gezad Learner Dubber
1 post · joined Mar 2011 ·
Does anyone know, is familiar with or generally have any further info (history, condition etc.) on the CB listed on page 215 of February's Unique Cars magazine ?
CB In Feb Unique Cars ?
58camper Wolfsburg Wizard
591 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
If that is the Tasmanian Country Buggy then talk with the owner, Paul who has been a AVW contributor and enthusiast over many years.
countrybuggybill
countrybuggybill
southspark Seriously Crusin Dubber
130 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·
Thanks for the very kind description Bill.Normally I get described as that weird old volkswagen freak with his car collection.I just noticed that the hardtop & side panels on my buggy are the same as the ones on Bearwins ,as shown on the first picture of his unrestored buggy.How many of that type have you seen Bill?
p.s. any questions on my buggy ring 0407 296370 or email Paul@famduj.com
p.s. any questions on my buggy ring 0407 296370 or email Paul@famduj.com
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
Great CB, and a great price as well..
southspark Seriously Crusin Dubber
130 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·
CB sold to a gentleman from Perth,he will be driving it home.
Paul
Paul
bevoracing Officially Full-On Dubber
327 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
Wow, what a drive that will be. I look forward to the reoprt. 🤪
Country Buggy King & Link Pin Overhauls, Type 1 & 2 King Pins, General Machining.
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steveo169 Commited Dubber
68 posts · joined Nov 2008 ·
Hi everyone.
It was me who bought this buggy. I am very excited about getting my hands on it and driving it all the way from Tas to Perth (except for the watery bit inbetween). Huge thanks to Paul for his patience and others who have helped me come to my conclusion. I wanted to drive a vehicle all the way across Aus to raise awareness for childhood bullying and seek various endorsements etc and its prooving hard. I thought that the CB was an ideal vehicle to draw attention and provide the platform for raising awareness on the matter of bullying. I will provide more details in the coming weeks but at this stage all comments, offers of support and discussion on tips and techniques to deal with bullying behaviour is welcome.
I have a dream that one day we will be able to have Buggy's against bully's day australia wide!
Steve😎
It was me who bought this buggy. I am very excited about getting my hands on it and driving it all the way from Tas to Perth (except for the watery bit inbetween). Huge thanks to Paul for his patience and others who have helped me come to my conclusion. I wanted to drive a vehicle all the way across Aus to raise awareness for childhood bullying and seek various endorsements etc and its prooving hard. I thought that the CB was an ideal vehicle to draw attention and provide the platform for raising awareness on the matter of bullying. I will provide more details in the coming weeks but at this stage all comments, offers of support and discussion on tips and techniques to deal with bullying behaviour is welcome.
I have a dream that one day we will be able to have Buggy's against bully's day australia wide!
Steve😎
58camper Wolfsburg Wizard
591 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Steve,
Now that is some drive from Tasmania to Perth. I offer the suggestion to be sure to take a good sized cushion or piece of foam as those CB seats can feel like a bed of nails on a long drive. Maybe that something to do with my size.
You plan is a good one with many stops and not asking the CB to undertake 1000 kms in a day.
I also support your plan to raise the awareness of bullying. Why only yesterday we lost the life of a teen here in Sydney as a direct result of cyber bullying.
Love the concept of "Buggys against Bullies"
countrybuggybill
Now that is some drive from Tasmania to Perth. I offer the suggestion to be sure to take a good sized cushion or piece of foam as those CB seats can feel like a bed of nails on a long drive. Maybe that something to do with my size.
You plan is a good one with many stops and not asking the CB to undertake 1000 kms in a day.
I also support your plan to raise the awareness of bullying. Why only yesterday we lost the life of a teen here in Sydney as a direct result of cyber bullying.
Love the concept of "Buggys against Bullies"
countrybuggybill
southspark Seriously Crusin Dubber
130 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·
HI Bill
I would like to inform Steve that the seats were well padded by Brad (motor trimmer genious) with extra foam ,springs etc. so are as comfy as any beetle seat.As for extra luxury I can throw in some sheep skin cover which is better than the vinyl on a hot day.I hope that forum members will support and follow his trip as it is for a good cause.
Paul
I would like to inform Steve that the seats were well padded by Brad (motor trimmer genious) with extra foam ,springs etc. so are as comfy as any beetle seat.As for extra luxury I can throw in some sheep skin cover which is better than the vinyl on a hot day.I hope that forum members will support and follow his trip as it is for a good cause.
Paul
steveo169 Commited Dubber
68 posts · joined Nov 2008 ·
Thanks Bill - fine advice indeed. Another sad ending for a young life because of bullying - it really is so sad and yes that girl was somebodies daughter sister lover whatever. It really makes the trip all the more worthwhile... more on that in the coming days when work settles down a bit. I have a growing list of things i will need to take on the journey but first cab will be a jerry can of fuel on hand that is for sure - especially without a fuel gauge!
