[T3] Looking to return the favor

[Gary Forsmo]

Generous offer indeed.

I'm kinda I the same boat as Doug with my one-owner, 1969 VW with MT, FI
... 98% original Squareback.

I would like to see my (nearly) 55-year-old Square go to a "younger person"
who would have an abiding interest, respect & passion for our Type 3's,
like many of us.

But I know first-hand about people who say:

"I promise to keep your car as original as possible and maintain it to keep
it roadworthy."

Once the car is acquired by the new owner ... all bets are off

Short story.
I sold my original, stock1930 Model A Ford with original paint, rumble seat
to a man who made the "I promise ... etc."

After he had the car, Title & Bill of Sale;
he proceeded to chop, channel, repower the drivetrain with a GM 350/5.7
short block, leather upholstery, repaint the body "Resale Red", "juice"
brakes, power steering, A/C ... etc.

Water over the dam, I guess.



On Sun, Mar 17, 2024, 8:27 AM Jim Adney <jadney at vwtype3.org> wrote:

> This is a very generous and thoughtful offer. There's bound to be someone
> out there who can take Doug up on this and get a little extra life out of
> his
> Fasty.
>
> Jim
>
> On 16 Mar 2024 at 16:19, Doug Brashear wrote:
>
> > 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 - itTMll never be a show car or worth very much. The
> doorsfully close but donTMt make an airtight seal¦stuff like that. It
> tracks straight. All the metal is solid¦I welded in good metal aftr each
> incident¦sono Bondo. It has solid floors, fog ligts, Bluetooth. Fan
> doesnTMt work. Likely has an oil leak from one of the left side pushrod
> tubes - the adult fixed though the heat exchanger cold use a good
> degreasing. Great wheels and new tires. Currently registered and could be
> inspected. Likely due for new fuel hoses -maybe the only reaon I wouldnTMt
> just jump in and drive i 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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