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Superb film of 55 Kombi find in a French Forrest
tonytyga - November 7th, 2016 at 05:34 PM

Hope this link works but this is well worth watching

https://youtu.be/z_aoJDpkjmM 

HappyDaze - November 7th, 2016 at 06:47 PM

That's the way to do it...hope they put that fire out, though.

wombatventures - November 7th, 2016 at 07:06 PM

Brilliant!
Have added it in the Youtube videos thread Tony.

modnrod - November 8th, 2016 at 06:11 AM

Very cool!
That's the difference between France and Oz though.........who of us would happliy climb into a Kombi that's been left in the bush for 40 years without concern?
:lol:

VWMA Editor - November 8th, 2016 at 06:01 PM

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Originally posted by modnrod
Very cool!
That's the difference between France and Oz though.........who of us would happliy climb into a Kombi that's been left in the bush for 40 years without concern?
:lol:


Really? They basically rebuilt it, not just jumped into it. Anyone, Oz, froggy, Eskimo, who has friends that own a VW parts business and the right tools can do exactly the same. I would have been more impressed seeing him tow that Kombi down the hill with frozen brakes:)

HappyDaze - November 8th, 2016 at 06:52 PM

They wouldn't have to worry about brown snakes, red-back spiders, etc though. That's how I read modnrod's question. :yes:

modnrod - November 8th, 2016 at 06:53 PM

I meant the infestation with redbacks (if you're lucky........) and gwardas or bungarras if you're not.
:D

PS: just pipped me to the post Greg :lol:

HappyDaze - November 8th, 2016 at 06:55 PM

SNAP !!!

VWMA Editor - November 8th, 2016 at 08:09 PM

As the dawn breaks....

wombatventures - November 9th, 2016 at 07:10 AM

Replace brakes, chuck in an "untried" motor, (Like you wouldn't have made sure before going up there!), fuel tank, wheels, all lines etc.
No trans replacement after sitting that long... Hmm
Drive down hill with that much rust under it and not have the chassis members break or steering box seize up.
Vey well produced Video, possibly didn't show all of what was done or happened on the way down.
Then agan, it is a Kombi and we ll know that they are surprisingly tough.
Still think its good.

wombatventures - November 9th, 2016 at 12:36 PM

These Guys have a few Vids...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRYP95JbyGA 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbod1_4ELMo 

Helicopters,equipment, these guys are full on.