AboutRon Wolff Expertise I am proficient in the following areas of VW Air Cooled Models from 1968-1979:
Vehicles: Super Beetle, Beetle, Thing, Karmann Ghia, Bus, Westfalia/Bus
Areas of expertise years 1968-1979
Engine Rebuild advice for all air cooled engines
VW Brake system replacement
Automatic Stickshift transmission
VW KOOL and DPD air conditioning systems (ex. thing)
Westfalia Electrical system dual battery
Westy Refridge Repair
Westy Cabinet Repair
Westy
AFC Fuel Injection system (1975 bugs) (1975 bus/Westys)
Soundproofing
General type 4 engine rebuild/technical data (i.e. 1.7 ltr, 1.8., 2.0) for buses
VW Air Cooled Beetle and Bus Paint codes
VW Distributor Compatibility Information
Westy component repair
Emission Systems
Exhaust Systems
General Electric System
Door rebuild (windows, seals, vent windows)
Body Panel Removal and general repair (non-welded)
Charging System
Convertible top Installation: Beetle
CV joints
Engine Troubleshooting
Valve Train
Non areas of expertise:
High Performance Modifications
Front end related components
Rear suspension (spring plate adjustment)
Bodywork / painting
Experience
Past/Present clients I often contribute to the westfalia users group technical boards. I have been a member for about 4 years. My usermame is 76Heatwagen
I restore vintage Volkswagens and currently own 4 of them.
Expert: Ron Wolff Date: 9/13/2007 Subject: 71 volkswagen squareback
Question QUESTION: Hi Ron,
I've found a 71 squareback and my daughter fell in love with it. I was wondering what questions I should ask about the car before buying. The interior is perfect, it has been painted once, supposedly because the owner didn't like the beige. He is asking $5500. Is this a good price?
ANSWER: Hi Laurie,
Can you tell me how many original miles are on it?
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QUESTION: Hi again,
The guy selling the car has a a tiny car lot specializing in antique cars. He got it from the original owner who garage kept it. This is what he's told me about the car:
The odometer shows about 50k. The previous owner put a new or rebuilt engine in it 8 to 10k miles ago. It had a rotted gas line which he replaced last month. I haven't seen any rust on the car. He does not know what else might have been replaced or repaired. The interior is perfect and untouched. I live in Alabama and this is the only squareback I've ever seen.
Answer Hi Laurie,
My gut reaction would say that 5,000 is a fair price for this car. It has a complicated fuel injection system for it's time. (unless it has been converted to a carb).
I would make sure that the brakes are ok, and the tires are as well.
The key thing to make sure that there is not a significant amount of body rot.
The good news is parts are fairly easy to get, and the prices are fair.
