New Members - Introduce yourself..
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lnjvr
- Drip
- Posts: 32
- Joined: Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:39 pm
- What model do you have?: B/Buggy 1600 S/Port
- Location: Vredenburg, Western Cape, South Africa
Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Hi guys. My name is Lourens. I am not yet a member of any VW club. I recently bought a Beach Buggy with a 1600 single port engine and now I am stuck in a small town (Vredenburg, Western Cape) where I can't find ANY air cooled-engine spares. The guy selling the bug lied about the condition of the engine. It has 1x cracked piston, worn out rings all-round, NO head gaskets (causing smoke to come out between the head and barrels) and 1x cracked head. I only noticed the smoke after driving for a week. I think he doctored the oil with some "Stop Smoke" crap. Needless to say, he left the area so I cannot reverse the purchase. But apart from that; I have always been and will always be a Volkswagen fan and I will overhaul this engine myself! It's the easiest engine I've ever worked on. I plan on adding some external goodies on it to "pump" it a little.
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Tony Z
- Donor
- Posts: 15009
- 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
Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Lnjvr
Welcome to the club.... there you go, your first VW club.
Everyone say Hi...
You just gave me an idea... we need to have a run up the west coast sometime.... I actually had lunch in Vredenburg last year (went for a drive and ended up there) at some local restaurant near the westcoast entrance to the town, really good homemade food. What I loved most was that the locals came to get take aways and they took home the plates. Then returned them washed!!! There still are some good places out there.
good luck with your engine. I am sure you will find what you are looking for on this sight, plus anything can be posted to make your life a bit easier.
Welcome to the club.... there you go, your first VW club.
Everyone say Hi...
You just gave me an idea... we need to have a run up the west coast sometime.... I actually had lunch in Vredenburg last year (went for a drive and ended up there) at some local restaurant near the westcoast entrance to the town, really good homemade food. What I loved most was that the locals came to get take aways and they took home the plates. Then returned them washed!!! There still are some good places out there.
good luck with your engine. I am sure you will find what you are looking for on this sight, plus anything can be posted to make your life a bit easier.
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!
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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: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Hi!! 
Welcome Lnjvr,you'll fit right it with this club!
Welcome Lnjvr,you'll fit right it with this club!
Damn,I'm good!
Beach Buggy (Running and now Aircooled!)
VW TDi DC
Jetta V TDi
Beach Buggy (Running and now Aircooled!)
VW TDi DC
Jetta V TDi
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beetlefanatic
- 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: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Welcome Lnjvr!
The only substitute for cubic inches are more cubic inches.
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Bad Ass Bob
- Carburettor
- Posts: 1924
- Joined: Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:27 pm
- What model do you have?: ZILTCH
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/brandon.gilson
- Location: Port Elizabeth
Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Welcome Injvr to the wierd wakky world we brlong to BAB 
Bad Ass ???
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FUSENTAST
- Drip
- Posts: 7
- Joined: Tue Jul 15, 2008 3:07 pm
- What model do you have?: All kinds
- Location: Norway
- Contact:
Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Hi anyone....just looking into the South African and for me...an exotic VW-scene....
Doing old VWs for the last 20 years...having to many cars, and as my wife says...if I finish all my projects I would probarbly be the oldest man in the world....
...hope to pick up some vibes from the SA-scene....since Rostyle-rims are the only thing I know about....
I have a set of Rostyles for my 67 convertible bug...hoping to track down a set og 3 of center caps for the rims...
Leif
Doing old VWs for the last 20 years...having to many cars, and as my wife says...if I finish all my projects I would probarbly be the oldest man in the world....
...hope to pick up some vibes from the SA-scene....since Rostyle-rims are the only thing I know about....
I have a set of Rostyles for my 67 convertible bug...hoping to track down a set og 3 of center caps for the rims...
Leif
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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: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Welcome Leif.
Nice hearing from other countries too.
I'm sure that someone will be able to help you with caps.
Nice hearing from other countries too.
I'm sure that someone will be able to help you with caps.
Damn,I'm good!
Beach Buggy (Running and now Aircooled!)
VW TDi DC
Jetta V TDi
Beach Buggy (Running and now Aircooled!)
VW TDi DC
Jetta V TDi
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vader
- ACVWSA Junkie
- Posts: 6465
- Joined: Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:17 am
- What model do you have?: TieFighter
- Location: Help!I don't know where I am. Its dark & I can hear voices...
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Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Dont take any notice of Chrome Dome TonyZ, he is never in the country long enough to start his bug, or sort out all the uncompleted items on it, never mind go on a beetle run....Tony Z wrote:Lnjvr
Welcome to the club.... there you go, your first VW club.
