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« on: October 30, 2007, 23:46:18 pm »

Like the title says guys I have been looking at old skool VW based race car transporters and i was wondering if anyone knew of any others  Huh Huh Huh
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« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2007, 00:37:20 am »

This was built by my friend Randy back in the 70's.
It has a Porsche 911 6 cylinder engine.
 
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« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2007, 01:47:49 am »

Now that what I'm talking about  Grin that is a COOL Rig - I want to build one eventually to put the manx on the back of and tow my Cal Looker behind, You see if I put the Manx on the back I only have to lenthen the truck a small amount Smiley
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« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2007, 03:19:52 am »

Now that what I'm talking about  Grin that is a COOL Rig - I want to build one eventually to put the manx on the back of and tow my Cal Looker behind, You see if I put the Manx on the back I only have to lenthen the truck a small amount Smiley

You would need some serious torque to haul a load like that!
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« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2007, 09:53:48 am »

You would need some serious torque to haul a load like that!
It's OK, Monkiboy's all torque anyway...  Grin
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« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2007, 16:20:06 pm »

This was built by my friend Randy back in the 70's.
It has a Porsche 911 6 cylinder engine.
 
richard what's that car Huh ip3 in black???
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« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2007, 17:56:54 pm »

a nice couple:

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« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2007, 17:59:09 pm »

a nice couple:



Wow, I like that.

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« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2007, 20:08:12 pm »

You would need some serious torque to haul a load like that!
It's OK, Monkiboy's all torque anyway...  Grin

Yep I could torque the hind legs off a donkey  - only if its about Race Trim stuff though  Wink Smiley

As for POWER I was thinking about a Corvair lump with 4 carbs - Any thoughts  Huh
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« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2007, 22:16:26 pm »

Keep it VW... monster type 4  Wink
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« Reply #10 on: November 01, 2007, 03:01:07 am »

Keep it VW... monster type 4  Wink

Now thats not very 70's is it Wink Smiley
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« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2007, 09:45:57 am »

The Empi single cab did use a Corvair engine !
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« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2007, 10:00:26 am »

The Empi single cab did use a Corvair engine !
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that was the empi trailer bus it was for sale some years ago someone know were he 's now???
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« Reply #13 on: November 01, 2007, 10:04:23 am »

some pictures of the bus
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« Reply #14 on: November 01, 2007, 10:06:13 am »

 Grin
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« Reply #15 on: November 01, 2007, 10:10:34 am »

lee here 2 another cool bus
averre's bus and unknow black one , watch just behind the averre bus we can see the black car on the black trailer bus  Wink
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« Reply #16 on: November 01, 2007, 10:11:49 am »

 Wink
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« Reply #17 on: November 01, 2007, 10:29:21 am »

here's the report from the nov 84 vw trends  Wink
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« Reply #18 on: November 01, 2007, 10:31:32 am »

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« Reply #19 on: November 01, 2007, 10:46:49 am »

and now report also from vw trend but the sept 85 with richard friend : randy ingersoll
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« Reply #20 on: November 01, 2007, 10:48:15 am »

 Wink
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« Reply #21 on: November 01, 2007, 22:26:21 pm »

The Empi single cab did use a Corvair engine !
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that was the empi trailer bus it was for sale some years ago someone know were he 's now???

WOW dude you really are the man for old skool info - Just how many magazines do you have Huh Huh Huh

As for the Empi pick up I have also been wondering who brought it - I did hear a rumor it was on its way to the UK (and NOT scotland Shocked)

You have given me some REALLY COOL ideas for my truck dude - I love the hydraulic ram idea  Grin Grin Grin
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« Reply #22 on: November 02, 2007, 17:01:00 pm »

The Empi single cab did use a Corvair engine !
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that was the empi trailer bus it was for sale some years ago someone know were he 's now???

WOW dude you really are the man for old skool info - Just how many magazines do you have Huh Huh Huh


i don't know lee , but i've in my cal look cave the hot wvs , vw trends ,vw greats , super vw , volksworld ,and now ultra vw Grin Grin
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« Reply #23 on: November 04, 2007, 17:53:53 pm »

does anyone have any more on this AWSOME bit of kit  Huh Smiley
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« Reply #24 on: November 04, 2007, 20:42:05 pm »

here's an original pictures lee
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« Reply #25 on: November 04, 2007, 21:15:59 pm »

wow cheers dude - how cool is that pick up  Smiley
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« Reply #26 on: November 04, 2007, 21:22:37 pm »

lee i found this on the web some pictures of the bus in the restowork  Wink
thereplica rennstall bunker  bus was built in france
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« Reply #27 on: November 04, 2007, 21:23:17 pm »

another one lee  Cool
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« Reply #28 on: November 04, 2007, 23:25:33 pm »

WOW you sure are quick dude Wink Smiley I love that pick up, its Soooooo well done - Its given me ALOT of ideas for my project  Smiley
After the 66 of course  Wink Smiley

Also do you have a link to that website  Huh
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« Reply #29 on: March 18, 2009, 22:45:00 pm »

Hello guys..old topic but found a photo that fits in this topic :-)

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