squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe
4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
Don't worry Josh. They said the Wright brothers wouldn't get that thing off the ground too.
Straight out of Kew Cottages. The Volkommer.
Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk
2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·
this is funny shit!
C'mon kids gather round,
there's a new sensation hitting town,
It's moving straight, low to the ground,
it'll pick you up when your feeling down.
there's a new sensation hitting town,
It's moving straight, low to the ground,
it'll pick you up when your feeling down.
pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome
6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Hertz. the best way is to prove him wrong. I had a mate say to me, that car will never get finished. It'll sit in ya back yard till ya missus get's sick of it and then you'll sell it.....
It's been finished and regoed for THREE years now.
Do it and rub the naysayers noses in it.
BTW, I'd put it on a beetle or type 3 pan if I were you. And if it weighs half as much as dumbell (sorry if I spelt that wrong) says, drill lots of holes in every panel that can't be seen from the outside. 😉
It's been finished and regoed for THREE years now.
Do it and rub the naysayers noses in it.
BTW, I'd put it on a beetle or type 3 pan if I were you. And if it weighs half as much as dumbell (sorry if I spelt that wrong) says, drill lots of holes in every panel that can't be seen from the outside. 😉
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/
bugboymatt Custom Title Time!
1,405 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Yay mean like dis !!! 🙂
Da Time For The Aircooled Revolution Is Upon US.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.
Hertz www.melburgluft.com
1,080 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·
Thats the shit im talking about. Thanks for the pic. You cant tell me thats not cool! What do you think Rhett?
Click the Beetle
squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe
4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
Thread cleaned up and returned.
Feeeeel the love....
Feeeeel the love....
MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth
3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
Hey cool ride !!! There's a guy up here in Townsville who collects/does these things up!! Always looks funny driving past his house and seeing them in the yard and underneath the house !! (highset house,not buried Commers...) Should look good when you've had your way with it....😀
tssnq.com.au
bugboymatt Custom Title Time!
1,405 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
It is cool....... 😀
Da Time For The Aircooled Revolution Is Upon US.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.
dak002 Seriously Crusin Dubber
181 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
PHAT BUG wrote:Is them banjo's I hear??dak002 wrote:Hey there dudes,
if you're moseying on down my way, yo sure be to stop by here
safe to leave them in my driveway,
those new fangled machines don't scare me none,
good luck pardners,
and don't worry 'bout them naysayers, all will be ok when they see it's all good..
my you sure look purdy dancin there big fella
There's nothing like the wind on your head, where your hair used to be.....................
PHAT BUG Dave says Bini's a fool
1,698 posts · joined May 2003 ·
Why do I fel like the big black guy from pulp fiction??
PHAT BUG Dave says Bini's a fool
1,698 posts · joined May 2003 ·
Oh crap, I just fainted!!bugboymatt wrote:Yay mean like dis !!! 🙂
Thats exactly what I'm talking about!
Josh, obviously you and I arn't the only nutcase's around!
Any more info on this beast? looks like its in OZ, be very keen to check it out!
bugboymatt Custom Title Time!
1,405 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I believe it resides in syd somewhere !!! I think the guys down at www.livinglow.com.au might be able to shed some light on it 😀
Da Time For The Aircooled Revolution Is Upon US.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.
Twokombies Seriously Crusin Dubber
193 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
The idea of grafting it onto a beetle pan sounds innovative. I was thinking though that with all the engines about you might fir a 2.6 Mitsubooshy in ;maybe even turbo?
The front end should be easy to get down as I think they have leaf front springs. Some new Ubolts and a couple of lowering blocks and down she goes.
Up the back I would be surprised if it wasn't the same set up.
Good luck anyway, looks like a great project
The front end should be easy to get down as I think they have leaf front springs. Some new Ubolts and a couple of lowering blocks and down she goes.
Up the back I would be surprised if it wasn't the same set up.
Good luck anyway, looks like a great project
Desert Bug Wolfsburg Wizard
687 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Not so simple I'm afraid, coil front and leaf rear, only problemis the diff is under slung, so blocks will only raise it.
Excentric (wife says) VW nut, having owned 250+ VWs in 40 years.
Twokombies Seriously Crusin Dubber
193 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
Maybe the diff could be mounted on top of the springs, coils can be cut and pump up shocks fitted.
I thought plan # 1 was a bit too easy.
The motor has an endless amount of options, the old holden red motor would not be too hard to fit either.
I thought plan # 1 was a bit too easy.
The motor has an endless amount of options, the old holden red motor would not be too hard to fit either.
Hertz www.melburgluft.com
1,080 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·
My thoughts are, to lift the diff up on top of the leaves, with adjustable length shackles, and air bags. On the front Im thinking of fabricating adjustable height strut tops, shortened struts and bags. Just an idea! Then type 1 motor mated up to hillman gearbox, just have to work out clearance side to side.
