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ghiafreek
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Joined: December 19, 2002
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Location: San Antonio, Tx
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 Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 6:23 am Post subject: My 21 reveal….finally |
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I've had this 1966 for several months now and finally feel comfortable enough to tell the story. I held back because the last 21 I bought, I posted it, in my excitement, just to have someone post it on The Samba to claim it as stolen.
Well a lot of money gone to a thief and a bus given back to its owner. I licked my wounds (still trying to get something back by prosecuting Mark T. Espinoza) and debated whether I would do this again. This is the one I gave back.
Well I did and here is my current 1966 as I received it. Anyone recognize it?
And here it is now
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srfndoc
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Joined: August 21, 2010
Posts: 3275
Location: SoCal
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| Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:13 am Post subject: |
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Sorry to hear about the first bus, did the original seller have the title in his name and did it match the stamped VIN? I've had a few expensive learning lessons in my life, all you can do is move forward (as you have) and learn from it.
Good luck with the new bus, looks good.
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delsolgsrt
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Joined: August 23, 2008
Posts: 38
Location: New stanton
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| Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 9:23 am Post subject: 66 |
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Did. You get that bus from pa?
If so I know the guy that has the rear deck lid an I have the og roof rack it had
If so pm me. Same bus was for sale little while ago on craigslist looks just like yours |
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ghiafreek
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Joined: December 19, 2002
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Location: San Antonio, Tx
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| Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 11:43 am Post subject: |
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Pinetops
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Joined: March 24, 2007
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| Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 12:54 pm Post subject: |
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Nice looking bus and I'm so sorry about the first one.
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ghiafreek
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Joined: December 19, 2002
Posts: 937
Location: San Antonio, Tx
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| Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 12:57 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry to hear about the first bus, did the original seller have the title in his name and did it match the stamped VIN? I've had a few expensive learning lessons in my life, all you can do is move forward (as you have) and learn from it.
Good luck with the new bus, looks good. |
Yes, I did learn from it. No title..no deal, and never post your ride until you have your title in your name in your hand. |
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scottvw
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Joined: November 17, 2004
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Location: Centennial, CO
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| Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Looks good. That paint buffed out nicely. |
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Stocknazi
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| Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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I hope the guy who stole that bus and sold it to you is in prison right now; Sounds like a nightmare of an experience.
Anyway, glad you found another bus. Nice interior.
I have the same Free Leonard Peltier numper sticker on my rear bumper.
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ghiafreek
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Joined: December 19, 2002
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Location: San Antonio, Tx
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| Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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| StockNazi wrote: |
I hope the guy who stole that bus and sold it to you is in prison right now; Sounds like a nightmare of an experience.
Anyway, glad you found another bus. Nice interior.
I have the same Free Leonard Peltier numper sticker on my rear bumper. |
Damn straight! I hope he gets what he deserves. He isn't in jail yet. Apparently, there is only one cop in charge of San Diego auto theft division.
But, thanks for joining me in your wishes for him. |
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d-rick
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Location: Columbia,MO
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| Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice bus, looks like you lucked out bigtime on that interior..Nice!
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John Revolver
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Location: Surrey BC
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| Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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Thats a great new bus you have there! I like the stance.
very sorry to hear about the first case of theft/fraud
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ateneo
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Location: Orange County, California
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I read your post that you wrote back in April 2014 & I am so sorry to hear that you got scammed by a conscienceless crook.
Some of us can lose a few bucks on a scam and we usually heal our pride and financial wounds easily. But losing $17,000!....man, if that happened to me, I would probably suffer from anger and depression for months....adding to that, I will probably have to get use to sharing the dog house with our family dog.
It was very commendable of you to have done the right thing even though it really hurt. I wish the real owner would have the decency to give you the $5000 reward that he/she offered for the return of the 21-window that was stolen.
Whenever I buy a bus, I always get the VIN# and call DMV (1-800-777-0133) to check if the bus/bug was ever reported stolen.
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ghiafreek
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I read your post that you wrote back in April 2014 & I am so sorry to hear that you got scammed by a conscienceless crook.
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It was very commendable of you to have done the right thing even though it really hurt. I wish the real owner would have the decency to give you the $5000 reward that he/she offered for the return of the 21-window that was stolen.
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Yeah, that was just one more lie I had to deal with. He said he couldn't believe he got a call and that he was happy to give me the reward. Shit…he gets his bus and walks, never, to be heard from again. Another liar saying whatever it takes to get he wants. Blah..Blah..Blah. Sorry for the rant |
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Pinetops
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That is very frustrating. There are good people out there too even though it seems sometimes like they're aren't. You just happen to be the good guy in this situation...
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rpattee
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Location: Anchorage, AK
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| Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2015 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Glad you hung in there in spite of the what happened in the past. The new bus looks super nice. |
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ghiafreek
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Location: San Antonio, Tx
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| Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2015 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Glad you hung in there in spite of the what happened in the past. The new bus looks super nice. |
Yeah…definitely in a love affair with my '66. She is a beauty. |
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LAGrunthaner
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I'm really happy for you to finally get the bus you worked hard for and yes sucks to get scammed but at least you are back on your feet with another Samba. We all learn the hard way and hopefully we learn from others too. Enjoy your new bus and keep us updated.
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| Have you considered simply starting with a nicer bus? I don't know what your skills are, but the race is easier if you can see the finish line. If you are not a runner, don't start off doing a marathon. |
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Jerry
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| Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2015 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice bus! Good job!
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hitest
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| Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2015 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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More Sea Blue '66 Deluxe yumminess! Congratulations.
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