58 convertible is it worth it?

[c1run1]

Well I missed out on a 62 last week in Bucks county PA m but i found this 58 .  The stroy is the motor and trans is  not Original ,  he Made his own convertible supports , and there's a make shift patch in the luggage shelf .  There is a top frame but no top and he put a early steering wheel on it from a chevy . 
Do you think this VW is worth 3,500 ?

Oh it needs the right gas tank to ...

[lovebus (jack)]

Looks like a 40HP, myself, I would find something better for $3500

[Bob(Herbie)]

How are the pans? Check the corners at the bulkhead for rot and the front beam. If the body is good, it can be worth it if you want a vert. Remember vert top parts are costly!  2@cent

[6T5 square]

OMG- run from this!!

  The stroy is the motor and trans is  not Original ,

how much do youknow about the current motor? The rear fire wall is missing, ALL of the cooling tins are missing,  the block looks pretty knarly for having an MSD set up put on it and some pretty wires, the carb looks like they found it in a parts box and do you really think any air is getting through that filter? I notice he has stand-offs on the engine lid- must be from the constant over heating.

  he Made his own convertible supports ,

the only reason he would need to do this is if it was originally a sedan or the frame has rusted out.

and there's a make shift patch in the luggage shelf .  There is a top frame but no top

again, sloppy work to make it into a salvagable car.

he put a early steering wheel on it from a chevy . 

why? it's an ugly wheel to begin with so it looks like he had it laying around. this looks more and more like a collection of parts thrown together.

Do you think this VW is worth 3,500 ?

Oh it needs the right gas tank to ...

I dont think it's worth $500 as a parts car. Remmember, you have to fix everything that is wrong with it and this is only what I can see from here. I would maybe make an offer of $750 but you will have to sink at least another $3-4000 into it to make it prersentable. Convertible parts (especially early ones ) are very expensive.

I would be patient and wait for another car- it will come. Trust me.

[rich67vw]

i'm loving that air fa,fa,fa-filter... #@rofl3

Does this thing actually run? :confused04:;

[Beetleboi -Greg-]

No, love the patina though!

[6T5 square]

is that Patina?? Looks like it had caught on fire.

sorry

[kvbug (karen)]

I paid less than twice that for mine, and it was all done (yes we had some brake issues... *cough cough*  but other than that)..   2@cent

[c1run1]

Ok everyone i thank you for all you valued opinions yes it runs good pans are replaced all parts are there seats are redone  and there's no earlys in NJ for that price LOL  thats with the shipping included to .

[kvbug (karen)]

Good luck!  I'm sure you'll turn her into a beauty   thumpup)-

[lovebus (jack)]

In the end, it's what you want and thats all that counts!

[Baha (Shawn)]

Geez John... You went nuke on the first volley!

That's a $2500 vert if the pans are done and it runs. Its a 58 convertible! Not a 72 super. It's rare and more there than your average 72 super.
Do the work yourself and put $4000 in it and you have a $10-$15,000 car

But having seen c1run1's past work, stock is probably not where it'll go  2@@cool

Just don't chop it into something un-registerable.  whistleegi

[kvbug (karen)]

It's going to be very cool when it's done, and I can't wait to see the progress via pics!  You'll have a nice piece of history there  2@@cool doublethumb

[matt]

If all the parts are there, I would probably get it, but try to get him down.  Also as said, if it is solid, all the better. I know someone who fabbed the rails on his convertible, used heavier metal - he did a great job. Is it on the proper year pans, ie, not on a 67 frame or similar? see if the frame # is right for the body
Good luck!

Matt

[Ant (Pop's Garage)]

Talk him down. Slam it down. Rigg up a top. Good to go.  2@@cool ( and change air filter) lol