Aircooled VW South Africa

Thanks for the heads-up, much appreciated.

Look what peeped its head out of my workshop today under its own power.














There is still lots to do. Tomorrow I want to get its wheel alignment done. Then is of to the Crankhandel Natter on Sunday morning.

The last time the Kubel ran, was to a Natter last year so I really wanted to let its first run be to a natter.

Just Checked.

1 year and 3 month.

That Driving through my Shop doors, Being stripped down to the bones and further, Being rebuilt and driving out the same Doors.

At home I have a good 2003 Pinotage Waiting.

Well done, Tom!

...now ENJOY that Pinotage

Stunning Tom!

The last time I saw it,it was on the back of a trailer.

Hey MAN, well done. Now GET THE SCUBBIE FINISHED!

just gone thru the thread, bloody well done, hats off to u

Tom, you forgot the number plates! Or is that why you were driving on the pavement??

Congratulations Tom...it looks amazing and a very unique vehicle. You should be very proud of all your hard work!

Congrats Tom and well done. It's beautiful.

Thanks for the good words guys.

This morning I got to my shop early. The rear castle nuts got tightened, front drum grease cap fitted and the speedo cable attached. The number plates got put in the window and I were off to Speedy in Paarden Eiland for wheel alignment. Driving the back streets I got to Speedy and they were closed.

So it was off to Hi-Q in Milnerton. On the way to milnerton I had a Metro Cop on my tail. I Expected him to pull me of for not numberplates but he gave me the thumbs up as he passed.

The guys at Hi-Q set my alignment and told to come back again in a few 100KM's and they would check it again after everything had settled.

Then it was back to my shop. The number plates got fitted and a few odd and sods. In the afternoon The fuel tank got fitted and the timing set.

The bad news is that I have a serious oil leak on the right tappet cover but that is next weeks problems. For tommorows natter I am simply taking a 5L oil can for a ride.

At the end of the day I have driven 26.7KM. My project is mobile.


I have only had it up to 60KM/h and for the next 100 odd I dont plan on going much faster. Just want to make sure I tighted all the nuts and bolts but I am sure that I have.

It is good to ride a Covert again




This pic is of last nights friend.

Tom.. Your ride came out perfect All the best with your travel today

Looks great Tom. WEll done

Thanks again guys.

Yesterday I got to my shop at 9:30 swopped cars and were on the road to Plumstead by 9:45.

A mist/ low cloud made it a bit cold and then I remembered this Kubel had heaters. Man, This is life. Traveling on a cool morning with warm air wafting around and nothing above your head. You feel free and comfortable. At one time I said to my wife that weather seems to be warming until I stuck my hand above the windscreen. The air was cold.

Here are some of the pics I took at the Natter.





If you look above my windscreen You will see another 181 in the parking lot.








At one time I thought HR had joined us.






BTW: I assume you guys know that you can click on the thumbnails for a LARGER Picture.

Not bad for a kit car....