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The 60th Anniversary for the Kombi • DOTVW • VW Warwick and more...

The Official Magazine of the Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc.

Volume 55 Number 6 November 2009

VWCV General MeetingsMelbourne Club meetings are held every fourth Tuesday of every month at 8pm at Bell’s Hotel, 157 Moray St, South Melbourne, unless advised of an alternative venue in the Club Newsletter.

VWCV Annual Membership Fees• Single One Year Full Membership $55• Single 3 Year Full Membership $150• Additional Family Membership $20 (per extra member).• Membership Joining Fee $10 (first year members only).To join the Club, please complete the membership form inside this Newsletter and forward together with cheque for payment to the Club’s postal address as quoted on the form.

VWCV membership also available on line www.vwclub.com.au

Wagensville News is a monthly Newsletter of the Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc. Correspondence, articles and items of news are invited and should be sent to:

VWCV EditorGPO Box 1215 Melbourne VIC 3001 Email [email protected]

DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE 27th November 09

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DISCLAIMER All material in this magazine represents the opinions of the author(s) and does not carry any endorsement by the Editors of Committee unless otherwise stated. Any material advertised for sale does not carry any endorsement by the Club and the onus is on the purchaser to ensure the purchased goods meet their requirements. Each VWCV Committee Member is a volunteer, carrying out Club duties in their own leisure time. The Club has no paid officials, only enthusiasts dedicated in furthering the interests of the club and it’s members. Could members please bear this in mind when contacting Club Committee Members.

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VWCV CommitteePresident Dean Holden

Vice-President Brian Reed 9481 5673 [email protected]

Secretary TBA

Treasurer John Farlow 0418 357 416 [email protected]

Additional Committee Members John Stevens, Andrew Ermel, Chris Scane and Tony Albers

Public Officer John Stevens [email protected]

Motorsports Co-ordinator TBA

Social Secretary TBA

Membership Secretary Andrew Mengyel 0420 967 [email protected]

Technical Officer Bill Malkoutzis & Andrew Ermel

Editor TBA [email protected]

Assistant Editors Andrew Ermel 03 9369 1360 [email protected], Michael Cronin 0419 684 181

Web Master TBA

Advertising Manager Dean Holden

Club Historian Chris Scane 0417 593 573 [email protected]

6 The 60th Anniversary for the KombiRead all about the evolution of the Volkswagen Kombi from 1949 through to 1978.

12 WV Warwick 09All the action from the Warwick and how the Loco Gringos from down south brought home the silverware.

NOVEMBERNovember 15thDay of the Volkswagen 09See Ad and Programme on page 4 for full event details.

DECEMBERDecember 13thVWCV Xmas Party at Lloyds11am - 4pm.Rear 13 Brougham Road Eltham.Mel. Ref. 21 G7

The VWCV welcomes all members to come along and celebrate another great year, a quick Club meeting and lots of Xmas cheer.

Lunch provided courtesy of the Club, Santa and more. Ho Ho Ho.

FEBRUARYFebruary 14thShannons Picnic at Hanging Rock.See December issue for details.

February 19th - 21stVW Portland.South Coast Raceway VictoriaSee Ad on back cover for details.

February 26th-27thBallarat Swap.See December issue for details.

MARCHMarch 13th-14thKennett River.See December issue for details

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Contents3 Presidents Report

3 The New Golf

4 Day of the Volkswagen Programme

6 The Evolution of the Volkswagen Transporter

12 Warwick 09

14 Petrol and Pancakes

15 From the Archives

15 VW Classifieds

16 VW Membership

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President’s Report Dean Holden, VWCV President

Hi all and welcome to the bumper Day of the Volkswagen edition of the Wagensville Deluxe. The main topic of discussion for the Day of the Volkswagen organising committee has been our big day and they have all been busy over the past 3 months to ensure that our clubs big day is well on track to be success in 2009.

If you haven’t done so already, please make sure you pre-register for the Show and Shine. You can do it on line, through our club website and pay with PayPal. Great benefits of pre-registration include a free and very stylish Day of the Volkswagen 09 T-Shirt in a classic 70’s shade of orange and a show bag that’s almost worth the $20.00 cost of the Show and Shine registration by itself. It only takes 5 mins to pre register.

We have a lot going on at this years DOTVW. Fletch from the Classic Resto’s show on Channel 31 will be on site with a camera man shooting the event. So don’t be surprised if he pushes a camera in your face and wants to hear all about your Volkswagen. Remember standard of presentation is important if you want to get your VW on TV. Theme displays are always a good way to get your Volkswagen noticed.

