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Jakoos
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Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..

Post by Jakoos »

Hi,

I have recently discovered your site and joined today. Don't own any VW currently, but used to have a 1971 and 1976 Beetle and a 1.9 Kombi. I am planning on getting a beach buggy for a project to play with sometime this year, but need to pay my daughter's university fees first. I will be lurking around here, picking up contacts and tips.

Cheers.
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retrovan
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Post by retrovan »

Jakoos wrote:Hi,

.., but need to pay my daughter's university fees first. I will be lurking around here, picking up contacts and tips.

Cheers.
Hi Welkom....I too had to sell all to send son & daughter to University, used the last little bit to by a "Project Car" so that I would at least have wheels to collect them when they are done........................So that they can WORK OFF there skult.

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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
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Nick Bekker
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Location: Pretoria

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Post by Nick Bekker »

Welcome Jakoos...Hope you find what you need...
No one has lived, until they drove an AIRCOOLED....
gjk257
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Post by gjk257 »

Hi

My name is George. I found this site whilst surfing the net. I currently drive Polo Playa. I did own a 1976 1600l Beetle but sold it many years ago. I am a VW fan. I am thinking of purchasing a Kharman Ghai or Kombi - Splitty. So I will looking at the topics and picking up some tips.

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simeon
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Post by simeon »

fig wrote:Welcome all newbies! :hangloose:

Andre, did you previously sell ACVW parts at Hillfox?
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endra
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What model do you have?: 1976

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Post by endra »

Hi all,

my name Endra from Indonesia, Iam involving in Volkswagen Indonesia Association which cover 72 volkswagen clubs in Indonesia.

this is my ride : http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 37&t=20649

Nice to be here to keep our VW Life...

Endra
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Jurgen Grand Slam
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Post by Jurgen Grand Slam »

To all the newbies,

A very warm :welcome: We hope you enjoy the site - lots of fun - if you stick to the rules :twisted:

Remember to be active and contribute too - we can all learn from eachother :D

Juergen & Es :deflag: :flash:
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Goosebeak
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Post by Goosebeak »

Hi there.

I'm Charles, a.k.a. Goosebeak, live in Germiston, and I own both an Aqua buggy and a Rogue Jeep-type buggy, both with air-cooled VW engines (I removed a Nissan 1400 engine and cooling system from the Jeep and tossed them!).

I had quite a bit of trouble roadworthying the Jeep, but it's all sorted now. Suffice it to say that the authorities are really unhelpful and obstructive...

Hoping to pick up lots of advice here, and perhaps help if I can.

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jolas
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Post by jolas »

Wellcome Goosebeak and all - pics asap :hangloose:
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Ignatius
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Post by Ignatius »

hi i am ig also new to this forum, i got hold of a beach buggy while on holiday in j-bay for R5000 (not planned) over the december holidays tow it all the way back to jo-burg. i need a complete motor overall smoke like crazy and have a couple of oil leaks and play on the crank but runs use it all the time while on holiday. need a respray and redo the seats. can not wait to finish it.
do not know who to trust for a complete motor rebuild in joburg so any help or advise will be appreciated is it worth buying a second hand motor and what is a good price to pay.
thanks for a great forum.
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calavero974
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Post by calavero974 »

Hi,

I'm new here and I can tell you that I couldn't imagine myself be a Beetle owner one day.
My Jeep had some engine problems and I had to leave it at the garage for a few weeks.
So I decided to buy a cheap car the time the Jeep is fixed.
I was looking the adds on Gumtree and I found a Baja Beetle for a small price.
The car is running great and I can use it everyday.
But the think is I really felt in love when I took it offroad.
I couldn't imagine that a small and old car like that could go almost everywhere a 4x4 goes.
So now I use it as my off road toy and already thinking of some modifications.
I already got the virus.
I'm surprised that there's no off road section here, maybe one day.
I hope find some friends in Cape Town for some Beetle off road fun.

Olivier
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s-thang
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Post by s-thang »

Hi All

Shawn here, i own a lovely 411... She is a one owner, 72 model, and full service history.
I bought the car and decided to change it into a hoodride. (see pic section).
There are some work needed on it, but will get there in time.
Many thanks for reading this and allowing me to be a part of the Vdub familia!
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Post by retrovan »

Welcome ONE and ALL, good to have you here, Please share,
We learn from you while you learn from us.
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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
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lilbug
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Post by lilbug »

Hi there all

Name is Andre and i am located in the free state
I have a 1959 Beetle that is in running condition but needs some minor attention
She's been in storage for the last few years, but want to get her sorted out and running again soon.
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Post by Ron&Gill »

Goosebeak wrote:Hi there.

(I removed a Nissan 1400 engine and cooling system from the Jeep and tossed them!).
You are my hero, ek soen jou sommer oop-bek oppie gansbek... :mrgreen:
1964 T34 - The Razor: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10290
1956 T2 1b - Gill's bus: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10948
1967 T316 - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10931 & viewtopic.php?f=23&t=15977
2000 beach buggy - viewtopic.php?f=23&t=10915
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