A Cal Look Kubelwagen?

So...what I do know is that this is an all steel hand built replica of a WW2 Kubelwagen.
It was based on the foundation of a late 1950's Beetle, and currently rests on a 1965 Beetle chassis
and it is registered as a 1965 Beetle. I have the original chassis for the car if someone wants it, but it was in very poor shape
although it did have a VW Bus transmission with gear reduction boxes similar to the original Kubelwagens.
But now it has the "Rat Rod" look to it, with a narrowed CB Performance front beam and Mooneyes "Speedmaster" Wheels.

The patina on the car is absolutely awesome.
The great part about it is that most of it is nature made, while some of it was studio applied.
It has sat out in the elements long enough that the line between real patina and scenic patina have blurred almost completely away.

The weapons in the photos here are NOT included in the sale...so dont ask.

The dash is all steel construction as well.
The floors are now covered with a wood "duckboard" style floor panel similar to the original Kubels
(photo soon to come)
I have also installed a real hand grenade for a shift knob since these photos!

The three spoke steering wheel is a little sharp...you gotta watch those hands on the raw edges.

Interesting how they made the split window style dash pod out of metal.
Right near the steering wheel support the builder hand stamped in the shift pattern right into the metal.
A lot of time and effort went into the construction of this beast.

The seats are standard Beetle seats, recovered quickly in army surplus canvas material.

The rear seat as well (in this photo it is loosely covered...it will be fitted prior to delivery.
Neat "cap gun" eh?

Behind the rear seat is a storage area for your gas cans and assorted roadside necessities.

Thanks for the "props" go to Dave Pelsue, a friend who is heavily involved in Military re-inactments.
The stuff is all proper WW2 era German stuff...pretty neat.
Note the strengthening ribs on the body, they are welded in place, rather than being stamped in like the original cars.

There's ol Dave taking aim at some jackrabbits out in the wilds of Aguanga.

Here are the remnants of an Afrika Korps insignia on the driver's door.
This is the clue I am most holding to to identify the history of the vehicle...anyone have any input?

Its a very fun car. As rough and as unrefined as any automobile ever could be.
It runs and drives and gets a whole ton of attention to be sure.
The engine is a stocker 40 horse, so it's no rocket ship, which is probably a good thing.
With all the sharp edges, you dont want to hit anything in this car going fast.

The car has been photographed for full feature articles in three VW publications so far
and has already appeared on the pages of Hot VW's Magazine at the Drag Day event coverage.
This is a car that seriously draws a crowd.
The price of fame has been greatly reduced...park this next to any mega dollar show car and it will get more looks!

SOLD!!