The kids will also be well entertained with non stop kids rides running during the day. We will also have VW plaster mould painting and the slot car challenge for kids both young and old to keep us all well occupied.

Our Day of the VW 2009 sponsors Volkswagen Group Australia, Shannons and Volkswagen Magazine Australia will also be on hand with product displays, merchandise and product information for your perusal.

And bring plenty of cash as there will be lots to spend your money on with VW specialists, collectables and clothing traders on hand to tempt you with their wares. Not forgetting the swappers and coffee and food sellers.

We have included a Day of the Volkswagen lift out with all the details of the day listed for your information. You will notice we have made some changes to the way we are judging the show and shine entrants. This means the judging will get finished earlier and the trophy presentations will run better. The 2009 DOTVW Show and Shine trophies are a work of art and will look fantastic on the mantel of any Vee Dubbers pool room.

So get on line and get registered.

As reported last month I joined a small contingent of Club Members who headed North for the VW only drag racing at Warwick in Qld. The results for our team of Mexicans called the “Loco Gringos” was mixed with one smashed gear box being the low point but the real high point was our very own Michael Clark winning his class and bringing home the silverware. Congratulations to Michael for a great win.

Full report on Warwick included in this magazine.

Remember that we won’t be having a Tuesday nite general meeting in December. We will be having a club Christmas get together at Lloyd Davis place in Eltham on Sunday the 13th of December. We will enjoy some nice food and drink and have a bit of fun on the day with a few VW based activities. I’m sure we will find a few nice prizes to throw around too. Full details are provided in the calendar of events section.

At the time of writing this month’s president’s report, our club committee is still with out a Club Secretary and Motor Sports Coordinator. Great Clubs run on volunteers and this ensures that we maintain a high standards of presentation and events that we all enjoy. If you are interested in finding out more about these committee positions or have been considering becoming more involved in the running of the best VW club in Australia (yes I am very biased) please contact me.

See you all at the Day of the volkswagen on Sunday 15th November.

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Though technically our third bus, this 1958 Kombi is the fi rst we’ve brought bac

to life. Not long after selling our 15 Window to a chap in Queensland we saw and

ad for this just around the corner from him so we asked him to take a look. The

next day he called saying we owned the bus! You should have seen me explain

that one to the boss. It turns out it was a very solid bus so we were very happy

to have her. Originally decked out as a camper (conversion apparently done

here in Melbourne soon after leaving the Clayton factory) the camper interior

was way past saving. We stripped the tatty interior which revealed near pristine

internals still in the factory Gulf Blue. Fortunately for us we will mostly use her

in a Kombi layout and plan a ‘2 hour camper ‘conversion allowing us to take

her away on trips with just a couple of hours work. Busnbug are working on

the interior and Sasha at Delux has already worked his magic attending to the

few body issues she had and will eventually get the job to repaint her (probably

back to Gulf Blue) when the time comes. There is a lot more to do to her yet

Splitty Calendar 2010 is now available!Now in our third season, we have another issue packed with over 80 full colour photos. Each feature includes a small photo essay on each bus as well asa synopsis on its history and specs. Buy online from our secure website at www.splittycalendar.comBack issues from 2008 and 2009are also available on the website.

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During the lead up time to print of the November Wagensville Deluxe the new car jungle drums were beating very loudly about the imminent release of the exciting new Golf Mk6 GTI. Details are being very closely guarded by VWGA, but on the basis of information available on international web sites we believe that power is up, economy improved, emissions down and the 0 to 100 kph time just down a touch under 6 seconds. The best sort of launch metrics any car manufacturer could wish for. We also believe that the engine is all new compared to the current GTI, also safety is improved with bigger brakes and 2 stage ESP.

And that’s about all we know at this stage. But on the basis the little we do know, its definitely going to be worth the wait when the new Mk 6 GTI breaks cover early in November.

One other thing we do know is that there will be a new Mk 6 GTI on display at the Day of the Volkswagen, so get along there and check itout in the metal.

For those who cant wait that long, check out the following web site - www.golfgti.com.au/ and sign on to the Volkswagen GTI Advanced Driving Academy. You may find yourself behind the wheel of one of these beauties at a track day in Melbourne. Me first.

Dean Holden


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Pre-JudgingDetailing Area

Judging Lane 1

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Kombi CavalcadeStaging Area

Grant Street

Non Volkswagen Parking

Race Track

DrivewayDriveway

Karmann'sAudi356

Porsche901

Porsche

VWCV Club Stand

Traders Hall

Kiosk

Rides

Air Cooled Beetles

Volkommen

Formula VSwap Sites

Picnic Area

Shannons

VolkswagenGroup Aust.

