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Firststatecamber
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Joined: July 13, 2017
Posts: 3
Location: Delaware
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Our hunt is over, let the countless hours of work begin...
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ronjonlasvegas
Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2004
Posts: 899
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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| Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 3:05 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| Firststatecamber wrote: |
Our hunt is over, let the countless hours of work begin...
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Congratulations, it look great. Now the fun begins.
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hitest
Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2008
Posts: 10296
Location: Prime Meridian, ID
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| Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 3:32 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Bump, set, spike! Well done.
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'62 L390 151, '62 L469 117, '63 L380 113, '64 L87 311, '65 L512 265, '65 L31 SO-42, '66 L360 251, '68 L30k 141, '71 L12 113, '74 ORG 181
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crukab
Samba Chef
Joined: December 13, 2002
Posts: 6116
Location: Vermont
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| Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:21 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Nice Score, a 21 walk-thru !!!
What is the story on how you found it ??
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Tom
My Pops:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=604100&highlight=
I know you will always be with me, rest in peace with no more pain. 8/13/14.....
In the yard right now:
'51 Dodge 5 window truck
'65 Bug
'66 Singlecab
'82 Rabbit Truck Diesel from CALI 
'86 Doublecab W/T
'91 Vanagon carat/wolfsbrg.Tiico
'88 Dodge Ram pickup
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nlorntson
Crazy VW Lady
Joined: March 13, 2004
Posts: 3783
Location: Twin Cities, MN
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| Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Beautiful bus Gibbs. Congrats on your find! |
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LAGrunthaner
Samba Member
Joined: March 18, 2007
Posts: 5505
Location: 1st Coast
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| Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 3:00 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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I'm assuming this is the Prep & Etch right UZI?
I want to clean my bumpers and use as is for a while or if I don't like them prime and paint. Also I have a second set of door window frames that I would rather use which are OG paint but I was originally going to use CLR but Ospho was suggested. Now I'm not sure what to use. I posted the CLR & Oshpo here see below, and I would love your suggestion as to which of the 3 I should use first 1. Prep & Etch, 2. CLR or 3. Oshpo. Your new Westy is hot hot hot, congratulations and maybe we'll meet up camping 
My CLR & Oshpo link.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8504527#8504527
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linda, the stuff i used is called "prep etch" and t's sold at home depot. 5 parts water, one part prep etch. i used a 16oz measuring cup, five of those and one cup of prep etch. that was plenty to go til i couldn't take it any more.
here are some interior shots. there are more in my gallery. the more i look at this bus and explore it, the more impressed i am
full set of curtains
both sconces
noice passengers side beamed salt n pepper backrest
dash is noice. i had an NOS washer bottle button somewhere, hasnt shown up yet. door cards are on order from clara. seat covers are coming from wolfsburg west
floors are solid
everything moves as it should. at this point i'm not touching the wood paneling.
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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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UZI
Platinum FUBU
Joined: February 08, 2002
Posts: 13335
Location: phila-DELFT-ia
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| Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 5:38 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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that's the stuff. i think it's stronger than CLR. i used it straight with a bucket, sponge and hose nearby to neutralize it. my rust was especially heavy. get a few packs of grey 3M pads too for scrubbing.
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ChrisMac
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Joined: November 09, 2004
Posts: 155
Location: Waterville, Maine
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Enkiel
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Joined: October 21, 2004
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Location: Quebec, Canada
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LAGrunthaner
Samba Member
Joined: March 18, 2007
Posts: 5505
Location: 1st Coast
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| Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 3:34 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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BarryL I thought the tank was plastic? Mine looks plastic.
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| The Whale Gusher water pump is intact. How's the fiberglass tank? |
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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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BarryL 
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Joined: November 01, 2004
Posts: 14257
Location: Casa de Oro, California
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| Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 9:44 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| LAGrunthaner wrote: |
BarryL I thought the tank was plastic? Mine looks plastic.
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| The Whale Gusher water pump is intact. How's the fiberglass tank? |
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I don't think that bus is a '67 unless it's super early. '67 had plastic. Not sure what year Westfalia started installing the plastic tank but usually that Whale Gusher Pump has the fiberglass tank. '67 has a different pump, too. |
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LAGrunthaner
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Joined: March 18, 2007
Posts: 5505
Location: 1st Coast
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| Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2017 5:10 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Thanks for clearing that up BarryL, I want to do well on my Split Bus final exams and it doesn't get any better than here for studying.
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| LAGrunthaner wrote: |
BarryL I thought the tank was plastic? Mine looks plastic.
