Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla

Pictures of your car/s
Forum rules
Only post pictures of YOUR cars here.
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

Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla

Post by fig »

Ever since we bought our 74 Autovilla about three years ago, it's been the top of the pops among our campers. Although we've used it for a Kaapse Kombi Kult konvoy and kamp-out at Mountain Sanctuary Park, as well as driving it to AfrikaBurn twice, Skilpad II, as we've named her, had a few issues that needed to be dealt with.

First was serious rot in the frame due to water ingress (PO parked the car outside in MP for 8 years). So we sent her to Caravan Academy in Krugersdorp, who did a great job of peeling back the outer skin and replacing rotten timberwork, as well as completely rebuilding the side door and resealing the caravan body, and for a great price.

Next, I commissioned IMPI to build her a custom engine, based on a type4, but with bigger bore (96mm Keith Black pistons), hotter cam (Web 86) and fuel injection system from a 2.1. That engine is now built and ready for installation.

While Armand was busy getting the engine together, we sent Skilpad to Pierre at VDubTech, where he supervised some rust repairs around the windscreen and in the doors and the cab, and oversaw the bus being repainted in a new colour combination of our choice. I debated a long time whether to leave the bus in standard Jurgens khaki and white or whether to go with a custom colour combination. Most (all) of the Autovillas I've seen in custom colours have looked like shite, but eventually we settled on dark olive green below, with original Jurgens khaki above, and white roof and bumpers.

We're very happy with the outcome. Well done Pierre! :hangloose:

Image
Image
Image
Image
Image
Image

With hubcaps:
Image

After decades of being seen as the ultimate "old fart's car", Autovillas have finally started to attract attention among ACVW bus people and collectors. I always thought they're super cool!

Skilpad is going to IMPI this week for her new engine installation. We can't wait for our first road trip and camping expedition in our "new" camper! :hangloose:


fig
Kaapse Kombi Kult

"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right." -- Henry Ford
User avatar
Retrobug
Donor
Donor
Posts: 1664
Joined: Mon Jan 23, 2012 7:45 pm
What model do you have?: 1962 Beetle
Location: Alberton ZA
Has thanked: 15 times
Been thanked: 32 times
Contact:

Re: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla

Post by Retrobug »

She looks brilliant Fig! :hangloose:
And the paint job suits her name! :D
The two secrets to success: 1) Don't tell everyone everything that you know

http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=24181
User avatar
Muderick
Donor
Donor
Posts: 2864
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:40 pm
What model do you have?: 65T2 66T1 72T2 73T2
Location: Rondebosch East, Cape Town
Has thanked: 42 times
Been thanked: 69 times

Re: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla

Post by Muderick »

Beautiful Fig... Looks like a completely new bus.

Well done to all.
Image

Old School or Bust!
User avatar
vw59beetle
Donor
Donor
Posts: 628
Joined: Sun Oct 03, 2010 2:59 pm
What model do you have?: Enjoyable one
Location: Pretoria
Has thanked: 39 times
Been thanked: 40 times
Contact:

Re: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla

Post by vw59beetle »

Always exciting to get a fresh car back. Good job.
hendriks
Crankshaft
Posts: 747
Joined: Mon Oct 18, 2010 3:17 pm
What model do you have?: 71 bay
Location: Johannesburg, Randburg
Has thanked: 1 time
Been thanked: 13 times

Re: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla

Post by hendriks »

Very, Very nice fig!
calooker
Donor
Donor
Posts: 4973
Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:24 am
What model do you have?: 77 SP
Location: Johannesburg
Has thanked: 4 times
Been thanked: 98 times
Contact:

Re: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla

Post by calooker »

Looks better in the flesh, very nice.
For what it's worth, ignorance has no limits ......
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: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla

Post by jolas »

:hangloose: looks superb man 8)
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
User avatar
buggyfan
Long Block
Posts: 2978
Joined: Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:26 am
What model do you have?: lwb beachbuggy
Location: newlands,jhb
Has thanked: 95 times
Been thanked: 87 times
South Africa

Re: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla

Post by buggyfan »

calooker wrote:Looks better in the flesh, very nice.
+1 :hangloose:

saw it lastweek on a drive-by
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... tt#p269451" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Pine
ACVWSA Junkie
Posts: 15031
Joined: Sun Sep 18, 2005 5:54 pm
What model do you have?: Oil on the driveway
Location: Wilderness
Has thanked: 231 times
Been thanked: 233 times
Contact:

Re: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla

Post by Pine »

Well done! Looks stunning! :hangloose:

Image
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: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla

Post by fig »

Thanks for the kinds words all.

Cool sign Pine. I need to make a large sticker of that to plak on the back of Skilpad. Also looking for a sticker of the tortoise warning sign one sees all over the southern Cape.

Does any know where I can find some good condition original Autovilla hubcaps (like the one on the spare wheel in the last pic)? They were also fitted to some large Jurgen caravans with 14in wheels. The ones I have are too crusty to use without rechroming and I am short one for the spare wheel.
fig
Kaapse Kombi Kult

"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right." -- Henry Ford
User avatar
Muderick
Donor
Donor
Posts: 2864
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:40 pm
What model do you have?: 65T2 66T1 72T2 73T2
Location: Rondebosch East, Cape Town
Has thanked: 42 times
Been thanked: 69 times

Re: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla

Post by Muderick »

Here u go.... South and West Coast
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
Image

Old School or Bust!
Dawie
Fuel Injection
Posts: 2110
Joined: Sat Sep 30, 2006 10:25 pm
What model do you have?: Aircooled, various
Location: Kaapstadt
Has thanked: 42 times
Been thanked: 207 times
South Africa

Re: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla

Post by Dawie »

Skilpad II looks nice.
There was a rumor that the Autovilla had the same hubcaps as a Chrysler Valiant.
Staying Aircooled is so much nicer.
Do'nt assume anything- (While doing fault-finding).
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: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla

Post by fig »

Those are the ones, thanks Muds.
fig
Kaapse Kombi Kult

"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right." -- Henry Ford
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: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla

Post by fig »

Dawie wrote:Skilpad II looks nice.
There was a rumor that the Autovilla had the same hubcaps as a Chrysler Valiant.
Thanks Dawie. They may have been similar, but unlikely the same as the Autovilla hubcaps have a crowned J for Jurgens in the centre. I think they were also similar to the hubcaps on old Datsun 300C sedans.
fig
Kaapse Kombi Kult

"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right." -- Henry Ford
User avatar
beetlefanatic
Donor
Donor
Posts: 3014
Joined: Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:59 am
What model do you have?: Late Bay, Syncro x 2
Location: Pretoria
Has thanked: 8 times
Been thanked: 12 times

Re: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla

Post by beetlefanatic »

Well done Bugger & co. Skilpad looks awesome!

Congrars Mr & Mrs Fig. Hope you have many pleasant miles.
The only substitute for cubic inches are more cubic inches.
Post Reply