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Originally Posted by cantdrv55
I want a bug as a project car...
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Old VWs can make a great restore/rebuild project. There's a huge aftermarket supplying just about any part you might need, but quality can vary, so do some research and shop carefully for the best parts. You don't need a lot of special tools either...you can take most of the car apart with a Swiss Army Knife and an adjustable wrench
Rust is a major problem when restoring old cars, and VWs are no exception. Floors and heater channels (sills) are two areas most prone to rot out. If you have metalworking skills and the proper equipment, rust repair isn't a problem, since all of the most common repair panels are readily available. Or even better yet, just get donor metal from a parts car. But if not, try to find a car that's already had any rust issues taken care of, or one from the West/Southwest that's rust-free. Any and all mechanical issues can be easily fixed by most anyone familiar with using basic tools.
The '67 model-year Beetles are considered a high-water mark in the vintage VW world. Among other things, it's the last year for the 'classic' styling with multi-piece bumpers, and the first year for 12V electrics. Older models with the large sliding sunroof and convertibles are also sought after, and will usually sell at a premium.
Look thru TheSamba classifieds to find what particular model(s) appeals to you, where they fall in with your budget, and to get an idea of how much work they might need to bring up to the condition you'd like.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/
Good luck with your search!
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Originally Posted by fanaudical
In addition to the manual and tools, you'll need to get yourself a good VW dog:
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My dog is always curious (read: in the way) when I'm working on the Bug
Here he's 'helping' to pick out upholstery material
