a few years ago I bought a 67 Beetle from Ohio($1,000) and towed it home. On first inspection we saw rust damage, but as the car was disassembled the damage seemed to get worse and worse. Now we see that the car needs new rear floorboards,heater channels both sides, the entire rear package shelf has been replaced(salvaged from another 67 that was really bad everywhere else).I have to replace the firewall,front apron and rear wheel wells with rear bumper bracket mounts. My Father is doing all the installation in his spare time (aka:retired). The car will need the full treatment on the interior-headliner,rugs,uphostery,etc. The outside is red now,repainted from the original Savannah Beige. It will need to be repainted, 2 new fenders and all new trim and bumpers. In all I expect to spend over $3,000 on the car if I'm lucky. My Father thinks the car should be sent to the boneyard. I feel like I can save something that can never be replaced. What do you think, am I a sentimental fool? By the way, I now own a very solid,complete 67 that I bought from Arizona 6 years ago,so I don't really need the car,but, I hate to see it go to the crusher! Fred67bug
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19 years ago