The 59 bug is home!

OLDveedubs · Samba Member Joined: February 10, 2003 Posts: 602

Well after looking for about 2 years I finally found my bug. Here in Florida finding a bug in good condition is like one in a million. And I think I got lucky with this one.

It's a 1959 with OG engine, tranny, and body. It has been repainted once and was apparently Migonette green. It was owned by a lady who died and left it to her son who owned a dealership. The dealership was bought out, and later an employee wanted to buy the bug for his daughter. He is the one who repainted it (bastard). Later it was purchased by the third owner who took care of it and drove it around town. She has about 82000 original miles and will be a great project for me.

I drove her all the way from Boynton Beach to Naples, which took about 3 hours. Got home and she had sprayed a little oil on the rear apron, so that engine going through may have to be sooner than later. Anyways, enjoy.

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She has her issues. I have to replace the whole fuel reserve unit, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals need going through. Also may have to do an engine rebuild relatively soon as she likes to leak oil. For the price I got it, the location, and all things considered (NO RUST, and its an OG Florida car) it couldn't have been any better.
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ruckman101 · Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 4:19 pm Post subject:

That is so sweet. Congrats.

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DMNCLNR · Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 6:06 pm Post subject:

Very sweet car. Good job!
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53 0val · Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 6:11 pm Post subject:

Nice car. Get rid of that fuel filter soon. One leak on that coil and you're toast. Confused

71square · Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 6:14 pm Post subject:

wow, that car is super nice, especially for a FL car. Nice find.
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OLDveedubs · Samba Member Joined: February 10, 2003 Posts: 602

olskool58 · Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 7:17 pm Post subject:

no reason to flame you guy- thats a sweet car- like bob said, ditch the fuel filter- and replace the fuel lines while your at it- I was working on my DD today, braided line LOOKED brand new- all craked on th inside, just waiting to leak and catch fire- I hate that crap- back to the car-- looks like a clean ride- be proud of it-
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Skim · Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 7:51 pm Post subject:

That thing is bad ass man. Congrats!
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El Guero · Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 8:30 pm Post subject: car

clean og car paint it the stock green again

jfpvw · Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 9:00 pm Post subject:

very nice car. now i remember why i had wanted an early big window before i decided on a '57. you just can't beat finding a car locally in an area where good vws are hard to come by. that is how i found my latter purchase. congrats man on that sweet car.
btw, your hair looks like larry norman's circa 1968.
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Juan · Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2004 3:10 am Post subject:

Dude that car is awesome. It's beautiful and in awesome shape! The door panels are amazing!!! Glad I got to take a better look at it since I love that avatar pic!!! So you are in Naples? Whenever you're down in Miami, we should go cruisin'!!! I barely ever see any other Bugs when I take out mine and it sux!

OLDveedubs · Samba Member Joined: February 10, 2003 Posts: 602

my59 · Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2004 7:41 pm Post subject:

Nice. Very nice
82k miles? Plenty left.
Along with what every one else said about the fuel filter and hoses, tighten the screws on the fuel pump- looks like a bit of a leak
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ssx · Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2004 12:41 pm Post subject:

Looks like a very nice car! Congrats! Very Happy

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Bklyn63 · Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 3:41 pm Post subject:

I'v got a place in Boca right on the water...I can tell you finding a car from the 90's without rust is a mission..but a 59..damn you really stepped in crap.

-Leo

OLDveedubs · Samba Member Joined: February 10, 2003 Posts: 602

LOL, thanks. I've fixed most of the driving problems and now I am going to start focusing on funding for the resto.
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Juan · Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 8:40 pm Post subject:

Whatever you do, do not replace those door panels. Surprised

OLDveedubs · Samba Member Joined: February 10, 2003 Posts: 602

Yea, they could use a little cleaning though. In general I need a vinyl cleaner. The headliner could use some help. Any suggestions?
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OLDveedubs · Samba Member Joined: February 10, 2003 Posts: 602

Check out my new website:

www.my59bug.com

*edit: grammar of a 7 year old.
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