Aircooled VW South Africa

Welcome Riceburner.

Sounds like you want to build a monster Bug.Speak to Bugger about finding you a reduction box setup.As for a project Bug,how much do you want to spend?

Looking at spending about R50 g's to properly rebuild and rewire everything. I will do it myself. Been at THeSamba site and got really exited.

Hi

I am new to the site. Name: Anri - live just outside Hartbeespoort...

My first and only Beetle job so far - Bought a 1974 (sun-backed, light blue) Beetle and had it resprayd (red) and fixed up. Wish I had a before photo to share!

Thanks Chris,

I like the bus as well i think i gonna make him totaly like new.
He is still in a good shape but i live beachfront in blouberg so that salt does his job............
But a nice area to drive the combi!


Tim

Hey All

Just a quick hello! Am just back from 3 years in Brasil, and am really interested in getting myself a Splitscreen van and restoring it completely! Would love one similar to Jamie Olivers.

So if you guys have any information and or links to vans for sale, it would be greatly appreciated!!

I hope to learn a lot from you guys!!

Thanks
Rob

Welcome Rob.

There are still Busses for sale out there,but be prepared to pay more for a decent project.

Riceburner wrote:Hi guys/gals
I am looking for info on building a Baja bug with a Combi reduction suspension in the rear and a decent engine with a Weber Carb. I am also looking to purchase a project Bug to do the same to. Are parts easly available and would I be able to run 33" tyres with this setup? I am looking for decent ground clearance.

Why not just come buy Ol' Betty? She lived in the Transvaal for a while (windows still engraved with the 'T' number), and then made her new dwellings in the Free State. I mean, SHE IS SOLID, and I suppose I could reluctantly let her go. '74 1600 t/p Type 1.

Can you post pics please.

Sorry guys, I kinda already introduced myself at the "off topic" tread. Apologies.

Well I'm Jacque Wagner the owner of the Mk1 Legends Club which is still pretty young, so I hope my club will go the distance.

VW is my PASSION especially the Mk1 Golf. I believe there is no better car on our roads today, it all started with the Beetle if I'm not mistaken. Now there is a true LEGEND, the VW Beetle.

Hi Guys

My name is Rick Marais. I live in South Africa, in the freestate.
I own a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle 1600. It's 100% original except for the mags that it has.
I am looking for original 1976 wheels, wonder if anyone can help me?

I am a huge beetle fan and proud to be a owner of one!

If anyone wants to help me, you can email me at

Thank you.

Welcome Jaques and Rick.

Welcome Jacques and Rick. Rick, where in the Free State? PM me for those wheels

Hi 69bug

I live in Bloemfontein. Do you have 76 wheels?

You mean Rostyles? See PM

Hi! I just joined!
I don't yet have a VW or anything aircooled.

I am however looking to educate myself as to which Kombi/Microbus would be the most desirable, keeping in mind reliability and value for money. I don't require a fast vehicle, but good low end torque would be nice, as would reliability once the machine has been re-built.

A larger interior would also be desirable, so I guess a later model Kombi/Bus would be preferable. The vehicle would at times be used for camping.

The question begs... Which VW engine is known to be most dependable, or, is a 2.2 Toyota conversion a sensible option??? Should the consensus be a VW flat four, which would the better model? 1.7, 1.9 or 2.0 and which add ons such as oil coolers would be most advisable?

I qualified as an artisan during my youth and enjoy carrying out restorations. I am thus handly with a hammer, (and a spanner).

Any input and advice would be most gratefully recieved.

With thanks, Danny.