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djjackson
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Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..

Post by djjackson »

Hi guys, I'm Don and I am a new member.

I'm 26 and Recently bought a 1960 Karmann Ghia in need of restoration as my first project car.
Right now I'm just focussing on just restoring it to its former glory.
Planning to leave the engine standard, with off white paint job and red leather interior.
Would appreciate any advice or information on where I can go shopping for parts.

Thanks for the great forum!
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Post by hitlers revenge »

Welcome DJ

Tell us where you are in this big country of ours.
Why do we celebrate the guy that invented the wheel??
Surely we must celebrate the guy tat invented the other three
AirMapp
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Post by AirMapp »

Hi Everybody,

My name is Florian, from France.
I am 25 and passionate about aircooled VWs since many years.

I had my first split bus before having my driver license, and then bought a few other projects i restored by myself... Mainly busses, except a 57 ragtop beetle i used as a daily-driver.

My current project is a 52 Barndoor Samba i found last year in Canada when i was living there. There is a thread on the samba if you want to know more about it : http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=519848

I am also working on a website project which is kind of a social network for VW's enthusiasts but i already talked about this in the chit-chat forum !

Sorry for my english. I will try to improve it as much as i can in the future !

Talk to you soon,
Florian
reggie1
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Post by reggie1 »

Hello Everyone, my name is Pete and am from england.I have been into vw's for a few years now, they have always beencars and bays.
But now i have got my dreambus and year and would like help finding it's history if thats possible. Its a 1961[year i was born] Crewcab that came to england from South Africa in 2007.
Its a great looking bus and i have a great big smile on my face everytime i am out in it. Hope someone can point me in the right direction.
Many thanx Pete. :D
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Post by jolas »

Hey Reggie, welcome, post a pic or 2 of the crew cab and perhaps someone on the forum might recognize it :wink: Or start a new thread under "my ride" or the projects section.
If the person who sold you the vehicle does'nt know all the history, you might find your task quite difficult ....
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
Cokesub
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Post by Cokesub »

Hi everyone,

My name is Claude, from Johannesburg. I have had this unexplainable passion for Kombis for quite some time now, but only from a distance since I've been saving myself for that elusive splitty, which I still haven't found...but the hunt will go on.
After a recent, fairly lengthy, conversation with a seller that spoke of his other buses as well...the passion was re-ignited and since I was having trouble in deciding... a new idea was born...I should start a collection! I mean there will be a "need" for a Westy, an ambulance, a split bus, a D/C, etc. at some point in time. I'm sure you guys would agree??
I did not purchase that sellers vehicle...but last Sunday I bought a 1969 Single Cab (also advertised on this site)...I drove some 200kms with a smile on my face, knowing that this was just the start...

To the seller mentioned above, that spoke so passionately.....THANK YOU!

Thanks for a great forum,

Claude
bigbugga
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What model do you have?: T1 baja Bugfoot

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Post by bigbugga »

Just to say hi again, i posted on the previous page and posted some pics. Just thought someone here might like them? :?
bernards
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Post by bernards »

Hello all, i am also an acvw fanatic who cant get enough of these fantastic cars,i own a fastback and a beetle.Thank you for a great forum.
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Post by retrovan »

bernards wrote:Hello all, i am also an acvw fanatic who cant get enough of these fantastic cars,i own a fastback and a beetle.Thank you for a great forum.
Welcome, you must be a great guy if you have a Fastback, then having a Beetle as well, its getting better, now all you need is a Bus.... :D

And if these guys here say I am bias to Fastbacks, don't beleave a word,

I am addicted.. :oops:


:lol: :lol:

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1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
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Noodles
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Post by Noodles »

Hello Airheads
I'm Noodles from Jhb. Just bought my first bug, it's a 74 super. Already getting involved with the dumbass auto choke.
Thanks for the forums, I've learnt a lot! :hangloose:
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Mike thomas
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Post by Mike thomas »

I'm Mike Thomas. I'm an estate agent in Port Elizabeth. I sold my 68 Beetle many years ago. My son has just acquired an air cooled bus which has got me thinking all over again!
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Post by retrovan »

Hi Mike,
Welcome, good to see the PE side of this here forum is starting to grow.

Tell us more, and maybe we can help to get some aircooled power behind you. :wink:

Please also update your avatar with your location, this is needed should you need help, or parts.

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
Crewcab71
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Post by Crewcab71 »

Hi guys ive done things a little backwards.... but its by time i introduce myself...
Im Baron based in Cape Town, Southern Suburbs....
currently working on 2 projects, a late beetle and a 71 crew cab, been driving aircooled vehicle since my first car which was 10 years ago and i will own one forever i hope....

next on my list is to learn how to build a motor, ive acquired a 1500 case but have no clue were to start.... wish me luck :D
W24
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Location: JHB

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Post by W24 »

Hi Guy's, new to the web..... But old to the world. Just bought 2 Beetles for my boys and now the work will begin. One is a rebuilt 74 and the other is a project for us to finish a kit car ( puma). Hope I can pick up tips and tricks here to help.

Thanks
golf wizard
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Post by golf wizard »

Hi guys, my name is Lala.I'm happy to be a member of this forum, for me this is a great platform to share and be in touch with people that have the same hobby or passion as I do. I've got a few V dubs +- 7 that I have been collecting over the years and I hope I will get good advice from u guys as I'm working on them one by one. At the moment I'm battling to get body parts for my split window kombi, your help/tips in this regard would be appreciated. Thanks
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