1970 Fastback -one more project

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1970 Fastback -one more project

Post by Hobug » Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:13 pm

I made a trade today and brought home a 70 Fastback. It is automatic and still fuel injected. It spent 25+ years in a barn and is very original; even the spark plug wires are original. It is Savannah Beige and while there is some patina (surface rust :lol: ) the paint should buff out pretty well. It runs, drives, and stops, but is not road worthy yet. I need to clean the fuel system from the tank to the injectors and go thru the brakes.

72 Bug for trade loaded and leaving.
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Made it to the trade.
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Thar she blows: :D
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Loaded up to go to her new home.
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It looks like Pete is killing my son, but he didn't. (really)
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If you travel with Pete, you can't pass a Bojangles.
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63 Bug
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Re: 1970 Fastback -one more project

Post by Hobug » Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:14 pm

Here's a few more pictures.

The only real body damage.
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Door panels are in good shape and I got some even nicer ones in the trade.
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Nice pretty paint under the hood.
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No signs of any accident damage.
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No junk in the trunk. :D

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Only missing a couple of pieces from the engine.
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63 Bug
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Re: 1970 Fastback -one more project

Post by ruckman101 » Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:25 pm

Sweet.


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Re: 1970 Fastback -one more project

Post by Amskeptic » Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:38 pm

Hobug wrote:Here's a few more pictures.
Only missing a couple of pieces from the engine.
Man, look at that. We need a visit. D-Jet!
My Squareback is bonked on that corner too. I think people pulling out of parallel parking spots misjudge the fact that these cars keep swelling bigger under the belt line, or sumpin.
You keeping this car beautifully stock?
Let's review what a stock Type 3 goes for these days in nice stock condition:


1973 VW Squareback Pricing

MSRP Low Average High
$2,995 $4,350 $8,100 $12,800

**/**/10
............. $3,900 $7,275 $11,300

09/20/11:
............. $4,800 $8,950 $14,400

01/17/12:
............. $4,800 $9,200 $15,100

Note that they are appreciating if they are in nice condition, hobug.
Nice score!
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BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles

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Re: 1970 Fastback -one more project

Post by zabo » Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:01 am

nice score man- I love this one! and yes another vote for stock.
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78 bus

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Re: 1970 Fastback -one more project

Post by Hobug » Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:06 pm

Stock is the plan; stock and original. I may get it painted due to the rear damage. If I can find a Savannah Beige replacement fender I may stay with the original paint.

I must finish my sister-in-law's Ghia before I can really jump on this Fasty.
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Re: 1970 Fastback -one more project

Post by Amskeptic » Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:15 pm

Hobug wrote:Stock is the plan; stock and original. I may get it painted due to the rear damage. If I can find a Savannah Beige replacement fender I may stay with the original paint.

I must finish my sister-in-law's Ghia before I can really jump on this Fasty.
It is a pretty color.

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BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles

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