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PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:03 am    Post subject: Would you restore, back to stock or sell? Reply with quote

I have been toying with the idea lately of what to do with my '66 Bubbletop. Not sure if I want to restore it original, take it back to stock (not a camper) or sell it. Any input is welcome. Thanks!

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I thought that lid was a legit kit. I dont know much about campers so the others will help you out more. ... we'll see.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

zimblewinder wrote:
I thought that lid was a legit kit.


Not sure. I cannot find any info on this thing or the company that built it. I do remeber seeing one in a VW Trends or other mag a ton of years ago, but all I can remeber about it was something about a company that took stock standards and created this. That's all I know.

Thanks...


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PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very Happy legit as in real, sorry. I thought the company started with a "c" (long word) but thats all I recall.

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

zimblewinder wrote:
I thought that lid was a legit kit. I dont know much about campers so the others will help you out more. ... we'll see.


By legit i think he means legitimate as in not a Homemade hack job...
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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By legit i think he means legitimate as in not a Homemade hack job...


Yeah...It's early in the morning and my shift is almost over...sorry...
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

camit34 wrote:
will-g wrote:
By legit i think he means legitimate as in not a Homemade hack job...


Yeah...It's early in the morning and my shift is almost over...sorry...


Yeah....only two more hours for me too....
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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FREEDOM CAMPERS
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Another model was called the Freedom Camper, fittingly nicknamed the snowtop due to
the large originally white fiberglass roof extension (easy to identify due to roof.) These
campers had really gorgeous woodwork on the inside. My favorite U.S. conversion.

“Snowtop” picture w/ main distinguishing feature:

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i would leave that bus alone, just clean up the interior.

is that original dove blue paint?
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I agree....buff out that paint (i bet it would turn out nice) clean up the interior, and enjoy it, if your not a "camper" guy then sell it and buy a passenger bus, with the prices of campers recently, there is no reason why (once cleaned up of course) that your camper wouldnt bring enough cash to buy a nice passenger bus
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

UZI wrote:
i would leave that bus alone, just clean up the interior.

is that original dove blue paint?


That's what I'm leaning towards...I was told by the person I bought it from 8 years ago, who was the 2nd owner, that the paint is original.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

UZI wrote:
i would leave that bus alone, just clean up the interior.

is that original dove blue paint?


or there is always that other option.....

5" narrowed beam
2.5" dropped spindles
Straight axle kit out back.....

Just trying to give you ideas (How many other "snowtops" have been slammed?) Wink
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I agree....buff out that paint (i bet it would turn out nice)


I've messed with the paint in the past and it does clean up nice, but it fades again very fast. Do you know how to stop or delay this?
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Just trying to give you ideas (How many other "snowtops" have been slammed?) Wink


Slammed snowtop...hmmm Twisted Evil
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 5:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I've messed with the paint in the past and it does clean up nice, but it fades again very fast. Do you know how to stop or delay this?


This not really my "cup of tea" i think there are topics about it, if i stumble across one i will attach it to this post
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 5:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

will-g wrote:
This not really my "cup of tea" i think there are topics about it, if i stumble across one i will attach it to this post


I'll search on it when I get a chance...Thanks!
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 5:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would roll it.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 6:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

camit34 wrote:
will-g wrote:
I agree....buff out that paint (i bet it would turn out nice)


I've messed with the paint in the past and it does clean up nice, but it fades again very fast. Do you know how to stop or delay this?


either get into polishing your bus all the time which will wear the paint out or leave it faded. i say leave it faded. shine is over rated.
i've seen people clearcoat over faded paint bus i don't like the idea of it. i'm pretty sure in time the clearcoat will start lifting off.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 6:59 am    Post subject: Lookie here Reply with quote

Imagine what you find when you just open your eyes and look. I've owned this thing for 8 years and never paid much attention to these little tags on the side of the bus just under the passenger door. hmmm...Just as will-g said...FREEDOM CAMPER...

You think the S110 is the 110th unit built?

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 7:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah !! I knew it started with a "C" er "S" Embarassed Laughing Laughing
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