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A Bay is a great driver, of course, fuel economy isn't what a a Beetle would be, but it's also not horrible.
Parking is a non issue. A Bus really isn't much larger than a Beetle. They're tall, not long. If people can park explorers and small SUVs, a bus would EASILY fit.
Front crash protection on a late bay, could in some ways be better than a Beetle, especially an early car.
The frame rails on a bay are higher than a Beetle, more in line with the bumpers on modern cars, and most small-mid sized SUVs. Also, the front of a Bay is reinforced (dispite people liking to believe that since it is flat, it is weak)
More so than a low Beetle which will likely dive under the rear of most higher sedans or SUVs, putting the drivers face right in line with a tow hitch or bumper.

There are several Beetles on CL, I don't think you're going to step into anything for $500 though. That's asking for a miracle.
Supers are great, I LOVED my 71 1302. Originally I thought a flat window Super looked stupid, but I soon realized they really are a great blend of Super ride, with Standard look.

1303's are cool, but they're really fat looking...

VwJay wrote:Raj, I'll gladly take another 5 lug car. I just figured SB are cheaper and why not for a DD. But a cheap, rusty but driveable 67-down. Sign me up.

I have two cars coming, a 58 and 59ish bug, both complete but need everything ( floors, mechanical rebuild). Just an idea....... Both are weathered and black.

Still, id prefer a 70's car to sit in traffic on the lie, and side of the street in nyc. But if interested... watch for the ads to be posted in two weeks.

Raj When I'm in the city (queens) I'm in a private lot. Parking is not an issue. My only hesitation on a car that old would be the non-fully synchro transaxle. I do have some 90% finished stainless steel floor pans my father and I made but abandoned in favor of stock replacements for my first Beetle. As long as they are not complete basket cases I'm interested.

VwJay wrote:Raj As long as they are not complete basket cases I'm interested.

'Basket case' is a fun term. Imagine a car or two sitting in under a tree since the early 80's. That's what we got! Pics coming soon

To quote Barney Stinson "challenge accepted".

VwJay wrote:To quote Barney Stinson "challenge accepted".

wow.... had to google that. Never saw that show and kinda liked remembering him as 'doogie howser'. But based on what im reading.... might be one to watch.

and your comment Jay..... I like the way you think buddy!

Raj wrote:

VwJay wrote:To quote Barney Stinson "challenge accepted".

wow.... had to google that. Never saw that show and kinda liked remembering him as 'doogie howser'. But based on what im reading.... might be one to watch.

and your comment Jay..... I like the way you think buddy!

Good sir, you're blatant lack of respect for his Holiness NPH, means you may be subject to DVG-excommunication for an undetermined period of time, or until the show is over.

Mike,

You little dog!

ObnoxiousBlue wrote:Good sir, you're blatant lack of respect for his Holiness NPH, means you may be subject to DVG-excommunication for an undetermined period of time, or until the show is over.

Cue the hungry monkey.

Raj, it is a good show. Tiff and I watch it a lot. Mr NPH is one of the main reasons to watch it.

Emailed him contact info, PM'd him and called him. Have to wait and see if he gets back to me.

Spoke to him. Car sounds decent but he kept saying the bulkhead should be replaced. I asked him what he meant by that and he started talking about the rear by the trailing arms. I've never seen that rust. He said you could drive it and he did. But if you wanted to restore it you should replace it. Either I'm not understanding him or something's very wrong with that car.

VwJay wrote:Spoke to him. Car sounds decent but he kept saying the bulkhead should be replaced. I asked him what he meant by that and he started talking about the rear by the trailing arms. I've never seen that rust. He said you could drive it and he did. But if you wanted to restore it you should replace it. Either I'm not understanding him or something's very wrong with that car.

maybe he means the 'rear by the trailing arms', he is talking about the rear most of the front arms? Have him send a pic.

Yeah, he made it sound like the rear. But I've never seen them rot there. Especially not on such a new one.

It looks like there is serious tunnel rot in one of interior shots where it meets the floor!

Isn't the Bulkhead in the front of the car, they rust on the SB. Didn't Mike H reaplce the bulkhead on Reese?

Yeah, I saw that too. Idk it's cheap, and I know what you get when things are cheap. I'm beginning to think I'd rather build another standard as a DD. Even an early link pin, ball bearing, 6 volt car.

Raj, where are those two late. 50's mystery cars your getting?

VwJay wrote:Raj, where are those two late. 50's mystery cars your getting?

they are coming home next weekend. Heres a sneak peek. hehe

Brown wrote:It looks like there is serious tunnel rot in one of interior shots where it meets the floor!

Isn't the Bulkhead in the front of the car, they rust on the SB. Didn't Mike H reaplce the bulkhead on Reese?

That was the framehead, and that can rot on a standard too. I wonder if he is talking about the package tray ?

Raj wrote:

VwJay wrote:Raj, where are those two late. 50's mystery cars your getting?

they are coming home next weekend. Heres a sneak peek. hehe

jay's new bug.jpg

jays 2.jpg

I've started with worse

VwJay wrote:

Raj wrote:

VwJay wrote:Raj, where are those two late. 50's mystery cars your getting?

they are coming home next weekend. Heres a sneak peek. hehe

jay's new bug.jpg

jays 2.jpg

I've started with worse

Me too, Hence why I'm hoping not to break out the sawzall on these

Is it worth messing with fuel injected cars? Found a guy with a 77 standard that he can get running. Has a bunch of new parts and it's a factory sunroof car which I always liked. Just not super familiar with the VW F.I. Thoughts?

Tons of 75+ cars have been converted to carb. Just need a electric pump bc the fueli case has no pump hole.

VwJay wrote:Is it worth messing with fuel injected cars? Found a guy with a 77 standard that he can get running. Has a bunch of new parts and it's a factory sunroof car which I always liked. Just not super familiar with the VW F.I. Thoughts?

If you pass on it, and it's half decent... Pass the info along to me!