Everyone say Hi...
You just gave me an idea... we need to have a run up the west coast sometime.... I actually had lunch in Vredenburg last year (went for a drive and ended up there) at some local restaurant near the westcoast entrance to the town, really good homemade food. What I loved most was that the locals came to get take aways and they took home the plates. Then returned them washed!!! There still are some good places out there.
good luck with your engine. I am sure you will find what you are looking for on this sight, plus anything can be posted to make your life a bit easier.
But then again he will show up in his zoom zoom and tag along at the back.... And I suppose his had more runs than I have 
Welcome all and have a laugh while your here...
"My other ride is your SeatCover! & She loves it!"
Sometimes you'r the statue, sometimes your the pigeon.
"Only the dead go free..." Roger Waters.
"You do not understand the power of the DarkSide" Darth Vader.
Sometimes you'r the statue, sometimes your the pigeon.
"Only the dead go free..." Roger Waters.
"You do not understand the power of the DarkSide" Darth Vader.
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bradcurn
- Drip
- Posts: 25
- Joined: Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:21 pm
- What model do you have?: Kombi Campervan
- Location: Johannesburg
Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Hi Guys
It's great to find this forum.
I have been a VW fan since the day my dad bought me my first Beetle, a blue 1976 1600 beauty. After I started making my own money I bought a grey and white bay window kombi that was my pride and joy until I moved from CT to Jhb when I had to sell it.
Ever since then I've had that sad feeling of still being in love with them, but not actually owning my own one
My greatest ambition is to find another kombi in good condition, for not too much bucks.
I look forward to chatting to you guys and girls about these beautiful machines.
Cheers,
Bradley
It's great to find this forum.
I have been a VW fan since the day my dad bought me my first Beetle, a blue 1976 1600 beauty. After I started making my own money I bought a grey and white bay window kombi that was my pride and joy until I moved from CT to Jhb when I had to sell it.
Ever since then I've had that sad feeling of still being in love with them, but not actually owning my own one
My greatest ambition is to find another kombi in good condition, for not too much bucks.
I look forward to chatting to you guys and girls about these beautiful machines.
Cheers,
Bradley
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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: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Welcome Bradley.
Once the bug has bitten,there IS no cure!
Once the bug has bitten,there IS no cure!
Damn,I'm good!
Beach Buggy (Running and now Aircooled!)
VW TDi DC
Jetta V TDi
Beach Buggy (Running and now Aircooled!)
VW TDi DC
Jetta V TDi
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Blitzkrieg
- ACVWSA Junkie
- Posts: 10784
- Joined: Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:41 am
- What model do you have?: none
- Location: Johannesburg
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Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Welcome Bradley.
A good Kombi shouldn't be too hard to find
A good Kombi shouldn't be too hard to find
If it's too low, you're too old 
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beetlefanatic
- 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: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Welcome Bradley!
The only substitute for cubic inches are more cubic inches.
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antwhiteman
- Drip
- Posts: 3
- Joined: Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:34 pm
- What model do you have?: Beetle 1200
- Location: United Kingdom
Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Hello
My car is a 1978 1200 Beetle. One of the last to come out of the German factory. Commonly known as a last edition. Had the car for nearly 20 years !!
Travel to South Africa every couple of years to see a very dear friend of mine and his family.
Hello all!!
My car is a 1978 1200 Beetle. One of the last to come out of the German factory. Commonly known as a last edition. Had the car for nearly 20 years !!
Travel to South Africa every couple of years to see a very dear friend of mine and his family.
Hello all!!
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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: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Welcome antwhiteman.
Hope you enjoy your stay.
Hope you enjoy your stay.
Damn,I'm good!
Beach Buggy (Running and now Aircooled!)
VW TDi DC
Jetta V TDi
Beach Buggy (Running and now Aircooled!)
VW TDi DC
Jetta V TDi
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Fightercombi
- Drip
- Posts: 48
- Joined: Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:02 pm
- What model do you have?: 78 DC. 71 SC Bay
- Location: PE South Africa
Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..
Hi. Jan Du Plessis from Port Elizabeth. New to this forum stuff so please bear with me. Heard of your site from friends in PTA and have been reading since. Me second car was a 71 VW transporter, then 1998 CLI, 2002 Jetta CLX, ???? Passat 4motion and now 2006 Passat 4motion. Have been fasinated with split window bus for a very long time. My son is 20 months and he already has 4 scale models. Hoping to save one from the exporters. 