Thursday, February 23, 2017

What To Know About VW Kubelwagen Parts And Remodels

By Edward Howard


The parts for them are not made anymore, but old VWs are still being driven by enthusiasts, and they still look great if retro. The car owners of this brand have created a network that keeps the old units alive and working. German technology was all about efficiency and it led in many advanced categories that were later found by other car companies to be excellent after the war.

The appetite for retro is inclusive of those who prefer good old vintage machines made for the military. VW Kubelwagen parts is a niche which addressed a kind of collector, one that wants the VW unit with its original looks. Doing the research on the internet will get you some of the best independent maker of vintage parts.

The Kubelwagen type 82 of 1943 was a mainstay of the Wehrmacht, and the basic design is still very efficient today. The Volkswagen folks knew their car engineering and designed a car that could have many uses, and useful for many types of road or offroad conditions. Just looking at the model today will tell you that it had the same uses as the latter day HUMVEEs.

You could say that the Germans perfected things like fuel economy, ergonomics and accessorizing in this particular model. There are many German car enthusiasts all over the world, and the idea is all about the engineering and efficiency of these machines. There are many vintage units for sale, but rare is the one that comes with complete parts and accessories.

Remodeled units are those that came from storage, with perhaps only some parts remaining from the original complement. These parts will include things like gearboxes, the 24.5 Hp engine, axles and the chassis. Most are rusted out, missing all its wires, its accessories, doors, tires, windows, glass and lights.

But then, Volkswagen is nothing if not efficient in curating its own old models and storing its pieces, perhaps moulds and even the manufacturers manuals. Many of the better restorers and makers of replacement parts probably have an agreement with Volkswagen. Access to all original pieces and accessories can make them precisely remake the vehicle you own.

It will be great for Kubelwagen enthusiasts who are contracting for a remodel. The original dashboard can be replicated as if it were the 40s, from odometers to pod switches for the split dash. The restorers can lathe, machine and mould all the necessary parts so there is no difference between the restored and original.

These are early days for the collector binge for this particular model. The HUMVEE was never made into a civilian vehicle, only similar looking types were. What enthusiasts want are the real thing, the ones that were driven on roads during the 40s, and the Kubelwagen is a new entry that joins models like the American made Willys MB jeep type, which is the oldest known SUV.

This old car model is not something that can be had by anyone, not even the most enthusiastic collector. It definitely creates good market value for the units that are available. Restorers are able to make a complete facsimile, however, when one collector wants the exact unit to add to his collection.




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