Another CB From The Philippines: KO 854

ztnoo Insano Dub Head

730 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 23 Nov 2007, 8:50 pm

#621950

This CB turned up in a Samba ad today.
It's located in The Philippines.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=533803
If the one pic offered with the ad of what appears to be the KO number is any indication, it looks like it might be a rust bucket.
It might possibly only good for parts as $2,000 is the asking price. The ad describes it in "fair" condition.
I have asked the ad placer/owner for more pics.
I note that this KO# is not on the Register.
Anyone you have any knowledge of this vehicle?

The ad states, "Mostly of its "endangered parts" are intact like the three spoke/split window steering wheel, turn signal switch, KO badge which is 854...yes of course still runs....1200 engine, gear reduction transmission....the unit is located in my homeland, Philippines..."
Of course the steering wheel and 1200 engine would be of some interest.

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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 23 Nov 2007, 10:48 pm

#621985

Fcuk......

ztnoo Insano Dub Head

730 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 25 Nov 2007, 8:35 am

#622120

The owner posted new pics to the ad.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=533803
It's really not quite as bad as I imagined it might be.
It has a really good looking hardtop that appears to be in decent condition.
Several layers of different colors of paint...maybe has helped preserve the body
Someone has fabbed some rear quarter panels with windows to fit above the siills/rockers, behind the seats and against the hardtop, and they actually look pretty nice.
For the top, the running gear, the steering wheel, the 1200 cc motor which is claimed runs, and the miscellaneous hardware alone, $2000 US doesn't sound too bad to me from what I can see.
The real plus is the body doesn't look like the rust bucket I had in my mind's eye.
This CB is more than I imagine it might be.
Curiously, it's a LHD........which adds to the oddity of having a KO number.
I think some experts need to chime in here on the discussion.
Is this a CB, or a Sakbayan?????

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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 25 Nov 2007, 9:35 am

#622130

The 'side pods' have been cut down/out to give more room for entering the cabin. The engine lid has the vents on the rear, whereas the country buggy has them on the top. Have a look at the hole next to the rear light, looks like the metal is thick .......aka body filler !

cb john Wolfsburg Wizard

470 posts · joined Jun 2007 · 25 Nov 2007, 10:49 am

#622140

Windscreen wiper is out of beetle as some of the switches on the dash .

bearwin Casual Dubber

21 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 21 May 2009, 11:47 pm

#713864

I'm the new owner of this CB started the ground up restoration, yes its a CB not a sakbayan...has the reduction gears, three spoke steering wheel, Ko number, original wiper motor....the wiper motor you see is not the one, previous owner gave it to me as a gift...🙅

and check the windshield frame...look at the pivot point orig brass...

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bearwin Casual Dubber

21 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 22 May 2009, 12:08 am

#713866

still on progress....

coming home soon....

58camper Wolfsburg Wizard

591 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 May 2009, 8:46 am

#714197

There is some serious being done on this Country Buggy but it is coming along very well. Fabricating new side panels and getting the reinforcing ribs must have been a nightmare.
I have been trying to work out why this CB in LHD form has a KO number whereas all other Philippino CBs in LHD I know about do not have a KO number. The only thought I have come up with is that this vehicle is one of the 41 vehicles that were originally built in RHD format but then changed over to LHD in December 1972. Having the KO number says the vehicle was assembled using the Australian production line. Also, having such a late KO number ( Max 887) says this vehicle is one of the last cars produced.
There are several other different aspects of this vehicle I can see;
1. There are no strengthening brackets on the front axle beam.
2. The speedo and knobs are cut into the dashboard and not part of the rectangular pod which closes off the glovebox area of the dashboard.
3. The grab handle on the dash is n the right hand side which mean this was definately a LHD dashboard they used.

