mark m uk Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Any of you guys visit the 166 forum ? http://www.vw166.com/ I think blackpowder goes there, I think I had a PM from him but could not reply to it, then I found that I cannot access the forum at all ? ? .........I can get the site, but not the forum. Is there a problem generally, or is it just me ? Thanks for any clues. Regards Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 can get into forum section but would need to register and log in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Hi have you looked at the DISGV site?? Ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark m uk Posted May 7, 2010 Author Share Posted May 7, 2010 Thanks Griff, I cant even get on the forum - I tried again last night from another PC, but still no luck. Ashley, What is 'DISGV' ? even google doesn't know . But, thanks for replies guys, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelK Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Hi Mark, Griff is right, if you are not an forum member you can not read the various posts So change of computer will not work, unless you are an member or planning to become one Perhaps, this site is also of interrest The site is also in English http://www.schwimmwagen.ch/english/ This is in German only http://www.schwimmwagen166.de/ This one you most likely already know http://www.schwimmwagen.co.uk/ MichelK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Sorry Mark, it is DISG the German /European equivilent to MVT. Ashley http://www.wh-fahrzeuge.de/galerie_d.htm http://www.wh-fahrzeuge.de/vw_166.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark m uk Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 Thanks guys, Really appreciate the advice - you see I am registered on the forum, used to visit there and make the odd post and thread. So that is a mystery how you guys can get on the forum part but I cannot - I tried another PC because I figured my IP address may be blocked. Thanks for the leads on the other forums, I really do need to get imbedded with other 166 owners and get myself some knowledge in a hurry. I just bought this. It is, as I guess you all know from the tragic fire in Hiolland last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelK Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 It is, as I guess you all know from the tragic fire in Holland last year. Yes, I heard about it The vehicle depot of the Keep them Rolling section Amsterdam some how got on fire 23 november 2009, 15 vehicle's where lost Including 2 Schwimmwagen, 1 Kubelwagen and an Opel Blitz I did not hear the complete story, however I thought everything was beyond repair Good to hear this is not completely true MichelK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Mark, is it better than it looks :cry:? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark m uk Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 Mark, is it better than it looks :cry:? No, it is worse.........It got so hot, the transmisson has melted and filled all the little channels in the bottom of the body. .......Then the roof fell in on it. It will need more than a polish. regards Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berna2vm Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Well from what I have seen of your handywork, if anyone can restore it back to it's former glory, you are the man.:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Well from what I have seen of your handywork, if anyone can restore it back to it's former glory, you are the man.:-) Yep, he'll get it running in time for Beltring. Mark rules. :coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark m uk Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 Thank you, you guys really are extremly kind. I do appreciate the enthusistic and ecourageing (not to mention complimentary) comments. Your a great bunch to share a hobby with. The real 166 will be 'stabilised' to stop any further deterioration. Spare parts search wilkl begin now - and restoration will begin when enough parts have been captured to giove me a fighting chance of completion. In the mean time - on with the replica thanks again chaps, Regards Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksron Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 (edited) Just think, when it's finished it could be worth $175,000, like this one.... I wouldn't mind a set of those wheels and tyres on my bug ! Edited June 5, 2010 by Volksron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil munga Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 :-) Great to see that it's getting saved :-) Magnesium gearbox cases don't like fire , will the reduction hubs be savable ? Hard to tell but I take it that it's four wheel drive , will there be much difference in the front king 'n' linkpin beam to say an early Beetle ? do you know whats happening with the other damaged machines ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark m uk Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Phil, I have no idea about the other vehicles TBH, any less valuable vehicle in this condition just would not be worth the effort. I just got a gearbox caseing to replace the melted one you would weep if you knew what I had to pay. The reduction boxes are fine - the wartime ones are steel. Regards Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24851606 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Hi Mark, how's the restoration of your Schwimmer coming along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark m uk Posted July 16, 2019 Author Share Posted July 16, 2019 Had a break from ‘playing with old army trucks’ - life has a habit of getting in the way of hobbies sometimes. The 166 has been preserved, parts have been collected, and I am almost ready to start the restoration. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Good luck on the resto, and don't forget to have fun doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwimmer Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Hi Mark... send me a PM with your contact details and what you need and will see if I can help. I’ve got a Feb ‘44 Schwimmwagen myself and am based in Essex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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