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| The Whale Gusher water pump is intact. How's the fiberglass tank? |
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I don't think that bus is a '67 unless it's super early. '67 had plastic. Not sure what year Westfalia started installing the plastic tank but usually that Whale Gusher Pump has the fiberglass tank. '67 has a different pump, too. |
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| Lind wrote: |
| 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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Skim
Rants Master
Joined: April 15, 2001
Posts: 17082
Location: GFK 31 Year Vet
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| Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2017 9:45 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Patricks rough turkis 62 corner window
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Samba since before the towers collapsed. Still here.
1953 Kabriolet
1954 Sunroof
1959 Lowlight Ghia vert
1960 Lt Grey Double Cab SMZ LEGIT
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DONGKG
The Araneta Boys
Joined: August 28, 2006
Posts: 5475
Location: Cainta, Rizal, Philippines, "A Certified Type 3 and Karmann Ghia Maniac"
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| Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2017 4:25 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| Firststatecamber wrote: |
Our hunt is over, let the countless hours of work begin...
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Congratulations, it look great. Now the fun begins. |
Thant splitty is straight like an arrow. So Cool. This thread is so awesome, seeing splitties being recued on a great scale is enormous that sends chilling effect to my spine! I have my Splitty '67 bus to drive around with style, but every time I see a Splitty being rescued and brought back to life, I feel so envy that I am longing to owning another Splitty soon! Hahahaha.
Congrats to everyone here who has been giving precious time and efforts to these equally precious Splitties.
Thanks,
DongKG
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'67 KG Cabrio (Mickey) ;
'66 Type 3 (Sharky 2)
'72 Type 2 Homey
'67 Splitty Bus
'65 beetle;'69 Country Buggy; '44 Kubelwagen (replica) TOOB MEMBER #20 |
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bigdish2
Samba Member
Joined: May 24, 2006
Posts: 387
Location: Texas
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| Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 9:50 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Been awhile since I've posted but here's a few in the last few weeks rounded up. Over 70 on the ranch now and school about to start back up. Have about 4 more to go get then may take a break from hoarding. We just have too much as a family cruising around the country so who knows what may pop up next.
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For lastest finds check out
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In the stash
1954 & 63 Vert
1956 Dove blue camper
(2) 1958 23w deluxes
1958 PGSG 11w og paint
1958 logo dd panel
1959 dove blue 11w
(5) 15w deluxes
(2) 1960,63,65 double cabs
1963 swr/bg 11w og paint
1964 limo bus 350 powered
1964 SO36 Dormobile flipseat Westy
1966 (2) so42’s og paint
1969 (2) porsche 912s
1969 dart swinger 340
(3) Porsche 911s sunroof,targa,cab |
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bigdish2
Samba Member
Joined: May 24, 2006
Posts: 387
Location: Texas
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| Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 9:54 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| Skim wrote: |
Patricks rough turkis 62 corner window
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Damn I liked that bus what's the plan for it. Kids said they'd cook food again for you at all Prado and dubsplash shows for you. Lol
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For lastest finds check out
@texasvintagevdubs on Instagram or Facebook
In the stash
1954 & 63 Vert
1956 Dove blue camper
(2) 1958 23w deluxes
1958 PGSG 11w og paint
1958 logo dd panel
1959 dove blue 11w
(5) 15w deluxes
(2) 1960,63,65 double cabs
1963 swr/bg 11w og paint
1964 limo bus 350 powered
1964 SO36 Dormobile flipseat Westy
1966 (2) so42’s og paint
1969 (2) porsche 912s
1969 dart swinger 340
(3) Porsche 911s sunroof,targa,cab |
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Skim
Rants Master
Joined: April 15, 2001
Posts: 17082
Location: GFK 31 Year Vet
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| Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 2:39 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| Skim wrote: |
Patricks rough turkis 62 corner window
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Damn I liked that bus what's the plan for it. Kids said they'd cook food again for you at all Prado and dubsplash shows for you. Lol |
lol, that was some good food. It was much appreciated that day. Are you going to Eureka Springs end of this month?
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Samba since before the towers collapsed. Still here.
1953 Kabriolet
1954 Sunroof
1959 Lowlight Ghia vert
1960 Lt Grey Double Cab SMZ LEGIT
1963 Deluxe Turkis Walk Thru 15 Window OG Paint |
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Ccm2039
Samba Member
Joined: August 14, 2017
Posts: 7
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| Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:03 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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I found this bus and know nothing about VW's period but couldn't pass it up. I'm not sure if it's worth restoring or parting out? I'm posting here to get help and also do research on this site. And and all info will help considerably. Thanks in advance!!
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EverettB
Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000
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Location: Phoenix Metro
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Ccm2039
Samba Member
Joined: August 14, 2017
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| Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:18 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| That's what I'm not sure about. I'm picking it up this weekend hopefully. It's been sitting in that spot for a long time so it's probably bad shape. |
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