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kara&herkombi Officially Full-On Dubber

244 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#365080
Well i sold the kombi last niight so I am no longer Kara&herKombi... but tonight i will become Kara&herBeetle when i pick up my little bundle of joy!!!

It's a 74' Super Bug that has been rebuilt by a VW mechanic! Paint isnt perfect but its still ok.. Have already got a big wish list building up like : cd player, wood slat roof racks, venetians, white walls and eyelids and im sure il think of lots more.. but heres some pics of it (cant decide if its a girl or a boy yet, will come to me im sure hehe)

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When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace- Jimi Hendrix

kara&herkombi Officially Full-On Dubber

244 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#365082
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bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#365084
Very nice. Oh, seeing all these bugs makes me crave even more and more for one. Stupid yr 12. Its torture seeing all ur mad bugs.

🙁🙁
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#365087
Cool, did it come from a BLBVW member ?
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
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kara&herkombi Officially Full-On Dubber

244 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#365090
I loved my kombi, but needed something smaller! I had a good old cry when she left!!!

I dont know if he is a BLBVW member, but i dont think so, not sure where his workshop is, down south of brissy somewhere
When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace- Jimi Hendrix

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#365095
Gee that looks like a nice little ride. Good score.

mscabrio Cabriolet Queen

2,308 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#365104
Congratulations ...... 74, thats a great vintage. I want a 74 bug (year I was put together !).

I think your bug has a masculine energy about him ??????

He looks like a Frederick ?
🤘

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#365164
looks purrrrdy. nice one
Reimagined/Recycled/Upcycled Cool

E Officially Full-On Dubber

232 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#365235
Its a girl...all ships and cars are...no exceptions.
Reality leaves alot to the Imagination

mscabrio Cabriolet Queen

2,308 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#365251
I have to disagree with that ! My 68 beetle was a boy, unreliable, always late, unfaithful and drank a lot !

(I am not implying Kara that your new boy is any of the above!)
🤘

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#365287
Very nice

I LOVE supers - to me they are the best beetle.

I will be a pedantic old fart and say it is not a 1974.
More likely a 1972.
1302 - 1972 flat screen
1303 - 1973-1975 curved screen

Whatever.... happy supering!
Futue te ipsum!!!

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#365327
Bizarre wrote:Very nice

I LOVE supers - to me they are the best beetle.

I will be a pedantic old fart and say it is not a 1974.
More likely a 1972.
1302 - 1972 flat screen
1303 - 1973-1975 curved screen

Whatever.... happy supering!
hmmm... me learning that, too...

except for that stupid plenum chamber drain pipe that runs through the cabin above the fuse box...:duh
Pay your debts, CxxT

pod i`ve got to finish this thing one day

4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#365350
good to see you still have a VW :thumb ,but you should have kept them both then you have the best of both worlds,Bus and Beetle its good fun owning two,just hard to decide wich one to go out in😉
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kara&herkombi Officially Full-On Dubber

244 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#365354
Just drove it home from brissy, went very nicely!!!
Im thinking its a boy but still have to do some driving to see..

The only problem i had was 2nd gear.. when i was taking off it was going in gear fine but going back down gears, when slowing down, i couldnt get it into 2nd gear.. dont know, i might be just me not changing it properly.. see how it goes tomorrow!
When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace- Jimi Hendrix

kara&herkombi Officially Full-On Dubber

244 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#365363
I would have love to keep both, but im a poor uni without a job, so kinda impossible!! I'm gunna miss having somewhere to sleep when i go away or have a big night, but nevermind theres always backpackers places!!
When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace- Jimi Hendrix

Gaia Casual Dubber

23 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#365496
Hey, luvly bug! I agree, I think it's beautiful boy 🙂

Seems young at heart to me... does it drive young or old??

My car is an old girl... she drives like a grandma who gets grumpy and puts her foot down every now and again.

Enjoy!

BiX Veteran Volks Folk

2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#365574
I had the same issue with 2nd on my beetle, mine was just the synchro going. jsut double de clutch on the down change and you will be fine!!

supers..... Well the name says it all!!
I have no sympathy for my car, only the wallet that pays for it!
Go hard or go home!!!!

kara&herkombi Officially Full-On Dubber

244 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#365692
Well, well .. found out some interesting things about my new little toy today!! Bizarre was right and it is actually a 71' ... The dude who did the road worthy for the man i bought it off is going to be in big trouble... There was 3 things wrong on the road worthy certificate..

1. wrong year model
2. wrong chassis no.
3. wrong colour

seems very dodgey to me!! but anyhow he has been reported and will be fined!! suck shit i reakon, just hope the beetle was actually looked at!!

had some trouble this morning cause this little 'bung' (dont know if thats the proper word, the little circle piece) popped out of the carby, so she wasnt going anywhere!!, just sucking in air.. but luckily found it on the road and had to glued it back in!! and away she went again..

ohh i keep saying 'she',, but still havent decided.. but yeah Gaia i think it definately young at heart!!

[Edited on 1/6/2005 by kara&herkombi]
When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace- Jimi Hendrix

ancientbugger Custom Title Time!

1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#366969
Good on yer Kara, glad to see you kept the faith and it is sad to see a kombi go, we've had a Range Rover and now a Mitsu Delica since our kombi as a family vehicle but I still want to wave at the kombis when they go past. I miss being part of that club and I still reckon they're the most enjoyable vehicle to drive.

Midlife crisis Nartispuddlejumper, Bureau of Toxicity

2,282 posts · joined May 2003 ·

#366979
Real nice car, Kara. Hope you have lots of fun driving it.

Marc & Kathy
If you can't laugh at yourself you can't laugh at anyone else! Because life is to short not to LAUGH

kara&herkombi Officially Full-On Dubber

244 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#367057
Thanks guys!!

Yeah i miss having the kombi already, although i do love the beetle! I drove past a kombi today and i so badly wanted to wave but i chickened out cause i thought i might look silly :duh hehehe.. im still waiting for my first beetle wave, might get abit more excited when that happens!!!
When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace- Jimi Hendrix