'52 24A build thread.

KombiMonster · Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:35 pm Post subject:

Ken your wheel choice was a good one! I checked out your rides a few times all weekend! I'll have to send you an email before the french guy does next year! Wink

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burtc · Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:40 pm Post subject:

Had a few pictures kicking around on my computer and thought I would share them rather than hoarding them.

Trip was great and will be a memorable one for sure. Ken will fill in all the details when he gets a chance.

Thanks to everyone for all their help and hospitality, much appreciated.

Enjoy.

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Vegas desert photo-shoot.
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One of the many "minor adjustments" that we experienced along the way.
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Niels doing his magic with the help of the rental vehicle (Thanks AirMighty).
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Fonz · Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 3:48 pm Post subject:

The bus looks amazing Ken. Cool

I was just wondering where you got your battery cover strap, or did you make it?

Actually where did you get the ground strap too?...

EverettB · Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:07 pm Post subject:

I don't know if Ken used this but you can make a Barndoor battery cover strap from a later Bus gas tank strap.

They look the same except for length.

Wolfsburg West, and probably other places, sells those copper-colored cables:
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=111971235C
Obviously the length may not be "correct" for a Barndoor.
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Concept1 · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 1:12 pm Post subject:

burtc · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 1:20 pm Post subject:

horizontallyopposed · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 3:48 pm Post subject:

Ken, I'm sure that Burt has heard "I'm never doing that again" from you enough times that he's completely immune to it.

-Keith

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dpeters60ghia · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 6:36 am Post subject:

Ken is probably looking for a '50 Standard Sunroof for his next project...

He's a machine....

Or, maybe he could work some of his magic on one of his BD SC's.

OCTO was a great event and the busses were amazing. I had a great time!

Its still hard for me to think of this as a Columbian bus...the restoration is so dramatic.

- DP

Plums · Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:40 am Post subject:

It was great meeting you guys, very friendly chaps.
Your buses are super cool and IMO were the best at the OCTO, just amazing.
Enjoy driving them mate.
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dawerks · Samba Member Joined: September 15, 2010 Posts: 1609

So jealous! Smile

On a related note, do you have any internships/apprentice ships open at Concept1? I think it would be fun to learn to build a bus from the master!
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Dasdubber · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 12:21 am Post subject:

Congratulations on a great result (and commendable trip) Ken - was fantastic to meet you and your mates in person. The bus was amazing. Thanks again for getting those nose cones out.
Cheers
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W1K1 · Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 12:16 pm Post subject:

How did the new motor make out? I heard rumblings of some stuff in the oil when you guys changed it in California.
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Fonz · Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 9:56 am Post subject:

sunroof · Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:42 am Post subject:

RIP Bob Duncan of the House of Silver.

http://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...ame%7CASC/

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Trevor P · Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 7:04 am Post subject:

Sorry to hear this. Bob did all the chrome work on my oval. A true craftsman with amazing attention to detail.
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NorCalRiviera · Riviera Specialist Joined: April 13, 2000 Posts: 6182

Sweet jeebs! Wow. What amazing work!

Glad I was sitting the whole time, my knees are weak!
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Ste-9n2 · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 12:59 pm Post subject:

really enjoyable read

amazing work Cool

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Lazaa · Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:04 am Post subject:

A few images of the bus during the trip to LA Very Happy

A 4-5 minutes video with more details about the bus will come in the next few weeks Wink

Cheers !
Florian

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