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**Boog** · 04-15-2024, 07:34 AM

Paul, another beetle? You've got a small herd going on. Do any of them run? I have peeked at some new and reman'd vw engines and man they are pricey.

**FleetsidePaul** · 04-15-2024, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Paul, another beetle? You've got a small herd going on. Do any of them run? I have peeked at some new and reman'd vw engines and man they are pricey.

Yeah another one. This one makes 6. And yes the motors are pricey now. I remember when you could buy one for 400 bucks. 5 out of the 6 run, and I've got a motor for it, I just have to put it in.

I need another Chevy truck now, I only have 5 of those.

**Boog** · 04-15-2024, 08:04 PM

Don't park them too close together or they will multiply.

**Steeveedee** · 04-15-2024, 09:13 PM

Like this.

LT7A · 04-15-2024, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Bought this 72 VW. I had one just like it in 1980. Well mine was tan and in a lot better shape (until I smashed it up in 1982.(OOPS!)

It runs okay, meaning it runs although I'm not going to get too far on flat tires. New ones should be here tomorrow.

Not bad for $750

That sounds like a good grab for the money. Never thought I'd be nostalgic for a Bug when they were all over the place. Like to have one now though. I think I could get by with just one ; )

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

Not on my truck , but on my daughters. Over the last week or so I torn down her seat from her '72 and repaired three broken springs, added burlap to the back of the foam, added 1/2 high density foam to the seating area and replaced the upholstery with pre sewn kit from LMC Truck . First time tackling this myself and I like the way it turned out.

That came out great! I'm going to have to give that a try.

**3757chevy** · 04-15-2024, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

That came out great! I'm going to have to give that a try.

Thanks ! I was intimidated at first and asked a friend that had an upholstery shop for years to help , he got busy and I decided to go ahead and try it. It wasn't hard to do after all.

**special-K** · 04-16-2024, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

Thanks ! I was intimidated at first and asked a friend that had an upholstery shop for years to help , he got busy and I decided to go ahead and try it. It wasn't hard to do after all.

The feel of a redone seat is one of the best feelings, after having a messed up one. I bet she's real pleased

04-15-2024, 07:34 AM	#1
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,001	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Paul, another beetle? You've got a small herd going on. Do any of them run? I have peeked at some new and reman'd vw engines and man they are pricey. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-15-2024, 08:04 PM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,001	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Don't park them too close together or they will multiply. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-15-2024, 09:13 PM	#4
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,131	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Like this. Attached Images __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA



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