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Anyone have any insight into this picture? N number search confirms it’s a Hummel Bird with Volkswagen conversion. But I thought the Hummel Bird only used a half VW
didn’t think this looked like the ultra cruiser or the H5?
Is it possible to to build the original Hummel Bird with a 4 cylinder VW?
thanks
To my knowlege, only one person has put a full VW on a Hummelbird and liked it. The vast majority who have tried did not enjoy it.
A 35-42hp Scott Casler 1/2 VW does work well, and it's quite a bit faster than a J3 Cub, with a cruise over 100 on 35hp.
The way to go for more power is a similar weight 2 stroke. 50hp Rotax 503 is the most popular, if I had the money the Hirth F-23 would be my choice for this route.
However, I don't have the money, but I do have a McCulloch engine like Skeets', which I might try if I get bored with the 1/2 VW I'm going to put on the plane.