Hi All, can I say thanks to Dave and Dave and another chap who I didn't get his name so for now I'll call him Dave also who gave me a warm welcome when I introduced myself at the National Kit Car show on Saturday.
I have recently rescued a Volksrod from a barn, last driven in 1992. Unfortunately I have no history on the Bug or any clue what model etc it is.
If anyone could help me with some info it would be a great help.
Mean while I have a full resto job to do in readiness for next summer.
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Dave is statistically a good bet in the buggy world !
That looks a sleeping princess ready to be literally dusted down and 'kissed' into life. If it's been kept dry then you may structurally have no real issues.
So someone on here will answer your question but please keep posting updates and discoveries as you refurbish it. Perhaps start a build thread.
Whereabouts are you based ?
I'm near Axminster, East Devon. I'll post updates on the resto as it progresses. I've started the strip down but before I get too far down the line I need to get it started. So far it turns and has a spark......
Turns and sparks are great beginings.
Can you get along to Swanage to see other buggys and - by then - perhaps have loads of practical questions and a 'wants' list ?
I will be at Swanage, it will be good to meet some more Buggy fans.
Gotta love a Volksrod.
MK3 by the looks if it, ridged bonnet and small headlights. Is it short wheelbase?
Welcome as said a series 3 or 4 volksrod and good to see it being saved
Not sure on wheel base, I have a feeling its long but it would be handy to know the measurements so I can check. I had no clue what Mk it was so thanks for the info, it all helps. Not sure why it has a Type 3 Fuel injected engine unless that was the thing back then.
Glad you found your way on here Rob, it was indeed myself that had a natter with you at Malvern ;-)(-;
Hello and welcome.
That's a MK3 Volksrod, that means it's short wheelbase, shortened by around 13", the headlights are from an old Fiat 500 and the indicators are the ears off of a MK1 Dalek ;D ;D ;D
It's been off the road for a while...
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It`s a Hi from me ;-)up ;-)up
Hello rob
I'm the other Dave you spoke to Dave dnd replied earlier you can take what Dave (manxDavid) said as gospel he was the one I said would defo know
Might see you at swanage if not I'm sure later on
David
Thanks Dave and Dave getting to the bottom of make and model is a great help, the headlights were puzzling me but it all makes sense now.
As far as the Mk1 Dalek ears are concerned "your cosmic joyride awaits" the Dr must have been a buggy owner.. ;D
See you for sure in Swanage.
Sorry..... Hi Paul ;-)up
Welcome aboard, guess what, another Dave ;D
Thanks Dave.......sooooo many Dave's, while I'm about it, Hi to all Dave's :)
Hi Rob.
By the way, next Saturday is National Dave Day!
So, if there is a National Dave day what do you call it, a group - herd - flock, a gathering.!!!... thinking about it how about a collection??
Diva Day ?
Diva is a possibility although I'm sure the Dave's will have something to say about that :)
My experience is Dave's respond well to a bit of provocation !
I always thought it was a Dazzle of Daves
I thought it was in the Rules to be called Dave (https://www.dndservices.co.uk/smiley/rules.gif)
Dave you're not really supposed to find my suggestion funny!
Quote from: Hugh on June 19, 2025, 11:10:25 AMDave you're not really supposed to find my suggestion funny!
Can't expect us to take you seriously
Touche Dave !
Hang on a minute are there people on this forum not called Dave?
Quote from: Cornishdave on June 19, 2025, 09:32:07 PMHang on a minute are there people on this forum not called Dave?
Yes they are imposters or wannabes.
Anyway, this new to the forum buggy ...........
Oooh, collective noun, how about a distraction of Daves/Davids.
Erm, yes, the buggy. We need more info on the actual buggy. 😉😁
Very good point of order - may I call you Steve ?
This buggy will be transformed in appearance by a simple bucket a sponge application.
Update on the buggy resto...... Body off, the next step will lots of sanding ready for primer. The floor pans are a bit rotten so I will be chopping them out and welding in new, then its time for the engine rebuild although that will probably be in the winter months now with with the rate of speed I'm going.
If I could do a thread I would but I cant, unless there is a Dave out there who knows how...
Hi Rob go to members buggies then click the green new topic box and away you go add photos is bottom left
Thanks for the info, I'll give it ago