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by morts
Fri Sep 30, 2016 9:57 pm
Forum: Show Pics
Topic: VEC - RATeX 2016 - Maralinga, The Big Bang
Replies: 17
Views: 4531

Day Two – Kimba to Ceduna, 380 kms We were underway by 8.30am leaving Kimba and its Big Galah behind and heading for morning tea and a leg stretch at Wudinna. Wudinna is home to another Big Thing - The Australian Farmer, an eight metre high granite memorial sculpture dedicated to the pioneer farm...
by morts
Fri Sep 30, 2016 9:27 pm
Forum: Show Pics
Topic: VEC - RATeX 2016 - Maralinga, The Big Bang
Replies: 17
Views: 4531

Day One – Adelaide to Kimba, 455 kms A big crowd turned up to give us a great send off and vehicle preparation was quite varied. Some travelled very lightly while others were packed to the hilt and were spilling over onto roof racks. The T25 Transporter of Guy Sierp and Andrew Stevens (Chester) w...
by morts
Fri Sep 30, 2016 8:24 pm
Forum: Show Pics
Topic: VEC - RATeX 2016 - Maralinga, The Big Bang
Replies: 17
Views: 4531

VEC - RATeX 2016 - Maralinga, The Big Bang

This year The Volks Enthusiasts Club of sud Australia ran its 6th RATeX event and our destination was Maralinga in the far nord west of sud Australia and our nominated charity was the Fred Hollows Foundation. We had 23 vehicles entered, including 2 from Victoria, comprising 52 participants and from ...
by morts
Mon Aug 08, 2016 10:13 pm
Forum: Show Pics
Topic: Valla 2016
Replies: 15
Views: 5422

Great vid - could call it The Endless Valla, especially with that first track.
by morts
Tue Jul 05, 2016 5:55 pm
Forum: Wasser-Werks
Topic: Svenska Aeroplan
Replies: 46
Views: 13676

700 big ones and it looks in good nick.

Bet that would have cost a bomb when it came out.
by morts
Sun May 15, 2016 10:05 pm
Forum: VW Parts or Cars Wanted
Topic: WTD: Type 3 window seal
Replies: 0
Views: 559

WTD: Type 3 window seal

I'm looking for a driver's window seal to suit my soon to be daughter's '73 type 3 fastback and wanted to know who makes good quality seals that fit well and aren't too difficult to fit?
by morts
Fri Apr 08, 2016 11:36 pm
Forum: Show Pics
Topic: Volksworld 2016
Replies: 29
Views: 7810

Just wow!

Is that 15w barndoor the real deal? I heard there was only ever one made?
by morts
Sun Mar 27, 2016 9:22 pm
Forum: VW Parts or Cars Wanted
Topic: Indicator switch
Replies: 2
Views: 459

Thanks Tonz

I actually bought one last year - can't remember where from, however it was an absolute POS quality and funcyion wise and couldn't be made to work.

I will try Rick, Miki and a few others after Easter and see if I have any luck.
by morts
Thu Mar 24, 2016 6:34 pm
Forum: VW Parts or Cars Wanted
Topic: Indicator switch
Replies: 2
Views: 459

Indicator switch

Hi all

Looking for a 12 volt indicator switch to suit my 1967 microbus.
Current one is not holding in position when engaged and auto electrician has given it a birthday with no improvement - thanks.
by morts
Thu Feb 11, 2016 9:07 pm
Forum: VW Parts or Cars Wanted
Topic: WTB: Roof Rack to suit 1973 Fastback
Replies: 4
Views: 581

Thanks for the generous offer Megalania bit I am more after what Stu has got.
by morts
Thu Feb 11, 2016 9:06 pm
Forum: VW Parts or Cars Wanted
Topic: WTB: Roof Rack to suit 1973 Fastback
Replies: 4
Views: 581

Cheers Stu - sent one back to ya
by morts
Tue Feb 09, 2016 9:37 pm
Forum: VW Parts or Cars Wanted
Topic: WTB: Roof Rack to suit 1973 Fastback
Replies: 4
Views: 581

WTB: Roof Rack to suit 1973 Fastback

Looking for a rack for my daughter's fastback.

Anyone with one for sale please let me know $$ you are chasing or any leads would also be appreciated.
by morts
Fri Dec 11, 2015 9:55 pm
Forum: Show Pics
Topic: VEC - RATeX 2015 - Birdsville or Bust
Replies: 12
Views: 3571

Day 9 - Cameron Corner to weiss Cliffs The day began with another spectacular sunrise about 6.00am and after packing our meagre belongings we drove a lazy 250 metres or so to the ‘real’ Cameron Corner where there is an official geographical marker identifying the meeting point of the sud Australian,...
by morts
Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:28 pm
Forum: Show Pics
Topic: SA Volksfest 2015
Replies: 15
Views: 2005

Take 2 http://s12.postimg.org/a8hfl1955/P1170216.jpg http://s2.postimg.org/4ddjzss0l/P1170218.jpg http://s30.postimg.org/7ixiejr19/P1170217.jpg http://s28.postimg.org/c0mwmaxp5/P1170221.jpg http://s2.postimg.org/56q5sey1h/P1170220.jpg http://s14.postimg.org/xq4wjkbf1/P1170223.jpg http://s15.postimg....
by morts
Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:56 pm
Forum: Show Pics
Topic: SA Volksfest 2015
Replies: 15
Views: 2005

Having trouble loading more pics?? - will try later or tomorrow
by morts
Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:51 pm
Forum: Show Pics
Topic: SA Volksfest 2015
Replies: 15
Views: 2005

Good to meet you Rhett & Ian. I'll be keen to see what you end up doing with the beetle! http://s18.postimg.org/cp8h35hd1/P1170199.jpg http://s22.postimg.org/ra5cuw0j1/P1170205.jpg http://s3.postimg.org/rrgkpp0bz/P1170207.jpg http://s13.postimg.org/mzgrr4woj/P1170213.jpg http://s23.postimg.org/x...
by morts
Sun Nov 15, 2015 9:44 pm
Forum: Show Pics
Topic: DOVW 2015
Replies: 66
Views: 12517

Great pics, thanks for putting them up - will do likewise from Adelaide in a few weeks.
by morts
Sat Nov 14, 2015 9:29 pm
Forum: Show Pics
Topic: VEC - RATeX 2015 - Birdsville or Bust
Replies: 12
Views: 3571

Day 8 - Innaminka to Cameron Corner The day started off well enough with a $2.00 per 3 minute shower in a big busted arse concrete tank but at least the wasser was warm! I had my sunglasses on my head and managed to break one of the lenses on the shower curtain rail as I left - this was to be a por...
by morts
Sat Nov 14, 2015 8:46 pm
Forum: Show Pics
Topic: VEC - RATeX 2015 - Birdsville or Bust
Replies: 12
Views: 3571

Day 7 - Cordillo Downs to Innaminka via The Dig Tree Got off just before 8.30am and drove through some really pretty red, sandy countryside with big blau skies and a slight chill in the luft. One of our elder citizens blew a tyre and bent the rim on a set of tyres borrowed from a fellow Veedubber! ...
by morts
Thu Oct 22, 2015 7:11 pm
Forum: Wasser-Werks
Topic: The Mk5 FKA Spicy Red Tamale
Replies: 131
Views: 30847

Yep, that makes it all worthwhile 8)