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| posted on November 8th, 2019 at 10:11 PM |
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The Frid
Well Hello everyone. I haven't been here in a very long time but still, good to see Veedubbers is going strong. I thought, seeing my latest discovery
isn't a bus Id better post it on the general VW forum I am a member on.
I've been in Japan for the year and looking in everyone's back yard every opportunity from the daily commute, i managed to spot what i first thought
was a bus. At least from the back it appeared so. Paid better attention next time I whizzed past and though I'd never seen one before, recognised it
as a type 147 or Fridolin (colloq.) It had vines growing through it and it has lots of rust streaks. Thought Id drop in on the property and see if I
could have a gander. The owner said the vehicle was not his but I was welcome to have a good look and take some photos. Well, its pretty rotten in
some places but nowhere near gone like the shop owner thinks (he's no welder). So I asked whether the owner would pass it on? Its taken about three
months to get to this point but the owner said he's never likely to get around to fixing it up. It has mild mods but all complete. the owner took out
the glass and the steering wheel and bumpers so they'd be looked after but it meant the rain has well and truly had its way.
WTB - Splitbus valance, rear bumper, 36hp+tin, rear seats, 3 wheels
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Zimblewinder
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| posted on November 8th, 2019 at 10:13 PM |
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WTB - Splitbus valance, rear bumper, 36hp+tin, rear seats, 3 wheels
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Zimblewinder
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| posted on November 8th, 2019 at 10:19 PM |
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Real Fuch wheels, gene burg shifter, stroked, bored, twin carbs, air conditioner ( ) Driver recaro.
Its the original block and I think its a '71.
There are alot of parts in the car and a really neat pair of rubber thongs.
Owner has all the glass, bumpers and the steering wheel which are all unobtanium.
Its a mess but... not many of these left in the world.
Now to work out how to bring it home with me.
Cheers
Dale
WTB - Splitbus valance, rear bumper, 36hp+tin, rear seats, 3 wheels
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Zimblewinder
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| posted on November 8th, 2019 at 10:23 PM |
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WTB - Splitbus valance, rear bumper, 36hp+tin, rear seats, 3 wheels
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Zimblewinder
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| posted on November 8th, 2019 at 10:48 PM |
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don't know about you but I'm seeing something like this (rose coloured glasses)
WTB - Splitbus valance, rear bumper, 36hp+tin, rear seats, 3 wheels
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| posted on November 9th, 2019 at 12:58 PM |
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Wow ....great score!
Love a German Looker Frid!
But a ratty GL is kook as well
Are they genuine Fuchs on it?
And a spy a Recaro in there as well
Futue te ipsum!!!
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Bizarre
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| posted on November 9th, 2019 at 12:59 PM |
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Oh - and glad you have come back home to AVD
Futue te ipsum!!!
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 vw54
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| posted on November 10th, 2019 at 05:44 PM |
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great project
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hulbyw
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| posted on November 10th, 2019 at 05:58 PM |
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Very cool car. Hope you are successful in retrieving it back to Australia.
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Zimblewinder
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| posted on November 10th, 2019 at 08:37 PM |
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Hi, a few more details.. Recaro drivers seat, genuine fuchs. Original 40hp block but capacity is 1800cc with twin carbs, heads cam barrels crank and
rods. (full details on the way). Nakata diesel heater and air conditioning fitted (under dash unit). Owner says it goes like stink.
I am able to buy this thing and as much as I want it finances are tight with shipping and relocating family back home and such. If anyone is aching
for it get in touch and we'll work out a deal. I have a Nov 25th deadline for shipping costs and paying the owner so if you're into it don't dally
contacting me.
WTB - Splitbus valance, rear bumper, 36hp+tin, rear seats, 3 wheels
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| posted on November 11th, 2019 at 09:49 PM |
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Try some of your old mates in Melbourne.....this will be snapped up in a heart beat down down there
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HappyDaze
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| posted on November 12th, 2019 at 11:19 AM |
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It's so cool, you could call it The Fridge...
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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STIDUB
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| posted on November 12th, 2019 at 12:35 PM |
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It's amazing whats sitting in rural Japanese yards/paddocks 
Volkswagen Drivers Club of Queensland - member 
STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress
Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.
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Zimblewinder
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| posted on January 4th, 2020 at 09:00 PM |
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On its way down, but not for me Keep an eye out
locally.
Cheers
Dale
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| posted on January 5th, 2020 at 08:14 AM |
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Whoo Hoo!
Someone has a new toy and a great ride potentially saved
Futue te ipsum!!!
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