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cactuskombi Samba Member
Joined: November 12, 2004 Posts: 20 Location: Auckland,New Zealand
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 8:37 pm Post subject: How many aircooled Dokas here |
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I have a 1980 original crewcab /Doka and am wondering how many are here or indeed around the world.[/img] _________________ Aircooled fan since 1988. Over 50 VW's and some Porsches over that time. Max 21 aircooled. These days some aircooled with a splash of water. |
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cactuskombi Samba Member
Joined: November 12, 2004 Posts: 20 Location: Auckland,New Zealand
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 2:45 am Post subject: Re: How many aircooled Dokas here |
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Anyone? _________________ Aircooled fan since 1988. Over 50 VW's and some Porsches over that time. Max 21 aircooled. These days some aircooled with a splash of water. |
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caravelle c Banned
Joined: November 03, 2014 Posts: 153 Location: Bavaria-Germany
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 3:07 pm Post subject: Re: How many aircooled Dokas here |
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That means not many aircooled Dokas were built. And just a few survived in Europe. But most people on Samba are from the US. |
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CdnVWJunkie Samba Member
Joined: February 01, 2004 Posts: 1110 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 4:27 pm Post subject: Re: How many aircooled Dokas here |
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caravelle c wrote: |
That means not many aircooled Dokas were built. And just a few survived in Europe. But most people on Samba are from the US. |
With a few Canucks on board as well.
I have never seen an air cooled T3 Commercial here in Canada, only passenger or camper models. |
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Bills85Westy Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2009 Posts: 423 Location: Napa CA
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 10:32 pm Post subject: Re: How many aircooled Dokas here |
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There was a beautiful white air cooled Doka for sale here on the Samba a few months ago. I think it was in Southern California.
Based on the photos, it was just about perfect. _________________ 89 Tristar Syncro Doka - White
85 Westfalia Syncro (conversion)
SAH 1.8T Conversion - 2005 AWP
Engine Conversion Thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=612144&highlight=
85 Doka L345 Grey - 1.9L |
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SyncroButter Samba Member
Joined: February 02, 2016 Posts: 383 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 10:33 am Post subject: Re: How many aircooled Dokas here |
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Any air cooled doka would be a 2wd, so may want to take a look at the 2wd doka thread: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=467481&highlight=2wd+doka
I've never seen an air cooled doka in person, but have seen them for sale here in the samba occasionally.
Cactuskombi, can you share any pics of yours? _________________ Grant
In the stable: 1986 Syncro Westfalia/Bostig, 1989 Doka Tristar, 1974 Vespa Rally 200, 1973 Vespa Primavera 125, 1963 Solex 2200, 1938 Buick Special
Gone but not forgotten: 1989 Porsche 944, 1973 Standard Beetle |
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cactuskombi Samba Member
Joined: November 12, 2004 Posts: 20 Location: Auckland,New Zealand
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:29 pm Post subject: Re: How many aircooled Dokas here |
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_________________ Aircooled fan since 1988. Over 50 VW's and some Porsches over that time. Max 21 aircooled. These days some aircooled with a splash of water. |
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SyncroButter Samba Member
Joined: February 02, 2016 Posts: 383 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:04 am Post subject: Re: How many aircooled Dokas here |
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Wow, that Doka is in exceptional condition... sweet ride! _________________ Grant
In the stable: 1986 Syncro Westfalia/Bostig, 1989 Doka Tristar, 1974 Vespa Rally 200, 1973 Vespa Primavera 125, 1963 Solex 2200, 1938 Buick Special
Gone but not forgotten: 1989 Porsche 944, 1973 Standard Beetle |
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cactuskombi Samba Member
Joined: November 12, 2004 Posts: 20 Location: Auckland,New Zealand
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:18 am Post subject: Re: How many aircooled Dokas here |
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SyncroButter wrote: |
Wow, that Doka is in exceptional condition... sweet ride! |
Thank you. I absolutely love it.
It has got even better in my ownership. New Bilsteins all round changed the ride dramatically. A few cosmetic changes as well to replace some worn stuff such as bumper end caps etc.
I was able to restore the gear linkage as well and this made a huge difference to its driveability.
I have in waiting a set of Dual 40 Webbers. This will wake up the 2.0L Type 4.
The interesting thing is that I was looking to buy a splitty crew cab and this came up. I am glad I bought this, because I have owned a few splitties and the T3s beat them hands down in the way they drive and the exceptional amount of space in the cab. _________________ Aircooled fan since 1988. Over 50 VW's and some Porsches over that time. Max 21 aircooled. These days some aircooled with a splash of water. |
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jimf909 Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2014 Posts: 7477 Location: WA/ID
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 6:55 am Post subject: Re: How many aircooled Dokas here |
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Super sweet Doka! Thanks for the pics.
I never knew that right side drive cars still have the accelerator pedal on the right (foot) side. I never thought about it either. I've thought about motorcycles with different control arrangements but not cars. I probably need to get out more. _________________ - Jim
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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