Trying To Score This Kombi, Think Its Pritty Rare, Let Us Know What You Think, Notice The Grilles On The Drivers Side,

Andy


10-02-04 Have Now Bought This Kombi!!

is it a factory thing or aftermarket ?

Think A Melbourne Company Fitted It, But Not Sure? And Why Have The Grilles Down The Side, Could Possibly Be A Genuine VW Fitout, Andy

mate i would still get it. what a find. and cheap you hope huh.

mate, its funny. it looks like a full convert camper, but someone precious has only thought it was good for the bits. put them both together brother. :thumb

What you are doing is getting it and sticking it in the backyard... THEN you decide what you are doing. The other way around results in 'gunna' plans and heartache..

Nah, Jim, Its Our First VW Project, Trying To Find A Large Shed Here And Get Stuck In, Back To Work mmmm July, So Will Have To Have A Progress Thread, I Was A Mechanic For Some Years And Vowed To Never Lay Under A Car/Van Again, But Kombis And VW Are Different If You Know What I Mean, Bla Bla Bla, I Will Love It Once I Start, Last Year Did A Motorcycle Which Was Different, Pic Enclosed, May I Take This Opertunity To Congradlate You On The Fine Site, Just Love It Well Done!!

Andy

Nah, Jim, Its Our First VW Project, Trying To Find A Large Shed Here And Get Stuck In, Back To Work mmmm July, So Will Have To Have A Progress Thread, I Was A Mechanic For Some Years And Vowed To Never Lay Under A Car/Van Again, But Kombis And VW Are Different If You Know What I Mean, Bla Bla Bla, I Will Love It Once I Start, Last Year Did A Motorcycle Which Was Different, Pic Enclosed, May I Take This Opertunity To Congradlate You On The Fine Site, Just Love It Well Done!!

Andy

Correct Pic

If its the original tailgate it is 1961-1963 as they had the recess above the handle.The upper side vents at the rear are Aussie spec from 62-66 so it must be between 62-63.

Doesnt look genuine as I havent seen any high tops with the aussie side vents
Hope this helps.
Cheers
Dave.
give me the chassis number for a more accurate date.

hell yeh looks cool,seen somthing like it here at a wreckers at rivo long time ago..
cheers

By The Response I Have Had Its Worth Saving Then, I Think Its Dead Smart, A Full Kitout Inside With Little Drawers Everywhere, Thanks For The Info

Andy

Andy, cheers for the comments on the site.

All I am saying, is just get the thing first, then plan, thats all.

Would be awesome to have something rare like that..

Will Be Over To Have Another Look And Temptate The Old Dear With Some Cash Soon, I Need To Get This Bus, Keep You All Posted


Andy

Andy,
It would be a '63 (Aug '62- Aug '63). These were the first with high vents and the rib along the rear wheel arch, but still had Bullet indicators as this one has. They still had early rear brakes and reduction hubs (1.4 to 1) with small dia axle.
Aug '63 was the change to 1500 motor, bigger brakes allround and 1.26 to 1 reduction hubs with big axle nut. Also wider rear top door and push button front door handles.
Looking at the rear window in the high top it appears to be a caravan type so probably a proffesional full camper conversion. To my knowledge the VW factory didn't do any campers or high tops etc., all these being outsourced by local distributors and agents.
Good find, go get it!

Ian.

Still Hav'nt Clinched The Deal As Yet, Went To See Her Again Today, Offered Cash Mmmmmm She Said, Hopefully Get A Call Early Next Week, A Little Rough But Worth Saving, Also Desert Bug The Chassis Number Is 1113133, German Made (See Pic Of The Complience Plate) I Recon April 1963, Thanks


Andy

Chassis number is for April 1963.
Made in Australia, they all had the made in Germany tag. But were made here, as you can tell by the vents above the swage line.

Cheers
Dave