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Heiferman Samba Member
Joined: February 28, 2024 Posts: 7 Location: Georgia, USA
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Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 5:17 pm Post subject: North GA 1973 Veteran's Addition |
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Hi folks. I have been lurking for a while hoping one day I would again own an airculd machine. I started in 1986 with my first car being a 1968 Beetle. Then I got a beat up '69 Baja and I built a pretty nice Franken Bug Baja Prerunner that is still running around Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Then a couple months ago, with retirement looming, I scored a 1973 Thing up in North Carolina after months of scouring the classifieds, Facespace and Craigslist for my next project. I have always wanted a 181 and finally! I have one! Well - We have one!
I brought him home in the rain through the mountains of NC with my adoring wife who not only approved the purchase but was excited about it!
We rolled him off the trailer and into the garage.
Made an assessment...
And got to work!
Always some hidden stuff up in there but we are up to the task.
It is possible that this 181 may have been on here before or may be recognized. But there is plenty to do. A little pan/frunk and bumper work and inside body work, pedals and cables, brakes, exhaust and get the seats sorted. The biggest project is the electrical. I have been down that road before on a few old Toyota trucks and Beetles so "I ain't sceered!"
I will try to post here from time to time to keep you all up to date. I am retiring in 86 days so the speed should pick up!
Enjoy! |
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fastmc25 Samba Member
Joined: January 01, 2004 Posts: 1202 Location: East Tennessee
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:16 pm Post subject: Re: North GA 1973 Veteran's Addition |
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Awesome project. Looking forward to seeing ilupdates 😎👍
I retired USAF IN 2013 after 31 yrs. Congrats on your upcoming retirement 😎 _________________ Peace,
Paul
1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc
I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ” |
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fastmc25 Samba Member
Joined: January 01, 2004 Posts: 1202 Location: East Tennessee
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:26 pm Post subject: Re: North GA 1973 Veteran's Addition |
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Awesome project. Looking forward to seeing ilupdates 😎👍 _________________ Peace,
Paul
1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc
I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ” |
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Semper_Dad Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2005 Posts: 3510 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 8:10 am Post subject: Re: North GA 1973 Veteran's Addition |
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Congrats on your new acquisition.
My recommendation (if the budget allows) is to ditch the entire old electrical system and install a complete new one from the Thing Shop.
45+ years have made the wiring brittle and the copper has increased resistance. Not to mention all the modifications previous owners have made. _________________ Walküre Restoration Thread: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=737492 |
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