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linwine 
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 Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 4:47 pm Post subject: 1956 Sunroof Kombi |
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Well here sits the 56 Kombi that was pulled out of NY
I have sdecided to do my best to put it back on the road w help from a great friend Kyle Golding at goldingbuilt and help from some other friends that will be mentioned later I’m sure
This baby is rough but worth the effort and devotion to bring back
Stay tuned as I will do my best to post photos as we get moving forward on the build thx B.BERG
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Eric&Barb
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 5:19 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 Sunroof Kombi |
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Looking forward to much much more!! 
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linwine
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 5:21 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 Sunroof Kombi |
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obus
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linwine
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 6:02 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 Sunroof Kombi |
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I am not sure of it being the oldest
However I would like to know any technical information about it and
how many 56 sunroofs still exist |
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mandraks
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 6:03 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 Sunroof Kombi |
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very cool, and very crusty.
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Malokin Martin
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 6:50 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 Sunroof Kombi |
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| Whoa. That frame rail is crazy. How does one get that straight again without it being a sidewinder? |
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BarryL
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 Sunroof Kombi |
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| You got some hours ahead of you but such a cool bus. Does it or did it have belly pans? |
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BusJunky
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 Sunroof Kombi |
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I dig it! I concour, it’s definitely worth the efforts! Its funny seeing them skylights in the roof, but deleted. I’d be hard tempted to make It a 19 window 😎 it’s gotta be rare
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sled
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 7:15 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 Sunroof Kombi |
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I hope you, or a close friend is a VERY competent metalworker, and not just a hobbyist because that bus needs an extensive amount of work..to the point where it may be more replacement metal than original.
best of luck.
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 7:32 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 Sunroof Kombi |
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| sled wrote: |
I hope you, or a close friend is a VERY competent metalworker, and not just a hobbyist because that bus needs an extensive amount of work..to the point where it may be more replacement metal than original.
best of luck. |
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EmpiGT
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 7:41 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 Sunroof Kombi |
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| I dig it! I concour, it’s definitely worth the efforts! Its funny seeing them skylights in the roof, but deleted. I’d be hard tempted to make It a 19 window 😎 it’s gotta be rare |
Since a sunroof standard or kombi doesn't have the skylight reinforcements for the front 2 skylights it would be a 17 window.  |
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linwine
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 7:56 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 Sunroof Kombi |
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Yes on belly pans
And yes my guy CAN fab etc
I build ratrod buses this is the reason
It’s goin to Goldingbuilt Kyle for the skill level
Of course I could build a slammed ratrod bus is what I do daily
but I think this bus is pretty rare a deserves the love! |
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linwine
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 7:59 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 Sunroof Kombi |
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linwine
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 8:03 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 Sunroof Kombi |
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Bus is a May-June 1956 model
Has a busted frame rail
Guy I got it from did a excellent job building some bracing for extracting
Hats off for taking the time and effort
Super great dude!!! Hats off!!! |
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EmpiGT
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 8:24 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 Sunroof Kombi |
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| Does it have a Motorola big m radio? Every vw I've pulled that had that antenna base had one. |
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easy e
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:00 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 Sunroof Kombi |
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Wow!... such a rad bus.
Looking forward to watching + Siftung sheet.
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ronjonlasvegas
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 5:56 am Post subject: Re: 1956 Sunroof Kombi |
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| linwine wrote: |
I am not sure of it being the oldest
However I would like to know any technical information about it and
how many 56 sunroofs still exist |
This is such a badass bus, It deserves a top notch restoration. It will be a ton of work, but take your time and do it right.
I am not sure if you are aware of this, but there is a website devoted to 11 window buses with factory sunroofs. Here is a link to that registry. He currently lists 48 buses but most are 1959 or newer.
https://11windowrag.webs.com/register.htm
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linwine
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 6:26 am Post subject: Re: 1956 Sunroof Kombi |
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| Thanks a lot!! Killer site!! |
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zuggbug
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 7:45 am Post subject: Re: 1956 Sunroof Kombi |
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Super rare bus for sure.
congratulations on the find and best of luck with the restoration.
thanks for letting me come over and have a look.
I was taken back that all the glass in the bus is Sigla... i would have bet money it would have been sekurit.
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