Andrew Wright Kool Kubelwagen - Readers' Ride

• Wed, 19 Sep 2007
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Here are some photos of my husband Andrew's recently completed Kubelwagen Replica.
Having wanted a Kubel for many years, he decided the only way he was going to get one was to build his own!
So in May 2003 he got a 1969 1300 Beetle. The remains of the Bug were separated from the chassis – which was then renovated and fitted with a left-hand drive front beam.
The body was created using a combination of repro' panels purchased from Hans Schuckenbohmer and some home made ones. These were built up around a box section frame.
The homemade dash incorporates the 1969 Bug Speedo. The engine is a pre 1967 1200cc – a £35 bargain from Bristol Volksfest. Another show bargain are the wheels with tyres.
The front and rear Notek (black-out lights) are genuine Kubelwagen as are the rear stoplights – courtesy of eBay.
Paint is "Grey" done with rattle cans – Military markings in white were applied free hand.
The seat and hood frames where made using steel tube and a pipe-bender. Andrew also did all the sewing involved in making the seat cushions and the hood.
I hope you like his handy work.
Angela Wright, Leicester.

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