Golden Wagen

Bill K. · Post by **Bill K.** » Sat Dec 24, 2005 10:51 pm

Special delivery from Kris today:
* 1973 412 Wagen
* Original owner from Auburn, Ca (Gold Country)
* 131k miles, all original (only missing a/c compressor, I think...)
* Parked 7 years ago in running condition
* Solid body, cracked dash, good headliner, good glass, auto trans, 1.7 with FI
* $250 delivered -- thanks Kris - Ho, Ho, Ho

Plan is to restore for daily driver:
* Rebuild suspension, steering, brakes, trans, fuel system, heater, a/c
* 2056 T4 with FI
* 15" Fuchs, dechromed body, color matched bumpers, tinted windows, etc. for German Look styling

Blog of restoration hosted at http://luxuswagen.blogspot.com/ (with pictures).

I'm looking forward to learning more about this car and getting it on the road.

Cheers, Bill

tuna · Post by **tuna** » Sat Dec 24, 2005 10:58 pm

Bill,

I look forward to seeing the progress on this car and how it comes out. A custom Type 4 is a fresh new look, and I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only nut-case that thinks so.

Tuna

Bill K. · Post by **Bill K.** » Sat Dec 24, 2005 11:05 pm

Tuna, being a little nuts is part of the fun

. Thanks for the great info on your site that helped get me hooked on this aircooled luxury car.
-Bill

ubercrap · Post by **ubercrap** » Sun Dec 25, 2005 12:15 am

Cool, I'm glad that it went to a good home. German Look is definitely the way to go for a custom 412, in my opinion. Oh, and you came to the right place learn, for sure! What I've learned from Ray and the rest of the gang the last couple of years here has been absolutely invaluable.

MGVWfan · Post by **MGVWfan** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 9:41 am

Most excellent news! It'll be interesting to see that custom 412 project as it progresses.

vonkr · Post by **vonkr** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 5:16 am

Hi Bill,

Suddenly I realised that you were on the 411/412 forum so you must have a 411/412......

(I requested in my PM if you have an 411/412.......

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So I did a quick search and found this topic.....