HELP NEEDED

My kombi needs help. Having trouble getting into 1st & 2nd. I'm told I need to remove motor then remove gear box so I can have it reconditioned. Due to my age and lack of mechanical knowledge I need advice. How to remove engine etc. Hope someone can help

Real Name: Norm
Owned Current Kombi: 10 Years
Previous Kombi's: none
Favourite Driving Music: country

DOUGEE - THE MEAN GREEN V6 MACHINE !

AFTER MONTHS OF SEARCHING FOR THE RIGHT KOMBI ( WHO AM I TO KID , ANY KOMBI IS THE RIGHT KOMBI :) ) - AND MILES AND MILES OF TRAVELLING TO INSPECT POTENTIAL PURCHASES , WE FOUND AVATOR , A LITTLE GOLDMINE FOR SALE ONLY 10 MINS FROM WHERE I LIVE - THE ELDERLY COUPLE SELLING AVATOR WERE IN POSSESION OF TWO MERTICULOUSLY MAINTAINED KOMBI'S AND AFTER CAREFUL INSPECTION , WAS SOON TO MAKE ONE OF THEM MINE ! THE LADY WHO OWNED AVATOR WAS SELLING DUE TO DIFFICULTIES DRIVING A MANUAL ( THE OTHER ONE WAS A DORMOBILE CAMPER AUTO ) AVATOR IS A 1977 BAYWINDOW THAT HAS BEEN CONVERTED INTO A CAMPER , BEEN GIVEN SOME AWESOME CAMMO APPEARANCE - AND IN THE BELLY OF THE BEAST IS . . . WAIT FOR IT . . . A HOLDEN 3.8 LITRE V6 CONVERSION - FULLY ENGINEERED ! - NEEDLESS TO SAY WE WERE RATHER IMPRESSED BY THE VEHICHLE , WHICH STILL HAD 8 MONTHS REGO , SO AFTER A QUICK EXCHANGING OF FUNDS AND A FEW SIGNATURES , I WAS THE PROUDEST NEW KOMBI OWNER IN THE WORLD :) THAT NIGHT I WASNT WASTING ANY TIME AND DECIDED TO GO CAMPING ON THE NSW COAST AND WAS GONE FOR A FEW DAYS , AVATOR NEVER ONCE SKIPPED A BEAT AND RAISED A FEW EYEBROWS ON THE HIGHWAY AS I OVERTOOK PEOPLE AND POWERED UP HILLS WITH EASE :) THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF MANY MORE CAMPING TRIPS TO COME SO IF YOU SEE ME ON THE ROAD , BE SURE TO GIVE ME A WAVE BEFORE I OVERTAKE YOU AND LEAVE YOU FOR DEAD :) HA HA . . . PEACE - JUSTIN

Real Name: JUSTIN
Owned Current Kombi: 3 Years
Previous Kombi's: MATCHBOX CARS AND OTHER NOVELTY ITEMS :)
Favourite Driving Music: GREATFUL DEAD - BOB DYLAN - LED ZEPPELIN - THE DOORS - SIGUR ROS - THE BEATLES - CANNED HEAT - JACK JOHNSON - SLIGHTLY STOOPID - ETC

Desley

Our family goal this year was to buy a kombi. After many months scouring the interweb, we found this beauty. We have named her Desley in honour of my dear mother who recently passed away. So far she has made two successful beach trips. The first carrying seven people, a dog and four surfboards. The interior is a bit ratty, but I'm sure she can scrub up a treat. Standby for make-over photos in the coming months. She is the ultimate surfing accessory.

Real Name: Mikey
Owned Current Kombi: Less Than 6 Months
Previous Kombi's:
Favourite Driving Music: The Go! Team and many varied others

Help me find a kombi camper- please

Hi my wife, son and i would love to find a 50's style kombi with a pop top and split screen front window! done up or nearly done.. prefer air conditioning and engine/gearbox to be all done prior but willing to put some work in also for the right car.. if you have one or know someone please drop me a line. 0410 315 582

Real Name: Rob
Owned Current Kombi: Less Than 6 Months
Previous Kombi's:
Favourite Driving Music:

Shmitty's 73 Devon Camper 'Chucky'

Chucky entered the family mid 2011. I've always loved Kombis ever since Dad got one years ago (MANY YEARS AGO ;) ) I have big plans for him and hopefully he'll be in top shape soon :)

Real Name: Nathan
Owned Current Kombi: Less Than 6 Months
Previous Kombi's: NONE
Favourite Driving Music: ANY :)

Billy73

Billy and myself met before I even had a license. It saddens me to say that I had neglected him, BUT I feel now is his time to shine. I have some exciting adventures planned for his future. Billy is my first and longest love. I'll do everything in my power to never let us part.

Real Name: Ash
Owned Current Kombi: 4 Years
Previous Kombi's:
Favourite Driving Music: The J's

Hendobus

We have a 89 Caravelle, and with a bit of TLC its going to be a reggae rockin bus. Looking forward to seeing some cool Vee dubs at the dub to pub and making some new friends.

