Aircooled VW South Africa

Howzit to all NOOBS, welcome to our online dub family..

hi all rory is the name. First car owned was my lickable green beetle which i drove for ten years until it was stolen. Currently driving a white an orange splitty, ive got two projects on the way, a fastback variant if only i knew better) and a second 62 german splitscreen. The irony of it all is that i:-)know nothing about cars and really dont care to learn, i just love the look of vw aircooled cars. My ego gets stroked every time i'm in my splitty. So my problem is that its costing me quite a penny cos of my lack of car knowledge. Hoping that u guys o the forum will be able to help me keep my cos down.

Only but a teacher
Rory

raw wrote:hi all rory is the name. First car owned was my lickable green beetle which i drove for ten years until it was stolen. Currently driving a white an orange splitty, ive got two projects on the way, a fastback variant if only i knew better) and a second 62 german splitscreen. The irony of it all is that i:-)know nothing about cars and really dont care to learn, i just love the look of vw aircooled cars. My ego gets stroked every time i'm in my splitty. So my problem is that its costing me quite a penny cos of my lack of car knowledge. Hoping that u guys o the forum will be able to help me keep my cos down.

Only but a teacher
Rory

Hey Rory, welcome, we need to see pics asap dude
Also update your location in the user/avatar/profile thingy so that we know where to steal er can see your collection

Your story is very familiar here, I am also useless mechanically, just love the look/feel/history of them - but this is a cool forum to learn and get advice .

But photos asap dude, really keen to see your busses

Tony Z wrote:I see we have had a few new members joing us lately...

How about introducing yourselves and saying hi???

Hi, I am Joe and have a collection of Air Cooled Vehicles being: 1956 Oval Beetle, 1964 German Beetle with steel sunrroof, 1968 1300 Beetle Import Model, 1969 1500 Beetle, 1970 Beetle, 1964 !200 Beetle, 1967 Karmann Ghia, 1972 Karmann Beetle Cabriolet, 1958 Kombi and a 1969 VW baywindow Kombi.

Joe Roth wrote:

Tony Z wrote:I see we have had a few new members joing us lately...

How about introducing yourselves and saying hi???

Hi, I am Joe and have a collection of Air Cooled Vehicles being: 1956 Oval Beetle, 1964 German Beetle with steel sunrroof, 1968 1300 Beetle Import Model, 1969 1500 Beetle, 1970 Beetle, 1964 !200 Beetle, 1967 Karmann Ghia, 1972 Karmann Beetle Cabriolet, 1958 Kombi and a 1969 VW baywindow Kombi.

Wow ! Thats quite an assortment of aircooled VWs Joe - welcome and photos please asap Where about are you ? Cheers

Hi, my name is Morne and I am from CT. I don't have anything Aircooled yet . I am an avid reader of the SA Hot Rod mag and keep on seeing stunning Aircooled vehicles being rebuilt. When I was younger we had a '72 1700 bus converted for camping done by my dad and my mom and her friends back in the day were complete beetle nuts. Therefore I am wanting to under take the daunting task of finding a running Karmann Ghia with papers as a project. I am hoping to take a look at a '66 over the weekend. Anyone out there that might have a KG parked in their garage let me know I have never undertaken anything like this before but am dead keen to try it out.

jolas wrote:

Joe Roth wrote:

Tony Z wrote:I see we have had a few new members joing us lately...

How about introducing yourselves and saying hi???

Hi, I am Joe and have a collection of Air Cooled Vehicles being: 1956 Oval Beetle, 1964 German Beetle with steel sunrroof, 1968 1300 Beetle Import Model, 1969 1500 Beetle, 1970 Beetle, 1964 !200 Beetle, 1967 Karmann Ghia, 1972 Karmann Beetle Cabriolet, 1958 Kombi and a 1969 VW baywindow Kombi.

Wow ! Thats quite an assortment of aircooled VWs Joe - welcome and photos please asap Where about are you ? Cheers

Yeah, would love to see that Karmann Beetle Cabriolet!

Hi All new friends hope you enjoy the forum

Hi Guys My name is HILTON ROBIN and I live in Saldanha Bay. My son and I recently made the BIG plunge and bought a 1958 Splitscreen. Only to find another 1960 Splitscreen a month later. We have been talking about it for years. Now we got them, I must confess I feel overwelmed with all the work and parts that I need. I also not sure of the termanology and names of parts I need.EXAMPLE. The panel behind the front seats where the spare wheel is situated. Where do I start to look? Pls Guys I need a bit of help to get started. If anybody can assist me I will really apprehiate it. My Email address is and ph no is 0786665542. P.S. Is there an honest welder out there that will do the job properly and without bankrupting me? Regards HILTON

Bugger wrote:Hi All new friends hope you enjoy the forum

great Site. Thanks for having us.

Welcome 1 and all newbies. Earlier this week when I bid my bug farewell, I had to device a method to remain member of this family, thus begun work on http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=19392 Removed the seized engine and am starting the strategy of fixing floor pan.

Newbies, what I am saying in a nutshell is, no matter the procrastination had on the project, lack of mechanical skills or knowhow, net vasbyt! Buy a local mag and an imported one once in a while, go to shows and be inspired. Ask stupid question here and ignore everything Vader says!, and above all, get a manual and get your palms greasy!!

Welcome to your chosen family.

Greetings

I have a daughter that has her heart set on a beetle - so I am in the market. I owned one from 1976 until around 1986. Stopped counting after removing the engine for the 11th time. Learnt averything what not to do in repairing engines during the time.
BUT - I now own a Grob 109B (motorglider) which has a 2000 VW motor, modified by Grob to 2500 (100mm pots). I have just rebuilt the engine (valve guides were history and cracked heads). I want to install a new Tachometer. The current one uses the alternator (engine built in 79)- there must be a better way! If anyone can give me pointers as to how these are installed in VW engines today, I would be most grateful.
Thanks
Mike Miller

Hi everyone!

I'm in the UK and have owned T25s in the past but I came across a crazy and (aguably wonderful) site a while back in the form of a bay / split hybrid. I've posted up some pics in the general discussion board and was wondering if anyone can help me out?

Cheers!

Ed

Hi guys my name is willie I'm from cape town. But is resident in ellisras at the moment. And just both myself an beetel 1974. And putted a polo motor.. And would really like some advise.. I want to put disc brakes and a gearbox that would run perfect. And I just want to say. If got a beetel and I'm loving it..

Hi members. I'm from Durban. I recently bought a beach buggy for my fishing adventures . Still trying to figure out if its a 1500 or 1600. i look forward to making new friends on the forum as well as seeking advice and help on the forum..

Thanks
Kishan