What Have I Done? I saved a 411 from the dump.

411 / 412 ~ 2-dr, 4-dr

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Drhallster
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What Have I Done? I saved a 411 from the dump.

Post by Drhallster » Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:18 am

So the local tow and body guys know I'm getting the VW fever. Working on a 67 bug, 72 bus, 70 bug. They called the other day and said they had a sqareback in the impound and was I interested.
Long story short for a $50 tow I now have a 1971 411 in my driveway.
NO history.
No keys.
No nothing.

Now what?
I don't know if to part it or try to restore. The engine compartment looks good. Fuel injected. The only rust is in front of the doors. Worried this is heater channel rot. Do 411's have this like bugs?

Looking for input.
Steve

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Post by Sluggo » Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:18 am

I can't be of any help. But I moved the topic to the Type 4 forum where it belongs. You'll get a more accurate answer.
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Post by bottomend » Sat Nov 04, 2006 12:46 pm

New response for an old post but you should probably try to drum up some biz at the Shoptalk Forums about 411/412's. ( dont forget to send them this way!) You are now a member of a very select group of nutz.....

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Re: What have I done? I saved a 411 from the dump. Now what?

Post by Amskeptic » Tue Nov 28, 2006 8:09 am

Drhallster wrote: I don't know if to part it or try to restore. Looking for input.
Restore it. Do a good job. They are excellent under-appreciated cars. You need to make it extra-nice, however, to help overcome the prejudices. I would be happy to help you.
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Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
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Post by Drhallster » Sat Dec 02, 2006 12:45 am

I agree that a half job would just make it worse. But it will be a commitment. And right now has to come after my bus ad 67bug. otherwise wouldn't get the attention itt deserves. BTW the 72 bus fired up today for the first time since you left Colin. I got called away before we could do much, but ready to tune up. The 411 will need to be patient.

It certainly seems to be a little harder in finding resources.

Steve

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Post by Amskeptic » Thu Dec 07, 2006 4:19 pm

Got pictures?

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Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles

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Post by bear » Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:10 pm

Take one of the door handles off and take it to a locksmith and have him read the code on the tumbler and make a set of keys for it. Phil
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