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filip from pl
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 Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 5:32 pm Post subject: has anyone changed the look of their thing into a KdF wagen? |
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if you know what I mean - pls let me know your opinions
I want to mak emy thing look older a couple of decades |
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timp
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| Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 9:46 am Post subject: |
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if you're referring to the Kubelwagen, yes, it's been done numerous times.
KdF was really, as is my understanding, the original name for the volkswagen... KdF stood for "Kraft durch Freude" or in english, Strength Through Joy.
here's a picture of a kubel for your enjoyment:
and here is a sorta kubel-ed out thing:
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bljones
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| Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 9:57 am Post subject: |
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that thing is not "kubeled" at all. the 181 has a military history all of it's own, seeing use by a number of armies and public services in europe. most of the really cool thing accessories are the miltary stuff- headlight and windshield covers, special M- code packages, etc.
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timp
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| Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 10:15 am Post subject: |
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| that thing is not "kubeled" at all. the 181 has a military history all of it's own, seeing use by a number of armies and public services in europe. most of the really cool thing accessories are the miltary stuff- headlight and windshield covers, special M- code packages, etc. |
my mistake. i wasn't aware they used the 181 in the military.
i guess you learn something every day.
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Bajatacoma
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| Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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There's a company that makes pretty nice conversion kits, but I can't find the website at the moment.
Here's one site to check out:
http://www.kubelwagen.co.uk/reprokubels/reprobuttons.htm
Hey, I found the site I was looking for:
http://www.kooblekar.com/
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Cattywompus
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| Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2004 3:00 pm Post subject: Official terms |
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Lets get all our terms straightened out here.
Schwimmenwagen: the top pic that Fatboyoverthrow posted amphibious vehicle used in WWII
Type 82 (aka kubelwagen) : used by bundeswehr (german federal army) circa 1954
Type 181 (mehrzweckwagen): colloquially called a kubel in Germany, manufactured from 70-79 for both civilian and military, the military additions are as follows: In addition to the standard accessories (spare tire w/rim; spare fan belt; tool kit; tommy bar and socket; top hinge covers; window bag; floor mats) the German Bundeswehr VW 181s had the following accessories: larger Group 41 battery; front skid plate; brush bars; 4 rifle holders; straps on the inside rear deck for attaching a shovel; strap and holder inside front apron for hatchet; spare fuel can inside spare tire;
wheel chock with strap and bracket for inside engine compartment; clip and latch for engine hand crank inside engine compartment; green vinyl covers for the headlights, side mirrors and windshield (some early windshield covers were canvas); tire chains; tire gauge; engine crank handle; metal spare bulb and fuse holder; separate 8 slot fuse box for the black-out lights and warning light; spark proof 7 position light switch with lock-out cam.
The military 181 is not to be confused with the 183 or the Iltis made in 1976 and still in use today by the UN, Canada and many other nations.
With that being said...which modifications are you talking about? |
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vwjosh6070
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| Schwimmenwagen: the top pic that Fatboyoverthrow posted amphibious vehicle used in WWII |
that is not a schwimmer, that is a kubel.
this is a schwimmer:
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Cattywompus
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| My bad, I only took a quick glance at it.. Ah well... |
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vwjosh6070
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 i guess i better get outta the Thing forum before im strapped to a hood and set out to sea on it! 
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