Kits & Variants

Manx Buggies

Type 3 & 4Kombi

Air Cooled BeetlesType 3 & 4Kombi

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This year is looking to be another big year for the Day of the Volkswagen with Volkswagen Group Australia our major sponsor for the event. On display will be many of the new range of Volkswagen vehicles. Representatives from Volkswagen Group Australia will be on hand to demonstrate and answer any questions you may have about the new cars on display.

60 Years of the Transporter CavalcadeThe DOTVW theme this year is celebrating 60 years of the Volkswagen Kombi with a cavalcade of Kombis showcasing each year of manufacture. Vehicles will be selected to best represent the range of features and body configurations available across the various production eras. Nominations are open to vehicles in all states of repair including original, restored, modified, works in progress or “as found” condition. The choice of the vehicles for the display will be at the discretion of the VWCV Day of the Volkswagen committee. Nominees must be current financial members of the Volkswagen Club of Victoria to be eligible and members may nominate more than one vehicle.

All selected entrants will receive a specially minted 60th Anniversary of the Kombi car badge. Vehicles to be judged for DOTVW show categories are also eligible to enter for this display. Owners must make additional arrangements for their show and shine entry.

For further information or full event details please contact Andrew Ermel T 9369 1360

Classic RestosThe special event for this year will be Classic Restos featuring the Day of the Volkswagen on their TV show. Mark Fletcher (Fletch) created Classic Restos to provide an opportunity for people who have experienced the restoration process to share their story and showcase the results of their hard work. Fletch will be at the Day of the Volkswagen, filming an episode of Classic Restos. Everyone will have the opportunity to offer their cars to be reviewed during the show. Your car doesn’t have to be fully restored in original condition, Modified and the much loved Rat look vehicles are just as interesting as they represent the diversity of the Volkswagen scene.

Classic Restos. Channel 31 TV network in capital cities throughout Australia and two networks in New Zealand. Also viewed at www.tvs.org.au www.c31.tvs.org.au www.classicrestos.com.au

JudgingThe Day of the Volkswagen 2009Judging Arrangements.

To avoid long lines of vehicles at the front entrance, this years judging process has changed to help the flow of traffic.

All cars will be judged before they are parked. Once you enter the front gate and your car is to be judged, you will be directed to the pre-judging car detailing area, located in the outside car park.

You can then spend as much time as you like detailing your car before joining one of two judging lanes that will be running along the venue wall just in front of the detailing area.

If you don’t need to detail your car please feel free to join the judging lane straight after entering the gate.

Judging will be available from 8.30am to 9.00am for Volunteers who are working on the day but want to enter their car for judging. Public Show and Shine judging from 9.00am to 11.00am.

Once your car has been judged you are free to park your car inside the grounds if your model is nominated for inside parking, otherwise please use the outside car park next to the detailing area or across the driveway from the judging lanes.

A parking volunteer will be at the end of the judging lanes to assist with directions if needed.

This year it is not necessary to park cars in model groups. Please feel free to park with your friends.

This year, the Day of the Volkswagen the judging arrangements for the Standard classes will again be organised by club members John Goodison and Lloyd Davies. It will continue the tradition of a ‘Show and Shine’ event established over many years. John and Lloyd will try to ensure that the judging will be fair for all who enter.

Good luck to all.

Day of the Volkswagen 2009Programme for the day

VolunteersWe also need volunteers to run the day. This means giving an hour or so of your time to direct traffic, marshal cars, judge cars, serve on the Club stand, help with the plaster mould painting, colouring in or scalextric racing. Volunteering your time helps the Club and the event to run smoothly. This year each Volunteer will receive a limited edition Day of the Volkswagen 09 Volunteer’s Polo-shirt and Pin for their contribution.

We hope you join us at Cranbourne and help make this premier event another great day.

To offer your vehicle for Classic Restos or to Volunteer, please contact John Farlow T 0418357416 E [email protected]

Swap SitesFor all those hungry for that elusive rare part we will be running the ever popular swap meet where we hope to have more than 25 swap sites. Entry for swap set up will be 8.00am with buyer’s entry strictly from 9.00am.

MembershipOur club membership and merchandise stand will once again offer VWCV merchandise items and also available will be the Day of the Volkswagen 2009 T-Shirts and Posters. Our Membership Secretary will be available to answer any questions you may have in regards to VWCV membership and to take new membership applications on the day.

