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| posted on November 7th, 2016 at 05:34 PM |
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Superb film of 55 Kombi find in a French Forrest
Hope this link works but this is well worth watching
https://youtu.be/z_aoJDpkjmM
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HappyDaze
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| posted on November 7th, 2016 at 06:47 PM |
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That's the way to do it...hope they put that fire out, though.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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| posted on November 7th, 2016 at 07:06 PM |
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Brilliant!
Have added it in the Youtube videos thread Tony.
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modnrod
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| posted on November 8th, 2016 at 06:11 AM |
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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?
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| posted on November 8th, 2016 at 06:01 PM |
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| Quote: | 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?
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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
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| posted on November 8th, 2016 at 06:52 PM |
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They wouldn't have to worry about brown snakes, red-back spiders, etc though. That's how I read modnrod's question. 
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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| posted on November 8th, 2016 at 06:53 PM |
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I meant the infestation with redbacks (if you're lucky........) and gwardas or bungarras if you're not.
PS: just pipped me to the post Greg
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| posted on November 8th, 2016 at 06:55 PM |
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SNAP !!!
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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| posted on November 8th, 2016 at 08:09 PM |
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As the dawn breaks....
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| posted on November 9th, 2016 at 07:10 AM |
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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.
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| posted on November 9th, 2016 at 12:36 PM |
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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.
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