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pondoras box
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 Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2019 1:59 pm Post subject: Volkspods, these things are pretty cool - VW scooter/minibike |
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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
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bigdog1962
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| Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2019 7:13 pm Post subject: Re: Volkspods, these things are pretty cool |
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VWs have to be the most abused cars ever.
I'll pass.
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Tom K.
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challomoner
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| Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 8:51 am Post subject: Re: Volkspods, these things are pretty cool |
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| Couple of spurious fenders a repro headlight and repro tail light and no vws harmed during the making of a cool little bike |
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Zundfolge1432 
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| Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 11:44 am Post subject: Re: Volkspods, these things are pretty cool |
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Who cares? It’s like chocolate covered bacon just quirky enough and besides some folks like to be noticed.  |
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Tom K.
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EverettB
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HMVWNAB
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| Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 4:58 pm Post subject: Re: Volkspods, these things are pretty cool - VW scooter/minibike |
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Looks like something a Minion would ride. 
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wheel607
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| Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2019 6:09 pm Post subject: Re: Volkspods, these things are pretty cool - VW scooter/minibike |
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| 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. |
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iowegian
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| Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2019 6:58 pm Post subject: Re: Volkspods, these things are pretty cool - VW scooter/minibike |
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| 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.  |
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TDCTDI
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Joined: August 31, 2013
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| Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2019 7:26 pm Post subject: Re: Volkspods, these things are pretty cool - VW scooter/minibike |
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It looks like the scooter from “The Lorax”.
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e0/c5/e1/e0c5e123a434ad60a323a1147c0d3f89.jpg
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oprn
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| Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2019 5:13 am Post subject: Re: Volkspods, these things are pretty cool - VW scooter/minibike |
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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! |
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TDCTDI
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| Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2019 7:18 am Post subject: Re: Volkspods, these things are pretty cool - VW scooter/minibike |
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| 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.".
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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| Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:55 am Post subject: Re: Volkspods, these things are pretty cool - VW scooter/minibike |
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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.. 
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pondoras box
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| Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2019 3:34 pm Post subject: Re: Volkspods, these things are pretty cool - VW scooter/minibike |
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I have a stray 67 front fender.....
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Looking for anything from Hal Casey Motors out of Hamburg New York, from license plate surrounds to matchbooks.
1961 23 Window (Bobo)
1965 11 Window (Zelda)
1965 13 Window (Lucas)
1957 Oval ragtop
1988 Cabriolet VR6 conversion
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Manfred58sc
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| Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2019 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: Volkspods, these things are pretty cool - VW scooter/minibike |
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Please, someone come and take my mountain of fenders I can't sell or bear to throw out. Seems like a sweet idea
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rlutterb
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| Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 5:49 am Post subject: Re: Volkspods, these things are pretty cool - VW scooter/minibike |
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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!
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AKArusteration
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| Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2023 4:17 pm Post subject: Re: Volkspods, these things are pretty cool - VW scooter/minibike |
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Fun little project I finished recently for a good friend. Started as a Coleman 100 mini bike that was shortened a bit.
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