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 thebushman
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| posted on October 26th, 2010 at 06:38 AM |
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KUBELWAGEN replica
I thought I'd share some of my pics of my latest replica project. |
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| posted on October 26th, 2010 at 08:15 AM |
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??? It's the thought that counts.
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| posted on October 26th, 2010 at 08:52 AM |
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Funny you should mention this, I've been following a thread on an Irish VW forum of a guy who has built his own replica, all from scratch. Makes it
look remarkably easy which I'm sure it isn't:-
Here's the link
http://www.eircooled.com/deforum/showthread.php?6035-kubelwagen-replica&highlight=kubel
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what spoils that completed Kubelwagen is the shiny paint
it shows all the ripples in the doors...
I believe they were all matt colors...
same as beetle bodies on kubel chassis etc..
FLAT or MATT
still, a very BIG job for Most of Us.... lol
I wonder if the convoy lamp on the front is original??
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| posted on October 26th, 2010 at 03:06 PM |
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I don't think the gloss or the ripples spoil it at all. It's a military-style vehicle, so they look good with body imperfections. Also, that is some
seriously impressive work hand-fabricating an entire Kubel body. Not as if there are any complex curves in it or anything, but it's still a lot of
dedication to hammer out a whole body. I can't see the thread though because you have to join. 
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| posted on October 26th, 2010 at 03:15 PM |
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I grew up around the corner from a replica handbuilt Kubel. For years Jerry and the gang (including my brother) did the wwII dress up thing at all the
shows. I'd have pics somewhere, even some of the build I think. The car is still around, gets the cobwebs blown out occasionally. Jerrys daily was a
commanduer (sp?) replica, was fun seeing/driving them.
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| posted on October 26th, 2010 at 06:40 PM |
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hmmm....
any way to street legal a handbuilt kubel these days?
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
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| posted on October 26th, 2010 at 06:53 PM |
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Register it as a beetle and don't tell anyone.
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 helbus
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| posted on October 26th, 2010 at 09:00 PM |
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A handbuilt Kubel would have the engine and chassis number of the Beetle pan it sits on, but would probably need engineers report to change the
registration body type to "convertible" or "roadster", unless that is what you start with.
I could build a metal finished hand built Kubel very easily. It would just take a lot of time.
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| posted on October 26th, 2010 at 09:15 PM |
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I like the look of this handbuilt, sort of a modern Kubel.
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| posted on October 26th, 2010 at 09:27 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by bajachris88
hmmm....
any way to street legal a handbuilt kubel these days?
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swap the rego from a convertible beetle.... [hand made]
including the engine and chassis numbers..
that late model US aluminium Kubel... is a good looker
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| posted on October 27th, 2010 at 12:14 PM |
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Sorry folks. My pics didn't get on. I am new at this!!! Trying to find out how to reduce them. Made the molds and panels in steel and fibreglass.
Actually built the full kit from ground up. The project should be finished by Xmas. |
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| posted on October 27th, 2010 at 12:22 PM |
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thebushman email them to me at sam@matara.net and I will resize and post them up for you.
Cheers
Steve
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| posted on October 27th, 2010 at 12:25 PM |
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the bushman, are you in Australia ( i take it by the name haha), with ur moulds will u sell the body as a kit eventually?
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
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| posted on October 27th, 2010 at 12:38 PM |
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Yep. I am already making a couple of kits to go to of all places........ GERMANY.  How the hell do you reduce pictures and attach them on here!!??? Much easier to build a Kubel!!! |
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| posted on October 27th, 2010 at 01:50 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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Yep. I am already making a couple of kits to go to of all places........ GERMANY. How the hell do you reduce pictures and attach them on here!!??? Much easier to build a Kubel!!!
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You can use photobucket, and then just copy the code and paste it. That's what I do. Easy.
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| posted on October 27th, 2010 at 08:27 PM |
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Posting pics for thebushman
Very impressive:-
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| posted on October 27th, 2010 at 08:56 PM |
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FFS, you built that by hand?? where can i sign up for one? how much for shipping to WA?
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| posted on October 27th, 2010 at 09:24 PM |
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!
Futue te ipsum!!!
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| posted on October 27th, 2010 at 10:20 PM |
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Ill have one in cammo green thanks.... haha
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| posted on October 29th, 2010 at 07:15 AM |
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Regarding Kubelwagen rego in Australia.
As long as the pan and engine are not cut, shut or modify you can build your frame and attach the fibreglass panels. It is registered as a rebodied
vehicle.
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thebushman
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| posted on November 1st, 2010 at 07:59 PM |
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Kubelwagen replica kit
Just another pic of the Kub.
Just need to fit inside guards, secure front stone guard, door handles and a few small jobs.
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| posted on April 23rd, 2012 at 10:43 PM |
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Unbelievable! Congratulations.
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| posted on April 23rd, 2012 at 10:48 PM |
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That is incredible!
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| posted on April 24th, 2012 at 10:51 AM |
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Great result....
Keep up the excellent work...
countrybuggybill.
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| posted on April 24th, 2012 at 12:58 PM |
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Absolutely brilliant work. Congratulations on this work.
Yogie
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| posted on April 24th, 2012 at 01:58 PM |
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Fantastic. Congrats on the results. Very nice.
I hope it's King/link and not Ball joint front end as that Euro Kubel did.
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| posted on April 24th, 2012 at 02:36 PM |
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*
That last post was November 2010. I'd like to see an update, are you still out there bushman?
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| posted on April 24th, 2012 at 04:38 PM |
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imagine the size of wheel / tire you could get under that "thing" ( pun intended ) with a narrowed beam !
( Yes, i know its not a thing )
Step up to get out !!!
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| posted on July 20th, 2012 at 05:58 PM |
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Still around.
Due to work commitments my Kub had to be on the back burner. Sent a couple of kits to Germany but still trying to find the time to finish my own.
I have a floor pan, engine and wheels but all the bearings are missing including spacers and bits and pieces.
So I am trying to find a full floor pan with hubs, preferably Left hand drive. If any one has one for sale:!?
mungobushman2003@yahoo.com.au
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