MY 62 RAG TOP BUG

VINNIE · June 06, 2008, 02:53:50 PM

NOT SURE WHAT TO DO. I HAVE THE MOTOR OUT AND MY ROOMMATE WAS GOING TO HELP ME BUILD A MOTOR BUT BACKED OUT. I'VE NEVER WORKED ON A VW BEFORE. DO I PUT A MOTOR IN IT? OR SELL IT? I LIVE IN S.JERSEY AND DON'T KNOW ANYBODY THAT HAS A VW...SO I'M KIND OF LOST. SELL? OR BUILD A MOTOR? THANKS VINNIE

WHERE CAN I SHOW YOU GUYS SOME PICS OF THE BUG? I HAVE SOME ON MYSPACE. IF YOU WANT TO SEARCH FOR ME TYPE IN MY EMAIL ADDRESS.... SLAMMEDRAM@HOTMAIL.COM THANKS AGAIN

Beetleboi -Greg- · June 06, 2008, 03:08:29 PM

someone in the club was looking for an engine block. how much are u asking for the motor?

6T5 square · June 06, 2008, 03:43:16 PM

Hey Vinnie

A 62 rag top is a desirable car. What kind of shape is it in? IOW- what else has to be done to it? Building a motor is'nt too difficult. How mechanical are you? Also what kind of motor? stock or screamer? Speed costs money.
Where do you live? Being a first time poster and not a member of the club (yet?), your not going find anyone to volunteer their time. Most of us have other projects (I have two).
So I guess what we're trying to figure out here is- how serious are you about the car? Or are you just looking for a quick sale?

njgt-1 · June 06, 2008, 04:41:39 PM

QuoteI LIVE IN S.JERSEY AND DON'T KNOW ANYBODY THAT HAS A VW...SO I'M KIND OF LOST.

Vinnie,

thats your first problem, you've never heard of this club. I'd suggest a couple of things.
First come out to one of our meetings and meet some other VW freaks. Second theres a very big VW show coming up at Atco raceway in just a couple of weeks BE THERE! Now if you can get out to the show you are going to see TONS of VWs some just drivers but some restored and some way out custom. Talk with the owners ( VW people are notorious for being friendly! ) and see if you like what you see! OK assuming that "the bug bit you" make one of our meetings and don't be afraid to ask questions. Hopefully you will decide to keep the car and make a plan on how to get it back on the streets. John is very right, a 62 rag top is a VERY desirable car. Depending on your skill level and budget it might not take much to get it back on the road. Our club is made up of all kinds of VW nuts, some with tons of mechanical skill and some who can just about get by ( I'm not mentioning any names! ) but they all have one thing in common and thats they really enjoy their cars! Hope to find you in that bunch!!

PS: PLEASE TURN OFF THE CAPS! looks like you are yelling!

scarecrow · June 06, 2008, 05:35:30 PM

http://www.aircooledtechnology.com/Home_Page.htm

I read that Jack Raby at air cooled is now selling engine kits developed for the first time novice builder.

njgt-1 · June 06, 2008, 05:51:41 PM

QuoteI read that Jack Raby at air cooled is now selling engine kits developed for the first time novice builder.

yea, if you have a spare $10,000 or so he's not cheap and he mostly does type 4 engines.

VINNIE · June 06, 2008, 06:53:15 PM

WELL IVE BEEN IN TO CUSTOMIZING FOR 16 YEARS NOW. I HAVE A 97 DODGE RAM THATS A SHOW TRUCK AND IF I KEEP THE BUG I WANT TO BUILD A MOTOR THAT WILL BE DEPENDABLE SOME WHERE AROUND A 1900cc. I HAD A 1641 THAT SPUN A BEARING. WHEN IT COMES TO WELDING AND MAKING CUSTOM SUSPENSION I HAVE NO PROBLEM...A COMPLETE MOTOR REBUILD I THINK WILL BE A PROBLEM FOR ME. I CURRENTLY LIVE IN VINELAND AND A FRIEND TOLD ME ABOUT THIS PAGE TO SELL MY BUG. IT'S IN REALLY GOOD CONDITION ALL IT NEEDS IS A MOTOR AND DOOR PANELS. NEW INTERIOR, NEW ROOF. SOLID CAR

VINNIE · June 06, 2008, 06:55:54 PM

sorry. i also work almost 7 days a week. 2 jobs.

njgt-1 · June 06, 2008, 09:21:00 PM

QuoteI HAVE A 97 DODGE RAM THATS A SHOW TRUCK AND IF I KEEP THE BUG I WANT TO BUILD A MOTOR THAT WILL BE DEPENDABLE SOME WHERE AROUND A 1900cc.

Na!
If you can wrench on a Dodge a bug should be no problem.

If you are serious about selling it then post it under the "for sale" heading, somebody might be looking for that type of project.

6T5 square · June 06, 2008, 09:32:43 PM

Bob- you there? go to the shout box

Beetleboi -Greg- · June 07, 2008, 01:24:06 AM

Hey Vinnie, I'm putting the pictures on here cause a lot of the... er grown ups don't have myspace. =-)

Hopefully this will either A: Convince you NOT to sell it... or B: Find you a Happy home for your Bug either way, best of luck.

Beetleboi -Greg- · June 07, 2008, 01:26:11 AM

I guess I have to type something... The Ball is Red

VINNIE · June 07, 2008, 04:25:07 AM

thanks for posting the pics. to bad the motor is out. thanks again,vinnie

lovebus (jack) · June 07, 2008, 07:27:16 AM

Go to this link and click on VW ENGINE REBUILD it may help you. This link may help also. Bob's engine rebuild.

Do you have a garage or someplace inside to work on the engine?

Think about joining the club and I'll show you how to tare down and build your engine. As we all have projects in the fire, and time is precious, club members get more help then non members, but we will still give you help on here as much as we can if you don't join.

VINNIE · June 07, 2008, 01:58:46 PM

thanks. i have no problem joining the club if im going to keep my bug. if i did sell it what price range would i be in? i thought i had a place to work on my motor with my buddie ( he just built his motor) but he is having so many problems. i thought twice. thanks,vinnie

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