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May 19, 2007
Mac(h) 6 newspaper article
sorry about the quality.
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**FLF4s 10 Year Anniversary Crooze**
On June 10th 1997, FLF4s held the first of the infamous Ironbridge Croozes. That night saw 76 VW's turn up and head their way down to Ironbridge.
Nearly 10 years to the day, we are holding our 10th Anniversary Crooze and once again, will be heading down to Ironbridge, then back to the Ellie for a beer, a raffle and a big buffet!!
EVERYONE IS INVITED!!!!
The meeting place is the Elephant & Castle pub, Holyhead Rd, Ketley, Telford, Shropshire TF1 5AN
The date, Tuesday 12th June 2007
The time, Meet from 19:30. Crooze to Ironbridge leaves at 20:30 sharpish!
DUBtypes members are meeting at the red barn at 7:15pm and cruzing to Telford for the meet.
Gaz will be on had to get everyone there safley.
Gaz's number, (07896) 910213
We hope to see you there.
The DUBtypes team
Dan (07815)844954
Jinx (07951) 007431
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May 17, 2007
Bustypes 2007 newspaper cut-out
Dave and Tommy keeping the DUBtypes side up,
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Jinx's slammed 67 split.
Bought by jinx and kel in 2002 to accommodate the expected family!
In pretty much the guise it is now - well externally any how!
Since the pictures were taken a few things have changed!
Internally it has a homemade camping interior based on a 'Bay' Devon Moonraker with a 2 ring hob, grill and oven. It also has a propex gas heating system, for those cold camping nights!
It has up front:-
Dropped king and link pin spindles,
Creative Engineering adjusters,
Porsche vented disk brakes,
Porsche 356c 4 1/2" x 15 wheels shod in 165/50/15 tires
At the back it has received;-
A 'straight axle' conversion (1500 bug box),
Porsche disks again and '944 steel wheels 185/65/15 all pushed by a standard configuration type 4 1800 built by Andy Clarke from the FLF4'S VW club in Telford.
It's been lowered, as nesisated by the removal of the reduction boxes during the gearbox conversion and currently stands at a towering 63" to the gutter!!!
Rev counter and temperature gauge have been added to keep an eye on things that go squish and bang!
An alloy side step and a Creative Engineering roof rack have been added for practicality
It’s currently enjoyed by all the family for holidays and weekend breaks as well as a few VW shows
Future plans include some new duct tape for the door bottoms!
One of the lowest/coolest/rattiest Split buses you'll ever see, simply........awesome
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Pugwash's 55 plate Bay camper.
Made by VW Brazil, imported by Beetles UK as a people carrier with a three person bench seat across the back, first registered Dec 2005.
The Work was done by Beetles UK, converted to RH drive (though Pugwash did have to weld the gear stick back together after their welding failed), fitted independent Webasto petrol heater (they don't need heaters in Brazil) also fitted heated front and rear windows and re-sprayed lower half of body. All underbody undersealed.
Engine is a 1600cc air-cooled flat four, fuel injected and fitted with catalytic converter, average fuel consumption 29/30 m.p.g. Front disc, rear drum brakes.
Pugwash started on the fit out last year and now have enough done for the odd night away, the grand plan is to complete it this year, time and money permitting.
One cool ride.
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May 11, 2007
Bustypes 2007
Well, well, well. What a difference a year makes. Last year Bustypes was a two man show for the DUBtypes VW club, We started to import club members from other clubs to join our club camp out. This year was a total different story. We (Jinx/ marmite) got to the show ground (with priority entrance passes) at 11:00am to start with the plot mark out. The plot started off with enough room for (approx) 6 vehicle and soon progressed to 15 as more and more club members arrived.
Friday night went down a storm, people seem to party hard when the Fifi wagon is in town!!!
Saturday the weather was wonderful and the company was better. More club members seem to be bringing their children with them! The children had a whale of a time as they all loved seeing all the different styles of cars/ buses that made the trip to the show ground (All the children were tucked up in bed by 7pm!!!). Saturday night was blurr for most people but the party atmosphere raged. As Sunday loomed the show seemed to take on another role. The show and shine was in full swing and the trade stands/ auto jumbles we packed.
All in all everyone had a top weekend, let’s keep it up for Bustypes 2008.
The DUBtypes team would like to that everyone who made the effort to campout that weekend, you made it all worth while.
Check out the pics below;
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May 09, 2007
Marmite on toast's new ride, Karmann Gipsy 1983
Bought in March 2007, Marmite has completely stripped the inside of this Karmann Gipsy and installed a new fresh water system. The Bus came from Eastfalia ( www.eastfalia.com )
And the chap who owned it before was a fisherman and used the bus for his fishing trips (lets say that he didn't know how to clean!!)
The Gipsy is numbered 111 out of 741 and started it's life off as an air-cooled version, now it's running an 1600 turbo diesel motor (5 speed).
List of services;
Toilet
Shower
Sink
Cooker
Fridge freezer (three way)
4 berth
Central heating
cm monitor
10 ltr hot water tank
60 ltr fresh water tank
Wardrobe
Ample storage
Sun awning (v.large)
Seating area for 4 persons
Large roof rack
12 volt/240 volt electrics
Need we say any more?
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Aldenkir's 1968 beetle (1500cc)
Aldenkir have just taken delivery of their very own 68 beetle. Bought localy (montford brige)
Take a look at the pics,
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May 08, 2007
DUBtypes Aberystwyth Campout 12th of May 2007
***ATTENTION DUBtypes members***
The DUBtypes crew is heading to Aberystwyth this weekend (May the 12th) for 2 days and 1 nights worth of fun!!
If you feel up for a spot of camping then please feel free to join us. A load of Dubtypers will be meeting in Shrewsbury at the Red Barn and will be leaving at around 9:10am to meet up with the other Dubtypers in Welshpool.
The cost of each unit (camper/tent etc) is £13.00 per night (unit + 2 people) and the extras are as follows, £3 per extra person (Inc Children 5+) £3 per awning and £3 per hook up.
Please check the Dubtypes chat section on http://www.volkstorque.co.uk/vt/showthread.php?t=33869
Cheers the DUBtypes team
Dan (07815)844954
Jinx (07951)007431
Event leader
Gaz (07896)910213
Take a look at the Aberystwyth campsite website for more information,
Posted by dubtypes at 10:19 PM | Comments (0)
May 05, 2007
Severn Auto Systems
Steve at Severn auto systems has offered discount off any work undertaken by his company. SO if you fancy having a sat nav system installed in your Bug or a Zig unit installed in your Bus then give Steve a call, he'll sort it.
Steve Beaumont
Phone: 07971 171328
Fax: 07989 397583
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P&G Vehicle repairs of Ellesmere
P&G vehicle repairs of Ellesmere have kindly offered club members discounts on their services. They can do everything from M.O.T's to servicing your pride and joy.
To take advantage of this great offer, contact Allan Gittins on (01691)622849. (Mention this advert and quote your membership number)
P&G Vehicle repairs
Cargotec industrial park
Ellesmere
Shropshire
SY12 9JW
(01691)622849
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