around when the type 1 crapped out.
squarebacks are nice but fastbacks are definitely my favorite. weve had a couple. easy to fit dual carbs and such if you dont mind cutting out the package tray/engine cover deal. we've never had any "super nice" ones where it would matter haha. except my dads buses...wouldnt molest those.
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Lets see... First car was a '71 super beetle with a brushed on paintjob
'67 that was sold(bad rust but a field find)
'69 Squareback automatic(first year I think, horrible trans!)
'74 Karmann Ghia w/ a 1776
'79 Bus Camper(not a Westfalia, top went straight up on both ends
I would like to get a pre '66 beetle or a microbus(barndoor FTW)
Originally posted by hugh jass View Posti had a 69 that left me stranded on I5 after it burned the number 1 piston. engine only had 13k on it. i sold it shortly after that and vowed never to get another air cooled vehicle again.
Originally posted by RobE30 View PostI am poor and don't have a video camera. He has not had the car out for a few seasons. He got distracted by starting his own machine shop and dealing w/ a very sick child (leukemia) who has since passed on.
I'll try to get you a "build list" for the engine trans along w/ prices
Aircooled VWs are good for your car karma.
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