hi all, ever now than then some one posts pictures of these kits on avdbs and they attract widely varying comments.
anyway some time ago Andy, a mate of mine, purchased the moulds for these kits. Unfortunately he passed away this week after a short battle with the big C.
His partner has asked me what to do with the moulds and my first reaction was dump them but given they are part of Aussie VW history I thought I would post on here and see if anyone was interested in them.
so if anyone has an interest or wants to see some photos then now is your chance. It is likely they will end up in the tip by this time next week. And I am sure Deb, Andy's partner won't be looking for big dollars.
this is a photo of the chop top version but there is also a hard top version as well.
anyway, just putting it out there......
1971 karmann ghia Cabrio - Cruising 👍
1963 beetle Sunroof - gathering dust 🥲
1968 race beetle - twin turbo Subaru - stress relief 😁
1960 beetle - old school low & slow 😏
Last I saw someone was trying to sell them on eBay for 20k starting bid...
Volkswagen Drivers Club of Queensland - member 🙂
STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress
Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.
The above are personal views, no more, no less
Lou
Please CUT them up and scatter them in several different tips
so as they NEVER see the light of day and spoilt an origional VW
😂😂
yep I'm with you Dave, just thought some of the strut guys might have been interested.........
1971 karmann ghia Cabrio - Cruising 👍
1963 beetle Sunroof - gathering dust 🥲
1968 race beetle - twin turbo Subaru - stress relief 😁
1960 beetle - old school low & slow 😏
I dream of a day when a chicken can cross a road without being asked for it's motive!
Agreed ... bin them all!
Greg Gordon-Lane
Brisbane
Vw's are part of life's journey .... get on board!
VW Safari / Thing 1976 - "A work in progress"
Ducati St4s - "Poetry in motion"
one mans junk is another mans treasure.
I dream of a day when a chicken can cross a road without being asked for it's motive!
Now now, don't go picking on the minority that has struts 😀
Volkswagen Drivers Club of Queensland - member 🙂
STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress
Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.
The above are personal views, no more, no less
i'll take these off your hands... what the location? was Andy a fibreglasser?? i would love to have these as my dad was one of the original guys that built those moulds....
just because its a kit car... doesnt mean its not a vw!
Great stuff turboty!!!! Pump out a heap more.....VW54 has an incurable desire to own one!!!! He's a closet Porega!!!!😀
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NO way from memory i think they were designed n built around the corner from me in Sydney
i knew i should have fire bombed the factory all those years ago
i wont fit in a closet
lou is that the guy in behinfd the scrap dealer on anzac ave?there was a red conv there and my old rusty one from years ago?
1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea
vwsteve wrote:lou is that the guy in behinfd the scrap dealer on anzac ave?there was a red conv there and my old rusty one from years ago?
yeah i think it is but the car aren't andy's they are daves, but i cant get hold of dave to buy the red vert...
man i forgot how much work they were/are ... my dad sent me a list of all the 419 parts you need to make everything line up and fit the way it should...
just because its a kit car... doesnt mean its not a vw!
Hi Steve, yep that's them. The cars are now with the scrappy. I think they were going to put the red one on fleabay but it is pretty rusty. I think it is a 59 model. Note this red one is not a porerra but a normal chop beetle. If you want to talk to them 3284 4996 and ask for Glen or Craig and tell them I sent you....
Turboty is right the pererra bodied car which was also red belonged to Dave and he also had a short wb J&S buggy as well. Dave took all his cars out a month ago but the moulds and a few other bits belonged to Andy.
I went up there is arvo and all the moulds have been sorted into groups. I will take some pictures over the weekend but looks like there are 3 or 4 sets and may also be a couple of variations, ie, slant nose/pop up[ light verses 911 style front.
Deb is happy to sell as a lot or as individual sets. She is looking for offers but this is a bit hard without knowing whats there. Anyway the funeral is tomorrow so nothing much will happend till next week I'd say.
1971 karmann ghia Cabrio - Cruising 👍
1963 beetle Sunroof - gathering dust 🥲
1968 race beetle - twin turbo Subaru - stress relief 😁
1960 beetle - old school low & slow 😏
hey lou,,
send all the best from all the VW community in this tough time...
also shot gun the porrera kit (911 style)...
just because its a kit car... doesnt mean its not a vw!
vw54 wrote:Lou
Please CUT them up and scatter them in several different tips
so as they NEVER see the light of day and spoilt an origional VW
Dave,
I know you may still be affected by the drugs they fed you for your operation and not thinking clearly, but whether you or I or anyone else like these or not they are still linked to VW's in the past.
I personally don't like them, but there may be some that love them. As you know we all have different preferences, just like you love woman. Some love the same sex, not that there is anything wrong with that
😂😂😂😂😂
And I am a bit of a les'o myself as I love woman
👍👍👍👍👍 Shit, I am getting off track here.
I don't think they should see the grave pit and who knows in 50 years maybe the next vw generation may go for them. Just like fashion, things come and go.
I vote, save them. But not for me
😊
My 2c
Kev
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!
Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.Kev get back on track please
lol kev
just because its a kit car... doesnt mean its not a vw!
any news on what is happening with this??
just because its a kit car... doesnt mean its not a vw!
finally got around to geting some pics.
Deb is keen on all offeres either for the whole lot or seperate sets. Not sure what is there as there are heaps of moulds. I think there is also one finished set of front and rears but not entierly sure.
I'll load the pics as I took them and generally I think I took 2 per set. I'll try and answer any questions but it might be best to call me if you are interested.
PM me and I'll send you my number...
1971 karmann ghia Cabrio - Cruising 👍
1963 beetle Sunroof - gathering dust 🥲
1968 race beetle - twin turbo Subaru - stress relief 😁
1960 beetle - old school low & slow 😏
set 2
1971 karmann ghia Cabrio - Cruising 👍
1963 beetle Sunroof - gathering dust 🥲
1968 race beetle - twin turbo Subaru - stress relief 😁
1960 beetle - old school low & slow 😏
set 2
1971 karmann ghia Cabrio - Cruising 👍
1963 beetle Sunroof - gathering dust 🥲
1968 race beetle - twin turbo Subaru - stress relief 😁
1960 beetle - old school low & slow 😏
set 3
1971 karmann ghia Cabrio - Cruising 👍
1963 beetle Sunroof - gathering dust 🥲
1968 race beetle - twin turbo Subaru - stress relief 😁
1960 beetle - old school low & slow 😏
set 5
1971 karmann ghia Cabrio - Cruising 👍
1963 beetle Sunroof - gathering dust 🥲
1968 race beetle - twin turbo Subaru - stress relief 😁
1960 beetle - old school low & slow 😏
lou0060 wrote:set 5
hey lou,
well i would like to get the kit that is kinda complete as i ordered one from andy a few months ago with a $200 deposit, but understand if thats all kinda fallen thru... can you let me what what you think about getting the kit and or the mould...
thanks,
Tyler
just because its a kit car... doesnt mean its not a vw!
aslo is the boot lid there for the kit?? cant really see in the pics... can you send me some picks of the complete kit layed out... ie front rear boot skirts??
you can PM me or send them straight to 0401 648 48seven,
Thanks,
Tyler
just because its a kit car... doesnt mean its not a vw!
any news??
just because its a kit car... doesnt mean its not a vw!
the white kit is off a car i sold this guy years ago, it was a brand new kit fitted to a body which sat and rusted to pieces, it hadnt even had holes drilled into it yet for lights etc, it was pretty much complete from memory but no lights etc
1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea
does anyone know what the tail lights are from?? the fronts are stocks??
just because its a kit car... doesnt mean its not a vw!
