I wasn't really looking for another project, but I couldn't say no. I've always had a soft spot for aircooled VW's. The guy I bought it from installed a new wiring harness but never finished. It's got a 1500 that was supposedly recently rebuilt, but it doesn't turn over. I suspect the exhaust was left open and water got into one of the cylinders. I'm hoping I can free it up and make it run. Other than that, it is super solid and rust free, plus it's got a ton of new parts.
I've always, always loved Baja bugs.
Ooooh. Been thinking of one of them, so interested to see how this goes. A regular bug is totally boring to me, but a Baja looks like fun.
-Hans
I grew up with a few friends that owned them. Mild to wild, they were all a blast to drive and were more capable off-road than they should have been. Light, RWD, and rear engine is just an awesome combo in the dirt.
I love the Dirt Every Day episode with the Baja Bugs. They look fun.
Update on the project, I have been soaking the cylinders in Marvel Mystery Oil, and I have gotten the crank turning. The problem is it only goes about a half turn then stops, I'm hoping that more soaking will get them all the way freed up. The previous owner installed a new wiring harness and got about half way done, so now I'm trying to get that all sorted out.
Wide eye Baha kit... Nice.. Good luck! Looks like fun...
And I am not implying anything, but I will just leave this here...
Project update, pulled the heads today. It looks like it's time for new pistons and cylinders. 
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