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Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:21 pm

I have a 1954 oval. never had a bus. But recently become interested and after several months search I have found this one it is ( if I am not mistaken) 1966 standard 1500. This is maybe obvious but i am new in this. will restore it . Any suggestions and observations would be appreciated .

Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:02 pm

Suggestion: keep looking.

Observation: that thing is a turd. Hope you didn't pay too much for it.

Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:07 pm

how old is the sticker on the door? was the bus owned by a fuel company?

clean the bus up and get some pics in the daylight.

Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:08 pm

What kind of tail lights are they? 70's?

Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:12 pm

Lind wrote: how old is the sticker on the door? was the bus owned by a fuel company?

clean the bus up and get some pics in the daylight.

For what I know the guy never drove it just was making a keys in in (for a 15 years). Like a store but before him was og owner which I dont know.

Quote: What kind of tail lights are they? 70's?
I hope that someone of you guys will advise??

Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:34 pm

Yeah, it's a turd by California standards, but we don't know what it's like by Serbian standards.

That logo on the door looks like the logo for Flying Horse Telescope Oil.

Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:39 pm

Riff Raff wrote: Yeah, it's a turd by California standards, but we don't know what it's like by Serbian standards.

Sure we do: Serbian turd.

Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:48 pm

Riff Raff wrote: Yeah, it's a turd by California standards, but we don't know what it's like by Serbian standards.

That logo on the door looks like the logo for Flying Horse Telescope Oil. Mobil oil's logo, (still used in california).

Tue Sep 18, 2007 3:02 pm

Dave24 wrote: Riff Raff wrote: Yeah, it's a turd by California standards, but we don't know what it's like by Serbian standards.

That logo on the door looks like the logo for Flying Horse Telescope Oil. Mobil oil's logo, (still used in california).

Thanks :lol:
I thought it had to be less arcane than just the logo for FHTO!

Tue Sep 18, 2007 3:28 pm

well

Quote: Riff Raff wrote:
Yeah, it's a turd by California standards, but we don't know what it's like by Serbian standards.

Sure we do: Serbian turd.

California standards has been highest standards ever. You never know what are wet roads with tons of salt on it spilled every half hour and for a 2-3 months a year. That is why my found in Serbia is precious comparable to someones totally rust free in California.On the other hand if my car has noting to work on what is the point. Nevertheless this is what I have and will keep it .Thanks for opinion.

Tue Sep 18, 2007 3:46 pm

I don't think it is all that bad. A few missing parts, wrong taillights and front bumper, a little rust. Not surprising considering where it came from. It's not that desirable a bus here on the west coast of the USA but For some parts of the world, that is a creampuff.

Tue Sep 18, 2007 3:50 pm

those are 72-79 bus taillights.

Just curious... where was that bus originally sold... look at the M-code plate
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/id.php

Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:18 pm

I'm curious too, about the M-codes. I think with some clean up, interior, and running gear gone through that has a lot of potential. I really like the Mobil logo on the door.

Veskovici, I would make it a runner first, engine, brakes and electrical. Then get a seat and all the missing pieces, and gradually work on the rust spots. I would definitely change the rear tail lights with the correct ones, and remove the three circle things on the nose and get a proper VW emblem there.

But thats just how I would start, small budget style. :wink: Good luck on your project, would like to see more pics as it progresses.

Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:24 pm

That bus dosen't look any worse than mine did when I started in. I agree with karmenbob, get it rolling change the obvious illdated items on it and go from there. That bus could be nice with a lot of work. But thats what makes a project bus. Here's mine after restore. Good luck with yours and enjoy it.
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Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:20 pm

Olymale wrote: That bus dosen't look any worse than mine did when I started in. I agree with karmenbob, get it rolling change the obvious illdated items on it and go from there. That bus could be nice with a lot of work. But thats what makes a project bus. Here's mine after restore. Good luck with yours and enjoy it.
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:lol: what does that make, 3 threads now? :lol:

Serb dude, what does the underneath look like? How bad is the rust?

Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:44 pm

Ok. This is first day. will see what will come out :D

Mon Nov 12, 2007 5:26 pm

not bad for 1 day of work... good luck and keep us posted woth your progress.

Mon Nov 12, 2007 5:56 pm

Nice one,
hope you get stuck in to restoring it..
you'll be delighted with the result if you keep with it..
here's mine as it progresses (slowly)
http://www.ssvc.ukshells.co.uk/phpbb/viewtopic.php...8bbf1d5ff6
currently being prepped for paint.. :wink:

Mon Nov 12, 2007 7:11 pm

arthurnugen wrote: Olymale wrote: That bus dosen't look any worse than mine did when I started in. I agree with karmenbob, get it rolling change the obvious illdated items on it and go from there. That bus could be nice with a lot of work. But thats what makes a project bus. Here's mine after restore. Good luck with yours and enjoy it.
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:lol: what does that make, 3 threads now? :lol:

Serb dude, what does the underneath look like? How bad is the rust?

man that silver bus is getting to close to the RED BEETLE in picture count on the samba. :wink:

Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:24 am

bill may wrote: arthurnugen wrote: Olymale wrote: That bus dosen't look any worse than mine did when I started in. I agree with karmenbob, get it rolling change the obvious illdated items on it and go from there. That bus could be nice with a lot of work. But thats what makes a project bus. Here's mine after restore. Good luck with yours and enjoy it.
[img][/img]

:lol: what does that make, 3 threads now? :lol:

Serb dude, what does the underneath look like? How bad is the rust?

man that silver bus is getting to close to the RED BEETLE in picture count on the samba. :wink:

or rich's 50...lest we forget