So, after selling my Baywindow project bus, I was looking for a while to see if I can get anything aircooled.
I'm not really into waiting/working on projects, so was looking for a decent runner.
About 3 weeks ago I came across an OLX add, and got interested.
Although most of the AC community hates the look of the Type 4 Variants, I love it.
I bought it, and with the help of a certain forum member, the wagon was moved, as the automatic gearbox was faulty (stuck in second)
Upon further investigation, the gearbox was shot..... so no runner after all.
Got a used box that was picked up yesterday, and hopefully it will mean a simple "plug and play"
The overall condition of the car is excellent, without any rust picked up as yet.
Some pictures:
Thanks for looking,
Johann
1974 VW Variant 412 LE Automatic
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1974 VW Variant 412 LE Automatic
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Re: 1974 VW Variant 412 LE Automatic
Awesome cars, really hope to own another one myself one day again
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Re: 1974 VW Variant 412 LE Automatic
Love it man - congrats - brings back memories
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Re: 1974 VW Variant 412 LE Automatic
Like a boat on water-smooth driving cars....mis ek nou my Ma se ou variant 412LE!!!!
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Re: 1974 VW Variant 412 LE Automatic
so....
replaced the gearbox with a secondhand one, all good.
then on to the brakes, the slave cylinders are badly pitted, and leaks brake fluid, which in turn caused the linings to separate from the brakes.
So re-ligning and new slave cylinders to go in this week....
replaced the gearbox with a secondhand one, all good.
then on to the brakes, the slave cylinders are badly pitted, and leaks brake fluid, which in turn caused the linings to separate from the brakes.
So re-ligning and new slave cylinders to go in this week....
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Kombi Keg - 1976 Panel Van
Miemie - 1967 Type 3 Fastback
1982 unique Buggy
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Miemie - 1967 Type 3 Fastback
1982 unique Buggy