Who owns the VW Combi behind the 4500?

[Spokes]

Spotted the VW splitscreen in the photo being used as a bike stand   and wondered what its story was? Is obviously lives in Toronto and possibly belongs to Advantex...
As Proflex's and old VW's are my thing tell me more....

Chris

[DugB]

Not mine, but I, too, am an old VW enthusiast as well as a Proflex nut. Currently working on resurrecting my 1973 Fastback after being T-boned in it 2 years ago. Just replaced all the ball joints, tie rod ends and steel brake lines/hoses a few days ago, and am now working on sourcing some replacement steel for the rear drainage flap area. I've redone (2) '74 Supers, a '60 European Beetle and a '69 Squareback in my time and hoping for many more projects :-)

- Doug :-)

[Spokes]

Ahh and I thought vintage motor cycles were your other thang. Nice one Doug.
My list of VW's owned so far are: '72 1302s beetle, '67 1500 beetle, '66 Splitscreen, '72 bay, '74 bay crew cab, '64 splitscreen, '67 splitscreen, '64 Karmann ghia, '67 Hustler buggy, '64 GP swb buggy, '65 splitscreen, '74 bay, '66 beetle, '73 vw Porsche 914, '78 bay, '64 splitcreen single cab.
Hmm sounds a lot when you write them down. I still have the '66 splitscreen which I've owned for 17 years and will never sell, plus various other projects.
Chris

[DugB]

Well...Yes, motorcycles too :-)

Wow, that's quite a list! Splitscreens are awesome...would love to have one of those, but alas, I need to get better with the welder and finally pony up for an Argon tank (I've been making due with the flux-core wire, which usually requires me to grind off more metal than I keep). Pictures!

- Doug :-)

[spikebender]

Cool, I always tell my buddy " If everybody drove VWs you would'ent have that proublem" So simple, yet durable. I've Owned four myself. First a 74 sqback, 66 bug, and two 69s. Dont own one right now, been keeping my eye on a clean 69 bus round the corner from house. he's askin a little too much. I'm hopin he'll get tired of me bugging him (lol)

[fyrstormer]

I tell you what, that "if everyone drove VWs" rule only applies to the old ones, 80's and older. Starting in the 90's, VW embarked on a bold mission to over-engineer everything they could and assemble the parts in such a way that you have to do really stupid shit to perform simple repairs. Changing the timing belt on my 99 Passat? Gotta take the bumper off, including the radiator. Replacing suspension arms? Gotta loosen the subframe the engine attaches to and drop it down a couple inches. Need to top-off the A/C refrigerant? Well, you can't just check the pressure and add whatever's necessary, because the compressor has variable compression, so instead you have to drain all the refrigerant into a holding tank and weigh it before topping it off and putting it back in. Hell, even topping-off the coolant requires bleeding air out of the coolant system using a technique that requires tilting the car in order to work properly. They don't care about the little guy anymore, they only care about keeping mechanics employed.

[w2zero]

Not just VW on the crazy over engineered dept.  Late model Cadillac and even Jeep Grand Cherokees are $1200 to $1500 for labor to change out a heater core.  Just remove everything behind the firewall and ahead of the front seat.

[Spokes]

I tell you what, that "if everyone drove VWs" rule only applies to the old ones, 80's and older. Starting in the 90's, VW embarked on a bold mission to over-engineer everything they could and assemble the parts in such a way that you have to do really stupid shit to perform simple repairs. Changing the timing belt on my 99 Passat? Gotta take the bumper off, including the radiator. Replacing suspension arms? Gotta loosen the subframe the engine attaches to and drop it down a couple inches. Need to top-off the A/C refrigerant? Well, you can't just check the pressure and add whatever's necessary, because the compressor has variable compression, so instead you have to drain all the refrigerant into a holding tank and weigh it before topping it off and putting it back in. Hell, even topping-off the coolant requires bleeding air out of the coolant system using a technique that requires tilting the car in order to work properly. They don't care about the little guy anymore, they only care about keeping mechanics employed.

How times change. I timed myself to see how long it would take to change the clutch thrust bearing a few years ago on a splitscreen van........28 minutes. That was engine out, bearing changed, engine back in and started up. I did have a hand to steady the enging on the jack though.
But you do have to be very dedicated or a glutten for punishment to drive one as a daily vehicle in UK.

Chris

[Spokes]

Most of my photos are old school so I dont have them on computer but -
This was the single cab


Chris

[spikebender]

Come on guys, You know I meant only the classics. If the engine is'ent in the rear, under the bonnet. The emblem might say VW, but it's just not the same.

[Willie_B]

My other toy is a classic mini. Being used as a pacecar in this pic.

[Spokes]

Come on guys, You know I meant only the classics. If the engine is'ent in the rear, under the bonnet. The emblem might say VW, but it's just not the same.

I know what you meant  . Although with my current car project being a VW Porsche 914 ive forgiven them for putting the engine in the middle. Its still air cooled and rusts like mad so it more than qualifies!

Chris

[purple gerbil]

Had my eye on a beetle with the wizard body Had just got some cash together to go & make an offer & it dissappeared gutted

Now the bloody thing has reappeared 2 years later & now i aint got no bloody cash

[WD Pro]

I tell you what, that "if everyone drove VWs" rule only applies to the old ones, 80's and older. Starting in the 90's, VW embarked on a bold mission to over-engineer everything they could and assemble the parts in such a way that you have to do really stupid shit to perform simple repairs. Changing the timing belt on my 99 Passat? Gotta take the bumper off, including the radiator. Replacing suspension arms? Gotta loosen the subframe the engine attaches to and drop it down a couple inches. Need to top-off the A/C refrigerant? Well, you can't just check the pressure and add whatever's necessary, because the compressor has variable compression, so instead you have to drain all the refrigerant into a holding tank and weigh it before topping it off and putting it back in. Hell, even topping-off the coolant requires bleeding air out of the coolant system using a technique that requires tilting the car in order to work properly. They don't care about the little guy anymore, they only care about keeping mechanics employed.

You forgot about changing the battery ...

[Spokes]

Currently working on resurrecting my 1973 Fastback after being T-boned in it 2 years ago.

- Doug :-)

Pictures 

Chris