cant hit rabbits 123 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Inspired by the classic car thread, I'm wondering how many VDubbers there are on PW, classic or otherwise? Anyone running (or used to run) anything interesting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rec-baller Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Vdub polo ,16v twin cam 120 bhp, it's like a motorised skateboard ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 We had a type 2,it was such a money pit that when the wife wrote it off I celebrated!(no one hurt). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I now only have the passat but the fleet prior to buying my dream job comprised: Aussie 63 transporter, original paint. 84 t25 pickup 82 1800 mk1 gti 90 1600 mk2 driver (finest drive of my life) Prior to that in chronological order: 72 1300 type 1 (written off after being lovingly restored) 73 1300 type 1(utter pants) 78 moonraker type 2 ( ugly but user friendly) 76 danbury type 2 (90bhp type four pancake conversion, mucho grunt) 63 1200 type 1 (uber cool natural patina). I am currently looking for a T25 syncro panel van to replace the 110 that i foolishly sold my splitty for :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletcher1004 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I've currently got a 2.5 2011 T5 caravelle fully converted with pop top that is my get away vehicle for anything up to a week away from civilisation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamskiseal Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I have a 72 bay! Was off to Bus Types this weekend but I had a great idea a couple of weeks ago to strip it all out and give her a spray! Will be worth it tho! Next show Deva Dubs and R Rods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Can someone explain the different variants to me? What's the one to go for. Someone I know had a very old split screen Beetle with a factory fit mechanical sunroof and apparently that was up there with owning a chicken that laid golden eggs. Who knew? I like Beetles for their potential - tax free and simplistic motoring. Also the ability to turn out something that looks like an old dog but flys at the lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I've owned since I was 17 a T4 1.9d T4 1.9td 800 special Caddy pickup 1.9 Caddy van 1.9sd T5 130 bhp in pearlesant red with leather seats, colour coded, alloys, a/c ,elec pack, 7 speaker sound system so basically the works as the sportline was'nt out in 2004 . Currently in own another t5 kombi 140 bhp without the extras as I'm skint Here's the last t5 I owned That pic breaks my heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) Can someone explain the different variants to me? What's the one to go for. I :: The basics T1 the first off the line which was a split screen available in campers, pick ups, vans . Vw didn't make campers as it was done out of house . T2 is one big window T25 is the scooby wagon which some were air cool but water cooled came out in this model T4 T5 Then the latest model is t5.1 which is a face lift of the previous t5 with different engines Splittys fetch in auction in camper with all the original equipment up to a woping £110k . Which was in America I think. Mental Edited April 18, 2014 by team tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I have the latest edition to the VW family the up! A groove up! To be exact so I suppose I am a vdubber in a way.The last VW I owned was in the mid 80,s an old golf that looked like a tip but the REME mechanic I bought it from had tweeted and added to the engine so it went like the clappers,regret having to sell it now but at the time she had to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLondon Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I'm driving the Passat CC at the mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Can someone explain the different variants to me? What's the one to go for. Someone I know had a very old split screen Beetle with a factory fit mechanical sunroof and apparently that was up there with owning a chicken that laid golden eggs. Who knew? I like Beetles for their potential - tax free and simplistic motoring. Also the ability to turn out something that looks like an old dog but flys at the lights Type one - beetle Type two - transporter ( T1 splitty through to T5 most recent) Type three - came as fast back, notch back ( my favourite) and square back (estate) Type four - variant, very odd looking car!! There are rakes of vw (kdf) oddities also including schwimwagen (amphibious) kubelwagen (morphed into the trekker), fridolin (made for postal service). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 my son in law has what i think would be a t25 in 4 wheel drive. I think it came from Sweden, if any of you v dubbers interested i will post a pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) There's some very nice stuff owned by PWers! I'm currently running a 1960 bug, resto-cal look but with a few additions here and there. Stripped out and painted interior (because carpets and head linings are expensive!) Quick shifter fitted, all 4 gears now use the space that used to be 1st alone, its fantastic! Fibreglass wings and US spec indicators. The engine is a standard 1200 but thats going to change in the fairly near future unless I can find a vintage super charger (Anyone got a Judson?) Edited April 18, 2014 by cant hit rabbits 123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinggun Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 The wife has a 2013 Golf 1.4 TSI, lovely car to drive and the first VW we have had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 '73 jeans beetle with a cal look. '03 2.3V5 new beetle. It supped the juice but left a few racey boys surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I don't go for the modding - but i've been a VDubber all my life - first car was a Golf Mk I 1300 - have driven VW's since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzab Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Obsessed with em. Have owned plenty inc 74 bug T4 camper Mk5 golf....... Would have a bug now but cos of this shooting nonsense have to drive 4x4!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Loved gti golfs since i was a cub..owned all up to my current mk5..looking for a mk6 at present Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzab Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Loved gti golfs since i was a cub..owned all up to my current mk5..looking for a mk6 at present Had a mk5 Golf GT TDI was a beauty. Went like stink too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Lol.a gti should always be petrol lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Lol.a gti should always be petrol lol Sure - but they do a Gtd now... Diesel B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I've got the mk6 GTD, very nice car but should've bought the Audi a3 version with Quattro and softer suspension. These back lanes aren't as smooth as they used to be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I've got the mk6 GTD, very nice car but should've bought the Audi a3 version with Quattro and softer suspension. These back lanes aren't as smooth as they used to be! There is always the Golf R. 300PS and 4WD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 1973vw beetle 1600 engine fitted 1983 mk1 golf gti 1990 mk2 golf gti 90spec 8v polo passat tdi all in the past my fave was the mk1 until the mrs smashed it then the mk2 was bought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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