Newly purchased 1960 Bute

jonjon86 Commited Dubber

50 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 3 Mar 2009, 10:08 am

#698297

Hey guys,

Since selling my beloved type3 square, i was in the in the market for another car. My dream VW has always been the 58 -> 60 beetle but it would be a little inpractical for me as I compete in Downhill MTB races and I need to move my bike around.

Because of that, I was looking for a late model kombi / transporter as my next car until I found this little guy.

It was something I never would have expected to buy but upon seeing it I couldn't help but put an offer on it. Its perfect for me.

As with all beetles, there are a few rusted areas but on the whole its turning out to be a solid car. As i'm at uni, It just has to last 2 years until I have some spare cash to fix the few issues it has ( Like a gastly interior & a few rust patches).

Here's the cars run down:

* 1960 body on 1970 Pan (front disks & 12 volt electronics)
* 1600 single port engine
* 14x7 Centrelines on the front
* 14x9/10 Centrelines on rear ( not 100% on width but there wide)

I went for a drive with dad on Sunday arvo so here are some pics of our 2 cars together:

Me (LHS) & Dad (RHS)

If people are interested i'll provide a run down of dads car as well.

Thanks and i'll keep you posted with any changes.

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 3 Mar 2009, 10:14 am

#698299

nice ute ya redneck! 😂 just kidding, looks kool. oldschool 70s 👍

how's that gonna go in a CACA khana? 🥷

I've got some single port manifolds and carbs you might be interested in. PM me.

p.s. love your dads car, class act.

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

jonjon86 Commited Dubber

50 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 3 Mar 2009, 10:57 am

#698303

I dont think i'll be Khanacrossing in this one.

Thanks pete.

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 5 Mar 2009, 4:37 pm

#698778

surely the od motorkhana won't hurt it though. 😏

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

izac Wolfsburg Wizard

508 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 5 Mar 2009, 4:56 pm

#698781

that is freakin sweet man. does it have drop down sides? 😂 i want one

jonjon86 Commited Dubber

50 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 5 Mar 2009, 9:06 pm

#698822

No drop sides on it yet but i'm working on it.

Some nice drop sides with wooden slats. I dont think anything else will suit quite as nicely.

Thanks mate.

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 5 Mar 2009, 9:17 pm

#698824

I was reading the top of your post thinking oh no... rust was mentioned and i crinbed and though, maybe its old and has crap tired paint and might look... well, bad. But, It looks totally amazing. It looks reallllly great, a great find!! I have a twin carbie kit that would suit you engine really nice (just need difff manifolds..) and would give you a bit more responce, if your not so cool with standard gear....
Anyway, I totally dig it. 🙂

kroozzn63 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,005 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 5 Mar 2009, 9:44 pm

#698835

was it on ebay/autotrader if so i saw it in randwick once almost broke my neck off checking it out

show us your gates

jonjon86 Commited Dubber

50 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 8 Mar 2009, 8:11 pm

#699307

Thanks guys.

Unfortunately I'm not really in the market for some new intake components at the moment.

I need a new gearbox first otherwise I wont be going anywhere any time soon regardless of a stock engine or not. Thanks though. I'll have to keep it in mind.