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Cogita
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Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..

Post by Cogita »

Hi Guys

I've been here for a while but havent properly introduced myself. My name is Roscoe, I'm from Cape Town, driving a 1963 Karmann Ghia Coupe, I love all Aircooleds and want to add a 60-66 beetle to my list in the near future. Took alot of work getting this Ghia running as it was standing for 6 years, but she is on the move again. So glad I found this site, lots of friendly and helpful Aircooled Enthusiasts :)
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Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..

Post by vader »

Hi all
Its great to join other members of the Altzhiemers Club. I think I like beetles but find that I cant remember if I like the Rhino bettle or the very popular lady bug. I would like to wish you a happy Xmas and a Merry New Year and hope you can get all the candles blown out on your birthday cake. And before I forget.... um.... oh yes dont forget to put out your easter eggs for the little ones tomorrow, you wouldnt want all those trick or treaters not getting any Valentines day hot cross buns...


Welcome all. Post your bugs in the Projects thread and we will give you all the advice you need... Wether you want it or not.... :)
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Post by weely »

Hi. My name is willie. Iam a real petrol head. I use to race with ferdi and Harry in histarics. With a orange beetle. Got dealt with parkinsons and retired from life. I was blessed to undergo deap brain surgery and after 6 months recovery I am glad to say the old willie is back
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Post by splitfan »

Good news Willie , glad to see you back and fighting :)
My biggest fear is that my wife sells my cars for what i told her they cost !!
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weely wrote:Hi. My name is willie. Iam a real petrol head. I use to race with ferdi and Harry in histarics. With a orange beetle. Got dealt with parkinsons and retired from life. I was blessed to undergo deap brain surgery and after 6 months recovery I am glad to say the old willie is back
AWESOME! Welcome here Willie, always good to hear a positive story like yours.. :hangloose:
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Post by hitlers revenge »

Welcome, but are you Weely Willie?

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Why do we celebrate the guy that invented the wheel??
Surely we must celebrate the guy tat invented the other three
D-train
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Post by D-train »

not from south africa but australia, spent a couple of weeks in durban for the world surfing games a few years back now. but thought id drop an introduce myself, im dion an have a vw problem. its been 2 hours since i last played with one, and i dont think rehab will help. hehe
i have a few vws, in order of years..
55 pg/sg micro
57 rat oval with judson
60 sc with under 14000 miles on it an no rust
60 50/50 bug
60 rustbucket kg
61 dc
62 dc
67 panel

im more of a bus kid, but do like my early bugs too..
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Hi

I have a 71 beetle and have some questions about it...Any help?
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Post by riaanj »

nads wrote:Hi

I have a 71 beetle and have some questions about it...Any help?
Welcome.. Sure we'll help, just ask them questions :D here's one for you - where you from boet? If we know it's so much easier when you need help..
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Post by retrovan »

Hi & welcome, D-train and others, we have the answers for all your questions, not always accurate, but makes for a good forum, when its not.

Did not know you guys in Ozz knew what rust was, thought it was always dry there, which part of Ozz are you in.
Why not post a round on pic's of all your toys in the thread, "my Ride"
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Post by Koekies »

Hi there, my name is Johan Koekemoer and living in Welkom, Freestate.
I've just started with a project of restoring a VW 411 Fastback, 4 Door 1971 Modle.
i was intruduced to the site by "BUGGER"
I need some assistance please. I see the car has an hydraulic clutch. the entire unit is missing on the gearbox.
Where will i be able to obtain the parts, and how do i assemble it?

thanx

Johan (Koekies)
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Post by badsam »

Hi there guys :D My name is Badee, I'm from Cape Town. I have an original 1973 Fun Bug in Hibiscus red. It's my first car and my, what a car! Body work is very close to perfect, not a drop of rust anywhere. Engine goes like a bomb, gearbox, not so much. Still driveable though and i have been using it everyday since the day i bought it (4 days ago). Really into Bugs and i do plan on keeping this baby for a VERY long time! Oh yes, the rev counter doesn't work :roll:

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Post by ValieVW »

Hi Guys, Johan here, new to the forum, Just bought myself an original '74 1600 AC bus, busy restoring it to the former glory and keeping it original (except for some creature cumforts on the interior for the wife and kids) and I'm really exited about joining the AC culture.
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Post by 1967 bug restorer »

hi im new to the site having a fun bug experience of a lifetime need to know where could i get side steps at a good rate
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Post by The Gymkhana Fanatic »

Hi, I'm Grant....I'm from PE. I'm looking at getting a bay window but more about that at a later stage.
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