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So, as expected the combi was not finished as promised , and so a new deadline for the paint was set. :( I am going to the States for a week, and really want to get it back and start on the interior and reassembly. I know originally I said there was no rush to finish it, but October is getting...

In the words of War "absolutely nuttin" It is fathers day in SA so I watched the winter sunset nursing a glass of 12 year old single malt!

Hi all you tech fundies. I have a 1972 crossover de luxe bus I am turning into a camper (see cheap and cheerful in gallery). It originally had a 1600 twinport and still has the gearbox but no engine. I also have a type 4 gearbox and drive shafts. Question. Trying to stay original which would be...

Bus was not ready for collection on Friday, no suprises there. But I have been given a Mobi Jack to use so moving it will be a lot easier. And yes the painter is a perfectionist so I am hoping for a really good job. Decided to sort out the door cards and load bay liners as they are all a bit...

Bus not back, blast

Thanks for your support!

Today I am going to look at a 2litre panel van with a view to buying it complete as a donor, will have to see how the engine looks and sounds. Also have been told about another Autovilla with only 17,000kms from new!

200 views and no advice re engine :? Shame. I took it to my painters who have been doing work for me for over a decade, mostly collectors cars. They said I had done a rubbish job on prep and would have to charge me more :( So the budget will have to stretch a bit! I thought it was OK myself...

Here is one I made earlier. Seriously tho this is my 1976 Jurgens Autovilla, one of approx 1200 built by Jurgens Caravans in Kempton Park north of Joburg. I have to decide what engine to fit. It originally had a twin port 1600 and still has the gearbox in, but I have a Type 4 gearbox and...

Hi Doz, let me know and I will see what I can do. I scour the world (ie EBay) for bits for strange vehicles!

BTW, what looks like rust flaking underneath is actually a layer of thick dust. I will get it steam cleaned later and underseal it. This bus was made in SAfrica and they never bothered with niceties like that! :cry:

Seemed to have sorted out the pix problem, lots more to come. I apologise in advance that I will be doing things that will make the purists wince, but my aim is to use it as soon as poss. Fortunately here in Joburg we have a dry climate, but also being over one mile above sea level the oxygen...

Sorry the pix do not appear, only the links, will try harder :(

I recently viewed a fantastic one owner late bay Westfalia. It belongs to an elderley German lady who imported it ti South Africa in the seventies. Although I tried my best she will not sell it to me this year as her grandchildren will be visiting her and they will use it to visit the Kruger...

I have dual nationality so in that game my team was always going to win! :?

Hi There, this is jake frrom Joburg,just bought a 1972 crossover deluxe bus which i will turn into a camper. have 3 jurgens Autovillas. Am an IT luddite but will do my best to upload pictures!