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  • Phat Bug
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    June 1, 2020 at 7:30 pm
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    in reply to: Tabeguache Trailblazers #46901

    Any updates on all the trailblazers??

    Phat Bug
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    August 13, 2019 at 8:06 pm
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    in reply to: JJ's projects #38215

    That looks like a whole lotta fun!

     

    Phat Bug
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    August 12, 2019 at 8:49 pm
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    in reply to: Who's on Instagram? #38184

    We started a daily Instagram & Facebook blog for our group earlier this year……..

    @bendigosquadron

    Past rides, present rides, projects, customers cars, inspiration etc etc

    Phat Bug
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    August 12, 2019 at 7:35 pm
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    in reply to: Chasing my Unicorn #38181

    Not a great deal happening on this just yet, need to get a couple of cars finished and out of the workshop.

    I was approached buy a couple of Magazines to provide a story of the search and recovery, pretty cool to have it in print……

    Volkswagen Magazine Australia

    And Survivor Car Australia

    Phat Bug
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    August 12, 2019 at 7:01 pm
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    in reply to: Aussie Outback Adventures #38179
    Franz wrote:

    So what is the plan for next year? That looks like a good time.

    More of the same Franz!

    I’m hoping we’ll have our Class 11 style KG finished, ’61 coupe with Country Buggy running gear (reduction box rear and hybrid Bug/Bus LP spindles up front)

    5th – 8th June 2020 if you guys are keen for a down under experience 😉

    I’m sure we can find a Baja or 2 for you guys to use!

    Phat Bug
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    August 12, 2019 at 4:46 pm
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    in reply to: Aussie Outback Adventures #38170

    Just realised I hadn’t shared any pics from this year’s desert trip………..

     

    We had heaps more people this year which made it a whole lot more fun!

    Phat Bug
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    March 24, 2019 at 1:51 pm
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    in reply to: Chasing my Unicorn #33362
    Rustabus wrote:

    Wait a second, right hand drive as well?????!!!??!!!

     

    Hey Rusty, Yeah bud RHD. I’m in Australia 😉

    Phat Bug
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    March 22, 2019 at 11:54 pm
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    in reply to: Chasing my Unicorn #33317

    I think it will be a Father, son & son project. My 14yr old is more excited than me about it!!

    Some of the custom work……Frenched tail lights, Aerial, Number plate.
    Smoothed engine lid, bonnet & dash, dechromed body.
    Widened guards, extended and squared off front sheet metal.
    And of course the oval window conversion.
    All in steel,
    This was a huge project back in the day & considering its been out in the weather for 25 years it’s survived suprisingly well.

    Phat Bug
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    March 21, 2019 at 9:15 pm
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    in reply to: Chasing my Unicorn #33274

    Thanks for the positive responses guys! Will definitely keep the thread up to date with progress.

     

    @Way2cool yes my folks are home, they have still been heading away at least once a month in the truck.

    Phat Bug
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    November 26, 2018 at 12:02 pm
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    in reply to: JJ's projects #27050

    What about a Monster Bug style Ghia??!!

    Phat Bug
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    November 15, 2018 at 1:59 pm
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    in reply to: another 59 ghia.. Bamboo and green! #26634

    Dang! This thing turned out killa!!

    Well done team!

    Phat Bug
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    October 14, 2018 at 5:46 pm
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    in reply to: another 59 ghia.. Bamboo and green! #25015

    Damn that’s cool!

     

    John Jones wrote:

    Maybe a twin to Franz’s slammed beetle.. Or Zacks 66… Patina, disc’s and detailed fuch’s?? 😎

    I like this idea 🙂

    Phat Bug
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    September 18, 2018 at 2:11 pm
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    in reply to: Aussie Outback Adventures #17506
    WAY2COOL wrote:

    Great pics of W.A. …. [Wait Awhile] The white sandy beach looks like the one at the bottom of my street….and of course the beautiful Indian Ocean. I bet your dad’s had some interesting chats along the way about the Super Camper. I’m sure ,there’d be a few envious Grey Nomads out there just lovin’ it. Did he drop the HiAce body on the Hilux chassis ? How’s the V6 copping with the load ? Top way to see the country,and may they stay safe I do like the Google Maps time of 102 hours driving from Bendigo to Margaret River….via Darwin ……oh yeah ?? Thanks for sharing

    Mum has said (numerous times) that Dad is spending ALOT of time talking to strangers about the camper haha

    Yep the body is on a modified Hilux 4×4 chassis, no real dramas with the V6, seems to be travelling well.

    Phat Bug
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    September 17, 2018 at 3:49 pm
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    in reply to: Aussie Outback Adventures #17459

    For those interested, My folks have so far covered about 5500 miles, travelling along the western coastline stopping at some magic spots on the way…….

    Phat Bug
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    July 16, 2018 at 8:29 pm
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    in reply to: Aussie Outback Adventures #15076

    Na Franz, 6×4.

    Front 2 axles, are Hilux with detroit lockers, leaf spring, airbags on rear.

    Rear axle is lazy with cantilevered leaf springs and air bags over the axle.

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