Hi, My name is Sam, I'm a 1972 SB owner, having fun getting reaquainted with veedubs after quite a few years with other cars..remembering the quirks that's for sure! I'm attempting a little rebirth on my old girl as the PO's haven't given her much love, just putting things back on that have gone missing is making a huge difference.

"Gretchen" is not original in any sense of the word as she's got an after market roof chop but she's still a great old car. Attempting a 'Rebirth' and not 'Full Resto'-it's a girl thing-I'm doing what I can do myself and relying on the kindness of mechanic friends for the heavy stuff, can't afford a full resto and paint just yet but at least she'll be on the road and I'll be smiling.

I also have a modest collection of Vespa scooters and keen to hear from others who have scooters, I have a theory that scooter people also like VW's..i think it's the curves

Look forward to talking VW

Sam
Portland

Hi Sam welcome to aussieveedubbers. Good to hear you're back in the VW scene after a break from these often quirky but loveable cars. Have you got any photos of your superbug for us ? Although some people frown apon a non-factory convertible, I don't care it's still a vdub and if you give it some TLC it can give you years of good service.
Although I am sceptical about owning a convertible in south west victoria (I used to live in warrnambool) but I guess even up here in queensland you hardly ever see people with their roof down.
I love my motorbikes but I had a trip to europe last year and after a couple of hours watching the traffic in Rome, all I wanted was to roar around with the locals on a vespa !
I can see why people LOVE these scooters. So post some shots of the vespas aswell I reckon.

welcome aboard mate!

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Originally posted by grinderman Hi Sam welcome to aussieveedubbers. Good to hear you're back in the VW scene after a break from these often quirky but loveable cars. Have you got any photos of your superbug for us ? Although some people frown apon a non-factory convertible, I don't care it's still a vdub and if you give it some TLC it can give you years of good service. Although I am sceptical about owning a convertible in south west victoria (I used to live in warrnambool) but I guess even up here in queensland you hardly ever see people with their roof down. I love my motorbikes but I had a trip to europe last year and after a couple of hours watching the traffic in Rome, all I wanted was to roar around with the locals on a vespa ! I can see why people LOVE these scooters. So post some shots of the vespas aswell I reckon.