andy_tucker217 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Hi there. Currently not a Military Vehicle owner, but a collector of Air Cooled VW's. Looking to build a Kubel Kit. My son, however, is a reenactor and WW2 collector. Also, recently sold a James ML so at some point this year I'll be looking for another bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcot1751 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Welcome along :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Welcome in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth dawe Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Welcome. .....air cooled veedubs are the best kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_bish Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Welcome on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lssah2025 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Welcome aboard.., I love air cooled VW engines, I previously owned a 43 and 44 Kubel, please don't make some frankenstein kubelwagen though. If you are serious get a 40's-50's era pan and contact Lehar in the Czech Republic, you will not be sorry, he makes complete bodies and reproduction parts, you will need the drivetrain, engine etc. but he has correct wheels, tyres etc. I have done business with him in the USA and he is par none. http://www.leharmilitaryvehicles.cz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Issah2025, roughly how much is one of Lehar's bodies? I've never considered a kubelwagen, but I've got to admit that it's pretty cool and I could see myself using one as a daily driver... What is the quality like? Do you have any details of the build-up? Cheers, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 If I remember correctly his full Kubel kit is like 20K USD or maybe a little less (complete, tilt etc, and windows, I think you need to upholstery the seats or they are done, it has been a few years since I got anything from him, since he doesn't deal in Brit kit, thinking though, that price might have been for one of the Stoewer bodies complete. His work is incredible, you can't tell the difference from an original, I had original doors and some other parts replaced, because there was so much damage and bondo, the new doors look like they came off the factory floor, he also has the correct wheels and tyres. We were going to get a container and ship 3-4 bodies over, but we only got parts that were needed, since you are in the UK, shipping will be a whole lot cheaper, he is a great guy to deal with, no hassles and I don't know of anyone that has had issues with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) Repro on Milweb, looks pretty good, just by a quick glance over,, http://www.milweb.co.uk/classifieds/large_image.php?ad=72862&cat=2 it has a few of the correct things done too from what I read, the use of the VW bus axles and spindles!!! One of my Kubels had a 51 VW front bus axle. They are exactly the same except the VW cogwheel stampings and wartime markings. Edited May 29, 2014 by lssah2025 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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