\'75 Karmann Cabrio Beetle

Dolzz Learner Dubber

9 posts · joined Aug 2004 · 6 Oct 2004, 12:47 am

#242198

This is my dad's '75 Karmann Cabrio Beetle
It was originally from Japan, so orginal RHD.
Burgundy exterior and Tan interior. Slightly lowered, Nardi steering wheel, EMPI short shift kit, stainless steel exhaust and Cromodora rims, decked out in full on 70's style! Has Air-Con can't see why in a convertible tho?? Has some quirky little features like the 2nd set of indicators near the fuel cap, HighCastle Air-con and original Yanase dealers plaque. The tops in bad shape but we've got a whole new WCM kit, just needs fitting. Any recommendations on who can??
Here's a coupla pics more to come soon.

beerdoc Insano Dub Head

838 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 6 Oct 2004, 5:44 am

#242220

sweet ride dolzz

where did u get s/s exhaust?

Cheers Doc

reVOLKS at Fyansford Geelong
20th OCT 2007 STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS

VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 · 6 Oct 2004, 8:39 am

#242257

Nice ride, my wife has been harassing me for years to get he one. Maybe one day if the price id right.

supercab Casual Dubber

40 posts · joined May 2004 · 6 Oct 2004, 1:13 pm

#242388

Nice cab - love the colour.

For the top, try an outfit called Cool Trim in Peakhurst in Sydney. They did my last one - only because I was too busy/lazy at the time.

They have done quite a few.

I have done 2 before myself. It is not hard, just time consuming and fiddly. The scariest part is cutting the hole for the back window just after you have the whole top pefect!

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[Edited on 6-10-2004 by supercab]

matara Custom Title Time!

1,342 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Oct 2004, 2:24 pm

#242411

I know that car, and the dealer in Randwick, Sydney that brought it in from Japan.

Nice cab!

mscabrio Cabriolet Queen

2,308 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 6 Oct 2004, 8:52 pm

#242605

Beautiful car, great color !!!!!

As for the air con ..... some days it is just TOO hot to drive with the roof down ...... It does come in handy !

🤘

Tim Meier Casual Dubber

44 posts · joined Oct 2004 · 7 Oct 2004, 9:48 pm

#243113

oh oh oh.

Finally someone who has aircon in a RHD 1303 cab.

Could you please describe your system to me. Becuase I have converted my bug to RHD but purchased a second hand air con unit. The problem is I have no idea how to mount the unit which goes in the bonnet untop of the petrol tank. This is because the house for the fresh air fan and windscreen wipe assembly has moved to the other side now since it has been converted.

Casper Seriously Crusin Dubber

185 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 8 Oct 2004, 6:27 am

#243206

As we are putting a 1302 superbeetle convertible on road soon I would also be keen on all the info on the air con and if you have any pics of where everthing is located. Pam

P Laxton

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 8 Oct 2004, 8:21 am

#243258

Nice cab. Love the colour. Not sure about the indicators near the fuel filler....do they look orginal or after market?

I've got air con in mine too and was also a LHD-RHD convert. Tim....if you're in Sydney feel free to pop up and look at my install. Unfortunately it was done prior to me getting the car, but you might be able to still suss things out.

Squiz....

Tim Meier Casual Dubber

44 posts · joined Oct 2004 · 8 Oct 2004, 11:47 pm

#243616

Thanks for offer but I am in France until the end of February!!!!!!!!!

[Edited on 8-10-2004 by Tim Meier]