Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla
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Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla
Ever since we bought our 74 Autovilla about three years ago, it's been the top of the pops among our campers. Although we've used it for a Kaapse Kombi Kult konvoy and kamp-out at Mountain Sanctuary Park, as well as driving it to AfrikaBurn twice, Skilpad II, as we've named her, had a few issues that needed to be dealt with.
First was serious rot in the frame due to water ingress (PO parked the car outside in MP for 8 years). So we sent her to Caravan Academy in Krugersdorp, who did a great job of peeling back the outer skin and replacing rotten timberwork, as well as completely rebuilding the side door and resealing the caravan body, and for a great price.
Next, I commissioned IMPI to build her a custom engine, based on a type4, but with bigger bore (96mm Keith Black pistons), hotter cam (Web 86) and fuel injection system from a 2.1. That engine is now built and ready for installation.
While Armand was busy getting the engine together, we sent Skilpad to Pierre at VDubTech, where he supervised some rust repairs around the windscreen and in the doors and the cab, and oversaw the bus being repainted in a new colour combination of our choice. I debated a long time whether to leave the bus in standard Jurgens khaki and white or whether to go with a custom colour combination. Most (all) of the Autovillas I've seen in custom colours have looked like shite, but eventually we settled on dark olive green below, with original Jurgens khaki above, and white roof and bumpers.
We're very happy with the outcome. Well done Pierre!
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After decades of being seen as the ultimate "old fart's car", Autovillas have finally started to attract attention among ACVW bus people and collectors. I always thought they're super cool!
Skilpad is going to IMPI this week for her new engine installation. We can't wait for our first road trip and camping expedition in our "new" camper!
First was serious rot in the frame due to water ingress (PO parked the car outside in MP for 8 years). So we sent her to Caravan Academy in Krugersdorp, who did a great job of peeling back the outer skin and replacing rotten timberwork, as well as completely rebuilding the side door and resealing the caravan body, and for a great price.
Next, I commissioned IMPI to build her a custom engine, based on a type4, but with bigger bore (96mm Keith Black pistons), hotter cam (Web 86) and fuel injection system from a 2.1. That engine is now built and ready for installation.
While Armand was busy getting the engine together, we sent Skilpad to Pierre at VDubTech, where he supervised some rust repairs around the windscreen and in the doors and the cab, and oversaw the bus being repainted in a new colour combination of our choice. I debated a long time whether to leave the bus in standard Jurgens khaki and white or whether to go with a custom colour combination. Most (all) of the Autovillas I've seen in custom colours have looked like shite, but eventually we settled on dark olive green below, with original Jurgens khaki above, and white roof and bumpers.
We're very happy with the outcome. Well done Pierre!
With hubcaps:
After decades of being seen as the ultimate "old fart's car", Autovillas have finally started to attract attention among ACVW bus people and collectors. I always thought they're super cool!
Skilpad is going to IMPI this week for her new engine installation. We can't wait for our first road trip and camping expedition in our "new" camper!
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Re: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla
She looks brilliant Fig!
And the paint job suits her name!
And the paint job suits her name!
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Re: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla
Beautiful Fig... Looks like a completely new bus.
Well done to all.
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Re: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla
Looks better in the flesh, very nice.
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Re: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla
looks superb man
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Re: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla
+1calooker wrote:Looks better in the flesh, very nice.
saw it lastweek on a drive-by
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Thanks for the kinds words all.
Cool sign Pine. I need to make a large sticker of that to plak on the back of Skilpad. Also looking for a sticker of the tortoise warning sign one sees all over the southern Cape.
Does any know where I can find some good condition original Autovilla hubcaps (like the one on the spare wheel in the last pic)? They were also fitted to some large Jurgen caravans with 14in wheels. The ones I have are too crusty to use without rechroming and I am short one for the spare wheel.
Cool sign Pine. I need to make a large sticker of that to plak on the back of Skilpad. Also looking for a sticker of the tortoise warning sign one sees all over the southern Cape.
Does any know where I can find some good condition original Autovilla hubcaps (like the one on the spare wheel in the last pic)? They were also fitted to some large Jurgen caravans with 14in wheels. The ones I have are too crusty to use without rechroming and I am short one for the spare wheel.
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Re: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla
Here u go.... South and West Coast
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Re: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla
Skilpad II looks nice.
There was a rumor that the Autovilla had the same hubcaps as a Chrysler Valiant.
There was a rumor that the Autovilla had the same hubcaps as a Chrysler Valiant.
Staying Aircooled is so much nicer.
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Re: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla
Those are the ones, thanks Muds.
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Re: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla
Thanks Dawie. They may have been similar, but unlikely the same as the Autovilla hubcaps have a crowned J for Jurgens in the centre. I think they were also similar to the hubcaps on old Datsun 300C sedans.Dawie wrote:Skilpad II looks nice.
There was a rumor that the Autovilla had the same hubcaps as a Chrysler Valiant.
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Re: Skilpad II, 74 Autovilla
Well done Bugger & co. Skilpad looks awesome!
Congrars Mr & Mrs Fig. Hope you have many pleasant miles.
Congrars Mr & Mrs Fig. Hope you have many pleasant miles.
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