EntertainmentThe public address system will be available for all traders during the day, traders will be making announcements for show specials and normal club announcements will be made through out the day to assist with parking and programme of events for the day.

Kids ActivitiesWe have added many activities to keep the younger Volkswagen enthusiasts happy this year with three Wittingslow rides - Kid’s Dodgems, River Adventure and the Climbing Wall which will be provided FREE all day.

For the artistic you can colour in a picture of your favourite Volkswagen for FREE or for a small fee you can paint a Volkswagen plaster mould.

FREE face painting will be available throughout the day and for the speed freaks you can race on the Scalextric track and try and win one of the many prizes up for grabs.

CateringOn site catering will be available from 9.00am and will be provided by Cranbourne Racecourse.

Espresso Cafe and Bean Amazed will be available for those connoisseurs of fine coffee and the Supawhippy van for a refreshing soft serve.

Pre Paid Show and Shine EntriesPlease have your Pre-Paid Show and Shine Registration sticker attached to your windscreen upon arrival at the gate. Entry for the Show and Shine closes strictly at 11.00am. Pre-paid entrants will only need to stop for the free DOTVW 09 Show Bag with contents kindly donated by supporters of the Day of the Volkswagen including Shannon’s Insurance, Mattel, Flashlube, Just Cars Magazine and Salta Properties.

Shannon’s representatives will be available on the day to assist with any insurance needs.

ParkingParking attendants will be directing vehicles on the day to ensure a smooth entry into the grounds.

Directions to the DOTVWTake the Cranbourne/Hastings exit which is the South Gippsland Freeway M420 exit off the Monash Freeway, continue down South Gippsland Freeway and take Cranbourne Phillip Island Exit which now becomes the South Gippsland Highway. Mel.Ref. 133 J6. Cranbourne racecourse is located south of the Cranbourne main shopping precinct. Entrance to the grounds is via Grant Street, VW signs on major intersections will direct you to the event on the day.

See you all on the day.

7.30amENTRY for TRADES SITE ONLY

8.00amENTRY for SWAP SITES ONLY

9.00amCAR SHOW and PUBLIC ENTRY

9.00am - 11.00pmJUDGING of SHOW and SHINE

2.00pmPRESENTATION of TROPHIES

3.00pmCLOSE of DAY

NO ALCOHOL, BBQs or DOGS are permitted on the venue grounds. Please feel free to bring a picnic lunch as there are plenty of shaded trees and beautifully grassed areas available for your use.

Day of the Volkswagen TradersFeel free to chat to the Traders on display for any of your Volkswagen needs.

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simple two piece windscreen arrangement with a vertical bar down the middle would give rise to the name “Split screen” that is used for these early generation buses. The proposed model range included a panel van, Microbus, Kombi and pick up with special ambulance and Post office vehicles planned for later release.


Splitscreen Models

1949 – First Transporter introduced to the public in November 1949. It featured unitary construction with its large box like body welded together on a sub frame that carried the drive train and suspension. Mechanically it shared much from the Beetle including an air-cooled 25HP engine and 4 speed gearbox also driving the rear wheels through swing axles with independent torsion bar front suspension. To provide lower overall gearing and higher ground clearance a set of reduction drives similar to those used on the Kubelwagen were fitted at each rear wheel to allow for the greater load carrying capacity of the transporter. Four wheel hydraulic drum brakes were used on 16 inch rims. It had a rounded front for greater aerodynamic efficiency with head lights and panel swaging provide an appearance that was suggestive of the Beetle. The

1950 – Just over 8000 transporters were produced in the first full year of production. Around 70% of these were panel vans and the remainder Kombis and Microbuses. They had (for their day) exceptional cargo space at well over four and a half cubic metres and carrying capacity that was equal to their own weight of 850Kg. Access to the load area was via two large side doors and this area was separated from the drivers cab by a steel bulkhead. A smaller compartment area above the engine behind the rear seats (if fitted) provided further storage. The spare wheel was mounted in a shelf above the engine bay which was accessed via a large hinged door but there was no access to the interior from the rear on these models. This door arrangement led to the name “barn door” by which these early split screen transporters are commonly known.

1951 – The Deluxe microbus (commonly referred to as the Samba) with full length Golde folding roof and skylight windows was introduced. It had a better level of interior trim and featured chrome trim and a full length dashboard instead of the pod type dash of the basic models. The additional roof and side windows of the Samba model which included curved glass windows in the rear corners gave rise to the name “23 window bus”. (The standard kombi model with its split windscreens, door windows (which included a pivoting quarter

light and sliding two- piece side glass), three side windows and one tailgate window being an “11 window” model). A rear window became standard on all models. An ambulance model with special equipment was introduced, as was a camping box option that would further enhance the vehicles already broad range of uses.

