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Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:57 am

This is more of a tribute to the cool overall look of a barndoor. Not a copy.

Sat Mar 15, 2008 8:18 am

Area51 wrote: Cool project, but why -if he's doing so much metalwork-
didn't he made the front window proper barndoor ones
(barndoor height is approx 20mm lower)

At some point, I have to stop...If I shorten the windshields, then I have to find BD safaris at a reasonable cost...There are tons of things about this bus that are not correct, but since I can't afford a BD, I'll suffer with this one.. :D

Sat Mar 15, 2008 8:24 am

Daniel wrote: It's a barndoor triple cab.......

if 20mm at the top of the windshields is all that is being picked on, he's doing well!!!

Any updated pics?

Thanks..Should have some pics tomorrow..Finishing up front floors and tubs..Waiting on a dash pod support to tackle that too....

Sun Mar 16, 2008 7:26 pm

Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:52 am

Kevin9 wrote:

looking strange! :shock: 8)

Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:19 pm

Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:04 am

Its ben a very interesting project so far, great work.

I think this sort of bus might start a resurgance in the "custom bus" would be fun to see all sorts of freak buses made that vw never built.

:D

Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:47 am

I have tons of ''what if'' ideas. So if anyone is trying to come up with there next project and want something different. contact me. :D

Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:55 pm

krusher wrote: Its ben a very interesting project so far, great work.

I think this sort of bus might start a resurgance in the "custom bus" would be fun to see all sorts of freak buses made that vw never built.

:D

Thank you..I've been super excited about it..It's a little wierd and a lot different, but that's what I like about it....

Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:49 pm

Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:53 pm

I just read through this thread again. Cool concept.

Did you think about making it a Double Door?

Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:14 pm

Thanks..I did think abou it..It was actually in my original plans, but finding decent high hinge doors and a door section to graft in would be a chore, and I'm trying to drive this truck to the Classic, so time is an issue..In hind(sp) sight, I'm glad it didn't happen, because I later heard that DD busses had belly pans for strength, and I would have not known to put them in until it was too late..

Sun Mar 30, 2008 4:18 pm

Got the long panel done this afternoon...Body is finished..10 weeks from 2 busses to this..

Sun Mar 30, 2008 4:56 pm

this is awesome....this is one customization that actually looks really cool. Keep the pics a coming!

Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:31 pm

:twisted: Absolutely awesome nice work great concept . And why the hell not .Cant wait to see it finished

Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:42 pm

How many weeks til its sold?

Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:49 pm

my65vert wrote: How many weeks til its sold?

My bet it is sold before the Classic. Thats just how "Flipper" aka Kevin is. :wink:

Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:13 pm

Flipper's don't build cars....

Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:17 pm

Kevin9 wrote: Flipper's don't build cars....

true

Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:59 am

You got me there Kevin. :lol: