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Sun May 16, 2004 2:29 pm

Everybody has got a different taste....I know.
But this? In combination with a watercooled ecotec engine?

Judging by his work he's got some skills, then why build this?

For the rest of his work search: Panelfantastic

Sun May 16, 2004 2:31 pm

I bet it will be for sale soon.

Sun May 16, 2004 2:48 pm

love the mirror!

Sun May 16, 2004 2:58 pm

keverpech wrote: Everybody has got a different taste....I know.
But this? In combination with a watercooled ecotec engine?

Judging by his work he's got some skills, then why build this?

For the rest of his work search: Panelfantastic

Because he can!

Sun May 16, 2004 3:26 pm

he definitely wins uniqueness points, although i dont like the iron cross logo and the mirrors.
i think i am going to reserve judgement on the bus until i see it all completed. looks like it will haul though!
at least it isnt painted some garish color.
at least it isnt a baysplit.
at least it looks to be a pretty clean install.
all in all, even though i wouldnt do it, it could be a hell of a lot worse.

Sun May 16, 2004 3:35 pm

Don't be hatin keverpech. You know you would love to do the same to your firebus. Honestly that bus is amazing. I am going to look out for it at the Memphis show this year.

Sun May 16, 2004 4:12 pm

Sundial Camper wrote: Don't be hatin keverpech. You know you would love to do the same to your firebus. Honestly that bus is amazing. I am going to look out for it at the Memphis show this year.

Memphis? Doesn't it have CA plates on it?

Sun May 16, 2004 4:36 pm

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Panelfantastic wrote: Thanks Guys!
I'll definately be shoutin' about it when it's finally rollling, don't worry.
I wanna make some Nashville shows this year, we only have one VW show down here (right outside Memphis) in Oct. Next year I really wanna travel around and make some different area shows with the bus.

Sun May 16, 2004 4:53 pm

this guy has some ways. im one for stock buses but when you can do something like this to a bus i say more power to yea! love it........ but that iron cross needs to go.

Sun May 16, 2004 5:54 pm

It has it's good points and it's bad points.
Judge not.....etc etc.

Sun May 16, 2004 6:49 pm

speed holes wrote: It has it's good points and it's bad points.
Judge not.....etc etc.

yeah, at least it's not painted purple and white, .....what am i saying "vortex blue" and white.

Mon May 17, 2004 2:16 am

Definately not for everybody, I've said that in most posts I've made on here about my panel. Never intended to appeal to anyone but me. Most of you guys are vintage and I expected a very cold reception, never tried to push it over here. Much respect to all who said it was not for them but recognized my effort, that's all anybody could ask.

SHSC, I hope not, things would be veeery uncomfortable at home if it went up for sale anytime soon (you know something I don't?). Those plates came with the bus, thought they would look good for the pics.

I know the iron cross is completely played out (f'n soccer moms and wannabe tough guys). I do get some satisfaction in telling people that the symbol has nothing to do with choppers or nazis (then usually finding out how stupid they really are) . I am working on a design of my own, never liked the bare nose look and wanted something a little different... simple, clean.

Mon May 17, 2004 3:42 am

what about a tilted over-lapping, slightly off-centered "PF" in the VW ring?

Mon May 17, 2004 4:05 am

Sundial Camper wrote: Don't be hatin keverpech. You know you would love to do the same to your firebus. Honestly that bus is amazing. I am going to look out for it at the Memphis show this year.

I'd never ever do something like this to any aircooled VW.
Again, I admire the skills but just don't understand why?
The airducts in the side? The louvered rear hatch for cooling the radiator?
The fact that it doesn't have a bumper or bumper holes?

I like custom and/or lowered VW's but I like them when they're done in a original color (he got that right), with a look like it could have been done when the car was new.........

Really no offence to "Panelfantastic" what so ever.
I wish I had the skills he has but I just wouldn't apply them in this manner.

Mon May 17, 2004 4:28 am

There's a lot of things that people do that other's don't understand- That's what makes the world go round.

Mon May 17, 2004 5:13 am

i'm just glad i dont have to worry about walking past that bus at any local shows

Mon May 17, 2004 5:20 am

I just want to understand if PF will put in a rear hatch or if that bus will be forever backless just for the fans.

-Taylor

Mon May 17, 2004 5:31 am

Just one question, why an Ecotec engine?

Mon May 17, 2004 6:34 am

Hatch is being finished (hopefully this week).
Ecotec because of several completely different reasons, real horsepower (170 stock), real heat (and a/c if I want), modern fuel injection, very little maintanance, tons more performance if I want, cheap, very cheap, and to be different.

Mon May 17, 2004 6:51 am

IMHO, great execution of your idea for YOUR bus! 8)

Glad to hear that you intend to keep it and enjoy it. What most people don't understand is anyone making such a custom vehicle to turn around and try to sell it. However, just like "stupid" threads, "political" threads, "fatchick super" threads :lol: , etc., if people don't like YOUR bus they don't have to go see it! :?

From the looks of it the ride must be some kind of awesome! :o