Would love to meet some "Air Cooled Family Members"

Listings of VW clubs
Post Reply
besodelsol
Drip
Posts: 6
Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2016 7:28 pm
What model do you have?: T2
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beso.delsol.7
Been thanked: 5 times

Would love to meet some "Air Cooled Family Members"

Post by besodelsol »

Hi
We (Nathaniel and Anita from Belgium) are exploring African trails with our VW bus "Beso del Sol". Because it's always a pleasure meeting "VW Family" we are very interested in meeting friends from Air Cooled Clubs or join them at meetings.
Of course we know very little of the African VW scene.
We would love to hear from you about Air cooled Clubs in South Africa or the surrounding country's and about upcoming events.

Thanks!

Nathaniel & Anita
https://www.facebook.com/beso.delsol.7


User avatar
Tony Z
Donor
Donor
Posts: 14992
Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:33 am
What model do you have?: 2.3L 69; 1302; P/Van
Location: Klipheuwel (near Durbanville), Cape Town or working at sea
Has thanked: 191 times
Been thanked: 487 times
South Africa

Re: Would love to meet some "Air Cooled Family Members"

Post by Tony Z »

Hi Guys

I am sure there will be plenty interested people who would like to meet you, but first we need rough dates of when you will be in SA and where?
Jolas @jolas is quite involved in a show coming up next weekend in the Cape Town area - maybe he will chip in with details
User avatar
Cyndi Kritzinger
Donor
Donor
Posts: 1290
Joined: Wed Apr 24, 2013 3:49 pm
What model do you have?: '76 BRAZILIA '78 BAY
Facebook: yes
Location: DURBAN
Been thanked: 64 times

Re: Would love to meet some "Air Cooled Family Members"

Post by Cyndi Kritzinger »

IF YOU COME THROUGH TO DURBAN YOU ARE WELCOME TO GET IN TOUCH WITH US.
THE KOMBI SCENE ISN'T GREAT HERE BUT THERE ARE A FEW FLOATING AROUND.
CAPE TOWN IS PROBABLY THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE; AND JOLAS, AS MENTIONED BY TONY; IS PROBABLY A GOOD GUY TO MAKE CONTACT WITH.

REGARDS

Cyndi & MARK
User avatar
jolas
Donor
Donor
Posts: 4253
Joined: Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:11 am
What model do you have?: '65 Kombi
Location: Klapmuts, Western Cape
Has thanked: 393 times
Been thanked: 173 times

Re: Would love to meet some "Air Cooled Family Members"

Post by jolas »

Tony Z wrote:Hi Guys

I am sure there will be plenty interested people who would like to meet you, but first we need rough dates of when you will be in SA and where?
Jolas @jolas is quite involved in a show coming up next weekend in the Cape Town area - maybe he will chip in with details
Thanks Tony, did'nt see this,

Besodelsol please send us your Cape Town dates - will you be here for 6th November ?

Safe travels :hangloose:
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
User avatar
fig
Bus Driver
Posts: 12214
Joined: Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:08 pm
What model do you have?: Type 2
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/258896479219/
Location: Where life is cheap and death is free
Has thanked: 287 times
Been thanked: 321 times
Contact:
South Africa

Re: Would love to meet some "Air Cooled Family Members"

Post by fig »

From your FB page you guys are already in SA, Graaff Reinet. If you come up to Johannesburg, we'd love to host you and arrange a get together of local ACVW drivers.
fig
Kaapse Kombi Kult

"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right." -- Henry Ford
User avatar
splitbusahollic
Advertiser
Advertiser
Posts: 1265
Joined: Tue Sep 07, 2010 7:10 pm
What model do you have?: a couple of buses
Facebook: vintage kombi
Location: Port Elizabeth
Has thanked: 87 times
Been thanked: 54 times
Contact:
South Africa

Re: Would love to meet some "Air Cooled Family Members"

Post by splitbusahollic »