1952 – The pickup model was finally added to the range. It had a large flat bed with folding steel gates. An optional canvas top supported by steel bows was available. The engine bay

height was lowered to accommodate the full length tray and the spare wheel was housed in a side compartment also with its own hinged lid that also provided additional storage space under the bed between the cab and rear wheels. The export of transporters to other European countries increased dramatically.

1953 – The first right hand drive transporters were made available and export to the UK began. Four transporters were sent to Australia (rising to over 700 in the following year). Engines were upgraded to 30HP in line with the Beetle and a synchromesh gearbox was provided.

Walk through front seat became available in lieu of the standard full length bench seat as a customer option. Pick up tailgates now contained surface pressings to add strength. (They originally had

“smooth” sheet metal skins).

1954 – In line with Volkswagen philosophy continual minor mechanical and cosmetic upgrades were being made in many areas for greater serviceability and performance. The optional Behr air scoop available for all models now fitted as standard on ambulances hinting at cabin ventilation as a deficiency on the barn door models. The 100,000th “bus” was produced in October 1954. The quirky backwards rotating speedo was changed to a more conventional unit that was now calibrated all the way to 100kmh up from 80kmh necessary in light of the increased engine power (now at 36HP).

The 60th Anniversary of the KombiThe Evolution of Volkswagen Transporters


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interior door handles replaced chromed ones on “standard” models. The recess for the pull-out cab door handles was made larger. The somewhat antiquated and complex semaphore indicators mounted in the pillars behind the cab doors were finally replaced by fixed front bullet and separate round rear types. Australian transporter production commenced following local CKD assembly of imported buses from 1955.

1961 - A fuel gauge was added and the reserve “tank” arrangement and its related operating lever in the cab were dropped. A crescent shaped recess was added under the tailgate handle (but it would

be relatively short-lived when a “facelift” was made to all door hardware on the 1963 model and the

“T” handle would be eliminated altogether). Cargo doors top hinges were lowered to a position just above the body swage line (level with the bottom of the windows where fitted). Plastic interior flexi grab handles replaced metal ones. Rear taillights and indicators change to a combined unit (which was much larger and slightly oval shaped).

1962 - Larger 200mm clutch. Later production saw full length front bench seat replaced with separate (and adjustable) driver and passengers seats. Headlight buckets (visible from inside cab) were flatter. A “Volkswagen” name badge was mounted above the engine lid. 1,000,000 transporters produced in September 1962.

1963 - Engine capacity increased from a nominal 1200cc to 1500cc. Wheel size dropped to 14 inches (although Australian built models kept 15 inch rims for some time after). Cloth headling replaced by vinyl in microbus models. Bullet style indicators replaced by larger and flatter front

“fish eye” style ones.

Sliding door option made available. Rear corner windows on the Samba model were dropped making the subsequent Microbus deluxes “21 window” models. Push button locks replaced the pull-out style cab door handles and the cargo door handles were made “squarer” and heavier. The

“T” handle on the tailgate was replaced by a push

1955 – The first major body changes were introduced to the transporter range. Most notably the overhanging peaked roof with fresh air intakes above the windscreens appeared. Inside a central overhead box arrangement now ducted this fresh air into the cab. The fitting of an upward opening tailgate hinged at the top just under the roof made accessing the rear cargo area much simpler and a separate engine lid was added. To accommodate this new separate tailgate and engine lid arrangement, the spare wheel was moved into the cab and was mounted in a well pressed into the bulkhead behind the front bench seat. The

“T” shaped handle with its integral key lock was kept for the tailgate and a less secure “church key” lock was provided on the engine lid. The same church key with its tapered square end also now opened the fuel filler flap on the side of the body eliminating the need to open the engine lid in order to refuel. Cargo doors gained an integral key (previously the lock was under a small swinging cover and the recesses under cab’s pull-out door handles were enlarged.

Wheel size was reduced from 16 inches down to 15 inches. Braking was upgraded to include twin

wheel cylinders in the front and the front steering and axle beam were significantly upgraded eliminating several key weaknesses in handling and durability of the early model. Telescopic shock absorbers were fitted all round (replacing the lever type units that were previously fitted on the rear).

