With my Triumph TR3 Race Car restoration under control, I turned my attention again to my 1970 VW Beetle project. After much thought, I judged that the most effective way to get the multitude of parts I needed for my vandalized beetle was to buy a donor car.
I found a matching light blue 1970 beetle about 220 miles away in eastern Tennessee. The car was complete and came with a clear title for $2,000. After a challenging trip during which we had to replace all 4 trailer tires following two blowouts on Interstate 40 west of Knoxville, as well as negotiating treacherous mountain terrain, we acquired the donor beetle and returned safely home.
Once we returned, I began disassembling the donor beetle as well as my project beetle. I then sent the project beetle to the local paintless dent removal shop where all dents were removed from the top and both front fenders at a total cost of $600.
With both cars disassembled, it was time to search for a body shop willing to take on this beetle project.
Total Hours Spent: 53:00
Total Parts and Labor Expenses: $3,167.66
1970 VW Standard Beetle donor car from right rear.
1970 VW Standard Beetle project (left) and donor (right) cars from right front.
1970 VW Standard Beetle project (left) and donor (right) cars from left front.
1970 VW Standard Beetle donor (left) and project (right) cars from right rear.
1970 VW Standard Beetle donor (left) and project (right) cars from left rear.
