My 59 Bug

[thelonerife]

Originally Posted by BigMike

I've always wanted an early 53. The early 53's had a split window but the oval window dash, then mid 53 they went to the oval window. Never cared for the split dash but love the look.

If you can find one they are very expensive. I like splits too.

[thelonerife]

Thinking of trying to clean up the dash a little with CLR or something. Or should I just leave it well enough alone?

[vwboy]

I would drive it just the way it is!

[Kenfuzed]

Nice! Makes me miss my 58, 64, 67, 66 bus, 65 squareback... yeah I was a VW nut many years ago. However back when I was into bugs in the early 80's I use to pick them up for under 1000, fix them, and sell them for 2500 max.

Great find, please don't mess it up!

[thelonerife]

Originally Posted by vwboy

I would drive it just the way it is!

I will. I just want to get the oil leaks taken care of.

Originally Posted by Kenfuzed

Nice! Makes me miss my 58, 64, 67, 66 bus, 65 squareback... yeah I was a VW nut many years ago. However back when I was into bugs in the early 80's I use to pick them up for under 1000, fix them, and sell them for 2500 max.

Great find, please don't mess it up!

I'll try not to. I have a rear main seal to put in just been busy. This my first so I am learning as I go. The starter was fun lol.

[thelonerife]

Some pics from this weekend

[thelonerife]

Its been over a year since I've posted here but theres nothing new. I did tag it up and drive it around town some. I worked on the turn signals with no success yet. I'll drive it anyway.It cranked right up the other day tho. Still liking it.

[61_FL_Apache]

Great looking bug. I have had a few and they are a blast to drive. Always a head turner.

[thelonerife]

Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

Great looking bug. I have had a few and they are a blast to drive. Always a head turner.

Thanks Steve. Yeah it always draws attention when I fill up. Everybody knows someone that had one.

[CG]

I love the rake on your bug. Ive had a few of these myself. Fun little cars.

[thelonerife]

Originally Posted by CG

I love the rake on your bug. Ive had a few of these myself. Fun little cars.

Thanks CG

[thelonerife]

Well its been a while I know. I've still been working 7 days a week so not much time to do anything on anything. I did manage to get a new dog Jack. He a 3 legged Jack Russell that is full of energy. He also likes the bug. Since I've been working so much I've decided to take the the bug to someone for some work. I know a lot of you guys watch pickers and have seen their bug/bus purchases. They have used J-3 for their stuff so I thought I'd try them. I took my bug to J-3 restorations for some work. I haven't heard anything yet so we'll see.