1969 Clipper-L Restoration Project

ratherb-buggin

Ok, after months of back and forth communication, selling off some of my collection and with the help of theeeeee man Notchboy himself (Major Props!), I have my bus.. and I am in love!!
The production date is September 6th 1968. The Clipper-L package was a unique package that was only available in Europe. This bus does not have an export code and therefore was bound for somewhere in Germany. I believe the bus was purchased by someone in the Air Force at Randolph Air Force Base in Universal City, TX and brought back to the United States; I have found a few pieces in the bus to help confirm my theory. The last owner is still alive so I will be contacting him soon. The bus has been sitting down in Texas in a non-operated state since 1984.

I wanted to share the restoration of this bus and it's new life with you. I can't tell you how happy I am to own it!

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Rolled in 12 hours to it's new home!

Eberspacher BN4 Heater

The best shag carpet ever!

Remanants from the previous owner. Old Milwaukee!!!!!!!!! There was one label stuck to the driver's side middle window.

San Antonio Aeronautical Charts from the previous owner. There was also an FAA study guide for private pilots. Not to mention, a few pages from a personal journal, and a letter from home talking about a stereo given for the new bus and some student loan info.

The sunroof needs work.

All of this equals one happy VW Owner!!

ned · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 12:46 am Post subject:

I bet that paint would look good with a little cleanser and some love. Nice bus and That shag is... groovy

Jerry Hundley · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 5:55 am Post subject:

Hell yeah man awesome find Very Happy

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mattcuddy · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:00 am Post subject:

Cool find. And with both sets of bumper trim and full jailbar set still intact!

Now that you have the bus, put together a full list of what you need clipper wise, and I'll let you know if I find it in the bus we talked about.

Seats from those buses in case you're interested: Though the middle is a full length.

westy_LA_fade_away · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:38 am Post subject:

congrats John. That's fantastic...
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WestyPop · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 9:27 am Post subject:

Lotsa work ahead, but what a great potential. Sweet find. Have fun.
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ratherb-buggin · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 9:38 am Post subject:

Thanks guys!! I think this one's going to get down to a bare shell restoration. I have already talked to a few friends about doing the metal work. I don't expect for it to happen all at once, so I have started to collect resto parts over the past few months. I will have to sprawl out all the new parts and post a pic of all the goodies for the bus! I will be sure to post all updates!

calebmelvin · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 9:47 am Post subject:

Nice! Clippers are cool around here, don't really see any. I would do a full restoration if you have the time/money/patience for it.
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ratherb-buggin · Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:59 am Post subject:

Does anyone know anything about this style of indicator lights; they are different then all my other early bays?

I also just called the gentleman who last owned my bus. I believe it was his wife answered the phone. She said that she would have him call me; he is 81 years old and living in San Antonio, TX. I hope he has some pictures of the bus, and some great stories to tell! Very Happy

It maybe time to plan another trip to San Antonio!

notchboy · Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:49 am Post subject:

Ok I dont want to see that bus for awile Rolling Eyes

Glad to hear its safe and in your perverted fondeling hands. Did you get the red cap and all that other shit in the glove?

mattcuddy hook him up as that will be a awsome bus when done. There are very few bays out there that VW threw the whole parts and accessory bin at Cool

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ratherb-buggin · Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 2:04 pm Post subject:

notchboy · Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 3:06 pm Post subject:

If that thing runs half as well as Whipple says Ill be impressed Wink

Figure out that sunroof with out F-ing it up more maybe get it pulled back. That would be very cool Cool

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waltervee · Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 4:24 pm Post subject:

Hey John,

Great find. Congrats

ratherb-buggin · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 7:25 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys!
Notchboy.... the motor in it was locked up! Therefore John was off again on the value of it! haha. I "luckily" stumbled upon another engine by accident that will get me running for a while.

I also locked in the correct rear Clipper seat! All I need to do is find a nice luggage bar to complete the rear seat and BLAMMMO! This bus "just" might see a show this season!

notchboy · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 7:35 pm Post subject:

That sucks. Im sure he would just tell you your doing it wrong and it takes a little of this and that to free it Rolling Eyes

Show a pic of the newspaper print with the og Star Wars on it from 1977 Cool

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ratherb-buggin · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:49 pm Post subject:

Why is it that I believe EVERY WORD YOUR SAYING..... ahh.... my head hurts just thinking about it.. where's the Tylenol????

Ask and yee shall recieve:

Crazy ad stuck to the bottom of the rear seat cushion on the bus. Don't worry, I'm saving it for the build log.

notchboy · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:12 pm Post subject:

Ha! I thought it was older than that. Very cool non the less.
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obieoberstar · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:22 pm Post subject:

the ad for 'Revenge of the Jedi' is cool find. It was the initial title to the movie before Lucas changed it to 'Return of the Jedi'

great bus!

notchboy · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:26 pm Post subject:

ratherb-buggin · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:29 pm Post subject:

I sprayed it down with penetrating fluid, let it sit for a few days and nothing... damn thing is locked tighter than Fort Knox.. I need to figure a way out to get it open.


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