nijyboy Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 (edited) Hi all I'm new to your forum and own a 1969 VW 181. I've been into VWs since a I was a lad and always had an interest in military vehicles and equipment. Edited January 18, 2010 by nijyboy Re-sized photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Welcome Nigel we seem to have quite a few VW fans on here in one shape or another... They'll no doubt come and find you shortly:wow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Hello Nigel, not too far away from you down in sunny MK. Always considered buying a 181, nice looking vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nijyboy Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Thanks chaps You should get one Rick, they are a lot of fun. I'm looking for some 15" off road tyres and just ordered some satin paint in a darker shade to try and obtain a more "factory look" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 welcome Nigel, nice looking 181, always liked the look of them Mark PS, I hace a few pictures of 181's on my fotopic site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 hi welcome to the forum nice vw :cheesy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford 369 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 welcome Nigel,never mind VW fans there seems to be a lot of us Nigels on the forum nowadays Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris c8 fat Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Hi Nigel I had one of those in the 80s while serving in BAOR even had the Danish rear stowage rack I regret ever selling it fond memorys of driving down the B1 with every thing down mine had been painted white. I named her called Thingy. before I had even heare of that nick name. I wish I could get another but they seem to go for silly money now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperatedes Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 hi nigel welcome a very friendly bunch on here and hours of reading material. i have a 181 as well currently being restored. unfortunately an escort mk2 has jumped the que i should be ashamed but i couldnt resist . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nijyboy Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 Made a start today Managed to do passenger side And the rear I'm quite pleased with the shade, it's quite close to the original. I've only done 1 coat with a roller and brush and it's come up up ok. It's no show winner.....more like a 10 foot paint job :-D Just the other side and the interior to finish now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperatedes Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 at least it will be easy to take the doors off unlike the average vehicle .i was messing with my eberspacher heater the other day in the workshop at work to see if could get it to work. unfortunately as it looked like a bomb had german writing on it wires and was ticking all the other lads ran away before i fired it up. (chikens the lot of em.) (it works hurray) think the thermostat needs attention fantastic piece of kit if we get any more snow warms up everything before you even start the engine. sounds like a space heater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris c8 fat Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Oh How I remember it mine threw out blue smoke I was getting pointed out they thought it was on fire but very warm even with all the doors off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nijyboy Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Mine stopped working suddenly so I'll have to have a look when I have time. Here's a trouble shooting guide if you need one http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/bn4troubleshooting.php A parts list http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/bn4partslist.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nijyboy Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 Well I managed to fix the Eberspacher, traced it to a loose fuse inside a relay so I'm nice and toasty now:-D Painting is almost all done now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperatedes Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 looks the biz nigel its amazing what results you can get with a roller.i once did a mk3 cortina in black and white to look like an american cop car for a show everyone thought i had sprayed it.i bought the book kubelwagens a history 1940's on and was chuffed to see my car in it (reprinted ad from car and classic i think)i had to do a double take to check the reg.some numpty had fitted air horns on top of the bonnet.(not there now) i might add.best of luck and thanks for the eberspacher link .happy trekking. mine will be a while yet.to be on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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