Real Name: Jonni
Owned Current Kombi: Less Than 6 Months
Previous Kombi's: Owned a 74 kombi, 75 kombi and an 81 transporter T3.
Favourite Driving Music: Reggae, soul, R&B and anything cool to sing along to.

lagoonjk

I bought my first kombi a few years ago but the rust was an ongoing problem so I sold it and waited patiently for a good one to come up. Eventually saw a much better vehicle in a school car park. Left a note on the window to contact me if wishing to sell. As luck would have it he wanted a van not a camper and parted with it. Takes pride of place in my driveway but will one day get my sons' stored gear out of the garage so she can live inside.Slowly working away to improve her but still have a long way to go.

Real Name: john
Owned Current Kombi: 2 Years
Previous Kombi's: light bue 75 camper
Favourite Driving Music: neil young, doors, country, creedence - the list goes on

Bayside Kombi

November 2011 we picked up our first project together- Split Screen Kombi we believe is a 67. No motor, back wheel arches cut for sand tyres, spare tyre compartment cut out probably for a longboard, rusty nose, spot and surface rust in panels, some bog, red paint totally chipped inside and out, rats nest behind petrol tank and many wasp nests, lots of bits and pieces including motor, bolts, back bumper missing. A 2012 project to have a reliable, not so perfect, usable, comfortable weekend camper by next Christmas. We'll nurture and revive this wonderful classic which we've now named Doughy.

Real Name: Ros & Mel
Owned Current Kombi: Less Than 6 Months
Previous Kombi's: no
Favourite Driving Music: ~Creedence

Gromit

Hello everyone, this is Gromit our '83 Westy Club Joker. We bought him in Germany and we have been having adventures in him ever since. We have toured most of Scotland in him as well as Wales,England, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg. He has been taking us and our 2 dogs on many holidays or weekend adventures for several years now and we have done quite a bit of work to him over that time. We are keep campers and usually wild camp which gives us the freedom to take the dogs where we like.

Real Name: Mash
Owned Current Kombi: 5 Years
Previous Kombi's: there is only one Gromit!
Favourite Driving Music: ooh a tough one............. generally rock.

Flo - 77 Camper

We finally got our own Kombi and exactly what i was after - a 77 2L Camper. We have heaps of resto work ahead but we're totally buzzing!

Real Name: Connor & Bernadette
Owned Current Kombi: Less Than 6 Months
Previous Kombi's: Grew up in kombi's. This is the first one of my own
Favourite Driving Music: Think "Bluesfest"

Doody

'Rooster' is my second Kombi. Call in and see me in Griffith NSW if you are passing through!

Real Name: Clare
Owned Current Kombi: 3 Years
Previous Kombi's: Lucy - 1976 Camper
Favourite Driving Music: Great Big Sea (from Newfoundland)

Real Name: Stu
Owned Current Kombi: 6 Months - 1 Year
Previous Kombi's:
Favourite Driving Music:

Valerie

Real Name: Nathan
Owned Current Kombi: 3 Years
Previous Kombi's: Besty a 76 still sitting in pieces since 07
Favourite Driving Music: Triple J

Nemo

Hello all Steve and I purchased our lovely 1976 orange and white Kombi camper who we have named Nemo like the fish in finding Nemo he didn't have a name and thought the name was just right for him, back in September 2011, we have just come back from our first camping trip on the East Gippsland coast of Victoria, we through ally enjoyed our journey in him he ran very well, but got a little hot at times, looking forward to our future adventures in him as we tour around aussie and meeting many more Kombi people.

Real Name: Cheryl & Steve
Owned Current Kombi: Less Than 6 Months
Previous Kombi's: never
Favourite Driving Music: Blues,John Butler ,any kiwi music

hippie chick

hi im latisha and im 15 and i own 4 kombi vans the one in the picture is my favourite one it has 2 sliding doors one either side.1969 model the rest are in the around 70s 2 80s my kombis are my insperation they keep me out of trouble

Real Name: latisha
Owned Current Kombi: 6 Months - 1 Year
Previous Kombi's: nill
Favourite Driving Music: eminem or nickelback

Kombi Sam

Started restoring this 1971 Kombi with restoshed in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast. It has the same color scheme of the Gold Coast Bulletin Kombi they did several years ago.

Real Name: Sam
Owned Current Kombi: Less Than 6 Months
Previous Kombi's: none
Favourite Driving Music: Jack Johnson

Nellie

Nellie is my 1st kombi,''76",picked her up from Canberra,in December "09",love to take her away on weekends, relax & enjoy the serenity with my better half Mae,hope to wave to ya all soon cheers Dave,

Real Name: Dave
Owned Current Kombi: 2 Years
Previous Kombi's:
Favourite Driving Music: clint creighton,xavier rudd,chris rea,8 ball aitken,mumford & sons

PENNY LANE

<3 my kombi is my baby <3

Real Name: will
Owned Current Kombi: 1 Year
Previous Kombi's:
Favourite Driving Music: beatles, the who

Gumby '94 Caravelle

Purchased Gumby privately from the Newcastle area, though he/she drove well on the freeway, there were a few issues that needed attending, so Gumby is residing at my workplace until he/she is well enough to take home.

Real Name: Daryll
Owned Current Kombi: Less Than 6 Months
Previous Kombi's: '67 beetle, '76 T2 DC
Favourite Driving Music: triplej