Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale

[Martin Southwell]

Anybody seen how straight this 1943 Kubel is? All metalwork appears to be perfect. As good as the reproduction bodies made in the Czech Republic! We're told that the chassis and running gear is original, along with the ID plate. Funny that there is no mention of the bodywork.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2214749

[EverettB]

[a1steaksauce]

[jays58s]

[Martin Southwell]

Sorry, yes, I put down the wrong ad details by mistake, having come across the wrong one when looking through the blog. Now rectified!

I have a 43 Kubel, and yes, I've repaired bits here and there over the years, especially the wartime damage, and bits of rust, but there is no way it could ever look like the one in that advert, no matter what I did to it.

Mine still has metal stretch marks on the original doors, plus imperfections here & there, and when people look at it, I apologise because it doesn't look like some seen at shows, & I normally receive a reply stating that they like mine better, as it looks like it has actually had a life. On the other hand, I have many people asking me if the vehicle has been built from a kit, to which I always reply, that if it was a kit, would I have gone to the lengths of putting ripples in the doors?

It's a minefield out there these days for those who want to buy a Kubel, and I can think of at least one person who has bought a nice 'original', at considerable expense, only to find that there was nothing wartime on the vehicle at all. If thinking of buying a Kubel, do some homework, and get some advice from somebody who knows what they are talking about 1st, especially as we are generally all too willing to help.

[nlorntson]

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2214602

Seller says all the pieces are there, but one key piece is missing.

[Porsche904]

BEWARE...these are old bus stop buttons , ...and seller knows that
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2216681

[sled]

well, the fact that he is advertising them as split bug/barndoor aside, anyone with a brain would not use a STOP button when the button is to START.
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[finster]

^^^^ might be a good ant-theft device though...

[geneL3c]

Would they be stop button for an industrial engine with magneto ?

[sled]

so much blah, I don't know where to start!

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2218011

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drive your split.

[splitjunkie]

"nut and bolt restoration"

It's a custom but anyone notice anything wrong with this split's trunk?

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Chris

You know, a lot of these scratches will buff right out... Jerry Seinfeld

[sled]

um...everything
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[René R.]

^^^^^

Ahh! My eyes!!

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Gone but not forgotten: 1950 Hoffman split (restored in 1966) - another 1950 Hoffman split (restored in 1996)

[bwaz]

Looks like a lot of "storage marks" if it's nos!
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2224947

[Oliwer Lorenc]

I found this oil can for sale anybody know is it original? For me it's looking weird but maybe.

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1966 1300 Deluxe Beetle from Croatia

[finster]

^^ I suspect it is just a can with a copy of the cover of 'dein kdf wagen' booklet pasted onto it. I would expect an official VW product of that era to have the label stuck on straight!

[Kais Collection]

[Jonnyla]

Pretty sure this is a post 60 quarter panel with the flat inner wheel well top. 59 and down have a wheel well that follows the arch of the fender.

Maybe 60 and down does and not just 59, it’s been awhile.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2241601
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'55 3 fold sedan, stock with lower stance (project)
'57 sedan, future old speed outlaw style (project)

[56TIMOTEO]

Late bumper mount and provision for hood spring