Inside a completely new full length dashboard became standard and a more “stylish” two spoke steering wheel replaced the original “skinny” three spoke item. A full length shelf was also fitted below the dashboard provided additional storage for personal items. Microbus models had a small rectangular clock fitted to the passenger side of the dash and a radio (where fitted) was centrally mounted. Otherwise a pressed metal plate covered this radio opening on all models which allowed the easy fitting of a radio as an option.

1956 – Transporter manufacture was shifted exclusively to the new Hannover plant and Wolfsburg bus production ceased. The engine/gearbox carrier changed to a pressed steel unit replacing the “bent tube” arrangement carried over from the Barndoor models. A second rear view mirror mounted on the passenger door hinge

button with a finger recess incorporated into the frame underneath. A strengthening lip was added to the rear wheel arch and the engine louvres now faced inward (and were 10 in number).

1964 - Hand pump windscreen washers added. Lever operates warm air control between window vents and foot vents in cab.

1965 - Payload increased to 1 tonne. Larger heat exchangers and engine temperature control upgraded with “throttle” ring on cooling fan replaced by thermostat activated flaps in tinware ducts. Interior rear view mirror made larger.

1966 – Previous “slash” bumpers were given more rounded symmetrical ends (instead of angled ones). Australian buses adopted a double row of engine air vents above the swage line (unlike imported buses that kept the previous arrangement.

1967 – 12 volt electric were added. Church key fuel lock eliminated and “one key” locking on doors and ignition introduced. Larger radio housing provided. Rear track widened from 1300mm to 1350mm and dual circuit braking introduced. Last Splitscreen rolls of Hannover production line in July. New “Bay window” model from 1st August 1967. Around 55,000 split screen transporters were built in Australia out of a total of over 1.8 million worldwide.

became standard. The front ribbed bumper gained a wider licence plate area. An extra louvre (9 in total) was added to improve engine cooling air intake on the side of the van models.

1957 - Minor changes mechanical continued. Self cancelling indicators were added in late in the production year. Hubcaps on panelvans and pickups became chromed items as standard on all models.

1958 – A double cab pickup model became a factory standard model replacing the M16 optional body. Cargo doors gained a recess under the doors handles to provide extra hand clearance and strength. Tail lights were moved lower and closer to the side of the body on all models following the changes made on pickups early in the production year and a combined tail and brake light replaced separate units including the single central brake light of previous models. Ribbed bumpers were replaced with smooth units (also featuring no visible mounting bolts) and these were normally painted white unlike the ribbed items which were often highlighted with the body colour.

1959 – The engine hand crank feature was dropped which including deletion of the lugged pulley bolt on engine, the crank handle opening on engine valance panel and the crank handle itself from the tool kit. Centrifugal advance mechanism on the distributor replaced by vacuum only set up. The pressed steel tube holding the ignition leads was dropped in favour of rubber fittings and a separate generator stand was provided on the engine. Reinforcing was added to the front axle beam.

1960 – 40HP engine provided. Rear bumpers became the same on all models (previously a different shape on pickup models). Plastic


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1967 - In August 1967 the substantially revised “Bay Window” transporter was released. Following the trend of releasing the new “model year” late in the year before the “1968” transporter featured a larger slightly squarer body with a full sized curved glass windscreen. A single sliding door replaced the two hinged cargo doors and bucket front seats were mounted on individual turrets. The basic mechanical layout of the Splitscreen was maintained but a single port 1600cc engine and double jointed rear suspension replaced the earlier 1500cc engine and the swing axles with their reduction boxes were gone. Dual circuit brakes improved handling and an upgraded dashboard, improved switchgear and controls and more extensive vinyl trim made them a far more refined and comfortable vehicle to drive. The engine air intake louvers of the Splitscreen were replaced with a more purposeful scoop mounted high on the rear quarters. Three much larger side windows (with opening quarter lights in the middle) ran the full length of the body replacing the previous small rectangular side fixed and “pop-out” windows.

The slightly flatter front nose had two round

headlights with large rectangular surface mounted indicators below. Bumpers were similar in profile to those on the later Splitscreens but featured an integrated step below the cab doors. A horizontal vent panel with a number of slotted opening ran above the headlights. From the rear much of the late Splitscreen styling was maintained.

1968 - Largely unchanged after initial release.

1969 - Trigger release door handles replaced push button type.

1970 – Separate sump plug deleted necessitating removal (and cleaning) of oil strainer during oil changes. Upgraded suspension (torsion bars and rollbars) were added to cope with heavier vehicle weight.