Click the Beetle
Unity-28 TOO LOW? NEVER
1,742 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
Josh, Have you got it yet.....Are you in Melb easter weekend? Probably gonna be at Marks putting my beam in....Maybe we can all come over and see what needs to be done, to get it closer to earth.
Nectar.
Nectar.
matttyler Seriously Crusin Dubber
128 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
These things are unreal. Must admit thought Rhett was mad until I had a look at his. They have huge potential and lets face it no where near the rust issues that splittys have !! They also have the narrowed beam look standard !!??
Good luck with the projects fellas. I cant wait to see some results. Its great to see something different.
Cheers
Matt
Good luck with the projects fellas. I cant wait to see some results. Its great to see something different.
Cheers
Matt
wacked1 Custom Title Time!
1,508 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
i must say i love this thread, i have a keen interest in all things ambulance, i would love to do a simular thing if only i could find a derelict ambulance, i think i have found a dodge fargo ambulance just have to get the dollars to pick it up.
i'm an ambo and there is a guy who advertises in our ambo news letter who might be able to give you any info you need on these vehicles.
can you post pictures of the equipment you have or a pic of the rear or send me some pic to
.
v8kombi@yahoo.com.au
cheers Ron
i'm an ambo and there is a guy who advertises in our ambo news letter who might be able to give you any info you need on these vehicles.
can you post pictures of the equipment you have or a pic of the rear or send me some pic to
.
v8kombi@yahoo.com.au
cheers Ron
YOU HAVE JUST BEEN DAKED
don't worry it's a VW thing
don't worry it's a VW thing
Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser
2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Way way back when I was a teenager in NZ, a guy had a Morris J4 van with a mid mounted 289 Ford V8 engine and 4 speed box. It was called the Bread Van and even had some old signwriting on it and was complete with Peanut sheel mags and wide Micky Thompson tyres. As a 18yo I th ought is was the Ducks Nuts.
This is a Morris J4 In standard guise.
Look forward to seeing this one Josh. Go for it mate.
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This is a Morris J4 In standard guise.
Look forward to seeing this one Josh. Go for it mate.
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Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser
2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
What about this one. !!!
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VWFREAK VWFREAK
2,577 posts · joined May 2004 ·
I' like it! Very cool in a different way. Gotta slam it though.
squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe
4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
I knew I had this pic in my archives. Slightly off track Josh, but similar theme.Grey 57 wrote:Way way back when I was a teenager in NZ, a guy had a Morris J4 van with a mid mounted 289 Ford V8 engine and 4 speed box. It was called the Bread Van and even had some old signwriting on it and was complete with Peanut sheel mags and wide Micky Thompson tyres. As a 18yo I th ought is was the Ducks Nuts.
This is a Morris J4 In standard guise.
Look forward to seeing this one Josh. Go for it mate.
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PHAT BUG Dave says Bini's a fool
1,698 posts · joined May 2003 ·
here's some more inspiation Josh...........
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/swschz/DSC01211.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/swschz/DSC01211.jpg
Hertz www.melburgluft.com
1,080 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·
See! They can be cool!
Click the Beetle
empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
squizy wrote:I knew I had this pic in my archives. Slightly off track Josh, but similar theme.Grey 57 wrote:Way way back when I was a teenager in NZ, a guy had a Morris J4 van with a mid mounted 289 Ford V8 engine and 4 speed box. It was called the Bread Van and even had some old signwriting on it and was complete with Peanut sheel mags and wide Micky Thompson tyres. As a 18yo I th ought is was the Ducks Nuts.
This is a Morris J4 In standard guise.
Look forward to seeing this one Josh. Go for it mate.
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OMG I WANT ONE!!!!!
"If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you." - Anonymous 🥷
DR PEPPER Seriously Crusin Dubber
156 posts · joined Dec 2006 ·
When you get home josh ring me...
Volksaddict Wolfsburg Wizard
533 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
Mad!!...more pics of the Ambo please ..rhett
Cheers&Beers
Ray V
Ray V
paulr Officially Full-On Dubber
332 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I reckon your on a winner mate - I've had my eyes out for one of these for years that was in good nick.
Dazed and Confused
and riding a pushi
and riding a pushi
humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
"Nee Nor"matara wrote:Nee Nor Nee Nor Nee Nor
Huh!.... Would make a good plate for it I reckon..... And your a nutter Josh.... I have always liked these things so Im diggin' this puppy bigtime!.... I wonder how tough it would be to slice up a baywindow bus and stick that under there?.... But then again.... Didn't the Brazilian VW Factory build a front engined, aircooled car back in the early 70's?
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