Paul - i appreciate the offer for the wool skin but i suspect i will be putting it over me rather than keep the seat warm! i plan to drive in Sept so i suspect it will be cold!
Appreciate the words of support - i am sure to be needing it. looking forward to the drive and the meetings with remarkable people.
Paul - i appreciate the offer for the wool skin but i suspect i will be putting it over me rather than keep the seat warm! i plan to drive in Sept so i suspect it will be cold!
Appreciate the words of support - i am sure to be needing it. looking forward to the drive and the meetings with remarkable people.
steveo169 Commited Dubber
68 posts · joined Nov 2008 ·
Well D day is approaching.
I plan to arrive in Launceston on the 5th Sept courtesy of a pick up from Paul who has held on to the CB for all this time - loveingly!. Stay the night in a fly fishing lodge (sounds good already) - buy a few odd and ends and get the parts organised as well as the GPS!! Plan thus far is get to the ferry @Devonport and make my way to Melbourne - hopefully i wont spew on the ferry
after that the journey is as follows
Day 1: Melbourne to Apollo Bay to Port Fairy Distance 400km Approx
Day 2: Port Fairy to Grampians National on to Halls Gap to Park Penola Distance 430km
Day 3: Penola to Adelaide Distance 422km
Day 4 Adelaide - Port Lincoln (650km) oh yeah a big one!
Day 5 Port Lincoln - Ceduna: 400km
Day 6 Ceduna - Eucla: 500km
Day 7 Eucla - Norseman: 713km plus 190 to Kal ??
Day 8 Kal to Perth 600km
If all things work out i will then make my way on the weekend of the 17th Sep for a beer near my near the beach. I will post the bit about bullying over the next day or two too!
ALl comments and advice welcome.
I plan to arrive in Launceston on the 5th Sept courtesy of a pick up from Paul who has held on to the CB for all this time - loveingly!. Stay the night in a fly fishing lodge (sounds good already) - buy a few odd and ends and get the parts organised as well as the GPS!! Plan thus far is get to the ferry @Devonport and make my way to Melbourne - hopefully i wont spew on the ferry
after that the journey is as follows
Day 1: Melbourne to Apollo Bay to Port Fairy Distance 400km Approx
Day 2: Port Fairy to Grampians National on to Halls Gap to Park Penola Distance 430km
Day 3: Penola to Adelaide Distance 422km
Day 4 Adelaide - Port Lincoln (650km) oh yeah a big one!
Day 5 Port Lincoln - Ceduna: 400km
Day 6 Ceduna - Eucla: 500km
Day 7 Eucla - Norseman: 713km plus 190 to Kal ??
Day 8 Kal to Perth 600km
If all things work out i will then make my way on the weekend of the 17th Sep for a beer near my near the beach. I will post the bit about bullying over the next day or two too!
ALl comments and advice welcome.
bigcal Learner Dubber
12 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·
Hey Stevo,
Shame my dad and his buggy arnt home in Torquay you could of stopped for a photo of the two and a break for you on the way to Apollo Bay.
Also I hope your not a big bloke like me i can't find anywhere to put my left leg in the thing on long trips! cramp up somthing cronic!
Keep us posted!
BIGCAL
Shame my dad and his buggy arnt home in Torquay you could of stopped for a photo of the two and a break for you on the way to Apollo Bay.
Also I hope your not a big bloke like me i can't find anywhere to put my left leg in the thing on long trips! cramp up somthing cronic!
Keep us posted!
BIGCAL
steveo169 Commited Dubber
68 posts · joined Nov 2008 ·
Ahh is 6 foot 2 too big??
bevoracing Officially Full-On Dubber
327 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
Steve
Let us know the dates of each day, perhaps even some times. There’s a small (not running) CB community, and larger general VW community in Whyalla. We’ll be here to support you as needed on Day 4. I’m sure there will be people for each day. Good luck.
Tony
Let us know the dates of each day, perhaps even some times. There’s a small (not running) CB community, and larger general VW community in Whyalla. We’ll be here to support you as needed on Day 4. I’m sure there will be people for each day. Good luck.
Tony
Country Buggy King & Link Pin Overhauls, Type 1 & 2 King Pins, General Machining.
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My car is KO813
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donn Wolfsburg Elder
3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·
Hey, sounds like a good drive and a realy great cause, for a while there I thought I might be able to meet up with you but I'm going through a bit earlier, leaving Newcastle ABOUT 13 August heading for Leonora in WA then on to Steep Point, the wench seems to be running realy well so here's hoping.,
Wishing you well on your trip.
Don
Wishing you well on your trip.
Don
I dream of a day when a chicken can cross a road without being asked for it's motive!
bigcal Learner Dubber
12 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·
Im about that, but also around the 140kg mark, you mite be a skinny fit bike rider that it doesn't worry!
BIGCAL
BIGCAL