Each turn on this restoration opened the door to more problems. The five images below show what represented the final straw for this car. As you can see, the entire chassis was shot. Fixing really would have required a replacement chassis. Since the body was only marginal at best, it just didn't make sense. Akin to putting down the family dog, I decided to cut my losses with this bug, remember it for the good times, and move on...
Alas, the parts stripping and selling began in earnest. I kept the engine, transmission, wheels and tires. My dad bought a number of items. Some online buyers bought a bunch more, and some is still for sale. The remainder of the heap was loaded up in a Uhaul pickup and sold for scrap - 480 LBS yielded a $36 return.
Alas, the parts stripping and selling began in earnest. I kept the engine, transmission, wheels and tires. My dad bought a number of items. Some online buyers bought a bunch more, and some is still for sale. The remainder of the heap was loaded up in a Uhaul pickup and sold for scrap - 480 LBS yielded a $36 return.
So what's this about a new beginning? Well, inspired by a few magazine features in the past I've decided to turn the rear end of the bug into a utility trailer for use mainly behind the Westfalia. Here's what's left of the bug - note the cross-bracing I welded in to keep the shape. The trailer will retain its original suspension.. On Vanessa's suggestion, the front of the trailer will be closed in with the roof of the bug. More posts to follow on this project...
