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Wed Aug 20, 2003 4:24 pm

Here's my Kubel, '40 KDF chassis w/'44 body

Mon Sep 01, 2003 10:58 am

Wow, why don't you restore that thing? My husband would go ape $hiz over that thing.
J

Mon Sep 01, 2003 11:09 am

They're not the easiest cars to just go and restore. You can't place a replacement panel for these. I don't like over-restored Kubels myself though where most panels are repro replacements and such so it maybe customized instead and have fun with it.

It maybe up for sale, not serious about letting it go so not pro-active searching for a buyer that but if someone offers me reasonable offer I'm willing to listen.

Mon Sep 01, 2003 7:15 pm

Nick- anymore updates on your oval? I personally would slam that Kubel.. :shock: :wink:

Mon Sep 01, 2003 7:53 pm

Here's my potential plan for it, but it won't be touched anytime soon, too busy with the oval. I won't be using the KDF chassis, I don't want to slam one of those so will be swapped before that happens.

I'll post an update on the oval thread. Chassis almost done, body is almost ready to be put back on (hopefully).

Tue Sep 02, 2003 9:17 am

Ok I have to get my 2 cents in here. This kubel isnt a "thing" its not a super, and it isnt a baywindow bus. Its a KUBEL, dude these things are way to rare to goober up. Yea it might look cool but your talking about altering a historic veicle. If you don't want to spend the time sweat and money to restore this Kubel back to its wartime condition, then please pass it on to someone who can and will.

Tue Sep 02, 2003 10:10 am

I guess you won't like what I'm doing to my Oval :wink: The mods would be reversible anyways so what's the harm? To a pure collector, my Kubel wouldn't be too collectible because it's not 100% original. If you don't like it, buy the car from me and restore it yourself the way you'd like to see it restored. There's dozens and dozens of fully restored Kubels out there for the historians to enjoy.

Would you rather see a full custom drag Hebmueller that's being pampered by it's builder or the same Heb rotting away in a guy's back yard. It won't be the end of the world. Life's short, have fun with your hobby :idea:

Tue Sep 02, 2003 7:55 pm

A-MEN.

Don't criticize someone's project. It's his vehicle. This same argument was played out in the old forums regarding someone and his Karmann Ghia.,

Tue Sep 02, 2003 10:26 pm

Uni!!!
Leave it man, this is the next and one of the coolest things to come along in the VW world in a long time. I don't even buy hot VW's anymore, because I swore that the same cars were painted a different color and rerun every few months. SAMO SAMO O' Rama..
I absolutly love the new VW chopped stretched vintage rods with old ford wheels and low lights.
let it happen.............................................................................
Do it nick, do it hart till you drop dead in the driveway.
Brian :scrambleup:

Wed Sep 03, 2003 3:09 pm

on a not so rare VW, cool custom the hell out of it. But this is a piece of WW2 history. Some of you guys may not agree. I collect WW2 firearms and I almost cry when I see a Mauser that has been sporterised by some goober that wants something custom. dont destroy history. Save it for non historical items because there are people like me out there that will give their last remaining testical for pieces of WW2 history :wink:

P.S. dont get me wrong Im not trying to dog on you, I do admit your plans look pretty cool. But couldent you do the same this with a Thing?

Wed Sep 03, 2003 3:24 pm

I kind of agree with you, leave some historic stuff alone. I know most people will be against me and stuff, that's fine. Was just making my point of view as well, not forcing it on anyone. I respect other people opinions. But alos like I said, it won't be touched for awhile, will be driven but not modifued for awhile.

Wed Sep 03, 2003 7:41 pm

Nick is at our meets almost every sunday and we always try to talk him out of the kubel-kustom. he's a bit stubborn but we are working on him :lol:

Thu Sep 04, 2003 12:28 am

dude if I was on the east coast Id find a thing and trade you it for that kubel. Id kill for a nice restored WW2 kubel

Thu Sep 04, 2003 2:45 pm

Hey Kubel!

It`s already got the "battle" patina, "over restored" Kubel`s are a bore, and just bullshit, so very few made it back from the battlefield unscarred..............I think if you give it that 1945 look, end of war feel, with just original paint scheme, and some repop WH plates, I think you`ll have alot of fun with it...............

I`m sure that if the volks that cut up that Swedish Heb and put in the FORD 428 for racing had known the future $ potential I think they would have rather used a Volvo.

There`s some serious MILITARY collectors out there both East and West coast that would pay well for Kubel, and well if your`s is the "early" dash 40' even if it has a newer body, if it`s got the old dash, it`s quite collectible.

What`s the Kubel missing, in as of major parts? I know a few fantastic sources in Europe for Kubel parts. (all private)

Der Winkermeister

Vintage Square Window Owners Society 1958-61 VSWS
President

Thu Sep 04, 2003 10:45 pm

That's a tough one! I think it's your's and you suould slam it! I also think it's your's and I should bitch slap you and take it away, So you won't hurt it! :D

Fri Sep 05, 2003 8:42 pm

Kubel Nick!
I've seen these rides over in Europe and they are basically in the same condition like yours. Just drive it and SLAM THAT MUG!

Regards,
The MOB!
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Thu May 05, 2005 8:52 pm

Any updates or new Pics?

The thread is so old the pics aren't there anymore :(

Fri May 06, 2005 4:44 am

updated the picts, no real update ont he porject yet though

Sun May 08, 2005 9:18 am

Leave it, slam it, drive it as-is, whatever....just please PUT IT INDOORS!!! I'm in so cal and if it were mine it would be in my living room!

Sun May 08, 2005 10:05 am

I would give my left nut to get a Kubel! Would be a blast to patch it back together and drive it. Cool vehicle Nick!