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 squizy
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| posted on March 30th, 2007 at 01:08 PM |
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Don't worry Josh. They said the Wright brothers wouldn't get that thing off the ground too.
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Turbo54
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| posted on March 30th, 2007 at 01:39 PM |
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this is funny shit!
C'mon kids gather round,
there's a new sensation hitting town,
It's moving straight, low to the ground,
it'll pick you up when your feeling down.
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| posted on March 30th, 2007 at 03:58 PM |
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Hertz. the best way is to prove him wrong. I had a mate say to me, that car will never get finished. It'll sit in ya back yard till ya missus get's
sick of it and then you'll sell it.....
It's been finished and regoed for THREE years now.
Do it and rub the naysayers noses in it.
BTW, I'd put it on a beetle or type 3 pan if I were you. And if it weighs half as much as dumbell (sorry if I spelt that wrong) says, drill lots of
holes in every panel that can't be seen from the outside. 
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| posted on March 30th, 2007 at 06:51 PM |
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Yay mean like dis !!! 
Da Time For The Aircooled Revolution Is Upon US.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.
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Hertz
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| posted on March 30th, 2007 at 07:13 PM |
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Thats the shit im talking about. Thanks for the pic. You cant tell me thats not cool! What do you think Rhett?
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| posted on March 30th, 2007 at 08:24 PM |
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Thread cleaned up and returned.
Feeeeel the love....
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| posted on March 30th, 2007 at 08:33 PM |
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Hey cool ride !!! There's a guy up here in Townsville who collects/does these things up!! Always looks funny driving past his house and seeing them
in the yard and underneath the house !! (highset house,not buried Commers...) Should look good when you've had your way with it....
tssnq.com.au
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| posted on March 30th, 2007 at 08:43 PM |
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It is cool.......
Da Time For The Aircooled Revolution Is Upon US.
Brothers & Sisters Lets Hit The Streets, Roll As One. And Feel The Power Of The Aircooled Storm.
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| posted on March 30th, 2007 at 09:00 PM |
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Hey there dudes,
if you're moseying on down my way, yo sure be to stop by here
safe to leave them in my driveway,
those new fangled machines don't scare me none,
good luck pardners,
and don't worry 'bout them naysayers, all will be ok when they see it's all good..
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Is them banjo's I hear??
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my you sure look purdy dancin there big fella
There's nothing like the wind on your head, where your hair used to be.....................
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| posted on March 31st, 2007 at 08:16 AM |
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Why do I fel like the big black guy from pulp fiction??
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| posted on March 31st, 2007 at 08:20 AM |
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Yay mean like dis !!!
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Oh crap, I just fainted!!
Thats exactly what I'm talking about!
Josh, obviously you and I arn't the only nutcase's around!
Any more info on this beast? looks like its in OZ, be very keen to check it out!
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| posted on March 31st, 2007 at 11:50 AM |
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I believe it resides in syd somewhere !!! I think the guys down at http://www.livinglow.com.au might be able to shed some light on it
Da Time For The Aircooled Revolution Is Upon US.
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| posted on March 31st, 2007 at 02:15 PM |
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The idea of grafting it onto a beetle pan sounds innovative. I was thinking though that with all the engines about you might fir a 2.6 Mitsubooshy in
;maybe even turbo?
The front end should be easy to get down as I think they have leaf front springs. Some new Ubolts and a couple of lowering blocks and down she
goes.
Up the back I would be surprised if it wasn't the same set up.
Good luck anyway, looks like a great project
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| posted on March 31st, 2007 at 02:34 PM |
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Not so simple I'm afraid, coil front and leaf rear, only problemis the diff is under slung, so blocks will only raise it.
Excentric (wife says) VW nut, having owned 250+ VWs in 40 years.
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| posted on March 31st, 2007 at 02:55 PM |
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Maybe the diff could be mounted on top of the springs, coils can be cut and pump up shocks fitted.
I thought plan # 1 was a bit too easy.
The motor has an endless amount of options, the old holden red motor would not be too hard to fit either.
