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 schwartzblau63
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| posted on March 3rd, 2014 at 03:55 PM |
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Vintage VW specialists Adelaide
I am working on getting my 63 Beetle going again after a long hiatus - been out of the loop for over 10 years. Any recommendations for good VW
mechanics in Adelaide who know what they are doing? My go to man is long retired.
Cheers
Andrew
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schwartzblau63
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| posted on March 3rd, 2014 at 04:22 PM |
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The bug previously ran a 2110cc with dual 44idf Webers. So planning a new engine build as the 2110 is long gone. I reckon I'll go a bit bigger this
time, but need to sort disc brakes and the front end first!
I will dig out a pic of the car in its former glory and post later.
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| posted on March 3rd, 2014 at 05:22 PM |
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Who did you go to in the past? Dave
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schwartzblau63
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| posted on March 3rd, 2014 at 08:51 PM |
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Keith Poole, but this was in the late '90's.
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| posted on March 4th, 2014 at 01:30 AM |
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Keith is still about and still doing some work I believe. Somebody on here will have his details,
if not on the 16th of this month is the 'day of the vw' at tea tree plaza. I am sure he will be there. Dave
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schwartzblau63
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| posted on March 4th, 2014 at 08:27 AM |
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That is very good to hear. I think I saw him the other day towing a car trailer up the freeway in his Kombi camper. Planning on getting to Day of
the Volkswagen, my little one's are going to love it.
Here is a pic of the car.
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| posted on March 7th, 2014 at 08:32 PM |
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Kieth lives up Claire valley these days.
PM me if you want to contact him.
I see him on and off through Volks enthusiasts events.
As for others in Adelaide, well, they are getting thin on the ground these days.
The aircooled scene is really dying here.
GHR motors are the only dedicated aircooled workshop I know of still trading.
Peter Debiasi still does a bit from his property in Longwood.
Volksfactory at Holden hill may be an option, but do mainly watercooled these days.
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| posted on March 21st, 2014 at 08:58 AM |
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Steve and Siggi at GHR motor on daws road.
They will be able to help you out with original stuff
They arent too keen on modification stuff tho.
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| posted on March 21st, 2014 at 10:39 AM |
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PM sent
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| posted on March 21st, 2014 at 02:53 PM |
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Does Keith's son [Mark Poole] do VW work, or just Porsche ?
Mark is in Edwardstown.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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| posted on March 21st, 2014 at 09:29 PM |
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Just porsche unless you have an in. I am not sure about dying in SA, just not in the mainstream. There are a lot of good guys around, you just have to
find them.
Alf is still screwing good motors together but a long waiting list.
T54
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 25th, 2014 at 01:51 PM |
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Thanks for the response people.
Agree with comments about the scene sort of dying here in Adelaide, I was a little shocked at DOVW the other weekend.
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| posted on March 25th, 2014 at 02:03 PM |
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It didn't seem like a fantastic turn out to DoVW.. not sure what it is normally like though. Being new to the scene I was hoping to see a few more
cars for inspiration and ideas 
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schwartzblau63
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| posted on March 25th, 2014 at 02:12 PM |
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Actually I qualify my comments, the scene isn't dying, it is just less visible than it once was. Clearly there are plenty of people tinkering with
their aircooled pride and joy. I spotted a sweet slate grey oval beetle in a driveway in Littlehampton a couple of weekends ago and I spotted a
beautifully restored 23 window Kombi (navy blue and white) driving through Mt Barker last weekend.
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| posted on November 20th, 2014 at 05:51 PM |
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Is the volksfactory any good? I've called to ask questions a couple of times and the guy on the phone is the type who tells you what he wants to do
instead of seeing what YOU want to do. I dont have issues being told that something is complex and may not be worth it, but this guy just makes me
feel like a 12yo child being told to go to my room and leave my beetle alone.
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| posted on November 27th, 2014 at 09:41 AM |
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Hey Miss TB,
I had the same feeling when I used to go there sometimes when I lived there a couple of years ago. I just use to go there for parts in the end cos
they had some good used parts. I had the Sbug brakes done there and that was good. They tend not to want to do out of the square type stuff. There is
also Volkscare at Gilles Plains if he's still there. He's good for high quality parts. I use to use a mixture Volksfactory, Volkscare and Debiasi. I
did notice that whenever I took the bug to a tyreshop or other mechanic just to pick up my other car that most of the more mature mechanics commented
that they had done their apprenticeships on old dubs. Frank Briar was one and there was another around the Highbury area I think. It might pay to have
a good look around and ask a few questions. There seems to be a lot of VW guys in non-VW workshops down there.
Hope this helps a bit.
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| posted on November 28th, 2014 at 04:41 PM |
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Thanks for the headsup! I spoke to the chirpy mechanic at the Volksfactory today, and despite the short notice he is willing to have the car delivered
there Monday morning to do an inspection so I can get it registered here. It really was that 'o I guess I can take your business' type attitude that
only a small business owner can get away with. I dont care if he has a terrible 'bedside' manner if he knows his business though. Its exciting to
finally get it delivered, its either going to be the funniest thing to drive or a huge mistake! Lifes too short not to leave the 4wd in the garage and
try something fun. I figure I dont really drink, and I never smoke or gamble, so if I want to drive some classics, thats what Im going to do!
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| posted on December 1st, 2014 at 10:09 AM |
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Too right. You'll love it. I've tried a few times to give up bugs but guess what? There's another one in the garage again.
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