Aircooled VW South Africa

Posted: **Fri Jun 08, 2012 10:19 am**

Maki wrote:Hi guys, I am new to the VW world since I always had JAP cars, recently I found a bay I always wanted from a young age brought it down from JHB, for now its standing still as the motor is out I am looking to get it running first then it’s in for a makeover, all seats removed L-Shape couch in, webasto tilt & slide roof and a redo of the entire interior, the body needs some work but it’s fairly straight with minimal rust.

I will upload pics as soon as i can.

any suggestions on a replacement engine i was told a 1600 engine with a big bore kit 90.5mm pistons should be suffice.

Do I go Mahle forged or cast pistons? some shops say cast is fine others say for the price diff you might as well go Mahle forged.
Open to your info and suggestions anytime, I am learning about the bay as time goes on, please do excuse me if I do don’t know exactly what you talking about.

Welcome, please upload pics of the bay....

Posted: **Fri Jun 08, 2012 12:46 pm**

Well there went my opportunity to make a good impresion.But still glad to be here and start learning.

Posted: **Fri Jun 08, 2012 5:08 pm**

Hi Everyone,
I'm in the UK but I own an EX South African Army 1959 Kombi that was imported to here a few years ago. Just about to finish the restoration. I would love to hear from anyone with pictures of old splitscreens as they were in the army. Mine has been painted now (Not original) but it would be great to see how it would of looked.

Paul

Posted: **Fri Jun 08, 2012 6:16 pm**

Smithy2u wrote:Hi Everyone,
I'm in the UK but I own an EX South African Army 1959 Kombi that was imported to here a few years ago. Just about to finish the restoration. I would love to hear from anyone with pictures of old splitscreens as they were in the army. Mine has been painted now (Not original) but it would be great to see how it would of looked.

Paul

Howzit Paul, welcome to ACVWSA

Do you have pics of your restoration, etc, etc ? We'd also love to see pics of how your bus looks now - will keep a look out for military busses for you - but they will be pretty scarce, I have'nt seen any at all (yet)

Cheers

Posted: **Fri Jun 08, 2012 7:12 pm**

I've added one as it is now. Have a look at my gallery image. When I get time I'll add some from the restoration but I bought it as an abandoned project so it was just a yellow primer shell when I got it.

Paul

Posted: **Sun Jun 10, 2012 6:12 pm**

hi all - great forum - i have a 84 microbus that currently has a V6 motor but are planing to change that with Sabaru motor - i enjoy what i have read thus far on your forum

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:04 pm**

Hi there, my name is Marius and I have just acquired a '71 Westfalia. Well, I thought I would buy it and drive it, its been three weeks and now I have a shell with no engine nor interior. I suppose the bug has bitten and I am in the process of restoring it, hopefully I will be driving it (and camping in it) soon enough!

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:41 pm**

Welcome Maruis !

i know the bus you bought and it is a great bus !

good luck with the resto...please post some pics as you go along.
will come visit soon !

Posted: **Tue Jun 12, 2012 4:50 pm**

Hi all. Recently had to let go off a stock standard original body 59 Karmann Ghia 1200cc 6v. Desperately wanting to get back into an original Ghia now. If anybody out there knows of one tucked away, anywhere in ZA pls let me know! Finders fee offered for a done deal...that's how desperately I want another. Spread the word...Kind Regards, Denver : or PM me here. Cheers!!!

Posted: **Fri Jun 15, 2012 12:51 pm**

Hello Boys and Girls ..

Glad google is out there to help guys like me to find guys like you..

New to the site, but not That new to VW aircooled .. I recently got a '74 1600cc Beetle as a prezzie.. Yep, that's one nice present from my brother.
Have some work to do on the little beetle.. some faults and tuning that needs to be done. Ans some Minor dental damages. Hope i can find more info
here, than on google

I wil upload some pics soon of my baby.

thank you

Posted: **Sun Jun 17, 2012 9:10 pm**

Welcome to all newbee's, Hope you have as much help and fun here as we do.

Herman

Posted: **Tue Jun 19, 2012 8:35 pm**

Hi guys, Stephan here, I used to have a 1600 Beetle in 1985 and unfortunately lost it to the side of the road. I then bought a squareback for R900 (without seeing it) sometime after that but when I saw it, I left it there. I've now bought my son a '67 Squareback two weeks ago and I want to restore it vs. he wants to drop, respray and bling it. For now I just want to get the motor running, it's been stationary, one with nature, for the past three years. I've seen some interesting threads on the site and am pleased having found this site. Now to start looking for the (body) parts.

Posted: **Tue Jun 19, 2012 10:52 pm**

Stephanus wrote:Hi guys, Stephan here, I used to have a 1600 Beetle in 1985 and unfortunately lost it to the side of the road. I then bought a squareback for R900 (without seeing it) sometime after that but when I saw it, I left it there. I've now bought my son a '67 Squareback two weeks ago and I want to restore it vs. he wants to drop, respray and bling it. For now I just want to get the motor running, it's been stationary, one with nature, for the past three years. I've seen some interesting threads on the site and am pleased having found this site. Now to start looking for the (body) parts.

Hi Stephan, Van Den Brink Motors in Kya Sand is worth a visit! They have lots of Squareback bodies in reasonable condition. Certainly the light blue one as one enters the main yard is worth looking at.

Posted: **Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:08 pm**

Now that I got your attention

Hey everybody

Didn't do this when I first signed up on ACVW SA, I might as well do it now.

My name is Thabang Kevin Sibeko, Male, 19 years old and my mother gave me her first car which was a Beige 1974 Beetle with a 1600cc AS41 engine. Car isn't running at the moment but I'm about to get it fixed, no worries there. Look forward to chatting with you guys more.

Cheers

Posted: **Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:15 am**

Oi to all the other aircooled motor fans out there I am noob on the forum....just call me bonnet,
I recently bough myself a 72 model 1600 beetle , and I just want to familiarize myself with beetle motors again and maybe get some advice on a few aftermarket bits and pieces, so y'all will be hearing mor from me

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