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Subject: Re: Restoration project

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alan

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Date Posted: 14:16:07 04/26/04 Mon
In reply to: SIMBER 's message, "Re: Restoration project" on 16:56:02 04/24/04 Sat

Simber
Thanks so much for taking the time to reply to our notice, we will take your advice � we do not think it is a Karmann convertion.
Thanks again
Alan

>Hi Alan,
>
>who gave you the quote and what work was that for?
>
>the question of if its worth getting it restored is
>what you should be asking your self as well.
>
>If you like the bug and have the money to have the
>work done then go for it.
>
>unless the bills start getting a bit silly.
>
>Take it to a decent garage (such as Tom's V-Dub's
>www.tomsvdubs.co.uk ) first (if possible) for a chat
>and an idea as to what would be involed and end repair
>costs.
>
>Then have a look around on the market (ads in Ultra VW
>and Volksworld mags, plus Loot) and compare price's
>with your repair bill.
>
>If it needs welding (floor pans / heater channels)
>this where it can cost you a fair bit.
>
>If you can do any of the work yourself than that will
>be a bonus.
>
>There are some guys in our club who can carry out
>different jobs between them, they WON'T charge you a
>great deal too.
>
>The real bonus is you'll have saved a bug from the
>crusher and have a cool car to drive around in.
>
>oh, is it a Karmann convertable?
>
>Regards,
>Simber
>VolksWigan V-Dub Club
>www.volkswigan.co.uk

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