Hi my name is Robert
Nickname is smurf or bodling (goes back many years)
Having now got my new toy home on bank holiday monday needs load of tlc basically a strip and rebuild definitely need to look at a build manual if anybody has a copy either hard back or DVD (will pay for copy etc) and trying to work out what is and what isn't on it
Semi seized 1600cc air cooled with single carburator
Front discs seized
Rear discs seized although they look New with new pads also
Leather interior possible porsche front seats ( looking at other people's cars on forum)
Pictures to follow at least on trailer to a new home

If you are a paid up member, there is a manual to download in the Covin Technical section.

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KEITHC (MEMBER No.256)


Lifes not always Covin, occasionally reality kicks in - All's not lost, the futures .pdf (pretty dam fine)

Tried that it says have to log into yahoo

Just downloaded to my android tablet and am on holiday in Greece, so unsure why you can't see it. If you don't manage it, send me a mail with your email address and will sort another way out.

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KEITHC (MEMBER No.256)


Lifes not always Covin, occasionally reality kicks in - All's not lost, the futures .pdf (pretty dam fine)

Welcome Robert, good to hear you've got yourself a Covin. Be nice to see some pictures

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WebSites www.covin.co.uk - - & - - www.vwkd.co.uk - - & - - www.flat4dubs.co.uk


I LOVE RUST ME
Patent Pending "The Ultimate In Rust Remedy"

Now got build manual and digesting google wanted me to sign into yahoo to get it though must be to do with my internet provider
Have started loosening bits ready for the strip down that whale tail is heavy!! No wonder everybody says about light steering.
Brake pads all removed calipers need shot blasting and un-seizing at it rolls now##

Welcome to the family mate... take it you are a paid up member well worth the tenner

YES we all agree lets see some photos, best to start with a new build thread and then keep us all informed of progress, take a look at mine its shows a great before and after and all the sweat inbetween, great to look back on when yo do finish it.

viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2603

If you get stuck just ask we all needed help and this is a great place to get advice.

Mark

Well having read nearly everything on the forum all the builds and renovations
A lot of knowledge is dangerous
signed up to photobucket for images to post and no doubt will have fun trying its nice to see some people still active I'm a quiet type lots of looking not much talking so in time will start a new tread for renovation have some photo's but managed to put in dry storage at moment while checking everything out

Just depends on what your wanting to achieve with your car,the forum is a brilliant place to share ideas and ask questions there won't be many problems that haven't been flagged up on here Straight forward rebuilds or radical changes to a build like my second one just ask we all like pics so that we can help

Welcome along Robert, good place to start with a covin, as Paul said pics help . they speak a thousand words
all the best ,mark

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my first aim is to get it to a reasonable condition to use as a third vehicle
having a couple of motorbikes and a pickup as normal transport but I know that it will
go further than that.
At the moment I can see that it requires a full rewire and probable brake and fuel plumbing,
usual chassis scrub and paint, redo interior and full paint job.
Not a lot then !!!!!!!!