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Sat Sep 06, 2014 12:41 pm

Oakman tents awnings? nice find....at an octo house. Some old hip?

Sat Sep 06, 2014 1:09 pm

aa390392 wrote: Oakman tents awnings? nice find....at an octo house. Some old hip?

The bus was owned by the same guy since the late 70's, there is a 20 year stack of registrations inside. He unfortunately passed away, his family is selling off his estate. There are the full set of poles and the large tent although not in great shape, canvas is pretty sun faded in spots. Hope to get back to the property soon and search around more. It did come with the original westy owner's manual and roof rack.

Sun Sep 07, 2014 7:30 am

My uncle found this single cab in Arkansas and with just a little work he drove it to my house yesterday. I love it

Sun Sep 07, 2014 7:40 am

^^^Dual Chesters rock!!!^^^ :P

Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:02 am

Love that single !
Nice

Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:38 am

very nice

Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:50 am

oakman wrote: so-35 westy found:

Cool score! Fyi I had some rear cushions with that exact orange/green thread combo in my 62 so33. Looked to be original and hidden under covers. Your bus is the only other example I've seen. Some red w/green has been found that is similar as well.

Sun Sep 07, 2014 6:42 pm

Kommercial wrote: oakman wrote: so-35 westy found:

Cool score! Fyi I had some rear cushions with that exact orange/green thread combo in my 62 so33. Looked to be original and hidden under covers. Your bus is the only other example I've seen. Some red w/green has been found that is similar as well.

Thank you. I had never seen the orange fabric before. I was hoping the orange fabric was under the rear seat re-covers too but it's not. The two wedge pillows are very brittle. I'm really stoked about this bus though. :)

Sun Sep 07, 2014 9:09 pm

Tahlequah wrote:

Nice SC! I'd bet 3/4 of that grey primer is completely unnecessary. Time for an EZ-Off party!

Sun Sep 07, 2014 11:13 pm

thinking the same thing..all OG paint as well.....maybe?

Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:37 am

RPGreg2600 wrote: That mango is sweet!

....too bad about the roof rot though :cry:

What are your plans for it?

Sadly it's probably going to get chopped up and sold or swapped for parts to put our DD/WT Kombi together. I bought it sight unseen because i need pass seat and rear seats as well as bumpers. Family didn't know what year it was but I figured that I had to start somewhere and took the chance.

Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:59 am

pyrOman wrote: ^^^Dual Chesters rock!!!^^^ :P

Yea, no kidding, I totally have "dual chester" envy.... :oops: :lol:

That is a great looking truck ! Congrats to your Uncle !

Mon Sep 08, 2014 1:13 pm

reminds me of stanagon's...

Sat Sep 13, 2014 10:36 pm

Picked up this 63 SWR panel today. She's seen better days but I felt like taking up the rescue mission anyway. Turns out I've had more difficult rescues; either that or I've done this too many times. :wink:

J-roc showing her some love.

Sun Sep 14, 2014 2:19 am

that thing is rad... should clean up well

Sun Sep 14, 2014 3:13 am

awesome! love to see another 63 panel getting revived!

Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:49 am

great find/extraction !!!! interior photos ?
sweet

Sun Sep 14, 2014 8:48 am

Looks pretty good. I bet that yellow comes off pretty easy.

Sun Sep 14, 2014 10:06 am

mtnbus wrote: great find/extraction !!!! interior photos ?
sweet

This was in his Gallery, Just a tease, but that dash looks nice......

Sun Sep 14, 2014 11:06 am

The bulk head is cut out, but the OG Ruby red cab paint and the rear primer grey is intact inside. Dash has the radio hole hacked. It was stacked to the roof with junk. :roll:
The only real score inside was the JC 8 track. :wink: