The Tin Man
XS650 Addict
Plenty of aircooled VW rebuilds under my belt but I cant afford another Splitscreen Van so im having a go at a custom build XS 650 its aircooled anyways. I did lots of riding pre kids mostly off road now they have left home I have decided its time again. So Tracker seems sensible as its a better riding position than a Cafe for a stiff old bloke.
I want to document the build here. Now days with the FBook lots of the old school Internet VW Forums are dead or dying so i was happy to see that this site is reasonably active so im sure i can gain from your input and leave a record for others.
I bought an 1975 XS basket case with no motor and I've been collecting parts for a while. Its winter here in Australia so I have some time on hand. So far I've started by d tabbing the frame and fitting a tanlk and seat. I have a Wes Boge Tracker seat from Counter Balance MCs in distressed leather NICE! Also an 1974 RD 350 tank. The RD tank has an open end and I didn't like the way the seat and tank meet so I have welded a bulkhead at the end of the RD tank tunnel and fabbed up a rear tab to locate it on the frame the front locating ears have been moved slightly as I want a continuous line along the seat base.
Some photos of my the last two Kombi bus builds
And the start of the Tracker
I want to document the build here. Now days with the FBook lots of the old school Internet VW Forums are dead or dying so i was happy to see that this site is reasonably active so im sure i can gain from your input and leave a record for others.
I bought an 1975 XS basket case with no motor and I've been collecting parts for a while. Its winter here in Australia so I have some time on hand. So far I've started by d tabbing the frame and fitting a tanlk and seat. I have a Wes Boge Tracker seat from Counter Balance MCs in distressed leather NICE! Also an 1974 RD 350 tank. The RD tank has an open end and I didn't like the way the seat and tank meet so I have welded a bulkhead at the end of the RD tank tunnel and fabbed up a rear tab to locate it on the frame the front locating ears have been moved slightly as I want a continuous line along the seat base.
Some photos of my the last two Kombi bus builds
And the start of the Tracker
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