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CNE789
14 years ago
Julian,

https://www.transportcafe.co.uk/raf_photo_reconnaissance_unit_field_photographic.html 
This web page covers the 50`s and 60`s with the RAF´s 8th Mobile Field Photographic Section in Germany.
You will notice they had oval Beetles painted Deep Bronze Green in service together with other German made vehicles.

Regards,
Hanno




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JULIANROBINSON
14 years ago
Thanks for that link, there are some interesting pics there... VW and others too!

Cheers.

Julian
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JULIANROBINSON
14 years ago

Coming on nicely, the green suits it. :beer:

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Thanks... it looks even better with glass and lights! :d
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14 years ago
Photos!
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JULIANROBINSON
14 years ago
Spy shot from yesterdays test drive.. first time out since 1973 ...

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14 years ago
Alright! :d

How did it feel on the road?
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JULIANROBINSON
14 years ago
I can't really tell yet.. not driven it very far or hard.. but it starts and stops and steers..

feels a bit weird, sitting so low compared to the windscreen.. might have to get a cushion 😉

it now has an MOT, but I'm trying to get it re-registered which will take a week or two.

Then I can do the miles and see how it goes.

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JULIANROBINSON
14 years ago
Sunday was its first "proper" day out since 1973..

UP is the new down ;)

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Its probably hard to tell but I made the numberplates all by myself! :lol:
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JULIANROBINSON
14 years ago
Some pictures from Dave.

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14 years ago
Hey.... those are the wrong kind of headlamp lenses!:lol:

That looks like loads of fun! Congratulations on saving another one.
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JULIANROBINSON
14 years ago

Hey.... those are the wrong kind of headlamp lenses!:lol:

That looks like loads of fun! Congratulations on saving another one.

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Dont I know!

I'm gonna change them to the "proper" ones when i find some... Like a lot of parts I used to get it going... I used what I could find.. I'm still searching for stuff...
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64rotbox
14 years ago
Ace!

Got any build-up photos? I'd like to see how the lift kit was done, especially.
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JULIANROBINSON
14 years ago

Ace!

Got any build-up photos? I'd like to see how the lift kit was done, especially.

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https://www.partsemporium.co.uk/HERTS%20VW%20CLUB%20FORUM/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=636&sid=0ce84122e7fe9dc12d757ec1ab31f6eb 

although no real decent pics of the lift kit..

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64rotbox
14 years ago
Just plodded through the thread. Great stuff. It was the steering column I was wondering about, mostly. Wasn't that bad a shell really, was it?

I've talked (yeah, yeah) about making something like this for ages, but was planning on using 181 running gear somewhere along the line. Perhaps that '60 sunroof of mine won't get the 100 point stock treatment after all. I'll get my coat, here's the membership card and blazer badge back. I tried. Really, I did...
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14 years ago

Just plodded through the thread. Great stuff. It was the steering column I was wondering about, mostly. Wasn't that bad a shell really, was it?

I've talked (yeah, yeah) about making something like this for ages, but was planning on using 181 running gear somewhere along the line. Perhaps that '60 sunroof of mine won't get the 100 point stock treatment after all. I'll get my coat, here's the membership card and blazer badge back. I tried. Really, I did...

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Go and sit on the naughty step and think about what you´ve done!:lol: :beer:
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CNE789
14 years ago
Julian,

It really looks the part. Although not "stock" as is the norm on this forum, I personally feel it nicely portrays the VW Beetle in military service, a much neglected subject.

although no real decent pics of the lift kit..

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I presume you need the body lift kit to get the clearance for those 7.00-15 tyres?

H.

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JULIANROBINSON
14 years ago

Julian,

It really looks the part. Although not "stock" as is the norm on this forum, I personally feel it nicely portrays the VW Beetle in military service, a much neglected subject.



I presume you need the body lift kit to get the clearance for those 7.00-15 tyres?

H.

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yeah, just wanted to go up and a lift kit allowed for huge diameter tyres..

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JULIANROBINSON
14 years ago
We now have proper number plates.

The huge flat spot has been sorted after 3 carbs and 2 Distributors.

The speedo sceized .. so its been apart and seems to work again.. i'm not too worried as its not the right one.. as that packed up too!

Slowly getting there.

Found this on the home page...


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14 years ago



Found this on the home page...

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Amazing – its turned up in a London garden – someone's cat lives in it:p

Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
JULIANROBINSON
14 years ago
Well mine is being used..

We managed about 100 miles last night..

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