TheSamba.com :: View topic - Coachbuilt campers on Vanagon platform (Karmann Gipsy et al)

Mon Jan 18, 2016 6:52 pm

photogdave wrote: pedrokrusher wrote: Wow!!!!

For sale on thesamba:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1884557

Wow indeed! I really need this vehicle. Look for my GoFundMe page, coming soon! :lol:
It just looks so tuff... And expedition worthy!!!
My wife loves it... Until she saw the price...

Tue Jan 19, 2016 2:03 pm

Wow! Again...
The seller posted 6 more pics. Here they go.
Want to see the other pictures? Go back a page.

For sale on thesamba:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1884557

Mon May 02, 2016 7:29 pm

Here is two more pics found on the internet about the VW Karmann Gipsy syncro 16 from Norway.
Interesting rear tube bumper!
And also a front tube bumper added later.
I could not find the norwegian forum link with his thread, someone can post it up here?

Mon May 30, 2016 4:12 pm

Here's a 1989 VW Karmann Cheetah for sale in germany on thesamba classifieds.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1933640

What's funny is that the Cheetah model has more options for the cab, like electric windows, power steering, carpeted interior cab, but less camping equipment, or less refined camping equipment... Not sure exactly what, but that's the way they roll...

And the Gipsy model has less options for the cab, like manual windows, manual streering (that one really sucks, like mine), rubber mats up front, metal dash... But better camping equipment, like water boiler, propane heater...

This model here does not show any pics for the cab area, so don't know whats on here.

Hint hint... The seller is more than welcome to post more pics here!

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Looking for the best Bus T3 Karmann Cheetah/Gipsy? Price: 24900
One of the best Karmann Cheetah you can find.
It's a 1.6 Turbo Diesel Engine Camper build in the Year 1989.
It comes with all extras like ABS, electric Windows, Power Steering, Fridge and many many more.
All services doucemnts are present.
No rust oder water problems.
The Camper looks like new.
We can help for shipping all over the World.
Please ask for more details

Fri Jun 10, 2016 10:36 am

Hello

My Name ist Felix (fix) and this is my Gipsy.

Here the story http://bulliforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=69661

Grüsse fix

Fri Jun 10, 2016 11:39 am

"Very Good". "Sehr Gut" Thank you.

Fri Jun 10, 2016 6:27 pm

deltaprofi fix wrote: Hello

My Name ist Felix (fix) and this is my Gipsy.

...pics...

Here the story http://bulliforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=69661

Grüsse fix
WOOWW!!!
:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

You completely dismantled that gipsy, and build it back!
I just checked your thread in bulliforum, and i probably already saw some pics on the karmann gipsy forum.
I really liked what you did to put the mufflers on each side.
Nice touch to cut the bottom sides at 45 degrees for some more clearance.

You totally deserve your own thread here with explanations in english.

Sat Jun 11, 2016 12:19 am

pedrokrusher wrote:

You totally deserve your own thread here with explanations in english.

Hello

Thank for compliment.

I will try it. my english is not 100%.

fix

Tue Jun 14, 2016 2:09 pm

Another special camper!
Right on thesamba classifieds, under bus, not vanagon.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1936756

1969 bus motorhome special Price: 10500 obo
1969 westy highly modified into a full size motorhome rv travel machine. stock wheel base, over cab bed, almost 6ft headroom,and about 7 ft wide.Its not pretty but it could be, solid bus no rust, solid chassis , floors, etc. converted in the late 70's by a company out of Boise ID. runs and drives, strong 1600 dual port, new brakes, acc cable, clutch cable, fuel lines, misc. twin gas tanks probably 40 gallon capacity, walk through, good trans, I have driven it 40 miles on the freeway handles like a bus, but has a ton of living space, full size propane tank, electric/propane fridge, propane 2 burner stove, water tank, sink, bed, overhead bed, closets, and tons of character. would be awesome with wood work redone and a sweet paint job. ready to roll, don't be fooled by regular busses, they just don't have the space and comfort this baby's got! trades welcome as long as they involve a bus and cash combo, no deluxes though , unless they have been shortened.. make an offer
, can deliver locally or even to the port if someone overseas wants to step up to the oversize camper scene. I would keep it but I already got an oversized vw camper and don't want to be a hog. all offers welcome, low ball, high ball, serious or otherwise.

Tue Jun 14, 2016 6:46 pm

pedrokrusher wrote: Another special camper!
Right on thesamba classifieds, under bus, not vanagon.

