thebushman ·
I thought I'd share some of my pics of my latest replica project.
Aussieveedubbers · Country Buggies
KUBELWAGEN replica
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/86786/kubelwagen-replica
zocstar ·
??? It's the thought that counts.
matara ·
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
Here's the link
http://www.eircooled.com/deforum/showthread.php?6035-kubelwagen-replica&highlight=kubel
68AutoBug ·
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
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
waveman1500 ·
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. 🙁
matberry ·
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.
bajachris88 ·
hmmm....
any way to street legal a handbuilt kubel these days?
any way to street legal a handbuilt kubel these days?
waveman1500 ·
Register it as a beetle and don't tell anyone.
helbus ·
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.
I could build a metal finished hand built Kubel very easily. It would just take a lot of time.
matberry ·
I like the look of this handbuilt, sort of a modern Kubel.
68AutoBug ·
swap the rego from a convertible beetle.... [hand made]bajachris88 wrote:hmmm....
any way to street legal a handbuilt kubel these days?
including the engine and chassis numbers..
that late model US aluminium Kubel... is a good looker
LEE
thebushman ·
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 ·
thebushman email them to me at sam@matara.net and I will resize and post them up for you.
Cheers
Steve
Cheers
Steve
bajachris88 ·
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?
thebushman ·
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 ·
You can use photobucket, and then just copy the code and paste it. That's what I do. Easy.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!!!
matara ·
Posting pics for thebushman
Very impressive:-
Very impressive:-
vwjon ·
FFS, you built that by hand?? where can i sign up for one? how much for shipping to WA?
Bizarre ·
WOW!!!!!!!!!!
jeremyluke ·
Ill have one in cammo green thanks.... haha
thebushman ·
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
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 ·
Just another pic of the Kub.
Just need to fit inside guards, secure front stone guard, door handles and a few small jobs.
Just need to fit inside guards, secure front stone guard, door handles and a few small jobs.
vscalais1 ·
Unbelievable! Congratulations.
SebastienPeek ·
That is incredible!
58camper ·
Great result....
Keep up the excellent work...
countrybuggybill.
Keep up the excellent work...
countrybuggybill.
Yogie ·
Absolutely brilliant work. Congratulations on this work.
Yogie
Yogie
matberry ·
Fantastic. Congrats on the results. Very nice.
I hope it's King/link and not Ball joint front end as that Euro Kubel did.
I hope it's King/link and not Ball joint front end as that Euro Kubel did.
bevoracing ·
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That last post was November 2010. I'd like to see an update, are you still out there bushman?
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That last post was November 2010. I'd like to see an update, are you still out there bushman?
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newghia ·
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 )
thebushman2006 ·
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
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
phatratpat ·
DEAR GOD !! I have found my new desire !!!😏
strange_one ·
Thats awesome, id like to build something along those lines, with a touch of Sand Rail...
the modern alloy one a few posts would be idea, but as a hard top!
the modern alloy one a few posts would be idea, but as a hard top!
pfillery ·
Nice work, very impressive.
Just out of interest (because I can't afford one anyway) what does one of these complete body kits run at? Something ready to bolt onto a beetle chassis.
There was a guy who had built a 99.9% accurate replica kubel, used to live in Brisbane at The Gap, back when I was last into VWs (early 1990's). I think his name was Gerry from memory, maybe some of the members here know him or know of him. I believe from memory it was left hand drive (I could be wrong) and had all the gear, gun mounted in the middle and everything, was pretty spot on. He also had an oval beetle that had been converted to a split and painted to look like a WW2 staff car, he would stand with the cars wearing german uniform.
When I bought my first beetle back when I was 15 I wanted to build a kubel hence my research led me to this guy. Not sure if he is still around but used to be in the VW club in Brissy.
Just out of interest (because I can't afford one anyway) what does one of these complete body kits run at? Something ready to bolt onto a beetle chassis.
There was a guy who had built a 99.9% accurate replica kubel, used to live in Brisbane at The Gap, back when I was last into VWs (early 1990's). I think his name was Gerry from memory, maybe some of the members here know him or know of him. I believe from memory it was left hand drive (I could be wrong) and had all the gear, gun mounted in the middle and everything, was pretty spot on. He also had an oval beetle that had been converted to a split and painted to look like a WW2 staff car, he would stand with the cars wearing german uniform.
When I bought my first beetle back when I was 15 I wanted to build a kubel hence my research led me to this guy. Not sure if he is still around but used to be in the VW club in Brissy.
road_zombie ·
very nice work when are the kits going to be available in oz and price rage?
MR930 ·
Any updates?