She is a '75 2L auto pop top that I bought in Melbourne recentlyand drove her to Adelaide via the Great Ocean Drive (magnificent!) and then put her on a car transporter for Perth.
She is now licensed in WA.
This is my first Kombi after a long search and I can't wait to drive her on camping trips.
This was the ideal vehicle for me as the interior is not yet fitted out as a camper (no fridge, cupboards, table etc). Being handy with making wooden items around the home I plan to fit her out myself and will post pictures of the progress which I hope may help and inspire others.
Why did I name her the TARDIS? Well as all Kombi owners know, they are bigger inside than what they appear from the outside, just like Dr Who's Tardis and also because this one transports me back in time to when I had VWs as a teenager.
So look out for me and we can exchange "the wave".
ps - This is a GREAT forum for Kombi owners and was an inspiration for me as I was considering for a long time buying one.
Piratekombi
Re: Introducing the TARDIS
Midlifecrisis wrote:
Why did I name her the TARDIS? Well as all Kombi owners know, they are bigger inside than what they appear from the outside, just like Dr Who's Tardis and also because this one transports me back in time to when I had VWs as a teenager.
Alice and I had the exact same conversation last week, while relaxing in the back with the lights on in a campsite.... it looked so big! How do we fit it into parking spots at the supermarket? (usually) ?!! ... We discussed how we should have called my kombi the TARDIS, as it is amazing how much can fit, and how big it feels inside... (we're Doctor Who fans...)
I'm glad you enjoyed the drive down the Great Ocean Road, it is a beautiful part of Victoria.... have fun, and enjoy your kombi!
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Brookie
Great to see the Tardis- it is amazing what you can get in a Kombi and you don't realise it has same wheelbase as a Beetle
Look forward to more pics as Tardis gets the fitout.
Thanks for comment re KK-it is the contributions from members that make it successful.
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Rod
Hey Steve
Was Tardis at Mikes Volkshop yesterday?,I was there and saw one same colour?,anyway looking good,might lean on you later for some carpenty help
Midlifecrisis
Volkshop visit
Yes Rod,
I had a few things fixed with Mike at Volkshop, O'Connor. This was my first time using this business and I was happy with the service.
Cheers
Steve
Rod
Ok,thought it might have been....
Mines going in this coming Tuesday for a load of work to be done to get her over the pits,I also need a weighbridge cert??,
Guess I need find a public weighbridge
Yep,Mike seems like a good guy,and has been helpful with getting "ABBEY" in shape for next inspection,even to the point of lending me some stuff for the inspection
Plus he's close to my work,so it works well,Maybe catch you at Alfreds Kitchen in may?Hopefully I'll have WA reg by then!
We discussed how we should have called my kombi the TARDIS, as it is amazing how much can fit, and how big it feels inside... (we're Doctor Who fans...)
