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1954 VW Fleetline Kombi
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 1:53 pm
by Paladin
Hello, I am new to the forums.
I am currently in the process of restoring a VW Fleetline Kombi (1954) left hand drive. I am wondering where I could buy new VW parts in SA. Will i have to import parts? Or is there a new parts dealer in SA???
I am based in Cape Town.
Regards
Paladin
Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 1:54 pm
by Pine
Hiehiehiehiehie.... this is gonna be fun!
Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 1:55 pm
by Pine
PS, I am rude - sorry!
WELCOME Paladin!
Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 1:55 pm
by Paladin
Um... Why? Hey man. Why Is this gonna be fun???
Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:01 pm
by Blitzkrieg
1954 Fleetline is an oxymoron
Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:03 pm
by Paladin
Are you trying to say that they dont exist???
Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:08 pm
by JohnHoffe
You must please excuse some of the characters on this forum.
They may sound mean, but it is always in good spirit(s).
You are going to get taken out with the whole German (eary bus) vs Fleetline (later Brazilian) bus thing.
Hang in there. I'm sure you'll get good advice on the forum.
Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:11 pm
by eben
Fleetlines were only made in '75 is what they mean. If your bus is a '54 it is most likely not a Fleetline.
Have you got any pictures of your pride and joy?
Welcome!
Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:13 pm
by Muderick
Welcome Paladin
Please post some pics of your 1954 fleetline.... ooh would that be a barn door fleetline??
Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:16 pm
by JohnHoffe
Forgot to mention:
I'm busy rebuilding a Fleetline and I'm buying 99% of the spares new from Volkspares, (ONOTHER swear word on this forum) 011 397 4760. The spares are from the US and (cheaper option) from Belgium.
Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:18 pm
by Paladin
Ya its a barn door. It moght not be called a fleetline, but it has the split window and barndoors on the right (LHD). It wasnt made in brazil, it was made in germany according to its tags.
Thanks for helping
Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:21 pm
by Paladin
Will post some pics soon.the vehicle is in storage so ill have to take photos when i go to it again...What would you want photos of to prove the age and model of the vehicle?
Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:22 pm
by Eugene
They will also tell you that the "Barn door" refers to the Back engine lid and not the side Cargo doors.
But screw them....
Welcome
Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:23 pm
by Eugene
Paladin wrote:Will post some pics soon.the vehicle is in storage so ill have to take photos when i go to it again...What would you want photos of to prove the age and model of the vehicle?
Front at the windscreen and backside
Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:24 pm
by Blitzkrieg
Paladin wrote:Ya its a barn door. It moght not be called a fleetline, but it has the split window and barndoors on the right (LHD). It wasnt made in brazil, it was made in germany according to its tags.
Thanks for helping
Barndoors on the right?
From TheSamba
Barndoor Any Bus produced through February, 1955. The term Barndoor is credited to Jeff Walters and is in reference to the large decklid found on those vehicles. Barndoor Type 2's can also be recognized by the lack of an overhead fresh air vent over the windshield, 16 inch rims, the lack of full dash on non-deluxe models, non-opening rear window hatch (a few exceptions); not to mention miscellaneous switches, latches, seats and body panels that are unique to the Barndoor bus and no other. The term is often mistakenly used to refer to the 2 cargo doors on the side of a Bus.