My 1976 Brazilia Kombi
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Priscilla
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Re: My 1976 Brazilia Kombi
Can't wait to start tearing up the road with my bus!
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NTO
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Re: My 1976 Brazilia Kombi
Priscilla wrote:NTO, thanx, can't wait to get my baby running!
I know the feeling, we haven't started with any extreme changes like you but we are freshening her up none the less and slowly driving her more often
"what happens in the bus, stays in the bus"
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Priscilla
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Re: My 1976 Brazilia Kombi
Drive shafts were fitted, fuel tank was removed and painted.
Tomorrow the engine bay will be cleaned and painted.
Waiting for the oil bath air filter.
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retrovan
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Re: My 1976 Brazilia Kombi
Good going, you really making progress now.
Making me very jealous,.....
But being very ensured that "Fugly" will remain the ugliest......
Herman
Making me very jealous,.....
But being very ensured that "Fugly" will remain the ugliest......
Herman
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1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Priscilla
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Re: My 1976 Brazilia Kombi
Ha ha! Herman, you can only call a lady of the night ugly!
Things are moving along nicely, the end is in sight!
Things are moving along nicely, the end is in sight!
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Priscilla
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Re: My 1976 Brazilia Kombi
The engine bay now prepped for paint.
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chrisradioman
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Johan Eagle
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Re: My 1976 Brazilia Kombi
Priscilla it looks good!! Very nice and Herman must not feel bad because his Braz will not be the only one looking tired after thorough investigations on mine it seems that the PO had a mechanic with one left eye and two right thumbs working on his bus. To repair previous repairs to normal acceptable standards will take time.
Herman there is another Braz in Randfontein yellow underside white top. Jan said his floor is a bit see through and he is looking for replacement parts.
Keep on with the good work Priscilla!!
Herman there is another Braz in Randfontein yellow underside white top. Jan said his floor is a bit see through and he is looking for replacement parts.
Keep on with the good work Priscilla!!
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Priscilla
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Re: My 1976 Brazilia Kombi
It's been a busy week and I only got time this morning to go and have a look at the progress made the past week.
This week the engine is definitly going back in! We're getting there!
Engine bay cleaned, dent removed and resprayed.
Nice ass!
Fueltank resprayed.
Will update again when engine is fitted.
Cherio
This week the engine is definitly going back in! We're getting there!
Engine bay cleaned, dent removed and resprayed.
Nice ass!
Fueltank resprayed.
Will update again when engine is fitted.
Cherio
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jolas
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Re: My 1976 Brazilia Kombi
you must be getting excited - looking good 
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
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Priscilla
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Re: My 1976 Brazilia Kombi
oh yeah, I'm very excited, still searchinh for the air filter, got one but it's for a Beetle and won't fit.
As Johan Eagle said, repairing previous repairs take time, the body damage at the back is becoming a nightmare.
As Johan Eagle said, repairing previous repairs take time, the body damage at the back is becoming a nightmare.
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Re: My 1976 Brazilia Kombi
What body damage ?
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
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retrovan
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Re: My 1976 Brazilia Kombi
jolas wrote:What body damage ?
Do not think I have seen a Brazilia that has not had extensive body work done, and it seams to be by the same guy that has no clue what he was doing.....
I think if I removed all the body putty from Fugly, the body would look like a discarded lunch foil..
But like most "old Lady's of the night" know, a good, thick application of makeup covers a multitude of sins.
So after a good restoration you find you land up with only half the car you used to have.
Thats going to be a mighty fine Brazilia, well done Priscilla
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Priscilla
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Re: My 1976 Brazilia Kombi
Herman! You are spot-on!Jolas, she was in accident from behind (right hand side) and there is some very thick ugly "make up" stuck to her ass. Maybe it's botox!
Hold thumps, I might have gotten my hands on an air filter from Blitzkrieg!
Will give you all an update on progress on Monday, by then the engine might be fitted again!!!
Cherio