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RockyGun Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2007 Posts: 22
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 6:44 pm Post subject: Is my bus rare? 1960 split window walkthrough 11 window |
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I have a 1960 model split window bus that is a 11 window walkthrough. I was told that these are rare being as it is a walkthrough and most walkthroughs from this time are panel buses. Is that true? Im just putting it together now.. its been sitting for 10 years and a good 15 before I purchased it and was shipped originally to san francisco with a build date of aug 59. Mango green although the paint isnt really there any more.. and pretty mild rust... drivers floor a little rusted through a little bit in the middle section by the cargo doors and driver side rocker. other than that pretty straight bus. Asking this because im told i should get an insurance appr for it before i start driving it.. thanks! |
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type47fan1 Samba Member
Joined: December 03, 2011 Posts: 828 Location: McDonough GA
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tasb The Distributor Distributor
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 6371 Location: Pentwater, Michigan
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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I wouldn't label them rare more like uncommon. I've only owned five split buses in 35+ years and one was a 62 walkthrough 11 window. _________________ Roads Scholar &
1957 Kombi low mileage 36 hp governor equipped M 178 Slow Drag Winner 2014, 2015, 2018
1965 hardtop Deluxe Microbus owned since 1990 M 620 factory 12 v 1500cc
1961 (October)Single Cab- Road Trip Workhorse |
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joe cool Samba Member
Joined: August 20, 2006 Posts: 1259 Location: Yolo County CA
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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I would suggest getting an insurance carrier that will agree upon a value for the bus when you sign up for the policy. You don't want to have to fight over the value of your bus after an accident or theft.
What would it cost to replace the bus? Probably $10k or more, but I am a little out of touch with current prices. |
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mg6770 Samba Member
Joined: July 26, 2005 Posts: 843 Location: North Shore CamPbodia
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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tasb wrote: |
I wouldn't label them rare more like uncommon. |
True statement. Sure do love bullet nose walk thru tho _________________ Phil 4:13 |
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Clara Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2003 Posts: 12401
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2014 6:36 am Post subject: |
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There are a number of 59-61 w/t mango buses. But don't worry about if it is rare or not. It's a cool bus. Show us pics! |
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