I want to know about the long wheel base airstream bus in the foreground
Wow :shock:

Tue Jun 14, 2016 7:19 pm

I've seen it driving around here in San Diego, but never had an opportunity to speak to the owner. It is very cool in person driving down the road!!

Tue Jun 14, 2016 7:34 pm

You can see the front of that vw split bus stretch airstream on this pic...
It does look like they stretched it the "regular" way, with two buses, one cut right behind the drivers seat, and the other cut before the engine bay.
...Mmmm... It kinda looks longer...

Tue Jun 14, 2016 7:36 pm

bluntlunchbox wrote: I've seen it driving around here in San Diego, but never had an opportunity to speak to the owner. It is very cool in person driving down the road!!
The splitty? Or the camper coachbuilt?

Wed Jun 15, 2016 8:13 pm

Another find!
These "For Sale" adds are the best to find these extremely rare models.

This Kranich model had the interior renovated, very beautifuly done!
Unfortunately I don't know how is an original interior. Very curious to know how they build these back in the day.

-A metal frame! No wood rot!
-The rear end is longer than a Karmann Gipsy, allowing more counter space.
-The floor is raised in the middle. Probably some storage accessed from driver's side.
-Huge rear storage.
-Probably higher too...

For sale in Greece.
The add found here:
https://www.automobile.fr/Camping-cars/Volkswagen-...16105.html

Volkswagen T3 Bischofberger Kranich
16000 €
1982
Manual trans
Diesel
185000 km
37kW (50 Ch DIN)

Description google translate:
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RENOVATED COMPLETELY FROM THE BEGINNING. WE HAVE ONLY USED PAGES FROM THE ORIGINAL SHEET EXTERIOR SHEET METAL AND ALL OTHER IS NEW. COMPLETE NEW ARE: INSULATION, INTERIOR TRIM, REAR AND ROOF PANEL, CABLE, WATER PIPES, FURNITURE (BY HOBBY) FRIDGE, TOILET, FAUCETS, WATER TANK, UPHOLSTERY, REAR WINDOW, REAR LAMP CARRIER. WE HAVE PHOTOS OF ALL REPAIR STEPS. VEHICLE IS IN GREECE - THESSALONIKI. CAN GERMANY AGAINST EFFORT BE TRANSPORTED.

Autres données techniques
Couleur extérieure: Blanc
Poids maximum autorisé: 2 500 kg
Longueur du véhicule: 5 200 mm
Largeur: 2 070 mm
Hauteur: 2 720 mm
Essieux: 2
Nombre de couchettes:4

Thu Jun 16, 2016 4:34 am

Never seen one like this before.
Huge one piece fiberglass top!
Very aerodynamic T3 camper coachbuilt.

Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:54 pm

deltaprofi fix wrote: Hello

My Name ist Felix (fix) and this is my Gipsy.

Here the story http://bulliforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=69661

Grüsse fix

Cool ride Felix!

What did you use to construct the walls? It looks like some kind of composite layers with Fiberglas on the exterior.

Thanks

Fri Jun 17, 2016 8:23 am

Oh, those wheels. I love them!!!

Are all Porsche Twists the same? $400 on ebay. Do they need spacers too?

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/porsche-twist

pete nice wrote:

Sun Jun 19, 2016 7:10 pm

Well i found an original one on ebay.

1982 aircooled Volkswagen T3 Kranichi von Bischofberger
4,510 €
http://m.ebay.de/itm/191585294039?_trkparms=aid222...0107.m2460

Here you can clearly see how they did the raised rear floor, just inches lower than the engine floor.
Also on another picture you can see another interior floor trap door... What for? I don't know.

Edit: did you guys notice the little safety (edit: security, not safety... :lol: :oops: ) device on the front passenger door?

Mon Jun 20, 2016 2:59 am

These are cool rigs, I'm really liking the large fiberglass unit.
One thing that makes me keep my Westy is it FITS in the garage.

The"safety device" on the passenger door. Look closely at your 5th picture, is it not also present on the driver's door? Maybe a security device?

Mon Jun 20, 2016 5:10 am

tam_shops wrote: Oh, those wheels. I love them!!!

Are all Porsche Twists the same? $400 on ebay. Do they need spacers too?

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/porsche-twist

I also love those wheels!
But don't know nothing about them.
You better copy paste your message and post it on the wheels part 2 thread.
Good luck!