1979 Vw Beetle Convertible Project Nr!! on 2040-cars
Easton, Maryland, United States
Engine:4 cyl
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: Blue
Make: Volkswagen
Interior Color: Black
Model: Beetle - Classic
Number of Cylinders: 4
Trim: convertible
Drive Type: 4 speed manual
Mileage: 55,000
For sale before summer...One of the few cars that you can drive everyday and will never depreciate!! I acquired this but rust was a big problem as with most of these that are left. I cut out and welded new metal under rear seat, ft wheel wells and support rails/rockers. Po had just installed new floorpans (don't make sense to put in new floors on rusted rockers!) Well, its straight now. Motor is solid with a new carb and battery. Installed a new top so you can park it outside and the interior is good. Light blue paint but its no show winner but it has way cool EMPI wheels and the tires are ok.. New radio with ipod port. this is a good solid bug that will be a reliable car this summer to throw your dog and kids in and for cruzin. Oh, the build date is 12/1979 so its one of the very last VW Beetles made.
**** Why did I list this as a "project" car?****
Here is what needs to be done to make it perfect:
1. order new clips to hold on the sun visors...next to rearview mirror
2, install rear glass window...it has a new seal...you need a couple people ..im by myself
3. there is a slight shimmy at 50-60 mph...shop said it could be a flat spot in tires as it was sitting for a long time before I bought it. I recommend just buying new tires...shop balanced these tires and it improved greatly but not perfect. shop also recommended new rear shocks
4. No brake lights...you can figure it out...I haven't checked if there is 12 volts to the master cyl switch or not
5. passenger seat wobbles a bit...I ordered new plastic bushings but havnt installed
6. needs new wiper blades
7. windshield washer needs installed....it uses the pressurized air from the spare tire which has a leak so the washer doesn't work
That's it!! From the above choice, the priority item is the brake lights but I have been driving it around and it does run good and solid. If you still reading this, you may be wondering why doesn't he spend a couple hours fixing this list as the items are not that serious.....well I need the space in my garage so selling this car is my priority. Take advantage of my lack of motivation and buy this unique car at a great price. I listed everything right and wrong about this vehicle....there should be no surprises. Check my feedback as I have sold vehicles before and value my 100% positive feedback ....please email questions and I may find time to repair some of these and I will update as I do...or not!!!
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