If You pass Through Port Elizabeth....give Us a shout : vintagekombi@gmail.com would love to meet You guys and show you around ! :hangloose:
vintage kombi.co.za (Website)
vintage kombi on Facebook
User avatar
IMPI
Donor
Donor
Posts: 1896
Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:01 pm
What model do you have?: sp2
Location: Orkney Northwest province
Has thanked: 1 time
Been thanked: 78 times

Re: Would love to meet some "Air Cooled Family Members"

Post by IMPI »

Same if you pass through klerksdorp
armand
Image
Who cares how it's done in California? :twisted:
(018) 473-0186
besodelsol
Drip
Posts: 6
Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2016 7:28 pm
What model do you have?: T2
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beso.delsol.7
Been thanked: 5 times

Re: Would love to meet some "Air Cooled Family Members"

Post by besodelsol »

Hi everybody

Thanks for your warming reply's. We're in Oudtshoorn now ( after a a beautiful drive to "Die Hel" @ the Gamaskloof ).
Heading for Cape Town next days, so we'll be there on November 6.

Pura Vida
User avatar
jolas
Donor
Donor
Posts: 4253
Joined: Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:11 am
What model do you have?: '65 Kombi
Location: Klapmuts, Western Cape
Has thanked: 393 times
Been thanked: 173 times

Re: Would love to meet some "Air Cooled Family Members"

Post by jolas »

You are welcome to join local Cape Town Kombi owners at the Killarney classic car show. There will be more than 50 busses attending. Please let me know if you would like to join us so that you can be registered :)

What bus are you driving - do you have any pics of "Die Hel" and your bus ?
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
besodelsol
Drip
Posts: 6
Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2016 7:28 pm
What model do you have?: T2
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beso.delsol.7
Been thanked: 5 times

Re: Would love to meet some "Air Cooled Family Members"

Post by besodelsol »

Hi guys

Beso del Sol is a 1989 T2 made in Brazil. While traveling South America with the backpack we bought it in Chile. Drove it all the way down to Ushuaia and then got the crazy idea to drive it up north to Alaska. After this adventure we shipped it to Belgium.
Now, two years later, the time has come for a African adventure.

We'll probably will arrive Thursday in Cape Town and looking forward to join the event!

Some pics from "Die Hel".

Image
Image

Image
Image

Image
User avatar
sean
Transmission
Posts: 2400
Joined: Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:51 pm
What model do you have?: Bays & Splits
Location: Somerset West
Has thanked: 63 times
Been thanked: 227 times
South Africa

Re: Would love to meet some "Air Cooled Family Members"

Post by sean »

Oh, that looks and sounds so great. Can't wait to meet you guys on Sunday.
User avatar
jolas
Donor
Donor
Posts: 4253
Joined: Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:11 am
What model do you have?: '65 Kombi
Location: Klapmuts, Western Cape
Has thanked: 393 times
Been thanked: 173 times

Re: Would love to meet some "Air Cooled Family Members"

Post by jolas »

besodelsol, please send me your email address :)

please don't make make plans for Sunday - we all want to see you and your Kombi at the car show at Killarney Race Track !!!!!
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
besodelsol
Drip
Posts: 6
Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2016 7:28 pm
What model do you have?: T2
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beso.delsol.7
Been thanked: 5 times

Re: Would love to meet some "Air Cooled Family Members"

Post by besodelsol »

jolas wrote:besodelsol, please send me your email address :)

please don't make make plans for Sunday - we all want to see you and your Kombi at the car show at Killarney Race Track !!!!!
Hi

nmarien@hotmail.com
082 7212043
https://www.facebook.com/beso.delsol.7

Is there a campsite nearby the Killarney Race Track?

See you soon
Nathaniel, Anita and 'Beso del Sol'
User avatar
jolas
Donor
Donor
Posts: 4253
Joined: Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:11 am
What model do you have?: '65 Kombi
Location: Klapmuts, Western Cape
Has thanked: 393 times
Been thanked: 173 times

Re: Would love to meet some "Air Cooled Family Members"

Post by jolas »

Hi please check email ;)
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
Post Reply