Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Bettle

  • 20-06-2007 11:12am
    #1
    Guitar1979
    Closed Accounts Posts: 51 ✭✭


    I am going to purchase a classic Bettle but i am unsure of the amount of upkeep these classic cars need. if anyone has any input at all that would be great. The one i am looking at is a 1974 1200cc with some small rust patches. It looks really cool but will i have my heart broken trying to get rid of rust etc etc????

    Thanks...


Comments

  • #2
    stifz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 315 ✭✭stifz


    my father used to restore beetles..

    Look at the floor pan in the rear seats and in front of the seats in the back. Also the door pillars rot at the upper and lower area's. All the wings are replaceable with the removal of a few bolts so don't be too worried about them.

    Up keep is all relevant to how much you'll use it.. and how far you want to go in repairing / restoring it. Once its safe.. and road worthy i would'nt get too caught up in the odd spot of rust..


  • #3
    Guitar1979
    Closed Accounts Posts: 51 ✭✭Guitar1979


    grand.. i thought i might have to fork out more in the long run considering the rust but tha's grand... I am going to be purchasing this car from a colleague so hopefully it goes well...

    again thanks for the advice.


  • #4
    folkswagen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 217 ✭✭folkswagen


    :) you might like to check out eircooled.com for advice and support with your beetle -

    I have a 67 and a 70 - work is simple enough on them - engines and body and ALL the parts are so readily available and affordable:)


  • #5
    Dustpuppy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 153 ✭✭Dustpuppy


    If you need parts, feel free to ask.
    I get most parts from Germany.
    We are specialized in tuning engines.


  • #6
    Guitar1979
    Closed Accounts Posts: 51 ✭✭Guitar1979


    brillant lads thanks very much. I feel much happier now about buying the Beetle.. I have been looking around for Insurance and i can seem to get classic insurance unless i have another car. 1500 is the best quote i can get and that's from Hibernan. This is my first car in general so i have to take al that into consideration i suppose. Does any of you know where i can get something a bit more reasonable.. ????

    Also checked out that Forum looks pretty cool.. thanks a lot..

    :D:D


  • Advertisement
Advertisement