New Members - Introduce yourself..

Post general ACVW topics here
Forum rules
If its not ACVW related, post it in Off Topic.
Post Reply
Hippie1
Oil Leak
Posts: 75
Joined: Sun Feb 15, 2015 9:17 pm
What model do you have?: 1972 1600L
Location: bloemfontein
Has thanked: 5 times
Been thanked: 11 times
Contact:
Contact Hippie1

Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..

Post by Hippie1 »

OK Guys
I'm Kobie from the heart of central South Africa. You guest it good old Bloemmies. Newbie in the air cooled WV scene and a recent convert from the old English marque known for its nippie little BR green coffins. The Hippie is my first air cooled car and believe me the bug truly bit me good and solid. Must say that Herr fuhrer had a good concept here. On my English lady all my off time was spend basically repairing and patching her up and now I got so much free time on my hands that I'm actually bored with myself LOL. Only reason i opened the hood thus far is to check out the engin when I bought it and to check the oil level once a week. What a pleasure. One small warning guys. As I have said the bug bit me in a bad way so be warned I'm going to tap you dry for info and guidance on Germans best. :deflag:
The Bug has bitten. I'm doomed for ever
Top
User avatar
Tony Z
Donor
Donor
Posts: 15008
Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:33 am
What model do you have?: 2.3L 69; 1302; P/Van
Location: Klipheuwel (near Durbanville), Cape Town or working at sea
Has thanked: 192 times
Been thanked: 488 times
South Africa

Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..

Post by Tony Z »

Congrats on the conversion Kobie.
Ask away...
and when you decide to get another one and rebuild it, remember.... WE WANT PICTURES ;-)
Top
Hippie1
Oil Leak
Posts: 75
Joined: Sun Feb 15, 2015 9:17 pm
What model do you have?: 1972 1600L
Location: bloemfontein
Has thanked: 5 times
Been thanked: 11 times
Contact:
Contact Hippie1

Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..

Post by Hippie1 »

Thanx Tony

The Hippie is due for some resto work although it will be a rolling resto being my only car at the moment. We already decided (that's the minister of finance and myself) that we are looking for a splitty or a fleetline as well. She love them so bad that its a theme in one of our rooms. Gents lesson learned never ever get your old lady involved in you hobby. Once the bite on the idea its worse than a pitt bull in a fight lol
The Bug has bitten. I'm doomed for ever
Top
User avatar
Tony Z
Donor
Donor
Posts: 15008
Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:33 am
What model do you have?: 2.3L 69; 1302; P/Van
Location: Klipheuwel (near Durbanville), Cape Town or working at sea
Has thanked: 192 times
Been thanked: 488 times
South Africa

Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..

Post by Tony Z »

Hippie1 wrote:Thanx Tony

The Hippie is due for some resto work although it will be a rolling resto being my only car at the moment. We already decided (that's the minister of finance and myself) that we are looking for a splitty or a fleetline as well. She love them so bad that its a theme in one of our rooms. Gents lesson learned never ever get your old lady involved in you hobby. Once the bite on the idea its worse than a pitt bull in a fight lol
So where are the pictures of the room?? You cant tease us like that...

LOL about the missus
after 5 years together I still cant get my missus into the garage or into one of the VWs... Well, OK, she has been in the bug twice
Top
Obelix
Oil Leak
Posts: 61
Joined: Sun Apr 05, 2015 10:38 pm
What model do you have?: Models
Location: Omaha Ne USA
Been thanked: 4 times

Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..

Post by Obelix »

Hi there is been some time but the pain from the west is back on line and ready to make some deals. es I finally found a back door to seek back onto the forums. Was kick off for some unknown reason and could not resign for nothing. But I am back, well it just Henry aka Watercool from the past, so glad to be back and got tons of toys to wheel and deal.
Top
User avatar
Tony Z
Donor
Donor
Posts: 15008
Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:33 am
What model do you have?: 2.3L 69; 1302; P/Van
Location: Klipheuwel (near Durbanville), Cape Town or working at sea
Has thanked: 192 times
Been thanked: 488 times
South Africa

Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..

Post by Tony Z »

Hey Henry
i was wondering what happened to you...
Top
Obelix
Oil Leak
Posts: 61
Joined: Sun Apr 05, 2015 10:38 pm
What model do you have?: Models
Location: Omaha Ne USA
Been thanked: 4 times

Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..

