Pumba ·
PM sent.
Aussieveedubbers · Buying, Selling & Swapping Cars
1956 Original Ragtop Oval
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/90111/1956-original-ragtop-oval
vw54 ·
thats a rare one
are the back corners on the roof SQUARE or is it just the material
Mine are round
are the back corners on the roof SQUARE or is it just the material
Mine are round
volumex ·
Could be round or square depending on when it was made.
4th post down summarises the 3 types made in for the 1956 year model:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=275275
4th post down summarises the 3 types made in for the 1956 year model:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=275275
Kombi_Rescue ·
SALE pending
Kombi_Rescue ·
still on the market
squizy ·
Steve is this the one that used to be under the tarp up on Old Northern Rd just up the road from Oakhill College about 23 years ago?
Kombi_Rescue ·
thats the one....been off the road for many many years
HappyDaze ·
Thought that it was sold. Maybe I should have a look at it - an oval rag-top, mmmmmm!👍
warb ·
haha,
ignore the haters... good to see the thread remains on topic.... 😂 ..
ignore the haters... good to see the thread remains on topic.... 😂 ..
HappyDaze ·
Trust you to bring things back down to earth, Warb! What are you saying to that little girl? Sure made her mad. The beard's coming along nicely. Sorry.....getting off topic.😊
Seriously though, I wouldn't mind that oval rag-top. How many cars is too many? When is a shed too big? How do you know how long you will live? Sighhhh.
Seriously though, I wouldn't mind that oval rag-top. How many cars is too many? When is a shed too big? How do you know how long you will live? Sighhhh.
Craig S ·
I think you should definitely do it Greg.
Just think of the possibilities:
* First you could put the body on a later pan with IRS 😏 http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=88880&page=1#pid827526
* Then you could replace the beam from a tractor with something like this http://www.red9design.co.uk/wishbones.htm
* Then you could get rid of the drums with something like these: http://www.csp-shop.de/cgi-bin/cshop2/front/shop_main.cgi?func=det&wkid=43265382325&rub1=Wheels%20%2F%20Brakes&rub2=Brake%20Systems%2CBrake%20Systems%20rear%2CBug%20%2F%20Karmann%20Ghia%2CPCD%205%2F130&artnr=20986a&pn=0&sort=0&all= and http://www.csp-shop.de/cgi-bin/cshop2/front/shop_main.cgi?func=det&wkid=43265382325&rub1=Wheels%20%2F%20Brakes&rub2=Brake%20Systems%2CBrake%20Systems%20front%2CBug%20%2F%20Karmann%20Ghia%20-65%2CPCD%205%2F130&artnr=21149c&pn=0&sort=0&all= (make sure they comply with ADR first though)
* Then to keep the engine cool you could have something like this http://store.vintagespeed.com.tw/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=130&category_id=24&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=80&vmcchk=1&Itemid=80
If only I had the money and space I know I would!!
Craig 😁 🤓
Just think of the possibilities:
* First you could put the body on a later pan with IRS 😏 http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=88880&page=1#pid827526
* Then you could replace the beam from a tractor with something like this http://www.red9design.co.uk/wishbones.htm
* Then you could get rid of the drums with something like these: http://www.csp-shop.de/cgi-bin/cshop2/front/shop_main.cgi?func=det&wkid=43265382325&rub1=Wheels%20%2F%20Brakes&rub2=Brake%20Systems%2CBrake%20Systems%20rear%2CBug%20%2F%20Karmann%20Ghia%2CPCD%205%2F130&artnr=20986a&pn=0&sort=0&all= and http://www.csp-shop.de/cgi-bin/cshop2/front/shop_main.cgi?func=det&wkid=43265382325&rub1=Wheels%20%2F%20Brakes&rub2=Brake%20Systems%2CBrake%20Systems%20front%2CBug%20%2F%20Karmann%20Ghia%20-65%2CPCD%205%2F130&artnr=21149c&pn=0&sort=0&all= (make sure they comply with ADR first though)
* Then to keep the engine cool you could have something like this http://store.vintagespeed.com.tw/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=130&category_id=24&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=80&vmcchk=1&Itemid=80
If only I had the money and space I know I would!!
Craig 😁 🤓
HappyDaze ·
Thanks very much Craig.........You've just ruined the surprise, as that was EXACTLY what I had in mind - plus a few Baja type mods etc. Now Steve knows about my plans, he probably won't let me have it 😢 Bugger!
Craig S ·
Some inspiration for you Greg...
Pumba ·
Tail lights a little to high up the guards,other wise it looks good😂Craig S wrote:Some inspiration for you Greg...
vw54 ·
hey thats what my 56 Rag top looked like 30 years ago
vw54 ·
Stephen
From the above comments i presume you have all the correct title deeds for the sale to go ahead
not bad value these DONT come up very often
Stephen
please email or PM me the chassis number so i can compair it with my 56 mine is JUNE 56 starts with 122 so mine is around 1.25 millionth
From the above comments i presume you have all the correct title deeds for the sale to go ahead
not bad value these DONT come up very often
Stephen
please email or PM me the chassis number so i can compair it with my 56 mine is JUNE 56 starts with 122 so mine is around 1.25 millionth
Kombi_Rescue ·
Happy to get the vin number to you ....it was light blue as the original colour, currently running a 1400cc big bore on a 40hp gearbox.....low miles on the motor ...last rego 1989.....wonder how many are still out there ? se you at wakefiled
Joel ·
Pffft ameteur Craig, 😂Craig S wrote:Some inspiration for you Greg...
Split window Bajas are where its at.
Yes thats a real 52 model RHD Zwitter split and is now WRX powered 😂
Craig S ·
Sacre bleu!!!
I'm hardly a purist, but it seems a shame, although without knowing what it was like before being bajaed, you can't criticise. It's better than it ending on the scrap heap or rusting to nothing in a field or shed. I'm sure with enough money it could be returned to stock 😂 It would certainly get people talking (and perhaps yelling and brandishing sharp objects) at VW meets.
I do like the way they've parked defiantly across the gutter, more or less just to prove that they can 🙄
I'm hardly a purist, but it seems a shame, although without knowing what it was like before being bajaed, you can't criticise. It's better than it ending on the scrap heap or rusting to nothing in a field or shed. I'm sure with enough money it could be returned to stock 😂 It would certainly get people talking (and perhaps yelling and brandishing sharp objects) at VW meets.
I do like the way they've parked defiantly across the gutter, more or less just to prove that they can 🙄
Joel ·
It was an absolute basket case and it was done mainly to piss off the puristsCraig S wrote:Sacre bleu!!!
I'm hardly a purist, but it seems a shame, although without knowing what it was like before being bajaed, you can't criticise. It's better than it ending on the scrap heap or rusting to nothing in a field or shed. I'm sure with enough money it could be returned to stock 😂 It would certainly get people talking (and perhaps yelling and brandishing sharp objects) at VW meets.
volumex ·
That is tragic - everyone knows that the ashtray on Zwitter should not have a handle!
Some people just have no respect for classic cars 😂
Some people just have no respect for classic cars 😂
Kombi_Rescue ·
SOLD happy new owner
Ollie ·
Who's the lucky new owner?!
HappyDaze ·
Not me - too slow again!😢