Archie-The Traveling Beetle

Post general ACVW topics here
Forum rules
If its not ACVW related, post it in Off Topic.
Post Reply
Pine
ACVWSA Junkie
Posts: 15033
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:
Contact Pine
Netherlands

Re: Archie-The Traveling Beetle

Post by Pine »

EtienneB wrote:We'll show the world that you are not afraid of the Taliban!
Uhm... any word of Archie's predecessor? :?

Image
Top
EtienneB
Drip
Posts: 29
Joined: Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:53 pm
What model do you have?: 1600 Beach Buggy
Location: Jeffreysbay

Re: Archie-The Traveling Beetle

Post by EtienneB »

You'd be surprised at the number of Beetles alive in well in Kabul. Sadly, there are as many falling to pieces. I have personally seen a row of seven parked out at some training ground, doors open, wheels gone. Being used for sniffer dog training ... Three of these were 1303's!!
Top
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: 322 times
Contact:
Contact fig
South Africa

Re: Archie-The Traveling Beetle

Post by fig »

EtienneB wrote: ... Three of these were 1303's!!
Well that's OK then ... :wink:
fig
Kaapse Kombi Kult

"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right." -- Henry Ford
Top
User avatar
'57 Oval
Oil Leak
Posts: 63
Joined: Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:45 pm
What model do you have?: '57 Oval, 74 Bay
Location: Centurion, Pretoria
Been thanked: 3 times
Netherlands

Re: Archie-The Traveling Beetle

Post by '57 Oval »

So where about is Archie then ?? I need him to come to centurion, so that i can fit his roofrack. Fig's not making them, but i am. I started with a miniature version as a trial, and would look great on Archie.........
Any ideas??
Teach your children to love aircooled VW's. That way they will never have money for drugs.

:hangloose:
74 Bay
74 S/C
Top
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: 322 times
Contact:
Contact fig
South Africa

Re: Archie-The Traveling Beetle

Post by fig »

'57 Oval wrote:So where about is Archie then ?? I need him to come to centurion, so that i can fit his roofrack. Fig's not making them, but i am. I started with a miniature version as a trial, and would look great on Archie.........
Any ideas??
Join Archie and the Kaapse Kombi Kult at Mountain Sancturay Park for the long weekend. :hangloose:
fig
Kaapse Kombi Kult

"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right." -- Henry Ford
Top
User avatar
Warren G
Oil Cooler
Posts: 318
Joined: Fri Jun 11, 2010 10:47 am
What model do you have?: 1968 bug
Location: Edenvale JHB

Re: Archie-The Traveling Beetle

Post by Warren G »

Pine wrote:
EtienneB wrote:We'll show the world that you are not afraid of the Taliban!
Uhm... any word of Archie's predecessor? :?

Image
Hay the engine is in the incorrect place :lol:
It's not how fast you get there it's how you look when you arrive.
Top
ZeroAxe
Drive Train
Posts: 3004
Joined: Tue Feb 21, 2006 12:07 am
What model do you have?: FUmobile
Location: It doesn't matter.
Been thanked: 1 time

Re: Archie-The Traveling Beetle

Post by ZeroAxe »

It is a front wheel drive prototype...
VW Enthusiast
ImageImageImageImage
Top
Chris
ACVWSA Junkie
Posts: 11732
Joined: Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:02 pm
What model do you have?: Beach Buggy
Location: Port Elizabeth
Been thanked: 1 time

Re: Archie-The Traveling Beetle

Post by Chris »

Glad to hear that Archie is back in SA.

Can't wait for the update from fig. :hangloose:
Damn,I'm good!
Beach Buggy (Running and now Aircooled!)
VW TDi DC
Jetta V TDi
Top
User avatar
Dutch_Diver
Full-time Bug Nutter
Posts: 4028
Joined: Tue Nov 20, 2007 8:52 am
What model do you have?: 64 bus & 63 Bug
Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Frank-Van-Hoof/576686903
Location: St Ives, Dorset, UK
Been thanked: 10 times
Contact:
Contact Dutch_Diver

Re: Archie-The Traveling Beetle

Post by Dutch_Diver »

Chris....if he's back in SA he has to visit his parents!
"MO" - 1965 Splitscreen bus --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =37&t=9305" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BOBBIE" - 1963 Beetle --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=11338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Top
Chris
ACVWSA Junkie
Posts: 11732
Joined: Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:02 pm
What model do you have?: Beach Buggy
Location: Port Elizabeth
Been thanked: 1 time

Re: Archie-The Traveling Beetle

Post by Chris »

Only if he wants to.

I'm sure there is lot more to see out there and I can wait patiently.I will most likely see him at the George MOtor Show anyway.
Damn,I'm good!
Beach Buggy (Running and now Aircooled!)
VW TDi DC
Jetta V TDi
Top
User avatar
Tony Z
Donor
Donor
Posts: 15008
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: 192 times
Been thanked: 488 times
South Africa

Re: Archie-The Traveling Beetle

Post by Tony Z »

If all is going according to plan, he in looking at the pyramids now and will be off to the top of Switzerland in a few weeks
Top
User avatar
Tony Z
Donor
Donor
Posts: 15008
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: 192 times
Been thanked: 488 times
South Africa

Re: Archie-The Traveling Beetle

Post by Tony Z »

I heard yesterday that he isnt at the pyramids....

I have heard he wants to go skiing in Switzerland but is being held ransom. His flight is booked and leaves this week if he can make it
Top
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: 322 times
Contact:
Contact fig
South Africa

Re: Archie-The Traveling Beetle

Post by fig »

Yes, conflicting schedules meant Archie missed his trip to the pyramids. But he hasn't been hiding away.

Yesterday he joined me on an impromptu bus road trip to Cape Town (more about that elsewhere). As soon as we are back in Jhb flying back tonight) then he'll be packing his bags for Switzerland! :hangloose:
fig
Kaapse Kombi Kult

"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right." -- Henry Ford
Top
User avatar
Tony Z
Donor
Donor
Posts: 15008
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: 192 times
Been thanked: 488 times
South Africa

Re: Archie-The Traveling Beetle

Post by Tony Z »

I hope you took some pictures and bought him a jersey ;-)
Top
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: 322 times
Contact:
Contact fig
South Africa

Re: Archie-The Traveling Beetle

Post by fig »

After accompanying me on my epic one-day bus trip to Cape Town, Archie joined Monique, Tony's other half, at CTN airport, ready for his skiing trip to Switzerland. Pic by jolas:
archiehandover.JPG
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
fig
Kaapse Kombi Kult

"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right." -- Henry Ford
Top
Post Reply

Return to “General discussion”