Aircooled VW South Africa

Welcome to the new guys, good luck with the projects, don't forget the photos !!!

Hi I'm new to the forum. I've had my beachbuggy all my life. It was my dad's since before I was born. I bought it over from him a few years ago. needs some cleaning and a new spray job, but it's mine and I love it. I will be asking a lot of questions from you guys. I've learned alot from my dad and some from experience. Next major project is to convert the drum brakes to disc, as soon as I can afford it that is.
Cheers

Hi Guys,

Noob here. Just wanted to introduce myself. I am currently working on a 1968 Beetle with 13B Rotary Turbo motor. 284 kw on the rear weels

Took it off a guy a few weeks ago, they used to drag with it and it's been standing for some time but overall in pretty good nic with notthing really major being wrong.

Drivers and Passengers door have a bit of rust on the bottom and would probably need replacing someday but not a priority at the moment, need to replace the speedo cable this weekend and i also need to replace the rubbers on the windows (hence rust in the doors)

Going to be taking it next week for a "checkup" as it's got a bit of a oil leak and went crawling underneath the car but couldn't see anything.

Also looking to replace the speedo with a digital one but cant seem to find a converter like this in JNB (see link), if any of you guys know anyone in the Jo'burg area please let me know.

http://www.pacificcustoms.com/AC957800.html

See below a few pics.

Cheerz and enjoy the long weekend!

Ettienne

Hi All.
Also new to the Bug craze.
Owned a Beetle as my first car. coolest one ever.
My brother used to mock me saying its not a beetles because it didnt leak oil (LOL)
Sorry to say that at the moment i am Bug-less.
Looking to buy one.
Is willing to put some time ($) into it.
Greetings
Heinrich
Send pics of possible's to

My name is Bonny van Heerden I am based in Midrand and been involved In beetles from 1978 and own 2 split busses a 51,53,56,57,58,64,s bug,57ghia,t181 thing,70targa,speedster,autovilla and model T type buggy .Looking forward to speaking to you all on the forum

BonnyRTS wrote:My name is Bonny van Heerden I am based in Midrand and been involved In beetles from 1978 and own 2 split busses a 51,53,56,57,58,64,s bug,57ghia,t181 thing,70targa,speedster,autovilla and model T type buggy .Looking forward to speaking to you all on the forum

NO WAY Bonny - photos ASAP - or we don't believe you

BonnyRTS wrote:My name is Bonny van Heerden I am based in Midrand and been involved In beetles from 1978 and own 2 split busses a 51,53,56,57,58,64,s bug,57ghia,t181 thing,70targa,speedster,autovilla and model T type buggy .Looking forward to speaking to you all on the forum

hi bonny, welcome to you.
Wonder why I have not meet you as I am sure I would have bumped into you some time in Midrand.

Used to be in Glen Austin, well that was 10 years ago......

Love your collection, and welcome.

Hi All,

Just bought a Beamish Bug, hoping to restore it to a fine Air Cooled machine.
Has a 1600 Twin Port with Stainless Pipe, Hard Top with Sides and nerf bars.

I will be seeking advice from time to time starting with where can I get floor pans in Cape Town?

Looking forward to interacting with everyone.

Regards,

Craig

Welcome to all the new members!

About time you found your way here Bonny!

hi im Duane
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i own 74 1600 twin port beetle , have had it a few years now , but its coming to her time do be restored , she getting restored to a candy apple red with all original chrome trimmigs. i love her and her name is blommie lol . never had a day of trouble with her and she is the most relisble car i have ever had ( have had alot of cars lol)

i bought a 1966 beetle last week for R1 500 lol as it was not driving but knew the problem (was the left wheel drum broken lol ) but she now up and running thanks to Geralds beetle farm/shop for selling me a drum for R100 . the nextthing is to stip and restore as she going black with all her original chrome trimming[album][/album]

My Name is Maurice I have a few VW's ranging from going to storage facilities. I live in New Zealand. I have a 76 Micro Bus from South Africa and a Australian Beetle 1966 daily Driver. Im currently working on a 1956 Beetle with a late model floorpan and Type 4 Engine. I found this website as I was looking for some decent information on Reece Fish Carbs, Thanks Eben. I managed to pick up a NOS one the other day. Cool eh. Thanks for the Help in arrears.

Welcome Maurice & all the others

Hi Guys Name is Craig

I have a old boy a 1971 bay window panel van,I am vw insane but only vintage because OLD SCHOOL IS COOL

Duane wrote:......... she now up and running thanks to Geralds beetle farm/shop for selling me a drum for R100 . ....

By your post, it would seam that you from P.E. Welcome, and if so, update the "location" section of your profile, as we guys here are proud to be from PE.

Herman

Hello, l am Dennis speaking to you from Norfolk in the UK and live in a Town called Dereham been a VW owner now for 10years and been looking after my 1999 1.9d Polo and its done me well and its got many more years left in her and hope to get some help from you long term members if it dose start playing up.l reckon it will take me a little while to get used to this site so got lots to read,see you soon.