Another newbie who recently acquired a 65 microbus.
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 11:55 am
Hi Guys,
I recently acquired a 65 micobus to restore. She's just a shell, with no motor or gearbox. Lots of roof damage but very little rust.
My link with Kombis is my old man had four Kombis in succession when I was a kid. Used to go camping and fishing. So to me this is nostalgia.
I have no mechanical expertise so I' m looking to outsource the restoration. I'm looking for any info on meets, swap events but importantly, any recommendations on who could do panel work in Sydney, perhaps source a donor roof and suggestions on running gear. I hear installing rack and pinion steering, IRS gearbox and a 1770 motor will give me more driving pleasure but I'm torn as also thinking it should be as original as possible.
Any suggestions welcome.
Love to post a photo but don't know how to do it.
Love the forum.
Thanks
I recently acquired a 65 micobus to restore. She's just a shell, with no motor or gearbox. Lots of roof damage but very little rust.
My link with Kombis is my old man had four Kombis in succession when I was a kid. Used to go camping and fishing. So to me this is nostalgia.
I have no mechanical expertise so I' m looking to outsource the restoration. I'm looking for any info on meets, swap events but importantly, any recommendations on who could do panel work in Sydney, perhaps source a donor roof and suggestions on running gear. I hear installing rack and pinion steering, IRS gearbox and a 1770 motor will give me more driving pleasure but I'm torn as also thinking it should be as original as possible.
Any suggestions welcome.
Love to post a photo but don't know how to do it.
Love the forum.
Thanks