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1967 VW Beetle 1300 Deluxe
Tazz - July 5th, 2003 at 04:45 PM

It is a photo of an original totally unmodified 1967 VW Beetle 1300 Deluxe
driving across the Jardine River on its way back from Cape York. The
picture was taken in the mid-1980s during August. The river is infested
with crocodiles. So, if you stall you can't safely get out and push!
Nowdays there is a ferry service.

Regards,

Simon Glen.


sikdub - July 5th, 2003 at 05:44 PM

lol, thats awesome. a type 3 couldn't do that could it? air intakes are too low right?
Steven


SKEWtYpe3 - July 6th, 2003 at 12:18 AM

the carbi is up high but it would be pushing its limits cos it would want to be floating if the water were a foot deeper i reckon, but its safe.
Thats crazy and i love it !

Simon has some good stuff ! Say hi for me tazz, he knows me.


Starbug - July 8th, 2003 at 11:44 AM

You mean that a bit of water isnt going to kill the bug? this is fantastic news! no more need i worry about finding alternative transport to bush parties when it has been raining!

Woohoo!!:thumb:thumb:thumb


1972super - July 8th, 2003 at 12:42 PM

I wonder if his electrics at the back were still working?


SKEWtYpe3 - July 8th, 2003 at 11:23 PM

it wouldnt have deck lid louvers so the engine should be relatively dry?
am i right?
as the forward movement would mean the water would be pulled out of the engine bay, like a hole in the back of a boat to let cabin water out.
Does this make sense ? hope u understand it :):bounce