1973 Vw Super Beetle Woody-ford Front Beach Bopper Conversion, Z Thing "project" on 2040-cars
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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This is a scratch & dent, semi-rat rod, beach buggy sale. This is a fun project that, when tweeked, will beach friendly everyone that sees it. Previous owner installed a new gas tank, tires, chrome rims, battery, & both steering idler arms. He was not going to install the a back seat (he used it more for trade show wood samples demos of wood buildings he builds). A good back seat comes with it including new matching vinyl seat covers that are shown only placed on seats for demo. They will need to be stretched completely before install if new owner chooses to do so. The brakes do work with no leaks, but have not been bled (still has air in lines; good enough for transport loading-not driving home). The front doors close snug/tight & their windows wind up easy. Comes with three standard VW rims, 2 boxes of parts. Clutch & transaxle are very good. The engine starts & runs good (starts by turning the key with a push button between the front seats). The motor has not been run much in the last two years. It has some new valve push rod tubes. Items that need attention: finish brake bleed process, some lights are not working, generator light is on, windows need install (glass not furnished) for the back four sides & tailgate back frame (a creative person may find other artistic/surfer venues to fill in). I thought of faux wood look water proof mini-blinds w/wood pull close back slats to hold closed. Water proof is only needed if you have to be out on rainy days. Or plexiglass? Beach towels with picture themes stapled to both insides & back, work for me. Some back shelf interior trimming will finish it off( was going to staple moving pad blankets over the shelf wood). Some decorative finishing wood trim would be each artisen's choice. The Vehicle ID number on the title matches the windshield factory plate. It is a Florida title. This can be a great prop for business (bar, beach shop, wood furniture biz). Dune buggys cost more than this.
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