1956 Krankenwagen (South Africa)
Greetings from South Africa, as promised in my intro, here are some pics of my 1956 ambulance ..............
Will also post a link to the South African VW Aircooled forum, you can follow my story there if you are interested ......
Cheers
Paul
Will also post a link to the South African VW Aircooled forum, you can follow my story there if you are interested ......
Cheers
Paul
Re: 1956 Krankenwagen (South Africa)
I know this sounds a bit odd, but, it doesn't that bad considering the state it's in!!!
Re: 1956 Krankenwagen (South Africa)
Hi Impd, do you mean it does'nt look that bad ? I would agree, it certainly is'nt a candidate for the scrap yard. The body is pretty solid and rust free. The chassis and sills, jacking points, etc, etc, need major work/replacement.lmpd wrote:I know this sounds a bit odd, but, it doesn't that bad considering the state it's in!!!
For now I just want to collect all the parts I need while I work on my '59 bus. Then my mission will be to work on the body only, and get it mobile again (I have already had a 1100 motor rebuilt for it, busy having an exhaust and silencer fabricated now). The biggest challenge is to get it back into ambulance status. We are pretty limited here in ZA as far as parts, collecters, swopmeets, suppliers are concerned. With our exchange rate and shipping costs, buying in from Europe, USA, etc, etc is extremely expensive ........
But all in good time. This one HAS to be saved and preserved for the next generation. I have a lead on 2 patient warning buttons and the buzzer, also possibly the jailbars - thats the latest bit of good news. My hunt for the '55/'57 tail lights goes on though. Cheers - thanks for the interest
Re: 1956 Krankenwagen (South Africa)
Sorry, that is exactly what I mean't - I really should read my posts before I submit!!!
It'll be a year or two before I'm down that way again, but, if I can source anything for you and if I can get it into a suitcase - I'll be quite happy to bring it!!!
It'll be a year or two before I'm down that way again, but, if I can source anything for you and if I can get it into a suitcase - I'll be quite happy to bring it!!!
Re: 1956 Krankenwagen (South Africa)
hehehehe - thanks Impd ! Your offer is kind indeed, at this stage, anything related to a '56 ambo, interior wise, I need and will consider< it has been stripped bare. On the outside I need the red cross roof mounted light and '55/57 tail lights - I understand that these tail lights are rather difficult to find even on your side of the world.
Let me know if there is anything you need from the Cape side of ZA ! And also let me know when you plan to visit the Cape, I'll fetch you from the airport in an "appropriate" vehicle
Cheers !
Let me know if there is anything you need from the Cape side of ZA ! And also let me know when you plan to visit the Cape, I'll fetch you from the airport in an "appropriate" vehicle
Cheers !
Re: 1956 Krankenwagen (South Africa)
Do you need the blue light and/or the illuminated Red Cross sign?
I once grabbed two of them Red Cross signs because the one on my T3 Krankenwagen was missing, so I got a spare if nothing turns up.
BaronVonKronken's ambulance on the forum might be a good guide for you as it is a '56, too!
I once grabbed two of them Red Cross signs because the one on my T3 Krankenwagen was missing, so I got a spare if nothing turns up.
BaronVonKronken's ambulance on the forum might be a good guide for you as it is a '56, too!
Re: 1956 Krankenwagen (South Africa)
Hi Roelandrat
Thank you, i have just replied to John in the other thread,
Yes the red cross light is missing, I'm sure I can fabricate something, but nothing would beat the real one ! I would definetly consider buying it from you.
In South Africa, the ambulances and fire services use red lights and beacons, blue is strictly reserved for the police and law enforcement. I do have a red one, it looks correct but will definetly ask for opinions on this forum. I suspect the bus originally did'nt have the beacon but most municipalities back in the day did their own "upgrades", so it is'nt entirely wrong to have it fitted (certainly looks better )
BaronVonKronken's bus and website, pics, etc have been invaluable to me - thanks for the headsup there !
Cheers
Thank you, i have just replied to John in the other thread,
Yes the red cross light is missing, I'm sure I can fabricate something, but nothing would beat the real one ! I would definetly consider buying it from you.
In South Africa, the ambulances and fire services use red lights and beacons, blue is strictly reserved for the police and law enforcement. I do have a red one, it looks correct but will definetly ask for opinions on this forum. I suspect the bus originally did'nt have the beacon but most municipalities back in the day did their own "upgrades", so it is'nt entirely wrong to have it fitted (certainly looks better )
BaronVonKronken's bus and website, pics, etc have been invaluable to me - thanks for the headsup there !
Cheers
Re: 1956 Krankenwagen (South Africa)
Btw are there pics of your T3 Krankenwagen here somewhere ?
Re: 1956 Krankenwagen (South Africa)
Hi Jolas,
Came across a couple of threads on another forum, may or may not be of interest in your quest for parts:
http://www.ssvc.org.uk/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=88159
http://www.ssvc.org.uk/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=87854
Good luck with the project, more than i would like to take on, but will look cool when finished
Came across a couple of threads on another forum, may or may not be of interest in your quest for parts:
http://www.ssvc.org.uk/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=88159
http://www.ssvc.org.uk/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=87854
Good luck with the project, more than i would like to take on, but will look cool when finished