Post by davidkriegel on Oct 5, 2022 7:13:59 GMT -6
This is a nice well running VW Bug . History, I bought it from a man in New York that did a lot of restoration listed below but had to move and loose it. When I got it the major work was done. Listed below, but with a lot of loose ends. I use a great but slow restorer in Michigan. I took it there and said here is a blank check fix it. I have sold an aircraft hanger and have 8 classic cars so need to sell at least three. Car starts right up, shifts and drives well. Defects that I see listed below. Major ones are the restorer could NOT find proper inside door arm rests so although interior is new no door armrests. The other he fixed the fuel gauge but I see it is intermittent. I will try and find probably loose connection. Other a paint defect on front hood, not mirror smooth
This is a list of some of the items I had a VW restorer do over 2021 -2022 I just gave him a blank check go ahead I will give the top 5 bidders his phone number to inquire about the car during the final 48 hours of bidding so you can verify and ask questions I just told him fix everything so it is a nice car. He did he takes his time. He was referred to me by folks who have had their VW’s redone really nice !
Replace all wiring for reverse lights
rewire license plate lights
adjust rear engine cover
new valve cover gaskets
tighten license plate cover
repair passenger seat adjustment track ( would not move)
toe board ??
repair multiple wire connections
repair straighten chrome trim on left door glass
replace bulbs in gauge cluster
fix fuel gauge
New pinch welt over windshield
new pinch welt inside of ¼ ??
new rubber front and rear of ¼ windows
new rubber reqr ??of door windows
replace radio and antenna ( not VW)
new carpet
washer bottle replaced with electric pump and switch new base
rewired front turn and park lights
repaired speed cable
all 4 wipers inside of windows
replaced one wiper outside window
repaired replaced window transmission both doors
removed inspected reinstalled adjusted all 4 windows
The 4 new wipers?
Adjusted top
freed up and adjusted right hand door hinges
Left hand door weather strip
Brake boot adjusted
New Carb and tune
New oil sending unit
adjust valves
set timing
Replaced right hand mirror
new distributor cap and rotor
new front and rear seat belts
Tighten wheel bearings
Head light switch
Hook up all wiring to rear lights
new carpet trunk
lots of other items
The owner that I bought the car from had run out of space He gave me a list and documents I will try and find but this from memory and what is pretty obvious I can not verify with documents He had it titled in Vermont It is cheaper there so I just did the same Car is in Indiana With Vermont over 25 year old classics I just sign the registration as a sale and you can either keep Vermont depending on your State or get a Title from your State
New paint ( one flaw) on font hood area of not mirror paint ( dust?) new body black molding between body and fenders etc ( this leaves me to believe they had the body off the car )
replaced fuel injected engine with rebuilt 1600 carb engine with headers 4 exhaust Engine Number AJ 131 741 WHERE AJ = 1600 ENGINE 1974 TO 1980 and 50 HORSEPOWER ( with headers maybe a few more horsepower)
new clutch and plate
new top ( has some scuff and pinch mark tears in inside)
new interior new seats and door panels
dash cover ( plastic)
custom wheels
newer tires
brakes
NO HEATER BOX I was informed that when headers put in this eliminates space for heater box?
On front top inside windshield paint scrapes where the top hold down hooks scrap when top put up
Two custom wheels missing the 3 inch? Cap over the axle nut
Some plastic original and old like the rear view mirror
Of course a few chips in paint like above the engine hood deck
Lets just say it is a very nice looking car but not perfect I would say it looks like a 2-3 year old car
I have owned so many many Bugs. I rebuilt maybe 20 while stations in Iceland with the navy. Advice on buying any classic Make sure you can get parts easy and cheap, and make sure there are support groups to answer your questions Of all my cars besides the Model T this one gets the most grins and waves Feel free to come by and inspect I am 5 miles south of Interstate 80 about 90 miles east of Chicago. Also my guarantee if you win either YOU or a representative come by and inspect the car before it ships If you or they find anything I missed I will either allow you to cancel sale full refund or negotiate a reduced price to cover defect . I have sold well over 100 classic with no complaints even over seas I value my reputation
I recommend insuring it with hagerty classic car insurance This car is valued by them at $ 17,000 and have been appreciating I have 8 classics insured with them for $ 820 a year TOTAL for all 8 cars . If your car is stolen or totaled they pay you the agreed vale. In this case $ 17,000 If I give you my policy number folks in the past have just switched the car to their policy You can not use the car as a daily driver, mileage is limited to 2500 miles a year
1978 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
1582057272
2DR CONVERTIBLE
$17,000.00
make changes
Above is from my insurance policy
Here are the recent sales evaluation for the 1978 VW convertibles from Hagerty
1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle
2dr Convertible
4-cyl. 1584cc/50hp 1bbl
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#1 Concours condition
$62,100
+17.8%
#2 Excellent condition
$44,700
+17.9%
#3 Good condition
$16,600*
+17.7%
#4 Fair condition
$10,500