1971 – Twin port cylinder heads and improved exhaust system used to give greater performance. Steel oil cooler replaced with alloy unit and cooler housing modified to improve cooling.

Front disc brakes introduced and wheels were changed (but were still large pattern five stud type in 14 inch)

1972 – Larger 1700cc engine option available for all models except pick-up due to restrictions on engine bay height. Engine cooling louvers enlarged and tinware modified to again improve cooling. Larger rear taillight units adopted (Longer and squarer than previous oval style) and fuel filler shifted further back to avoid overlap from sliding door. Engine fitted with electronic diagnostic system “plug” allowing remote diagnostics using special VW dealer service equipment. Larger rear brake cylinders.

1973 – Front indicators shifted to above headlights (on either side the vent panel). A smaller VW emblem was placed lower on the nose panel. The fuel filler cover was eliminated and a locking cap instead was adopted. The engine lid was made lower in length and the number plate mounting area was revised. The sliding door handle was changed. Further engine enhancements were made and an optional three speed automatic transmission was now available. Steering box was redesigned to worm and roller. From seat were modified and head restraints became an

option on deluxe models. Brake fluid reservoir shifted from under dashboard to below driver’s seat. Cab floor has built in crumple zone for greater collision safety.

1974 – 1800 engine introduced (with EFI for the US with its toughened US pollution control requirements). Modified air control introduced on Australian twin carburettor engines. Halogen lamps become standard and heated and tinted windows become available as optional extras.

1975 – Alternator replaces generator on some models.

1976 – Improved 2-litre engine introduced along with upgraded transmission and differential. Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection is available on RHD models. Smaller engine lid hinges and

plastic latch handles on tailgate and engine lid instead of chrome. Temperature sensors and controls on EFI introduced to improve engine performance. Pollution control measures on Australian models (from August ’76).

1977- Modified steering wheel with thicker spokes. Sliding window now available in sliding door and opposite middle window on all models.

1978 - Bay window transporter replaced by “T3” transporter. Features same basic shape and layout but with sharper squarer styling for new model year 1979.

On the Wednesday before, a group of 6 dedicated Victorians headed out of a cold and wet Melbourne at first light, to make the long journey up to sunny Queensland. Andrew Ermel, Dean Holden, Michael Cronin, Steve Craven, Stuart Ermel and myself piled into two T4 transporters towing 2 drag Beetles. After 2 fairly uneventful days driving we arrived in Warwick at about 6pm and after a couple of phone calls we were allowed to set up camp at the track. It had been a long hard drive that day and we were all pretty tired but it’s amazing what a few Pizzas and a lot of Beers can do to make you forget the highway.

Because we were the first to get to the track we were able to pick a great spot in the pits, right in the middle of the action.

Saturday morning, after a bit of breakie and lots of coffee saw us ready to join the other racers for

a convoy into Warwick central to display our cars to the locals. We do this to promote the event and get more bums on seats for the Saturday and Sunday racing. By lunch time we were all back at the track and after scrutiny and a drivers briefing it was time to race. Saturday racing consists of free practice then qualifying, this is where you work out your dial in time for the Sunday shootout and finals.

The Vollkommen Art boys, Nick, George, John, and Mark turned up with Nicks turbo/methanol powered Beetle and Marks turbo street Beetle, but on the Saturday ,Nicks Beetle after probably the weekends biggest burnout developed a serious oil leak and did not get back on the track until Sunday afternoon. Mark didn’t fair much better on Saturday after just one run his engine lost all oil pressure.

Both Andrew and I struggled in our first couple of runs, my line locker switch fell apart in my hands on the first time out and then I missed 2nd gear. Andrew, after a very cool burnout tried to take off down the strip in 3rd gear, not the start we had planned but things would get better.

By the end of the day both Andrew and I had bettered our 1/8th mile times from Portland, which was cool as everyone had told us we would be slower due to the fact that Warwick is of a higher altitude than Portland. Andrew in particular was having a ball on Saturday doing some seriously wicked burnouts which pleased us and the crowd.

On Saturday night the local members of the Warwick Drag Racing Club put on a great feed for all the racers and crew members in the main tent. After dinner we settled in for a few drinks and a bit of rocker cover racing. It’s quite amusing to see grown men literally playing for sheep stations while the little kids just wanted to have fun, I was with the kids, having fun.

Sunday, and the locals again came good with a hearty breakfast for the VW faithful, eggs, bacon and a beautiful Queensland morning, what better way to start the day.

