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**camcojb** · #1 02-20-2025, 01:09 PM

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 · #2 02-20-2025, 04:22 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** · #3 02-20-2025, 04:24 PM

Yeah, just looking for a little fun. Thanks!

zz430droptop67rs · #4 02-20-2025, 05:55 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** · #5 02-20-2025, 07:23 PM

Thanks Don.

OLDFLM · #6 02-21-2025, 08:33 AM

You can do it!

**camcojb** · #7 02-21-2025, 11:37 AM

That would be a dream, though not exactly a bolt in.

**Ketzer** · #8 02-24-2025, 07:43 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 · #9 02-25-2025, 08:20 AM

Do we get to come up with names for this one like the Chevelle?

**camcojb** · #10 02-25-2025, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ketzer

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.