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VWAdam
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| Is there a link to this somewhere online? |
Sorry, I forgot to paste the link. I edited my original post.
I hate when I do that. 
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zombie
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thanks
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VWAdam
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| VW bus crash, it was a test of the crash system, the vw was loaded with 1 ton of concrete then slammed into the crash simulator at 100mph, normally crashes are conducted at MAX 60mph unlaiden. as you can see the crash simulator stands upto the impact very well! |
If you are in a truck loaded with concrete and you smash into a wall at 100mph, you're done for, whatever kind of truck you're in.
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scottyrocks
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Most likeley not survivable, but wierd things happen.
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I'd be willing to bet that when this picture was taken that the driver, or what was left of him, was still inside the car.
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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And...on the optimistic flip side...The driver may have lucked out or been ..tossed out of this one ..passengers..not so much
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Frederik
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Notice the engine.. |
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EverettB 
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overrestored
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 11:36 am Post subject: Re: Crash photos |
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Notice the engine.. |
Notice the weird dual port manifold!… and that it is a Porsche Engine
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Frederik
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| Yes Porsche industrial engine by the looks of it. I alway assumed it was from the crashed beetle. |
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slave1pilot
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EverettB
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gondiwindi
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| It’s a well known fact that when a car crashes and the engine flies out, the hood always points in the direction of the motor. So by virtue, that is the engine to the car in the photo. |
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Chickensoup
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 5:52 pm Post subject: Re: Crash photos |
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| It’s a well known fact that when a car crashes and the engine flies out, the hood always points in the direction of the motor. So by virtue, that is the engine to the car in the photo. |
yes, looked like a fun outlaw beetle. 356/912 engine, porsche interior parts, etc. good taste  |
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my59
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:54 pm Post subject: Re: Crash photos |
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| It’s a well known fact that when a car crashes and the engine flies out, the hood always points in the direction of the motor. So by virtue, that is the engine to the car in the photo. |
yes, looked like a fun outlaw beetle. 356/912 engine, porsche interior parts, etc. good taste 8) |
Perhaps if the brakes had been upgraded it would still be on the road...
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meranda
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| Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 3:58 am Post subject: Re: Crash photos |
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Thanks for the link. I just read the Road and Track repudiation of the Nader report and it is one of the best pieces of automotive journalism I have ever read.
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Frederik
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| Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 9:07 am Post subject: Re: Crash photos |
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| It’s a well known fact that when a car crashes and the engine flies out, the hood always points in the direction of the motor. So by virtue, that is the engine to the car in the photo. |
yes, looked like a fun outlaw beetle. 356/912 engine, porsche interior parts, etc. good taste |
Perhaps if the brakes had been upgraded it would still be on the road... |
I would think that it possible had porsche breaks on it as this was the legal way in Sweden if you increased the hp. Looks like it's raining in the photo so possible it lost track.
The photo is taken from "tekniken idag" (=technics today") from 1963. There was no information about the car or the accident but the chapter was about the dangers in tuning a car and the problems you coud get with authorities.
Looks like a sunroof as well, would have been a sweet car until the accident. |
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66bugguy
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I might just do that... Too many damn deer and drunk rednecks on my road.
I hate to ever think I would crash my baby, but if it ever does happen, I don't want a steering wheel in my chest, or be impaled by the shaft. That would pretty much ruin my day.
I did a search for this mod but didn't find anything. Do you know of any Dr? |
I know this comment was 11 years ago, but did you ever figure that out? I was wondering about the same modification . |
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AdventureKins
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I might just do that... Too many damn deer and drunk rednecks on my road.
I hate to ever think I would crash my baby, but if it ever does happen, I don't want a steering wheel in my chest, or be impaled by the shaft. That would pretty much ruin my day.
I did a search for this mod but didn't find anything. Do you know of any Dr? |
I know this comment was 11 years ago, but did you ever figure that out? I was wondering about the same modification . |
Curious as well. Buying a 67 soon |
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67rustavenger
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Curious as well. Buying a 67 soon |
A 67 is not a modern car, with airbags and disc brakes.
Wear your seatbelt. Stay vigilant and keep your head on a swivel when deriving a vintage VW.
"No air bags. We die like real men!"
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scottyrocks
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| Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 10:08 am Post subject: Re: Crash photos |
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Notice the engine.. |
Notice the weird dual port manifold!… and that it is a Porsche Engine |
Nice catch, I see the Porsche head now.
I guess you really can put a Porsche engine in there, until you wreck and it flies out. |
Given the engine's desirability, and the car's terminal state, it's possible that it had just been removed and set down there.
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