'56 Karmann Cabriolet

HappyDaze · 2013-11-25T09:14:49+00:00

Finally finished ❗ Kev, if I email a few pics, would you mind putting them here? 🤪 Cheers, Greg

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 21 Dec 2013, 3:11 pm

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If there's a run on in the new year - south of Sydney, I will bring the Cab. along. It hasn't been on the road for over 30 years, so there's some catching up to do.

I've given it a 'buzz' down the freeway, and it is quite happy at 110....and a bit more, if need be.😁

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 21 Dec 2013, 5:52 pm

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HappyDaze wrote:Thanks Gary. I wondered how I came to have all those bits.

Remember when I managed to get hold of a Cabriolet semaphore [very rare], and the bitch at US customs made me pull all my parts apart, and tested them for explosives.🤪

Good trip, that......and a lot of fun to boot.👍 [/quote
Yes I remember - but also remember when they pulled Fxxknuckle aside and took him away to interrogate him- only problem we had with that- they let him go.Wade and I still piss ourselves with some of the stuff you got up to.Was it you or Barry that scored 356 brakes?

vw40hp Seriously Crusin Dubber

127 posts · joined Jun 2013 · 21 Dec 2013, 8:43 pm

#978378

HappyDaze wrote:If there's a run on in the new year - south of Sydney, I will bring the Cab. along. It hasn't been on the road for over 30 years, so there's some catching up to do.

I've given it a 'buzz' down the freeway, and it is quite happy at 110....and a bit more, if need be.😁

Is that MPH Greg 😂

Oh well

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 29 Dec 2013, 2:03 pm

#978927

The 356 engine:-

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

lardo Officially Full-On Dubber

288 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 29 Dec 2013, 4:26 pm

#978939

Is that the Cab that John Harris started?

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 29 Dec 2013, 6:13 pm

#978955

Yep.

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Dec 2013, 6:16 pm

#978958

looks weird with the genny stand on an angle

What carbs is it running??

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HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 29 Dec 2013, 6:19 pm

#978959

vw40hp wrote:
HappyDaze wrote:If there's a run on in the new year - south of Sydney, I will bring the Cab. along. It hasn't been on the road for over 30 years, so there's some catching up to do.

I've given it a 'buzz' down the freeway, and it is quite happy at 110....and a bit more, if need be.😁
Is that MPH Greg 😂

Ooohh.....I thought that everyone was driving very slowly. The speedo is in MPH is it? 😂

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Dec 2013, 6:34 pm

#978967

HappyDaze wrote:If there's a run on in the new year - south of Sydney, I will bring the Cab. along. It hasn't been on the road for over 30 years, so there's some catching up to do.

I've given it a 'buzz' down the freeway, and it is quite happy at 110....and a bit more, if need be.😁

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HappyDaze Superannuated

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Thanks Steve, should be able to make it. Do I need to book, or just turn up?

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

flipflopsurfer Seriously Crusin Dubber

172 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 3 Jan 2014, 8:52 am

#979448

Lovely looking cab. Did you have to cut much to get the 356 in?

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Jan 2014, 9:02 am

#979450

HappyDaze wrote:Thanks Steve, should be able to make it. Do I need to book, or just turn up?

Hi Greg

Just turn up.

Steve

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 3 Jan 2014, 9:07 am

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Only cut the engine tin-ware, and match it up with the 36hp tin-ware, to fit the opening in the body. Had to do a bit of 'bashing' though [luckily I was a panelbeater in a previous life], and re-shape the rocker covers - so the valve clearances can be done, without removing the engine. It's a tight fit.👍

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

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2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 3 Jan 2014, 12:52 pm

#979468

Love your work!
Such a great cruiser 👍

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#979470

Beautiful Greg, it looks superb. I reckon she'd go alright too....very nice.

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#979472

Wow! ......just wow!!!!!

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HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 13 Jul 2014, 8:37 am

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Bizarre wrote:as I said before - beautiful

Have you got a pic with the hood up??

Sorry for taking so long to reply....this was taken recently, by Mick O'Brien.

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

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7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 13 Jul 2014, 8:52 am

#995454

beautiful!
I hope you are bringing this to Valla for everyone to see such a gem!

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HappyDaze Superannuated

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#995456

No room in the trailer, h, as No. 8 Beetle wiill be in there.....maybe 2016 ?

I will be 75 in 2016, and have thought of 'giving away' racing at 75......then again...😁

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

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😂
you're never to young 😉

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