Vintage Speedsters finish

As always suggested take the speedster out for extended local drives and sort out any issues.

Which one are you picking up from VS? I was just there this past weekend... 

You say you're going to pick it up and you were there for an inspection. Thus, you must be local to Vintage.  Now  X 10 what Alan said. Check everything out...like you're having an old car do a safety check. Then drive it and drive it a bit more and more. Does it drive straight, shift correctly, stop properly, does the top work ok..etc and etc. Drive the thing and make sure. If you're not familiar at first with doing a test drive, there are plenty of VW experts near you that will do it for a couple of bucks.  ( go with them  if for nothing else but onboard advice )

Here's one thing for sure....you are giving them about $25,000 and that is guarnteed by the Bank that you got it from.  He is receiving his end guaranteed and no less than that....get it ?...guaranteed by some Bank of America.  Make him prove the same thing to you until you're satisfied.  Nothing complicated there.

Long distance buyers anywhere in North America who can afford to buy a car new at Vintage but cannot find the means to go and inspect it before delivery are clearly missing out. 

Yet, last week on this forum there was a lad from the Sacramento area, ( 6 or 7 hours away from LA  ) with enough issues with his transmission / or was it the engine or both ? who said LA is just to far away to send the car back for satisfaction and decided to get the work done himself to his own satisfaction.  Not much word on the progress ($$$) since. Something is missing in that equation too.

At the far end, Steve Lawing deserves a visit....no takers there either. Wonderful....like full of wonder.

Thanks for your response! I agree it needs to be mechanically sound and look great as well. But I am right there with you! I am holding my end of the deal he should do the same! He seems like a nice guy so far but I really need him to hold up his end of the deal.

Thanks,

Brian

Excellent, Brian. Please let us know how it works out. Paint is just paint...mechanics is what makes it works.

David and Brian, I'm the lad from Sacramento.

I was recounting what I went through with a new VS two years ago. There were issues with the engine, transaxle, and numerous other less serious things throughout the car. We did a quick acceptance drive in LA and then returned the car to the shop to be shipped home to us.

I made two main mistakes. I didn't know VW's at all, and didn't know what to expect of them, and I only drove the car around the block. If you don't know VW's, I'd suggest having an experienced VW mechanic with you and driving the car for at least an hour - including some serious time on the freeway. VS is in a congested neighborhood where it's hard to do much more than slow, stop and go driving.

Kirk is basically a fair guy who will do what he can to make things right for you. But it's a lot easier for both him and you if the fixing is done at his shop. For remote buyers, he will negotiate with you to pay for having work done at your local shop, but that does complicate things by involving a third party.

Also, remember that it costs VS a lot less to fix things in their own shop, so they'd much prefer to handle anything major that way, especially something that requires dropping the engine. And too, finding a local shop that knows air-cooled VW's well is hard enough. Finding one that's familiar with Speedster replicas is near impossible.

Brian, if you'd like to discuss this more, please send me a private message here.

Heiserb1 posted:

Hi, I am new to this forum, I am currently going to be picking my speedster up next week. Apon inspection there seems to be a ton of little scratches around the car on the dash around the gauges and all over the car. I told him it needs to be buffed out better ... Anything else I can say? Your help would be appreciated. 

Thanks!

Curious what the outcome was on the scratches?  Thanks.

mennis511 posted:

Heiserb1 posted:

Hi, I am new to this forum, I am currently going to be picking my speedster up next week. Apon inspection there seems to be a ton of little scratches around the car on the dash around the gauges and all over the car. I told him it needs to be buffed out better ... Anything else I can say? Your help would be appreciated. 

Thanks!

Curious what the outcome was on the scratches?  Thanks.

Just went into the shop today to take a look... Still looks pretty scratched up... It's brand new paint...shouldn't it look like new paint? Shouldn't they know how to buff out small fine scratches at the shop.  I hope the can buff it out and make it look good. I don't want to be the guy complaining but I do want a VS that looks like it should.

Just went back in today to check out the VS...wow it looks great Kirk took care of everything. Just a couple of little tweeks and I can wait to pick it up! Wow everything looks awesome! So happy

I remember seeing your Speedster at VS when I was there last. Great color choice! (If it is the same VS that is your user name pic)...

Yes that's my car! Can't wait to get it! Which one is yours ?

Heiserb1 posted:

Yes that's my car! Can't wait to get it! Which one is yours ?

I'm doing the build myself, but using Kirk and VS as a source for parts...

So, I am up there frequently looking around the shop and talking to the guys about the "how to" stuff... all the tribal knowledge they have...

I waited 13 years to get this speedster I am a local guy as well I live in Chino Hills and work in Orange County. How close are you and how  far along  is your build?

thanks,

Brian

Here is my build/intro thread:

https://www.speedsterowners.com/topic/just-saying-hi

Brian, there are quite a few of us SOCers in OC. When you get your car, we can do a 'shake-down' cruise through Carbon Canyon and head to Chino Airport for breakfast at Flo's restaurant! 

That sounds like a plan! Love Flo's and that sounds like fun n driving through Carbon Canyon!

Jim, 9 years ago we did the Flo's run right after Candace and I picked up our VS.  Seems like yesterday.  Would love to do it again.

Jimbo... I am BACK..... haven't been here for a while... great idea for CC run... let me know when and where...

Speedster "D"

Dave (Speedster "D") Galvan posted:

Jimbo... I am BACK..... haven't been here for a while... great idea for CC run... let me know when and where...

Speedster "D"

 

Will do, my brutha!

Flo's.   Biscuits and gravy.

I'm in.

Larry

I took these while I was at VS several weeks back. Thought I would share. Great looking ride and I like the interior color choice

That is a sharp looking car Brian! Any thoughts on what color your car will be?

ALB posted:

That is a sharp looking car Brian! Any thoughts on what color your car will be?

That's my car! I am going to pick it up today! It fjord green. 

Thanks,

B

Heiser B1 (do we call you Brian?)

If on the way to Flo's you 'slip-stream' through the canyon behind Musbjim's black VS you'll be wishing you'd specified a louvered engine lid from Kirk...Try and stay in front of Jim...That way you won't grind your teeth in envy!