New Members - Introduce yourself..
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- Drip
- Posts: 7
- Joined: Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:55 pm
- What model do you have?: T2 1975
- Location: cape town
Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Hello everyone,
I joined a while ago, but haven't been much involved yet. My wife and I got a 1975 T2 Kombi Panel Van / Camper three years ago. We've got it painted and have had a bunch of issues with the engine. I'm now finally getting around to sorting out the interior. Puts a smile every time on my face when I drive the kombi.
I joined a while ago, but haven't been much involved yet. My wife and I got a 1975 T2 Kombi Panel Van / Camper three years ago. We've got it painted and have had a bunch of issues with the engine. I'm now finally getting around to sorting out the interior. Puts a smile every time on my face when I drive the kombi.
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- Fuel Injection
- Posts: 2005
- Joined: Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:56 pm
- What model do you have?: T3,1beetle
- Location: Kempton Park
- Has thanked: 193 times
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Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Welcome hope you become a active member that would be beneficial to all of us.
- retrovan
- Donor
- Posts: 8709
- Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:51 pm
- What model do you have?: 52T1,68FB,72Bay,75FL
- Location: Eich! no, in Jefferys Bay
- Has thanked: 421 times
- Been thanked: 539 times
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Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Nice to see some photo's, keep them coming.
Yes it is fun driving, I too have a 72 Panel Van, lots of joy.
Herman
Yes it is fun driving, I too have a 72 Panel Van, lots of joy.
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
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
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- Drip
- Posts: 3
- Joined: Sat Aug 17, 2019 11:03 am
- What model do you have?: 1978
- Location: Johannesburg
Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Good evening
Just bought a 78 Beetle as a project for my daughter. Will be making use of this forum for advice as I am not exactly that technical!
Regards
Basil
Just bought a 78 Beetle as a project for my daughter. Will be making use of this forum for advice as I am not exactly that technical!
Regards
Basil
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- Drip
- Posts: 7
- Joined: Tue Sep 17, 2019 11:10 am
- What model do you have?: 1982
- Location: Port Alfred
- Has thanked: 1 time
Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Hi all. Im new on the on site registered. Haha, been using your advice as a guest for a month now with help on my 1982 1600 twinport i recently purchased. Needless to say i was caught by this person who has now literally dropped off the face of the earth. Cellphone off, fake address etc. But i see this as a good project to keep myself going after my meltdown. Lots of rewiring to be done and work on the motor and body
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- Pushrod
- Posts: 987
- Joined: Fri Apr 21, 2017 11:37 am
- What model do you have?: '73 T2 Single Cab
- Location: Cape Town
- Has thanked: 141 times
- Been thanked: 100 times
Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Welcome Licons. I also once bought a Beetle that was a bit misrepresented. I had to fix a lot of things but I also learnt a lot of new things that I might not have done otherwise. Apart from fixing wiring issues I made my own A-pillar repair sections, so I had to learn some fabrication skills. I'm glad you're looking at the bright side of your bad experience.
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- Drip
- Posts: 1
- Joined: Wed Oct 09, 2019 5:46 pm
- What model do you have?: 1600 Beach Buggy
- Location: Mtwalume KZN South Coast
Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Hi all, I joined yesterday and recently purchased a long wheel base Beach Buggy that has a 1600 twin port motor. I intend using the buggy to get from my home to the local fishing spots here in Mtwalume on the KZN South Coast. I need to do some work to the buggy such as fitting fishing rod racks etc before I begin using it. Many of my family members have owned Beetles, Kombis etc at some stage in their lives.
- retrovan
- Donor
- Posts: 8709
- Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:51 pm
- What model do you have?: 52T1,68FB,72Bay,75FL
- Location: Eich! no, in Jefferys Bay
- Has thanked: 421 times
- Been thanked: 539 times
- Contact:
Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Welcome and "stayvelyne" ....... with the fishing ... not the car
Herman
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
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
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- Drip
- Posts: 4
- Joined: Tue Oct 15, 2019 12:23 pm
- What model do you have?: 1989
- Location: gauteng
- Has thanked: 1 time
Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Hi guys i am an old toppie from dunnottar and have a beautiful vw kombi t3 panelvan that i convert i a type of a camper with a bed and fridge.
the problem is because of the conversion the bed is to close to the roof can i cut the roof and make it higher is there any idees out there.
thanks to be a member
the problem is because of the conversion the bed is to close to the roof can i cut the roof and make it higher is there any idees out there.
thanks to be a member
- Tony Z
- Donor
- Posts: 14994
- 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
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Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
greetings all, welcome to the forum
Oom fred, there were vehicles that were made with a higher roof, but I think most of them actually had storage above the bed thus lowering the height again.
The roof is a structural part of the car and helps to keep the body from flexing and warping. I would seriously think twice before cutting out a section without adding strength members to keep everything else in place.
Wouldnt it be easier to use a slightly thinner mattress?
Oom fred, there were vehicles that were made with a higher roof, but I think most of them actually had storage above the bed thus lowering the height again.
The roof is a structural part of the car and helps to keep the body from flexing and warping. I would seriously think twice before cutting out a section without adding strength members to keep everything else in place.
Wouldnt it be easier to use a slightly thinner mattress?
ANGRRR
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
1302S
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=33521
Panel Van
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?p=288723
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
1302S
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=33521
Panel Van
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?p=288723
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- Drip
- Posts: 4
- Joined: Tue Oct 15, 2019 12:23 pm
- What model do you have?: 1989
- Location: gauteng
- Has thanked: 1 time
Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
I saw on Google how the guys arr doing it i will keep the structure as it is just, cut the part above the bed, can i also cut the side .
- sean
- Transmission
- Posts: 2400
- Joined: Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:51 pm
- What model do you have?: Bays & Splits
- Location: Somerset West
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I really don’t understand this. It would look so much better and also be so much easier to simply remove what ever terrible engine is causing this raised lid engine bay and simply put it back to original to restore engine lid height again.
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- Drip
- Posts: 8
- Joined: Fri Sep 27, 2019 9:44 pm
- What model do you have?: 69 Fastback
- Location: Strand
Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Hi
Just bought 69 fastback
Started teardown
Lots and lots of holes
And many parts needed
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Just bought 69 fastback
Started teardown
Lots and lots of holes
And many parts needed
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- Tony Z
- Donor
- Posts: 14994
- 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: 487 times
Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
great stuff. KEep us updated on your build.
ANGRRR
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
1302S
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=33521
Panel Van
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?p=288723
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
1302S
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=33521
Panel Van
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?p=288723
vader wrote: The Force is strong with you young Sith Lord Z!