Some friends of ours, Aaron & Donna, are moving to Alabama. They were originally going to have their '67 bug ('Tomater') transported back there, but the cost was out of their budget, so last week, they decided to sell it. I helped Aaron rebuild the engine last year, so he asked if I might be interested in it.
At first I said no, especially since I haven't been too active at my shop recently ... but my wife started thinking about it. We looked it over and started pricing what it would take to turn it into a nice DD for her (she says my Tundra is too big)
It runs well - what it really needs a lot of cosmetic work. The RR fender and rear apron need work (replaced) as well as some additional [minor] bodywork.
... and the interior needs some attention. Headliner, complete (full) carpet kit (we'll get Oatmeal) and a driver's seat re-upholstery kit for sure ... passenger seat and rear seat still look pretty good.
I'll also be looking into upgrading the front brakes to discs (approx $400.)
With about $1k +/- in upgrades, some clean up, a cheep $500. Maaco paint job, and new rubber seals, it should look pretty good
If I feel like getting a little more industrious, I do have a couple 'spare' 95hp 912 engines handy
Should upgrade the electrical to allow for a 100w two-way radio too ...
At first I said no, especially since I haven't been too active at my shop recently ... but my wife started thinking about it. We looked it over and started pricing what it would take to turn it into a nice DD for her (she says my Tundra is too big)
It runs well - what it really needs a lot of cosmetic work. The RR fender and rear apron need work (replaced) as well as some additional [minor] bodywork.
... and the interior needs some attention. Headliner, complete (full) carpet kit (we'll get Oatmeal) and a driver's seat re-upholstery kit for sure ... passenger seat and rear seat still look pretty good.
I'll also be looking into upgrading the front brakes to discs (approx $400.)
With about $1k +/- in upgrades, some clean up, a cheep $500. Maaco paint job, and new rubber seals, it should look pretty good
If I feel like getting a little more industrious, I do have a couple 'spare' 95hp 912 engines handy
Should upgrade the electrical to allow for a 100w two-way radio too ...
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