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| posted on March 31st, 2007 at 03:29 PM |
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My thoughts are, to lift the diff up on top of the leaves, with adjustable length shackles, and air bags. On the front Im thinking of fabricating
adjustable height strut tops, shortened struts and bags. Just an idea! Then type 1 motor mated up to hillman gearbox, just have to work out clearance
side to side.
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| posted on March 31st, 2007 at 06:34 PM |
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Josh, Have you got it yet.....Are you in Melb easter weekend? Probably gonna be at Marks putting my beam in....Maybe we can all come over and see what
needs to be done, to get it closer to earth.
Nectar.
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| posted on March 31st, 2007 at 08:54 PM |
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These things are unreal. Must admit thought Rhett was mad until I had a look at his. They have huge potential and lets face it no where near the rust
issues that splittys have !! They also have the narrowed beam look standard !!??
Good luck with the projects fellas. I cant wait to see some results. Its great to see something different.
Cheers
Matt
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| posted on April 1st, 2007 at 02:05 PM |
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i must say i love this thread, i have a keen interest in all things ambulance, i would love to do a simular thing if only i could find a derelict
ambulance, i think i have found a dodge fargo ambulance just have to get the dollars to pick it up.
i'm an ambo and there is a guy who advertises in our ambo news letter who might be able to give you any info you need on these vehicles.
can you post pictures of the equipment you have or a pic of the rear or send me some pic to
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v8kombi@yahoo.com.au
cheers Ron
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| posted on April 1st, 2007 at 06:38 PM |
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Way way back when I was a teenager in NZ, a guy had a Morris J4 van with a mid mounted 289 Ford V8 engine and 4 speed box. It was called the Bread
Van and even had some old signwriting on it and was complete with Peanut sheel mags and wide Micky Thompson tyres. As a 18yo I th ought is was the
Ducks Nuts.
This is a Morris J4 In standard guise.
Look forward to seeing this one Josh. Go for it mate.
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| posted on April 1st, 2007 at 06:42 PM |
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What about this one. !!!
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| posted on April 1st, 2007 at 06:49 PM |
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I' like it! Very cool in a different way. Gotta slam it though.
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| posted on April 1st, 2007 at 11:16 PM |
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Way way back when I was a teenager in NZ, a guy had a Morris J4 van with a mid mounted 289 Ford V8 engine and 4 speed box. It was called the Bread
Van and even had some old signwriting on it and was complete with Peanut sheel mags and wide Micky Thompson tyres. As a 18yo I th ought is was the
Ducks Nuts.
This is a Morris J4 In standard guise.
Look forward to seeing this one Josh. Go for it mate.
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I knew I had this pic in my archives. Slightly off track Josh, but similar theme.
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| posted on April 5th, 2007 at 10:20 AM |
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here's some more inspiation Josh...........
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/swschz/DSC01211.jpg
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| posted on April 5th, 2007 at 10:47 AM |
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See! They can be cool!
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| posted on April 5th, 2007 at 03:25 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by squizy
| Quote: | Originally
posted by Grey 57
Way way back when I was a teenager in NZ, a guy had a Morris J4 van with a mid mounted 289 Ford V8 engine and 4 speed box. It was called the Bread
Van and even had some old signwriting on it and was complete with Peanut sheel mags and wide Micky Thompson tyres. As a 18yo I th ought is was the
Ducks Nuts.
This is a Morris J4 In standard guise.
Look forward to seeing this one Josh. Go for it mate.
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[ Edited on 1-4-2007 by Grey 57 ]
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I knew I had this pic in my archives. Slightly off track Josh, but similar theme.
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OMG I WANT ONE!!!!!
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| posted on April 5th, 2007 at 03:51 PM |
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When you get home josh ring me...
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| posted on April 5th, 2007 at 07:35 PM |
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Mad!!...more pics of the Ambo please ..rhett
Cheers&Beers
Ray V
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I reckon your on a winner mate - I've had my eyes out for one of these for years that was in good nick.
Dazed and Confused
and riding a pushi
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Huh!.... Would make a good plate for it I reckon..... And your a nutter Josh.... I have always liked these things so Im diggin' this puppy
bigtime!.... I wonder how tough it would be to slice up a baywindow bus and stick that under there?.... But then again.... Didn't the Brazilian VW
Factory build a front engined, aircooled car back in the early 70's?
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