TheSamba.com :: View topic - Volkspods, these things are pretty cool

Wed Nov 13, 2019 1:59 pm

I cant believe no one has done this before, the concept is so simple.

But as some one looking for some replacement fenders, well...

Would you get one to cruise the VW shows with?

http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/motorcycles/the-vol...ocid=ientp

Wed Nov 13, 2019 7:13 pm

VWs have to be the most abused cars ever.

I'll pass.

Thu Nov 14, 2019 7:56 am

Seeing that contraption makes me want to go out to my garage and give my Beetle a long hug. "I promise that will n-e-v-e-r happen to you" :(

Thu Nov 14, 2019 8:51 am

Couple of spurious fenders a repro headlight and repro tail light and no vws harmed during the making of a cool little bike

Thu Nov 14, 2019 11:44 am

Who cares? It’s like chocolate covered bacon just quirky enough and besides some folks like to be noticed. :D

Thu Nov 14, 2019 3:53 pm

Looking at those fenders on the video and then on the photos suggests the fenders are symmetrical. That would have taken some extensive work. Or maybe they started with something besides an old VW fender?

Thu Nov 14, 2019 4:26 pm

I'm assuming it's the same guy but here are some under construction pics Skim posted a while back

Thu Nov 14, 2019 4:58 pm

Looks like something a Minion would ride. :wink:

Fri Nov 15, 2019 6:09 pm

May be an extremely nice guy but not all nice guys have good ideas. This is the WORST I have seen in years......so it probably is seen as HOT by others! Next thing you know he'll be wanting a set of tools for his Toyota pickup.

Fri Nov 15, 2019 6:58 pm

wheel607 wrote: May be an extremely nice guy but not all nice guys have good ideas. This is the WORST I have seen in years......so it probably is seen as HOT by others! Next thing you know he'll be wanting a set of tools for his Toyota pickup.
That made me LOL right out loud. :lol:

Fri Nov 15, 2019 7:26 pm

It looks like the scooter from “The Lorax”.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e0/c5/e1/e0c5e123a434ad60a323a1147c0d3f89.jpg

Sat Nov 16, 2019 5:13 am

I detect a hint of "sour grapes" here! This guy has a sense of humor, an innovative mind and a skill set to match. My hat is off to him. Even just the entertainment value of those pictures is worth it to me!

Would I buy or build one for myself? No but the grandkids would sure get a kick out of riding one!

Sat Nov 16, 2019 7:18 am

oprn wrote: I detect a hint of "sour grapes" here!

Not at all, After seeing the Volkspod, it just looked familiar for some reason & it dawned on me where I had seen it before. If I didn't have so many other projects, I would totally whip one or two out, they'd be fun entertainment especially in parades, swap meets, & what not.

Besides, the only thing VW (Maybe) is the fenders, they probably came off some rusted out hulk most of y'all woulda turned up your noses at & suggested that someone "find a better, rust free car.".

Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:55 am

It has been posted in the abortions for quite some time..

I Love it..

If I ever build one.. it will be from a 67 front fender… with louvered skirts.. :twisted:

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Sat Nov 16, 2019 3:34 pm

I have a stray 67 front fender.....

Sat Nov 16, 2019 6:42 pm

Please, someone come and take my mountain of fenders I can't sell or bear to throw out. Seems like a sweet idea

Sat May 20, 2023 5:49 am

Resurrecting an old thread but there’s a whole Facebook page out there about Volkspods.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/420034985982239/?ref=share

Inspired me to build this work in progress. Note to the critics- I know I’m a horrible welder!

Sun Jun 11, 2023 4:17 pm

Fun little project I finished recently for a good friend. Started as a Coleman 100 mini bike that was shortened a bit.