Has anyone out there made the rear of a bus (73-79 model) into a trailer?
I'm contemplating it but would be keep to see if anyone else has done it?
It's only a thought at the moment, so not sure if it will happen yet. It would look cool though.
Andy :thumb
11CAB ·
Had thought about it.....might be easier to use the back of a ute
Would be pretty heavy though.
[Edited on 10-8-2003 by 11CAB]
Robo ·
There was a picture of a Kombi trailer on an earlier post, although it was the front half of the bus that was used.
Rob......
type82e ·
brad used the rear torsion housing of a bay kombi widened a bit to make a car trailer
marcel
Buger Gary ·
There is a fellow in Hobart that made one.He is in the southern club.He used the back half of a kombi keeping the rear suspension.If you want more info i could put you in touch if you like.
Gary
Robo ·
Hi Gary
That trailer looks pretty damn good, wonder why more havent been made! and the Beetles look very nice too, who owns them?
Rob......
Robo ·
Heres another
72TWINCAB ·
Fully sick trailers. They look sweeeet:thumb
Andy ·
Hey,
Thanks for all the info. The Pics are great.
Gary, I would love to get some more info, or pass on my e-mail address (cathrich@tpg.com.au).
That's what I had in mind, but was thinking of cutting it just below the window line. Buggy Brad also suggested putting the nose section on the front to finish the look. 😎
Guy_H ·
This was my favorite, from Bad Camberg...
Andy ·
Now that is sweet Guy!! 🙂
pyr0 ·
that last one is SOOOOO sweeet:thumb :bounce :thumb
Robo ·
Yeah, I have to admit the last one looks the ducks guts!
Rob.......
baybuscamperkid ·
wow, that last one is sooo sweet!
kombi69 ·
i'll look for the web site, it had step by step instructions
dubcab ·
I have built a trailer from the back third minus the roof, of a 74 kombi. Its not quite finished but I plan on setting it up as a camper trailer with a swing out kitchen where the engine used to be ! We cut through the body work with a recipricating saw (beautiful clean cut) and welded a heavy duty draw bar to the torsion bar housing and main chassis rails. It has under floor storage and two outward opening doors at front.
Look for it on the road after Christmas, we're not giving to much away its a work of art.
Seriously_Individual ·
They are pretty bloody cool!!!:bounce
kombi69 ·
bus trailer
72TWINCAB ·
it just gets better and better:thumb Everyone should have a Kombi trailer😎
kombi69 ·
bus trailer 2
jenz58 ·
I like them, cool😎:thumb
72TWINCAB ·
I reckon you should get a bonus point if you spot a Kombi with a Kombi trailer:thumb
Should you wave twice:o
11CAB ·
Only "Glen" would wave twice.....:o
72TWINCAB ·
maybe Glen's driving the trailer:o
11CAB ·
:cussing back seat drivers......
Andy ·
Kombi69 that is just beudifull.
I will have to make one now!! 😎
SKEWtYpe3 ·
i have seen a white kombi in melbourne with a white kombi trailer made from the rear end. Looked cool as !
70's model...
:bounce
helbus ·
Any Type three trailers?
Starbug ·
Now those trailers truly are very very extremely funky!
Not only have you got the coolness of a kombi, but also the added worship factor of towing a kombi trailer along with it.
très cool!!!
kombi69 ·
Andy and all, those photos came from a site with a step by step, with photos of exactly how the trailer was made. I found it one night when i was looking through VW sites. Please, anyone, let me know if you find the site!
Buger Gary ·
Hi every one, Been on night shift since i posted.Robo wanted to know who the Vee Dubs were so i'll fill you in now.
The kombi and trailer is Pat and Peter's in Hobart. They also own the 60 in the drive way and are half way through an oval restoration.
The L Bug is mine and the Black and white one is from Launston. Love all the top trailers. Gary.
baybuscamperkid ·
baybuscamperkid ·
Andy ·
Now that is just wierd!!
I wonder if you can sit in it and still steer?? 😀
Robo ·
Hi gary
looks like you have your own little club happening, som very nice VW's there, you get together much?
Rob....
volma1 ·
Don't have the heart to chop up a splitty but here is my beetle one. Am in the same club as Gary. volma1
jenz58 ·
Cool Greg:thumb
Gee the thread of very sweet trailers has grown since I last looked😎:kiss
Buger Gary ·
Back to Robbo's question, We have a club in the north and one in the south.We try to get together as often as possible.I have many friends in both clubs and some of them are members of both.The southern club is running the November Cavelcade and our club is giving assistance where we can.Catch you later Gary.