Keep up the good work and photos of the restoration.
Let us know if you need any help
countrybuggybill

bearwin Casual Dubber

21 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 27 May 2009, 11:42 am

#714863

getting ready...I'm goin to the muffler shop, then to the paint shop....😊

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58camper Wolfsburg Wizard

591 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 May 2009, 1:15 pm

#714878

Bearwin,

Outstanding work on this CB. Well done. So much panel work and I love those side sills.

countrybuggybill

bearwin Casual Dubber

21 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 30 May 2009, 3:35 pm

#715588

thanks bill!!!

i just fitted the headlights and installed the mufflers....🙅

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bearwin Casual Dubber

21 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 23 Jul 2009, 11:32 pm

#725631

an update to my CB...painting time....🙅

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bearwin Casual Dubber

21 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 24 Jul 2009, 1:01 am

#725636

another pics

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58camper Wolfsburg Wizard

591 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Jul 2009, 7:35 am

#725651

Bearwin

The resto is coming along well. Getting all the panel work completed must have taken alot of time. Good to see the beige colour of the vehicle.
I look forward to finished photos.
countrybuggybill

bearwin Casual Dubber

21 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 28 Jul 2009, 12:50 am

#726203

58camper wrote:Bearwin

The resto is coming along well. Getting all the panel work completed must have taken alot of time. Good to see the beige colour of the vehicle.
I look forward to finished photos.
countrybuggybill

oh yes and savanah beige is the way!!!🙅

and by the way how should be the seats of the country buggy is the the lowback beetle style or the lowback with the handle? thanks...

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

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Jul 2009, 12:44 am

#726383

so where is this CB located now....???

is it staying LHD??

Don't know where bearwin is located
didn't fill in his location....??
makes it hard

LEE

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

bearwin Casual Dubber

21 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 31 Jul 2009, 1:01 am

#726692

68AutoBug wrote:so where is this CB located now....???

is it staying LHD??

Don't know where bearwin is located
didn't fill in his location....??
makes it hard

LEE

yep, it will stay LHD...the CB is located in the philippines...

bearwin Casual Dubber

21 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 31 Jul 2009, 1:07 am

#726693

some progress pics...

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ztnoo Insano Dub Head

730 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 31 Jul 2009, 3:07 am

#726695

Last I knew bearwin was working in San Diego, CA, USA.

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bearwin Casual Dubber

21 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 10 Aug 2009, 12:48 am

#728412

ztnoo wrote:Last I knew bearwin was working in San Diego, CA, USA.

yep..and right now im in the philippines...
update pics..

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cb john Wolfsburg Wizard

470 posts · joined Jun 2007 · 10 Aug 2009, 8:37 pm

#728549

👍

ztnoo Insano Dub Head

730 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 11 Aug 2009, 1:11 am

#728592

bearwin,
Looking good!
👍
Are you going to bring it to the US, or is it going to stay in The Philippines?
Regards,
Steve

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58camper Wolfsburg Wizard

591 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Aug 2009, 7:37 am

#729614

Great to see another good example getting restored and back on the road.
Well done.
countrybuggybill

bearwin Casual Dubber

21 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 16 Aug 2009, 3:26 pm

#729683

additional pics...

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58camper Wolfsburg Wizard

591 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Jul 2010, 7:49 pm

#793009

Wonder what this resto looks like now if complete.
countrybuggybill

bearwin Casual Dubber

21 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 21 Feb 2011, 1:14 am

#827406

thanks bill moore, just finished it! thanks for the insights before...

bearwin Casual Dubber

21 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 21 Feb 2011, 1:15 am

#827408

another set of pics

ztnoo Insano Dub Head

730 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 21 Feb 2011, 1:52 am

#827410

bearwin,
Nice job.
The car looks great.
Is it still in the Philippines?
How about some more pics?

Regards,
Steve

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bearwin Casual Dubber

21 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 21 Feb 2011, 6:05 am

#827414

ztnoo wrote:bearwin,
Nice job.
The car looks great.
Is it still in the Philippines?
How about some more pics?

Regards,
Steve

thanks steve!
yes the car is in the philippines and currently its my ride goin around town...
i'll post pics later..

and one more thing, when the engine ran for about 10 mins, and above..once i turned off the engine and try to start it again, it seems that it doesnt want or its hard for me to start up the engine again without pressing the gas pedal 3/4 down...
checked the coil, ok...checked the carb, no overflow, no dirt...

any insights???thanks

magzre Learner Dubber

7 posts · joined Feb 2011 · 28 Feb 2011, 11:42 pm

#828825

Bearwin,

I'm a fellow owner of a CB/sakbayan and a fellow Pinoy as well. I'm from Cebu and I'm currently working on my CB.
From what province ka nakatira?

Rey