dieseltrooper
Inactive
I had a '67 Type 1 some years ago that went places my CJ-7 couldn't hack. Would they be practical for parts avail, EMP, low-profile?
Air-Cooled VW as SHTF Vehicle?
- Thread starter dieseltrooper
- Start date
Thunderbird
Veteran Member
There are a lot of not restored to the 9's model A and T fords out there thea would make excellent SHTF vehicles. There are non better to navigate non maintained non existant roads.
dieseltrooper
Inactive
If your considering this opeiton, get the "thing"
Removable doors, front and rear, same engine as the standard VW but can take off road better as it has a higher scrub line.
In addition it is a convertable.
I'd love to have a type IV, but likely too spendy.
dieseltrooper
Inactive
This is what I have in mind. A Class 11 type rig. No chopping the body, a 3" body lift, roof rack...
If your considering this opeiton, get the "thing"
Removable doors, front and rear, same engine as the standard VW but can take off road better as it has a higher scrub line.
In addition it is a convertable.
A 1960s restorable VW convertible that runs is worth a good bit of money like $6,000. as is, fixed up allot more.
33dInd
Veteran Member
The VW Convert isnt the same as "THEtHING"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_181
It was originally a german army military vehicle and was built ford tuff.
Also called the Kubelwagon
In running condition they can still be had for under 3000
tech
Veteran Member
...which is still a heck of a lot cheaper than anything you can buy new (that is worth having) - plus, you can swap out the engine in about half an hour with minimal tools and no jack!
