Author Topic: My newest purchase - aircooled. (Read 5379 times)

Snowman · « **Reply #20 on:** September 12, 2008, 08:44:48 am »

Cool! My first recollection of an automobile was a 1962 Beetle as that was the car my parents had when I was growing up in Northern Quebec. I recall not having any heat during the winter months. Then we upgraded to a Dasher

The Mighty Duck · « **Reply #21 on:** September 12, 2008, 11:48:22 am »

Looks to be in pretty good shape - nice! A buddy of mine had a Beetle, fully restored, and it looked brilliant. Very elegant design still.

My old man looked at a restored one in the summer... $17 000! I think $500 is a steal.

barrie1 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 13, 2008, 09:05:42 pm »

You basically stole that car at that price. Good for you. Does this one have the fuel gauge on the dash as I believe it was around 1961 that it became a standard item on them. My business partner would kill for one of them as he drove his for over 2 years with NO starter in it even. Just a little push and pop the clutch and he was gone. He still wants another of that vintage.

gottarondo · « **Reply #23 on:** September 13, 2008, 10:50:52 pm »

Quote from: UmroAyyar on September 12, 2008, 05:43:47 am

This brings back memories, driving around town with friends in the cheap 'foxy', 'sabun dani (soap dish)' or 'Baleela' as its fondly called in Pakistan. The brakes were pretty scary on this.

We should get a collection of those names:
Rolling toaster = Fiat Multipla
Rolling toilet = Vespa scooter
and now the rolling soap dish...

GREAT car by the way. I haven't seen one for a while, but when I look at your photo I realize that there must be corresponding curves on my eyeballs since they have been so ubiquitous for most of my life.

vdk · « **Reply #24 on:** September 14, 2008, 01:13:29 am »

I ENVY YOU!!!!

That one supercool car, I'm sure your kids are very excited.
What tranny does it have?

articsteve · « **Reply #25 on:** September 14, 2008, 01:24:00 am »

Quote from: Snowman on September 12, 2008, 08:44:48 am

Cool! My first recollection of an automobile was a 1962 Beetle as that was the car my parents had when I was growing up in Northern Quebec. I recall not having any heat during the winter months. Then we upgraded to a Dasher

Ya, they are great fun on snow covered roads, but essentially don't have heat even if it's working. Remember those plastic defroster things for the windows.

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #26 on:** September 15, 2008, 12:02:11 am »

Quote from: vdk on September 14, 2008, 01:13:29 am

I ENVY YOU!!!!

That one supercool car, I'm sure your kids are very excited.
What tranny does it have?

stock 4spd manual.

Winklovic · « **Reply #27 on:** September 15, 2008, 01:07:23 pm »

Quote from: articsteve on September 14, 2008, 01:24:00 am

Quote from: Snowman on September 12, 2008, 08:44:48 am
Cool! My first recollection of an automobile was a 1962 Beetle as that was the car my parents had when I was growing up in Northern Quebec. I recall not having any heat during the winter months. Then we upgraded to a Dasher

Ya, they are great fun on snow covered roads, but essentially don't have heat even if it's working. Remember those plastic defroster things for the windows.

My '75 didn't have a gas heater. I was c-c-c-cold driving in the city, but there was plenty of heat while driving on the highway.

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #28 on:** September 15, 2008, 01:18:05 pm »

This one apparently has some sort of heater in it but we'll see when I get home. My drive to work is short enough that I can live without one anyway.

safristi · « **Reply #29 on:** September 15, 2008, 04:02:50 pm »

...ARTHUR VENTS.............................whew is it HOT in 'ere........or am

i just BUG'in ya.......

vicali · « **Reply #30 on:** October 02, 2008, 03:21:32 pm »

that is a super deal.
anything with no rust that is that old is worth more than $500.
check into cvd and thesamba for help. C1 is good too.
been looking for a year or so, my day will come...

Cortina · « **Reply #31 on:** October 02, 2008, 06:37:40 pm »

Great deal. With your mad tingering skills and those simple mechanics a match made in Heven.

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #32 on:** October 02, 2008, 09:04:10 pm »

some misc spares and the four hub caps

My middle boy having a turn in "Herbie" - my 62 Beetle. A natural with the gearshift.

My youngest "driving" the Beetle. He wants me to get into the passenger seat.

Turbo Bob · « **Reply #33 on:** October 03, 2008, 01:10:12 am »

ha ha great pics, I was about that age when my dad had his "collection" of beetles...

rrocket · « **Reply #34 on:** October 03, 2008, 01:22:24 am »

C'mon Arthur...at least get them a phone book or two to sit on!!

Giant Dwarf · « **Reply #35 on:** October 03, 2008, 01:43:11 pm »

Quote from: Just Bob on October 03, 2008, 01:10:12 am

ha ha great pics, I was about that age when my dad had his "collection" of beetles...

We call what your dad had "cooties" over here, though TurboBob.

Arthur, please keep the pics coming. I enjoy the 'process' of these old cars and getting them cleaned up / fixed up / whatever.

dr_spock · « **Reply #36 on:** October 03, 2008, 03:35:56 pm »

Cute pics.

You'll need to fashion some blocks so they can reach the pedals.

safristi · « **Reply #37 on:** October 03, 2008, 06:17:53 pm »

"KNEEL!!" is that U..........

J.Strack · « **Reply #38 on:** November 26, 2008, 04:33:30 pm »

Thats look great
how are the floors and heater channels

regards
jon

Scaerio · « **Reply #39 on:** November 29, 2008, 08:49:50 am »

Cool purchase!