[T3] type3-vwtype3.org Digest, Vol 160, Issue 9

[Tony Cascio]

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On Sat, Mar 16, 2024 at 3:03 PM <type3-vwtype3.org-request at lists.vwtype3.org>
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>    1. Looking to return the favor (Doug Brashear)
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> Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2024 16:19:54 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Doug Brashear <dougbrashear at yahoo.com>
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> Subject: [T3] Looking to return the favor
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> Hello all,
> Well, I think the time has come to part with my ?73 Fastback, but I have
> very specific requirements about the new owner. Let me tell you a story
> first:
> When I was a teenager, I worked at our local Scout office, and had a great
> boss there. This guy knew that I?d always wanted a CW Beetle, and also knew
> that one of the district council members (who was a neighbor of mine) had
> one sitting in his garage, needing work but all there. Well, after some
> discussions facilitated by my boss, those neighbors just gave me the ?74
> Superbeetle?and that started my 35 year interest in VWs.?
> While we still have a ?75 Westy, I think it?s time for me to say goodbye
> to our ?73 Fastback, and I?d like to give it away to a young person who has
> a genuine interest in cars and VWs, but maybe doesn?t yet have the cash to
> afford one. Maybe it?s one of your kids or grandkids.?
> Now for the car - it looks quite good in the L61B Sumatra Green repaint,
> with nice chrome and decent seats. It?s fully functional, and the original
> FI engine runs decently (a little surging at highway speeds) and has about
> 70K miles on it. I?ve owned it since ?97 and replaced the rockers on it
> once?but they might be getting a little crispy again. The car has been hit
> 3 times before - it?ll never be a show car or worth very much. The doors
> fully close but don?t make an airtight seal?stuff like that. It tracks
> straight.?All the metal is solid?I welded in good metal after each
> incident?so no Bondo. It has solid floors, fog lights, Bluetooth. Fan
> doesn?t work. Likely has an oil leak from one of the left side pushrod
> tubes - the adult fixed though the heat exchanger could use a good
> degreasing. Great wheels and new tires. Currently registered and could?be
> inspected. Likely due for new fuel hoses - maybe the only reason I wouldn?t
> just jump in and drive it anywhere.?
> After selling a type 3 in the past that ended up in a scrap yard, I?m
> hoping the recipient takes better care of this. Have some parts I can send
> home with it too.?
> Car is located in Falls Church, VA, USA just outside of DC. Pick up is
> here. Yes, you might be able to drive it home depending on the distance but
> I?d definitely have a chase car. I can help with the fuel hose replacement
> if needed before the drive.?
> Anyway, if you know of a recipient candidate, I?d like for that person to
> tell me a little bit about themselves and why they want the car. You can
> email me at dougbrashear at yahoo.com with that info.?
> I know I could sell this for $1-2K but would rather see it go to a budding
> enthusiast.?
> Thanks,- Doug :-)?
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