Competition started with a 1/2 hour practice, mostly for those who had experienced problems the day before. Andrew and I decided to use this time to blow the cob webs out before the finals, as I had been having crank case breathing problems on Saturday I needed to see if our repairs had worked (a piece of rag wrapped around the breather filter to stop the oil from dripping out, very high tech). This was the first time for the weekend that Andy and I had lined up together, unfortunately after another one of his signature burnouts Andrew broke the diff when we both took off. I only noticed this when after getting to the end of the strip, Andrew wasn’t there. Nick came out to run in the finals but after yet another monster burnout he did a massive wheel stand and broke a steering arm when the car hit the ground, exit Nick.

Mark was able to sort out his oil pressure problems and run in the finals but due to a lack of track time he lost I think two of his three races and was knocked out.

With Andrew and the Vollkommen boys out, it was up to me to represent Victoria. The finals consisted of a round robin style shootout of three

rounds where basically the last man standing wins. There were 84 entrants to start with on Saturday and after a bit of attrition the quickest eight cars compete amongst themselves, (these are the Pro cars) the non VW powered guys and the VW powered trikes to race against themselves, leaving all the rest (air cooled class) to fight it out. So after three rounds I had won all my races and picked up a trophy for my troubles to bring home.

After the presentations we packed up, said our goodbyes and hit the road for the long drive home. It’s a big commitment to tow a car over 3000km there and back to race but it was all worth it as we had a great time. We intend going back again next year, hopefully some more Victorians will join us next time.

I would like to thank Craig Hughes of Volkswagen Australia Magazine, Custom Bugs and Buses and all the other sponsors and helpers for probably the best motorsport event I have ever been a part of. I would like to thank in particular the Loco Gringos VW Drag Race Team.

See you all at Portland in February.

Adios Amigos, Michael Clark.

VW Warwick 09

The weekend of October 3rd and 4th saw the running of this years VW Warwick at the 8th mile drag strip just out of Warwick Queensland. The weekend consists of not only 2 days of exciting Volkswagen racing, Show n Shine, Swap Meet and a great chance to hang with some serious V Dubbers.


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Saturday 17th October saw the 3rd Annual Petrol and Pancakes hosted by Peter and Marg Bruty. The event was well attended by the Ballarat and Bendigo Volkswagen/Porsche clubs and the VWCV were there to sample the amazing Bruty Pancakes.

As always you can count on Ballarat for cold weather but this didn’t kill the appetite. Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 Pancakes were being pumped out on our arrival. In total over 150 people cued for pancakes, 65 Volkswagens parked and over 300 Pancakes were made on the day. You know when you have had a good turnout when you go through 10kg of Pancake mix, 30ltr Milk, 20ltr Ice-cream and 3ltr Maple Syrup.

I think most had seconds they were so good and rumor has it that some went back for their 4th helpings.

The morning kicked of with the usual Volkswagen chat, coffee and a chance to look at some great Volkswagen and Porsche vehicles. This was then followed by the engine re building competition for those who think they know how the heart of a Volkswagen ticks. I don’t think the 1 minute 8 seconds record was broken but a few fast times were recorded. Not sure how well the engine would run? but good fun was had by all.

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The large side panels were pressed by Ansair Melbourne and assembled at Volkswagen special bodies department within the Clayton Victoria plant. With the exception of the four rows of timber slating fitted along the inside of the side panels the body was of an all steel construction and was far superior to that of other delivery vehicles available during those years.

The container van featured double opening doors at the rear and had an integral body which was fully welded to the cab section forming a completely weather proof rear area. The side doors utilized the locks from the panel van and provided the van with an overall internal floor to ceiling height of 72’’ or 1.8 meters.

These vans were ordered by many taxi truck companies as courier vehicles and the most memorable use was by the Melbourne Company of Brown Gouge as dry cleaning delivery vehicles.

Although only modest numbers were manufactured here in Australia they are a very unique vehicle and are highly sort after by Kombi collectors all over the world.

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Petrol and Pancakes Ballarat 09News travels fast? The morning went off so well Peter received a phone call from Sydney wondering if he and his catering crew could fly up and cater for an event. I think it may have been Volkswagen related too?

The Volkswagen Club of Victoria would like to thank Peter and Marg for opening their home for the event and for putting on such a great morning.

We will certainly be back for Pancakes next year.

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Membership StatsVW MembershipsCurrent total memberships of the Volkswagen Club of Victoria - 390

New MembersThe following people joined the Volkswagen Club of Victoria in October 2009.

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Welcome and thankyou on behalf of the Volkswagen Club of Victoria.

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