# complete 1974 Beetle restoration project - $800 **URL:** \ **Category:** Classifieds\ **Created:** [December 3, 2012, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555 "2012-12-03T06:50:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555/1 "2012-12-03T06:50:29Z")
This is up for my inlaws. I listed his 40’s Plymouth Business Coupe up last year, and now he’s trying to sell his restoration project. I can try to answer any questions you may have, but I will try to be as detailed as I can below: The car is a '74 Beetle, that has a partial restoration begun on it. I am not sure how rare this is, but the car has a factory moonroof, with a crank handle to open it. The previous owner started doing body work, and some paint (I assume to check his body work, not final paint). The car is complete, to my knowledge, and almost original. The fenders and doors on the car are OEM, but the hood is an aftermarket, fiberglass replica. The chassis is mostly rust free. I was told that there are tunnels along the doors that are used for heat, and they are prone to rotting out. On this chassis, they are in great condition. The engine and drivetrain are included, but unknown condition. It was supposedly in good running condition 20 years ago, but has not been started since. The tires are flat, and the brakes are rusted up pretty good, so moving it onto a trailer will take some work. The interior is complete, but in rough condition. All of the hardware is there though, so it’s a good canvas to start with. Also included are 4 extra fenders (aftermarket extended flairs), and 2 extra OEM doors. ![http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8058/8240626417_f0e0a96503_b.jpg](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8058/8240626417_f0e0a96503_b.jpg) ![http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8058/8240626515_93f82b59ec_b.jpg](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8058/8240626515_93f82b59ec_b.jpg) :tup: ---
**Author:** ![1sik\_bmw](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1sik_bmw/32/7341_2.png) [@1sik\_bmw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1sik_bmw)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 6:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555/2 "2012-12-03T06:53:35Z")
oops! GLWS! ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555/3 "2012-12-03T06:54:46Z")
In the title - $800 ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555/4 "2012-12-03T07:12:38Z")
> [@Jam](#): > > In the title - $800 This ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 7:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555/5 "2012-12-03T07:47:23Z")
Seems like a solid project for the money for some VW peps. ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555/6 "2012-12-03T08:10:57Z")
Thanks. Yeah, it’s getting harder and harder to find old VWs that aren’t all rotted out. Sorry about the bad pictures, they are scans I did of his printouts of the photos he took of it, lol. It’s also listed on the VW collectors club site that he is a part of, but I figured it’s definitely worth a shot here, for someone looking for a winter project. ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555/7 "2012-12-03T09:04:22Z")
Do you have a link to the DMV collector site? I can’t view these pics at work. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555/8 "2012-12-03T09:05:40Z")
Oh man this would be sweet! ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555/9 "2012-12-03T09:20:13Z")
Ya, Id love to build one of these some year. GLWS Dan ---
**Author:** ![95dime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95dime/32/7514_2.png) [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555/10 "2012-12-03T10:13:40Z")
needs a big block swap :tup: looks like a good project. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555/11 "2012-12-03T10:49:19Z")
We restored a '74 like this years ago…my dad loved it…I did not… ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555/12 "2012-12-03T10:57:44Z")
Also worth noting, he has the papers for the car, so you don’t have to jump through hoops to register it. ---
**Author:** ![slo\_ride](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/49beb7/32.png) [@slo\_ride](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slo_ride)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 1:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555/13 "2012-12-03T13:00:34Z")
correction… 1974 SUPER beetle ---
**Author:** ![Resurrected\_J](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/85f322/32.png) [@Resurrected\_J](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Resurrected_J)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2012, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555/14 "2012-12-03T13:07:05Z")
I might know of a guy w a 2180 block that’ll be for sale soon that’d be perfect for this 😉 ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2013, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555/15 "2013-09-17T09:08:26Z")
Bump for this, he is pretty motivated to sell this, it’s the last car in the barn since he just sold his '48 Plymouth this past week. ---
**Author:** ![Hortanica](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Hortanica](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hortanica)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2013, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555/16 "2013-09-17T10:37:40Z")
where abouts is it located? ---
**Author:** ![Harvey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/harvey/32/5069_2.png) [@Harvey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Harvey)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2013, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555/17 "2013-09-17T11:07:04Z")
Can a turbocharged Subaru motor fit in this? ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2013, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555/18 "2013-09-17T11:08:52Z")
Yes, move the firewall, tranny mounts up a few inches,install adapter plate, add a radiator, wire it up for efi and go. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2013, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555/19 "2013-09-17T11:09:54Z")
Subaru trans too? (completely illiterate to subi/vdub swaps) ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2013, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555/20 "2013-09-17T11:14:13Z")
You can use the subaru trans you just have to get a reverse cut ring and pinion a company in australia sells them, A Porsche transaxle would be ideal for this swap. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complete-1974-beetle-restoration-project-800/227555.md?page=2)