New here and need some opinions!

[Yellow69]

Originally Posted by Mikey

That really stinks. It's sad to think those people are in our hobby. I'm glad to see you got something back. I wish it could have been more.

Please don't give up on having a vw. :agree:

I know! I saddens me to think people like that can even go anywhere near VWs! I think owning a VW, especially a Beetle, is like adopting a child; People should have to go through extensive interviewing and background checks before they can own one Serioulsy!
And thanks for the comment. I definitely will not EVER give up on owning another old Beetle...ever! I love them too much. They were a big part of my childhood and thats something not too many people want to forget, if it was good.

Originally Posted by ccain529

That just flat out SUX! I'm sorry that it had to happen to you! If the tables were turned and that was my car....I doubt I would have the restraint that you are exhibiting. Nope! I'd be in jail and someone would "maybe" wash up on the bank of some river somewhere wrapped in a tarp with what was left of my car crammed in every orifice! They wouldn't need CSI either because I would carve my name and address in his forehead! Whoa!! Damn, I was living vicariously through you for a second and couldn't control my rage!
But seriously I feel like crap because this has happened to you! I know this car meant a lot to you. But PLEASE don't give up all together! Keep the shell. Northeastern rust-free VW parts are hard to find! Start over with a fresh pan and drive train. It doesn't have to be done over night. You can take your time and build a kick-butt GL looker with the changes YOU want to make. But I think I would invest in a LOJAC or some other fancy schmancy theft deterrent system. Now I'm not one to condone violence...OK excessive violence.....Well, when it comes to my car the gloves are off! You need one of these!!! Click on the link!
HOT car theft deterrent!

Thank you I needed that.
That one is almost as entertaining as the trunk monkey!
And I know what you're saying about keeping the shell...Im probably going to keep it but we'll see. Im going to need to do ALOT of work and I don't know if I can do it all on my own. Im sure I could get some help, but not the amount of help I'll need. My dad was all for tinkering with her but a full on rebuild was not on his agenda.