Post by Obelix »

Yeah Tony, for no reason one day I could not sign back in and was blocked out from signing or rejoining for some time. But I kept working it and found a back door of sorts and I am so glad to be back. Got lots to catch up on, but it seem like it is mostly still the old group on here which is good. How you been?
Top
User avatar
Tony Z
Donor
Donor
Posts: 15008
Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:33 am
What model do you have?: 2.3L 69; 1302; P/Van
Location: Klipheuwel (near Durbanville), Cape Town or working at sea
Has thanked: 192 times
Been thanked: 488 times
South Africa

Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..

Post by Tony Z »

Carrying on... still alive, so all good I suppose.
Yip, most of the "old guard" is still here. Its slow going at the moment with most having a long weekend (Easter) and spending it with the family.

Try to clear the "cookies" for acvwsa in your browser and then try log in again. Some people had some serious issues a while back and clearing cookies helped most people out.

How are you keeping? Hows the house rebuild?
Top
Superdan
Drip
Posts: 1
Joined: Sun Jan 05, 2014 12:49 pm
What model do you have?: 68 Beetle
Facebook: Danie Joubert
Location: CENTURION

Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..

Post by Superdan »

Hi, I am not a real "new member" just could nog work on the site for about 8 years... back again and love it...
Danie Joubert
Top
User avatar
Tony Z
Donor
Donor
Posts: 15008
Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:33 am
What model do you have?: 2.3L 69; 1302; P/Van
Location: Klipheuwel (near Durbanville), Cape Town or working at sea
Has thanked: 192 times
Been thanked: 488 times
South Africa

Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..

Post by Tony Z »

Welcome
post our projects and refresh our memories...
Top
Zak
Drip
Posts: 6
Joined: Thu Apr 09, 2015 1:52 pm
What model do you have?: 1974 type1
Location: Centurion
Has thanked: 2 times
Been thanked: 1 time

Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..

Post by Zak »

HI All

I've been lurking around for a few days. Great forum with a wealth of good info. Mother in Law gave me her '74 beetle. She got it new as a student and has been in the family since. Too sentimental to sell but she also doesn't drive it anymore. I'm the happy new owner.

Breaks, , front suspension need a bit of attention. Was fitted with a REMTEC engine back in 2004, but is still running nicely. With all the knowledgeable guys on the forum, I don't think I'll have problems fixing her up.

Zak
Top
User avatar
Tony Z
Donor
Donor
Posts: 15008
Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:33 am
What model do you have?: 2.3L 69; 1302; P/Van
Location: Klipheuwel (near Durbanville), Cape Town or working at sea
Has thanked: 192 times
Been thanked: 488 times
South Africa

Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..

Post by Tony Z »

Welcome Zak
Post pictures!!!
Top
la5ome
Drip
Posts: 9
Joined: Sun Apr 19, 2015 7:14 pm
What model do you have?: Baja bug
Location: A dirtroad close to you

Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..

Post by la5ome »

Hellooo everyone....


Names Lawrence :D

Im from the East Rand called LA (lower Alberton)

Bought a 75 Baja Bug. Looking to learn alot here to build a offroad basher.
:hangloose:
Top
oltman
Drip
Posts: 15
Joined: Sat Apr 18, 2015 4:10 pm
What model do you have?: Nothing yet!
Location: Ballito
Has thanked: 1 time
Been thanked: 1 time

Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..

Post by oltman »

Hello everyone!

I currently only own an air cooled lawnmower, but the idea is to soak up as much inspiration and knowledge as possible to build my own 356 replica. I am about as mechanical as a frikkadel, but I believe I have enough common sense to be able to put it all together. Also, I can read and write and from what I can tell this is the place to be for any info I need. I will probably be asking a LOT of questions, so please bear with me!

The grand plan is to build my own 356 Speedster that will not try to be a classic, but rather just a fun project that ends in a fun weekend driver.

I intend to share as much as I can in return, hoping to help anyone else who wants to live my dream :)

Thanks guys!
Top
User avatar
fig
Bus Driver
Posts: 12214
Joined: Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:08 pm
What model do you have?: Type 2
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/258896479219/
Location: Where life is cheap and death is free
Has thanked: 287 times
Been thanked: 322 times
Contact:
Contact fig
South Africa

Re: New Members - Introduce yourself..

Post by fig »

Welcome neophytes! :hangloose:
fig
Kaapse Kombi Kult

"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right." -- Henry Ford
Top
Post Reply

Return to “General discussion”