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thebushman Learner Dubber

5 posts · joined Oct 2010 ·

#809534
I thought I'd share some of my pics of my latest replica project.

zocstar Officially Full-On Dubber

279 posts · joined May 2010 ·

#809540
??? It's the thought that counts.
'69 Squareback

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#809572
what spoils that completed Kubelwagen is the shiny paint

it shows all the ripples in the doors...

I believe they were all matt colors...

same as beetle bodies on kubel chassis etc..

FLAT or MATT

still, a very BIG job for Most of Us.... lol

I wonder if the convoy lamp on the front is original??

LEE
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waveman1500 Also rides a Honda

1,346 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·

#809590
I don't think the gloss or the ripples spoil it at all. It's a military-style vehicle, so they look good with body imperfections. Also, that is some seriously impressive work hand-fabricating an entire Kubel body. Not as if there are any complex curves in it or anything, but it's still a lot of dedication to hammer out a whole body. I can't see the thread though because you have to join. 🙁
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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#809593
I grew up around the corner from a replica handbuilt Kubel. For years Jerry and the gang (including my brother) did the wwII dress up thing at all the shows. I'd have pics somewhere, even some of the build I think. The car is still around, gets the cobwebs blown out occasionally. Jerrys daily was a commanduer (sp?) replica, was fun seeing/driving them.
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
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bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#809620
hmmm....

any way to street legal a handbuilt kubel these days?
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
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helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#809656
A handbuilt Kubel would have the engine and chassis number of the Beetle pan it sits on, but would probably need engineers report to change the registration body type to "convertible" or "roadster", unless that is what you start with.

I could build a metal finished hand built Kubel very easily. It would just take a lot of time.
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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#809658
I like the look of this handbuilt, sort of a modern Kubel.

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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#809660
bajachris88 wrote:hmmm....

any way to street legal a handbuilt kubel these days?
swap the rego from a convertible beetle.... [hand made]

including the engine and chassis numbers..

that late model US aluminium Kubel... is a good looker

LEE
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

thebushman Learner Dubber

5 posts · joined Oct 2010 ·

#809717
Sorry folks. My pics didn't get on. I am new at this!!! Trying to find out how to reduce them. Made the molds and panels in steel and fibreglass. Actually built the full kit from ground up. The project should be finished by Xmas.

matara Custom Title Time!

1,342 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#809719
thebushman email them to me at sam@matara.net and I will resize and post them up for you.

Cheers

Steve

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#809721
the bushman, are you in Australia ( i take it by the name haha), with ur moulds will u sell the body as a kit eventually?
(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!

thebushman Learner Dubber

5 posts · joined Oct 2010 ·

#809723
Yep. I am already making a couple of kits to go to of all places........ GERMANY. 😂 How the hell do you reduce pictures and attach them on here!!??? Much easier to build a Kubel!!!

zocstar Officially Full-On Dubber

279 posts · joined May 2010 ·

#809734
thebushman wrote:Yep. I am already making a couple of kits to go to of all places........ GERMANY. 😂 How the hell do you reduce pictures and attach them on here!!??? Much easier to build a Kubel!!!
You can use photobucket, and then just copy the code and paste it. That's what I do. Easy.
'69 Squareback

matara Custom Title Time!

1,342 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#809807
Posting pics for thebushman

Very impressive:-

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vwjon Fahrvergnugen

914 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#809813
FFS, you built that by hand?? where can i sign up for one? how much for shipping to WA?
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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#809815
WOW!!!!!!!!!!
Futue te ipsum!!!

jeremyluke Seriously Crusin Dubber

126 posts · joined Mar 2010 ·

#809827
Ill have one in cammo green thanks.... haha

thebushman Learner Dubber

5 posts · joined Oct 2010 ·

#810000
Regarding Kubelwagen rego in Australia.
As long as the pan and engine are not cut, shut or modify you can build your frame and attach the fibreglass panels. It is registered as a rebodied vehicle.
John. mungobushman2003@yahoo.com.au

thebushman Learner Dubber

5 posts · joined Oct 2010 ·

#810547
Just another pic of the Kub.
Just need to fit inside guards, secure front stone guard, door handles and a few small jobs.

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58camper Wolfsburg Wizard

591 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#898400
Great result....

Keep up the excellent work...

countrybuggybill.

Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#898415
Absolutely brilliant work. Congratulations on this work.

Yogie

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#898424
Fantastic. Congrats on the results. Very nice.

I hope it's King/link and not Ball joint front end as that Euro Kubel did.
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
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679 posts · joined May 2008 ·

#898451
matara wrote:Funny you should mention this, I've been following a thread on an Irish VW forum of a guy who has built his own replica, all from scratch. Makes it look remarkably easy which I'm sure it isn't:-



Here's the link

http://www.eircooled.com/deforum/showthread.php?6035-kubelwagen-replica&highlight=kubel


imagine the size of wheel / tire you could get under that "thing" ( pun intended ) with a narrowed beam !

( Yes, i know its not a thing )
Step up to get out !!!

thebushman2006 Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Apr 2012 ·

#913528
Due to work commitments my Kub had to be on the back burner. Sent a couple of kits to Germany but still trying to find the time to finish my own.
I have a floor pan, engine and wheels but all the bearings are missing including spacers and bits and pieces.
So I am trying to find a full floor pan with hubs, preferably Left hand drive. If any one has one for sale:!?

mungobushman2003@yahoo.com.au

So will keep in touch with developments.
John