Here's the latest bus 😎
Joels72Lowlight Officially Full-On Dubber
259 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·
1966 Slider Splitty
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
YIKES
did they make sliding split window type 2s???
EXCELLENT..
LEE
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did they make sliding split window type 2s???
EXCELLENT..
LEE
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- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
jjwebb123 Wolfsburg Wizard
617 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
omg omg omg omg.😵
"A car for the people, an affordable Volkswagen, would bring great joy to the masses and the problems of building such a car must be faced with courage."
Adolf Hitler At opening of 1934 Berlin Auto Show
Adolf Hitler At opening of 1934 Berlin Auto Show
Joels72Lowlight Officially Full-On Dubber
259 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·
Yes they made sliding doors optional after 1964.
This particular van was made in Germany then imported to Indonesia where it spent years working at the airport transporting pilots. Then was imported to Australia a couple of years ago, changed owners once andd then fell into my hands 😎
Is the only KNOWN factory slider in Australia 😎
This particular van was made in Germany then imported to Indonesia where it spent years working at the airport transporting pilots. Then was imported to Australia a couple of years ago, changed owners once andd then fell into my hands 😎
Is the only KNOWN factory slider in Australia 😎
reub VWRX is gone...
2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
I know that car... Import from indonesia, Something about Perth, then Darwin, then to you
Reub
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Were they optional in Australia???Joels72Lowlight wrote:Yes they made sliding doors optional after 1964.
This particular van was made in Germany then imported to Indonesia where it spent years working at the airport transporting pilots. Then was imported to Australia a couple of years ago, changed owners once andd then fell into my hands 😎
Is the only KNOWN factory slider in Australia 😎
probably not... seeing they made 1961 bodied beetles until 1968... lol
LEE
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- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
Joels72Lowlight Officially Full-On Dubber
259 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·
No not in Australia, only Germany.
Yes thats the one Reub 😀
Yes thats the one Reub 😀
reub VWRX is gone...
2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Gaz did a shit load of work on that bus after buying it...so much for the honest seller he bought it from.
Think you've scored well.
Think you've scored well.
Reub
colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
looks awesome dude!!
tell us more! more pics!
tell us more! more pics!
Joels72Lowlight Officially Full-On Dubber
259 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·
Yes good old Gaz 😁SOmething like 260 hours!
Thanks Colonel! More pics when there has been more progress, or maybe another cruise 😂
Thanks Colonel! More pics when there has been more progress, or maybe another cruise 😂
devon57 Commited Dubber
55 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·
Mate you were in the right place at the right time👍
Very nice
Very nice
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
Tastefully done 👍
a few modern touches but still retaining that classic charm
Can I just make one observation, those late beetle wiper arms are probably a great safety upgrade (6volt wiper arms SUCK) but they look abit out of place
or is it just me that it glares at?
maybe painted silver instead of black?
a few modern touches but still retaining that classic charm
Can I just make one observation, those late beetle wiper arms are probably a great safety upgrade (6volt wiper arms SUCK) but they look abit out of place
or is it just me that it glares at?
maybe painted silver instead of black?
Joels72Lowlight Officially Full-On Dubber
259 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·
Thanks Joel, Comfortable yet classic 😀
Well I didn't notice them until now haha.
Might have to paint them silver. Tehy Don't suit the van at all.
Devon- Cheers mate, I was very lucky!
Well I didn't notice them until now haha.
Might have to paint them silver. Tehy Don't suit the van at all.
Devon- Cheers mate, I was very lucky!
Edison Commited Dubber
52 posts · joined May 2010 ·
Well done Joel. I'm sure i speak for all of us when i say we'd like more pics of the interior. Is it a factory walk-thru? I looks so shiny that i bet you'll soon be looking for a new project to get down and dirty again 🙂
Joels72Lowlight Officially Full-On Dubber
259 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·
No, they actually the bulkhead❗ But I like the walkthrough so its all cool.
No worries mate, Ill get some interior pics.
I kinda want a beetle now 😂
No worries mate, Ill get some interior pics.
I kinda want a beetle now 😂
Joels72Lowlight Officially Full-On Dubber
259 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·
CANT STOP TAKING PHOTOS!
Oh and went for my first highway drive today 😀 I think Im in love.
Oh and went for my first highway drive today 😀 I think Im in love.
colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
sa-weeeeeeeeeet
Joels72Lowlight Officially Full-On Dubber
259 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·
Thanks man!
Who here is good at troubleshooting basic electrics?
I can work off a diagram but cant troubleshoot for shit.
Who here is good at troubleshooting basic electrics?
I can work off a diagram but cant troubleshoot for shit.
Pumba Veteran Volks Folk
2,138 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·
Its good to see your very happy with the new bus,she looks great nice colour combo i like it🙂 looks like the old panel will have to take a back seat for a while ??? if you want to sell the headlight baskets from the panel let me know😁 cheers shane.
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PartyHatCentral Slammed & Awesome Dubber
94 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
There are a number of these in Australia from what I can gather. I have also heard of a local twin-slider split in recent times - it never ceases to amaze me what's out there.
wilderness Slammed & Awesome Dubber
88 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
did it come standard with the leopard print hairdryer????? lol
1958 Beetle (currently restoring)
Mk5 Golf Pacific TDi
Mk5 Golf Pacific TDi
Joels72Lowlight Officially Full-On Dubber
259 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·
Took some more photos, what do you all think?
cam070 Custom Title Time!
1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
Love the car and the pics. The first pic looks like those videos that guys did that made the news, the time lapse ones that look like they use lego people.
empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
There was a 75 Fleetline Splitty for sale in Vic a few months ago , had a sliding door.
Wheels and lowering time!!🥷
Wheels and lowering time!!🥷
"If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you." - Anonymous 🥷
Joels72Lowlight Officially Full-On Dubber
259 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·
Thanks guys 🙂
Have a link to the video Cam?
I would love to Empi but Im a bit low on cash 🙁
Would love to drop the rear end 3 inches and get some 17" Radars or something.
Have a link to the video Cam?
I would love to Empi but Im a bit low on cash 🙁
Would love to drop the rear end 3 inches and get some 17" Radars or something.
Dyno Officially Full-On Dubber
279 posts · joined May 2005 ·
If you go into the Patents office and do a search, you will find the blue prints for the VW bus sliding door dated 1962... Just another bit of useless trivia...Joels72Lowlight wrote:Yes they made sliding doors optional after 1964.
This particular van was made in Germany then imported to Indonesia where it spent years working at the airport transporting pilots. Then was imported to Australia a couple of years ago, changed owners once andd then fell into my hands 😎
Is the only KNOWN factory slider in Australia 😎