Date:         Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:05:33 -0700
Reply-To:     Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Advice about buying a bug
In-Reply-To:  <fba5ff8e13fab.4dad56ab@shaw.ca>
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I agree...  Also, look in the spare tire well for reconstructive surgery.
Also literally look under the battery.  For that
price it had better look pretty pristine....

I suspect many folks on this list have a VW bug story but we should save
this for Friday.....

Apologies to the list for non-vanagon content discussion...

Steven
91 Westy

On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 9:32 AM, courtney hook <courtneyhook@shaw.ca> wrote:

> Ken, I've owned and driven bugs since 1972. :-) The 67 bug is THE most
> desirable bug in many peoples eyes as it finally had 12 volts and a larger
> motor. You do have to remember however that the 67 was a one year only bug
> in many many ways. It's rims, engine hood, front fenders, interior handles,
> octopus heater, outside handles, rear backup lights, were all one year only
> items and are not getting any easier to find. Having said that, I'd jump on
> it IF the bodywork is done right. Check the heater channels, the rear
> luggage area under the carpet, and especially around the area under the
> antenna mount, because water leaks down over the years when the antenna seal
> dries out, and rusts out the area to the left of the clutch on the interior
> side wall/heater channel. Email me if you want more info, I used to own a 67
> and it was easily my favorite beetle.
> Courtney
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
> Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 4:50 am
> Subject: Advice about buying a bug
> > I just happened to drive by a local repair shop yesterday and
> > saw a
> > really nice  67 VW Beetle sitting next to the shop.
>