New Members - Introduce yourself..
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- Drip
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Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Thanks Freddie. I am in fact from Joburg - I guess we're so far off the beaten path here in Jozi we may as well be on our own continent
Grew up around VW's and Beetles in particular. My uncle was a mechanic at the Uitenhage plant so there was always a Beetle or three in his yard over the weekend that was getting some or the other kind of work done on it.
Grew up around VW's and Beetles in particular. My uncle was a mechanic at the Uitenhage plant so there was always a Beetle or three in his yard over the weekend that was getting some or the other kind of work done on it.
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- Drip
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- What model do you have?: 1978
- Location: durbanville
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Hi All,
Name is adriaan. myself and 3 other friends are currently restoring a '78 T2 that used to be a 'panel van'. things are coming along. She (yes she, any vintage car needs to be a she, they are delicate), is currently at the auto elec to have all wiring inspected / corrected. Once done we will start with the interior.
Reason for joining was to gain more insight into these classics and also starting to understand the lingo of parts and being able to source parts.
I will be posting some images shortly and then begging for parts on the parts section
Restoration greeting
Adriaan
Name is adriaan. myself and 3 other friends are currently restoring a '78 T2 that used to be a 'panel van'. things are coming along. She (yes she, any vintage car needs to be a she, they are delicate), is currently at the auto elec to have all wiring inspected / corrected. Once done we will start with the interior.
Reason for joining was to gain more insight into these classics and also starting to understand the lingo of parts and being able to source parts.
I will be posting some images shortly and then begging for parts on the parts section
Restoration greeting
Adriaan
- Tony Z
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Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Welcome guys.
Open your own project threads and let us see the pictures!!
Open your own project threads and let us see the pictures!!
ANGRRR
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
1302S
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=33521
Panel Van
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?p=288723
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
1302S
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=33521
Panel Van
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?p=288723
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- Drip
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Hi all
My name is Craig and I have and I am an addict! It all started in 1986 with a 72 Beetle. In 1999 I turned my back on flat 4 aircooled to flat 2's. But now I have relapsed. I have just concluded a deal on a 59 KG low light that needs surgery.
My name is Craig and I have and I am an addict! It all started in 1986 with a 72 Beetle. In 1999 I turned my back on flat 4 aircooled to flat 2's. But now I have relapsed. I have just concluded a deal on a 59 KG low light that needs surgery.
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- Drip
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Hi
Yes , pre 1980's Bmw's some prewar Dkw motorcycles and current project V twin Victoria Bergmeister. I do also have a 1959 KG low light I restored for my wife 17 years ago as a birthday present lurking in the garage.
I now have one of my own too.
Yes , pre 1980's Bmw's some prewar Dkw motorcycles and current project V twin Victoria Bergmeister. I do also have a 1959 KG low light I restored for my wife 17 years ago as a birthday present lurking in the garage.
I now have one of my own too.
- retrovan
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Ok Every body settle down, this is Craig, he is a self confessed AAA (Anormous Aircooled Addict).
Everybody say "Hi Craig ......"
All jokes aside, welcome, and why not share the old KG as well as the new KG project threads with us, we all enjoy a fellow addicts pain.... sorry that should read "enthusiasts pride "
Herman
Everybody say "Hi Craig ......"
All jokes aside, welcome, and why not share the old KG as well as the new KG project threads with us, we all enjoy a fellow addicts pain.... sorry that should read "enthusiasts pride "
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
- freddiebooysen
- Crankshaft
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Hi Craig and welcome. Thanks Herman for the intro. Now Craig let's have some pics please we love those !
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- Drip
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Second to last Beetle I restored in about 2007. Still have it but soent 5 years at the coast and now has serious cancer.
my last Ghia I owned that I resorted a 67 got parts from US and Karmann Konnection in the UK . Met Richard King there too.
my last Ghia I owned that I resorted a 67 got parts from US and Karmann Konnection in the UK . Met Richard King there too.
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- Pushrod
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Yeah man, I'm living in Cape Town but am dreaming of living a bit more inland in the countryside where rust is not as big a problem. I'm busy with a log cabin and big shed for all my cars in the Breede River Valley and hope to relocate in the next two years. I tell everybody I want a more quiet lifestyle but the main reason is to get away from the salty air.
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- Drip
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- What model do you have?: 1963 Beetle
- Location: Benoni
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Hi,
My name is Nic, use to be a member a few years back but a long story and I was not into the Blue beetle for sometime, I have forgotten my username and password of the time, decided to rejoin as I am now finally finishing the project started almost 10 years ago.
My name is Nic, use to be a member a few years back but a long story and I was not into the Blue beetle for sometime, I have forgotten my username and password of the time, decided to rejoin as I am now finally finishing the project started almost 10 years ago.
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- Drip
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- What model do you have?: 1977 Beetle 1600L
- Location: Secunda
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Hi, my name is Attie. I´m from Secunda. My wife is the big beetle fan so I bought her this 77 1600 L a couple of weeks ago. Still quite original and trying to keep her like that. Will slowly be restoring her.
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- fig
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Welcome to all the new members. You've come to the right place!
fig
Kaapse Kombi Kult
"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right." -- Henry Ford
Kaapse Kombi Kult
"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right." -- Henry Ford
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- Pushrod
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Attie, I think you'll soon become a Beetle fan as well! These cars have a way of getting into your heart.
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- Drip
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- What model do you have?: 1975
- Location: Melkbostrand cape town
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Hello everyone!
So stoked to be a part of the VW world!
I have just purchased a lovely 1975 kombi and so excited to restore her beautifully.
Her name is Delilah and she desperately needs hubcaps. I am battling to find in cape town. Only jhb. If anyone can assist in cape town please let me know. Thanks so much!
Shannon
So stoked to be a part of the VW world!
I have just purchased a lovely 1975 kombi and so excited to restore her beautifully.
Her name is Delilah and she desperately needs hubcaps. I am battling to find in cape town. Only jhb. If anyone can assist in cape town please let me know. Thanks so much!
Shannon