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camcojb
02-20-2025, 11:09 AM
I know it's not protouring related, but it's still a car lol. I'm inheriting a 68 Bug, fully restored like new. Will give me something fun to drive while the Chevelle is being painted. Been researching and it's a completely different world than what I've been in. Anyone else a fan?

Pics below are identical to this one, but haven't got it to the house yet to take actual pics. But it's as nice as this one is.
srode1
02-20-2025, 02:22 PM
Those are a blast to drive, you're a lucky guy. Not much protection of course like any of the older cars but that front folds up pretty easy on impact. I remember having to stop really hard in a 62 Impala on a 2 lane highway and a bug hit me from behind. Didn't even scratch the bumper on the Impala but the Bug was almost completely flattened to the windshield.
camcojb
02-20-2025, 02:24 PM
Yeah, just looking for a little fun. Thanks!
zz430droptop67rs
02-20-2025, 03:55 PM
I've had 2 over the years. Going way, way back I had a 59 with the oval rear window. It was so slow you didn't want to drive it on the interstate. With a top speed of about 45 going up even the slightest grade was a struggle. The rear view mirror was usually filled with grill of a Peterbuilt.

I had a 68 also and did the 1835 cc upgrade. It was surprisingly quick, and would gap many V-8s off the line.

I remember I could have to engine out in 15 minutes.

Everything is available parts-wise too. Real popular cars.
camcojb
02-20-2025, 05:23 PM
Thanks Don.
OLDFLM
02-21-2025, 06:33 AM
You can do it!
camcojb
02-21-2025, 09:37 AM
That would be a dream, though not exactly a bolt in. :lol:
Ketzer
02-24-2025, 05:43 PM
Several bugs, a 57, a 64, a 66.... but I was really into Split buses, had 5-6 of those...
The last one I did was a 59 panel with a GM Ecotec and Porsche brakes...
thedugan
02-25-2025, 06:20 AM
Do we get to come up with names for this one like the Chevelle?
camcojb
02-25-2025, 09:40 AM
Several bugs, a 57, a 64, a 66.... but I was really into Split buses, had 5-6 of those...
The last one I did was a 59 panel with a GM Ecotec and Porsche brakes...

Busses are very cool. Surprised how strong the bugs and busses still are, people love them.
camcojb
02-25-2025, 09:40 AM
Do we get to come up with names for this one like the Chevelle?

:idea: :lol:
zz430droptop67rs
02-25-2025, 12:31 PM
:idea: :lol:

Jody, have you got "Panzer" home yet?

Pics?
camcojb
02-25-2025, 02:40 PM
Cool name! We were snowed in for a couple weeks. Now I need to go over and move a few cars to get it out of his barn.
Steve68
03-03-2025, 10:51 AM
I've had 2 over the years. Going way, way back I had a 59 with the oval rear window. It was so slow you didn't want to drive it on the interstate. With a top speed of about 45 going up even the slightest grade was a struggle. The rear view mirror was usually filled with grill of a Peterbuilt.

I had a 68 also and did the 1835 cc upgrade. It was surprisingly quick, and would gap many V-8s off the line.

I remember I could have to engine out in 15 minutes.

Everything is available parts-wise too. Real popular cars.

We must be twins!!!

Made many Mustang GT owners very mad in the late 80's!!!

LOL!!

Mine had real high compression, like AVgas and 93 Amoco mix, ragged edge,
Steve68
03-03-2025, 10:57 AM
My brothers FIL, had 12 67's at one time he restores them for fun at his body shop, he's close to 80 now, and gave one of the last 2 left to my brother, it supposed to come to my shop, here in FL, my brother lives in Texas, long ride in a bug....... J/K