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Bedrock of the Community
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I wish I had mine as well, jbuck. They are worth thousands of dollars now.
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Yeah. A few years back I had the idea I could build one with my son. My estimates escalated quickly and the idea did not last long. 
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Bedrock of the Community
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31302 Posts |
There's a 1970 Bug on ebay for $8,500 and a few earlier years between $10,000 and $15,000. 
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Moderator
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Do. Not. Tempt. Me. 
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Bedrock of the Community
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31302 Posts |
Okay. 
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Moderator
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Quote: Nor the last. A friend of mine and myself once put a V8 into a Chevy Vega.....
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Bedrock of the Community
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Moderator
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That probably depends on where they got the V8. 
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Moderator
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Quote: How long did that last? not long! when we got it all set up and running, my friend got in, put it in drive and punched it ... and twisted the frame so bad that only 3 wheels would touch the ground at one time  I'm glad it wasn't my cay. 
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Moderator
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Oh my! 
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Moderator
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yep, that happened - strong motor, weak frame. 
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Wow! 
Errers and Varietys.
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Quote:Wow!  yep  it was kind cool to see! it sprung like a spring!
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