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Re: [T3] GEX REBUILT MOTOR


--- Steven Ayres <comwest@att.net> wrote:
> I read this as significant floor rust and lighter
> rust elsewhere. If that's
> a fair assessment, add in the GEX motor (which is
> essentially worthless) and
> you've got what would be a parts car here in AZ and
> a maybe $1500 project in
> the Midwest. Look more carefully at the body, fender
> wells and interior for
> signs of rust and leakage. Resist falling in love
> until you're sure the
> patient will survive.

Totally... Check out www.thesamba.com classifieds and
you will find a good average of what they're going
for, but keep in mind 50-75% of those might be
high-side as well. $3500 is a lot of bread for a 67
with rotten pans and a bad motor. Depending on where
you are in the US, at the most you could probably get
one in better shape from the west coast for $2500 or
thereabouts and have it shipped East.

Steven's statement about emotion should be one of the
five or ten commandments of VW purchasing. I made a
big mistake with my first aircooled VW (a bug that was
a rustbucket) and my wallet lived to regret it. 

If you're buying this because it's conveniently
located, or something like that, that's one thing.
However, if you really want a Type 3 you can keep, the
right one will come along. You just have to keep your
eyes open and it will be there. It's tough, I know...
:)

Good luck!


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