Thread: Classic VW Van Rebuild Shop Near Bangkok

Originally Posted by beerlaodrinker

Originally Posted by CSFFan

I've always wanted a karmann ghia....

So have I, maxwell smart had had one so I figure good enough for him then good enough for us to? I also wouldn't mind a shoe phone

I had one, way back when I was 17... bought it for $25. It has been in a front end collision, someone had welded on the nose from another car(nasty looking job), the generator didn't work.
Drove it from Virginia to Florida, running off the 6 volt battery. Had to stop when it rained (until I learned about Rain-X) and charge the battery at night. Very pleasant car to drive, it twas!

There's a place in Bangyai Nonthaburi that has a lot of VW's and they're always working on them when I happen to go by.

Originally Posted by fat bastard

There's a place in Bangyai Nonthaburi that has a lot of VW's and they're always working on them when I happen to go by.

What is the exact location?

It's in behind the new Central Westgate shopping centre. It looks like a couple of shops that specialize in V.W.'s I'll try to go by there tomorrow and get some pics and a gps position if you'd like.

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Yes plz.

Good pics and link Fat Bastard.
I wonder what the Samba bus is worth, kombi with windows in the turrent (roof).
Type 3's (white blue station wagon in pic) are good value, type 3 or 4 engine , faster than a bug.
The Low Light or Bay Window kombi..maroon/white roof one in pics are cheaper, better mechanics etc..not as nostalgic.

That's pretty cool.

I like how their 'workshop' literally spills out onto the soi. Thailand eh!

I used to work with a guy, who had the same model as blue ute, he had a Porsche motor in it..

Very nice to drive..just had a look in Philippines, lots over there..Kombi's..
The whole soi is the workshop, it seems Ant..

Volkswagen Bus T1 Samba for sale in Bangkok/Thailand
VW Samba bus..2.4 mill baht
Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback for sale in Phuket/Thailand
Type 3 ...590000 baht
Volkswagen Beetle for sale in Phuket/Thailand
Beetle ..250000 ..baht

Nice pics FB. I will stop by next time in the area.

Hi Humbert,
I am looking for up to TEN German made T2 Split screen VW Kombi Vans.. (1960 - 68) to purchase in Thailand. As long as they have a relatively sound body and the engine runs I am keen. I saw your post about having Thai Motorhead friends who might know of VW vans...? Do you think any of them might be interested in rounding some up for me?
Cheers
Ian

kiwiIan

Ian, I admire your enthusiasm.

It seems to me the market for old VW's is quite mature here so any idea of finding barn finds whilst admirable will not yield many results.

I hope I am wrong but...

Gotta agree VN those old girls just can't be found in Asia anymore, the locals are onto the potential value of the splitty/ kubelwagons/ kharmann ghias etc. in Laos I've seen 2 karmann ghias in the last 10 years and 1 kubelwagon. Did see a split window kombi dual cab ute circa ? Parked behind a petrol station (it's still there)and I've seen some Facebook posts asking if it's for sale. It is but I suspect it's way overpriced, would love to have it personnally but I suspect I would quickly loose interest in restoring it. After work beertakes up a lot of my time

Originally Posted by kiwiIan

Hi Humbert,
I am looking for up to TEN German made T2 Split screen VW Kombi Vans.. (1960 - 68) to purchase in Thailand. As long as they have a relatively sound body and the engine runs I am keen. I saw your post about having Thai Motorhead friends who might know of VW vans...? Do you think any of them might be interested in rounding some up for me?
Cheers
Ian

kiwiIan

try the Volkswagen clubs in Thailand, you might need a Thai speaker/ writer to help but that could yield results, don't expect screaming bargains though , I think the Thais are onto it, bit of a Volkswagen guy meself