My 1969 deluxe build...daily driver

secretsubmariner · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 9:48 am Post subject:

Amazing! Looks great.
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Stuartzickefoose · Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 10:32 am Post subject:

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67sash · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 2:49 pm Post subject:

Well, here are some pics from earlier in the week. Hoping to add a few more of this windshield sill replacement....body work and primer then the window being put back in. But for now you can see what we did you just fit the metal.

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I also ordered in the cab floor pieces needed for each bus. I have stripped the Hippie bus down even further and if the rain subsides today I will get picks of that and post it. More to come!!!

Remember that green transporter is up for sale, if interested please contact me.

Pinetops · Samba Member Joined: March 24, 2007 Posts: 2987

I just read through your posts, congrats on the state championship!

67sash · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 6:32 pm Post subject:

I have two buses. Both 1969 Deluxes, 1 is a transporter the other has the westfalia closet and zbed. I refer to the green bus....as the green bus. The other is the hippie bus, for obvious reasons. I am keeping as much of the original paint as possible on the green one and selling it when I think I have done enough to get a good amount of money to finish my bus. The hippie bus will receive a full brand new paint job and be the bus that I keep for myself. Thanks for the interest!!

Pinetops · Samba Member Joined: March 24, 2007 Posts: 2987

Ok, my bad. That's what I was thinking, I just read that as a list of buses but you were just describing the two.

I think it's great you are doing metal and paint work on both. It'll be two more buses back on the road in good condition thanks to you. Sounds like a good plan, the green bus will be kept original and you can make the hippie bus into the camper you want with the money from the green bus.

67sash · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:23 pm Post subject:

I have thought about a respray...but the people who I know who have sold over sea's and what seams to me the purist crowd are sooo touchy about paint. I have decided to leave it in a high quality primer and let the next owner decide out to go about restoring the paint. I have also decided to not fix a major dent on the green bus as again....repairing it correctly can be debated. The windshield is back in with a new seal and the bus is about ready to be put back together and officially put up for sale.

All the original panels, seats (middle bench included, bumpers, and lights. Think it should fetch a quality price that will make the new owner and myself happy. And yes, another early bay will be on the road.

Hopefully more pics to come mid week.

Pinetops · Samba Member Joined: March 24, 2007 Posts: 2987

I hear ya, it is a nice complete and original bus and someone will be very glad to have it. You are correct that a lot of people are particular about original paint. It's a big selling point. Not only does it look great but also because you know what you are getting. That is a quality bus and should command a good price, I agree. Best of luck with the sale and with the one you're keeping!
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67sash · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:27 am Post subject:

Things have be slow...and wet around here. I did pull the headliner in the hippie bus and am still waiting for the cab floors from Klassicfab. Our house is under a remodel and the wife has been all over me to not focus all my time on the bus. Hoping to pull the motor this week and then start stripping the RHINO-lining when the weather cooperates later this week. For me the 2015 football season is starting to pick up therefore, I NEED TO GET THESE BUSES MOVING FASTER!

TTYL.

Question for you all, and I don't want this to come across as anything other than a question.

What value to you put in the differences in these VW? Say pre-67 bugs versus later ones or splitty verse bay and more to the question Early Bay verse Late BAY.

When I started my classic air-cooled VW education it seems obvious that there was a pecking order. Splitty, pre-67 bug, early bay then late bay. Of course that list could break down even more with some of the other models, but most seem to not care and just go with what they can get for cheap....maybe its just my personality.

Pinetops · Samba Member Joined: March 24, 2007 Posts: 2987

Every era of bug and bus has it's own fans and detractors. Some people won't drive anything post '67 (or earlier even). Some want the most modern and don't care for early, more primitive cars. The 1967 and earlier cars are considered the "classic" vws by a lot of people. There is some snobbery among the older car enthusiasts, I think it's silly but it's there. Personally I like all the aircooled cars (with a few exceptions) and they all have their pros and cons. As far as early vs late bay, some like both and some would never own the other. They both command a lot of money these days.
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chachi · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:18 am Post subject:

i have been following this with interest as i have some similar body work i want to get done and silverton is not too far for the right body guys. looks like klassic fab still doesn't have the battery tray or rear corner...who did you go with for that and how was the fit? also, i tried to google your guys in silverton but didn't come up with anything for contact info. lil help?
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67sash · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 12:16 pm Post subject:

I used Wolfsburg West for those to parts, and have had no trouble. I started with the Klasssicfab because I believe they are the only ones who make window sill replacements. Currently for some reason the entire US seems to be out of the left (drivers side here in US) cab floor replacement other than Klassicfab. I waited and waited because Klassicfab is considerably more expensive and further to ship (Florida to Oregon). I would not of gone this route if I could have found the pieces I need either from a donor or a closer vendor.

I have read all the threads on here about replacement panels, after doing my research and doing the pieces I am doing I still believe that I am replacing panels correctly and with a quality piece. Once installed and painted I would question anyone's ability to notice the difference.

chachi · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 12:49 pm Post subject:

sorry, way up in the thread you said you had used WW for the battery tray. missed that.
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madmike · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 5:49 am Post subject:

I too am waiting for the same driverside floor piece & windshield sil Rolling Eyes

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Thrasher22 · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 8:34 am Post subject:

I know this is for the whole floor, but its klassicfab and they have it in stock. The weak Canadian $ works in your favor too. Its my local shop, I buy stuff from them all the time and highly recommend them.

http://store.concept1.ca/Bay-Front-Floor-68-69-%28KFBW140%29-KFBW140/
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madmike · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 6:55 am Post subject:

Thanks,problem is I already payed for them
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'Black Ice'Drag Buggy 'Turbo'
Rail Buggy 1915 turbo
76 Drag/Street bug 2180cc 'Turbo' 11:85 @113 mph"If I go any faster I'll burn up the Hamster" ,gets 28 mpg. also 10/09/22 11.90 @115 mph
"If I'm ever on Life Support,UNPLUG Me, Then Plug me back In see if that Works"

Thrasher22 · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 12:58 pm Post subject:

Missed that part, that'd be super frustrating! Good luck
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67sash · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 3:47 pm Post subject:

Called today, my piece in on a truck heading west!!! This stall sucks! Only 3 months to the PNW swapmeet and I must drive this bus there. Shocked

madmike · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 7:23 am Post subject:

Ha,her ya,Our big one day swap in Lansing is March 29th.
But to darn cold and snowy that time up here Laughing

I'll call my supplier later for an up-date,, fingers crossed Laughing

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'Black Ice'Drag Buggy 'Turbo'
Rail Buggy 1915 turbo
76 Drag/Street bug 2180cc 'Turbo' 11:85 @113 mph"If I go any faster I'll burn up the Hamster" ,gets 28 mpg. also 10/09/22 11.90 @115 mph
"If I'm ever on Life Support,UNPLUG Me, Then Plug me back In see if that Works"

Stuartzickefoose · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 10:00 am Post subject:

There are many better shows to be at then springmeet... Rolling Eyes

On the plus side, you should say hello when you get it up here. When,not if. Wink

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