Older V-Dubs

[sparkzer]

Sunroof repair looks tidy.
You seen the GTi being restored by Dan Chambers on YouTube ?

it turned out OK, the old owner had obtained a complete roof chop from another vehicle and was intending to pay someone to do it, it would have been a major project, so i can only assume after he got the quote he decided to cut his losses and sell it as it was.

Before i went down that path i wanted to hack it back and see how bad the existing roof was...there was that main hole on the side and a few pin holes along the front that i cut out and offered in some new steel but on the whole it wasn't too bad and a damn sight less work than a complete roof swap!

Been following Dan since the T5, following the Mk1 project with interest!

 

[sparkywig]

My current 3

 

[kiter]

My mk1 caddy, waiting on warmer weather to get going with all the prep ready for my mate to give her a re spray.

 

[dubber36]

A little newer than those so far,

 

[kiter]

A little newer than those so far,

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Nice, hitting 55 this year and got a few small pensions that are going to be worth diddly squat as pensions so gonna cash them in and its either a defender 90 td5 or a mk2 gti, gotta be oak green though, love this colour.

 

[matt_r]

Unfortunately I no longer own this one which is a shame, but i will eventually have another one in the future..

 

[3crispies]

Just got myself a Bug - a ‘68 model registered in late ‘67. Always wanted one and now I’ve got one alongside the T6
Starts, stops and goes but a selection of repairs required. A rolling project that’s tax and mot exempt and older than me!

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you going for patina look, dont look too deep gets scary

 

[3crispies]

This will keep me busy

hope thats not a fuel filter on fan shroud ! looks solid on the outside.

 

[DXX]

hope thats not a fuel filter on fan shroud ! looks solid on the outside.

Looks like the coil to me

 

[Phil_j89]

Another one that's a little newer than some of the others on here!

Doesn't look quite so nice anymore though, sat sulking in a garage waiting for some inspiration!

 

[t6blo]

Will Percy start after getting snowed on?

 

[dubber36]

New wheels and suspension on this even newer older vdub today.

 

[3crispies]

Stripped all interior out again to gain access to the so called heating, insulated all flexis and sealed holes. Sound deadened and refitted everything. Changed one of the engine pulleys so fan will spin up faster too, should see where Im going now at least. Was ice on inside of screen yesterday I used to drive in all weathers when in my teens. ❄

 

[rod_vw]

Those aren't old..........

This is OLD.......

Born November 27th 1946 - not me the car!

It's two years older than me.

 

[t6blo]

Those aren't old..........

This is OLD.......

Born November 27th 1946

Wow - 22 years before my '68 bug!

 

[Trouts]

Those aren't old..........

This is OLD.......

Born November 27th 1946 - not me the car!

It's two years older than me.

there's always one that spoils the game!
awesome that @rod_vw

 

[Peatey]

Those aren't old..........

This is OLD.......

Born November 27th 1946 - not me the car!

It's two years older than me.

I've been waiting to see if you would put this up
It's a lot prettier from the rear and ooks even better in the flesh

 

[rod_vw]

I've been waiting to see if you would put this up
It's a lot prettier from the rear and looks even better in the flesh

Thanks. How are things in Wem?

I've been in Whitchurch today but unfortunately not seen much of our beautiful sunny Shropshire day.

 

[Peatey]

Thanks. How are things in Wem?

I've been in Whitchurch today but unfortunately not seen much of our beautiful sunny Shropshire day.

Same old same old, hope your keeping well

Just waiting to go some where / anywhere in the van!

 

[rod_vw]

Same old same old, hope your keeping well

Just waiting to go some where / anywhere in the van!

Yes thanks we are good, I'm still daft enough to be working occasionally but would rather be planning a month or two in France! We should have been going to Hessisch Oldendorf in Germany with the '46 (and the T6) this summer but the show is postponed to June 2022. The '46 is number 444 on the participants list.

I recon the best we will manage is Scotland sometime this summer when it's warmer, not that there is anything wrong with Scotland.

Rod