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ALLWAGONS Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:02 pm Post subject: So I found a barn door |
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I recently came across this rust free barndoor for sale. I am definitely picking it up. It is missing some parts but owner stated they are all inside the car. Had to take a spy shot as he didn't want any pics taken. It is an 11 window. I am not new to busses as I own a '60 15 wind and an early '64 21 wind bus. But I am mostly a type 3 guy.
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EverettB Administrator
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ALLWAGONS Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:50 pm Post subject: Re: So I found a barn door |
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EverettB wrote: |
Cool! Get it.
FYI, it looks like the nose might be clipped, it has the wiper arm depressions of a later Bus.
Barndoor with no large dip in the metal
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Thanks, will look into it. _________________ I'd be UNSTOPPABLE if not for Law Enforcement and PHYSICS.
I recycle old cars and parts, other than when I rot, that's as Green as I am going to get.
Thanks to my Tesla driving neighbors, I feel more relaxed driving my SUBURBAN and old VW's.
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23 window mike Samba Member
Joined: April 29, 2007 Posts: 32 Location: Stoke-on-Trent
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 4:31 am Post subject: Re: So I found a barn door |
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Hi great find that’s right for a barndoor later busses have much bigger recess for the wipers |
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56samba Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 4:37 am Post subject: Re: So I found a barn door |
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EverettB wrote: |
Cool! Get it.
FYI, it looks like the nose might be clipped, it has the wiper arm depressions of a later Bus.
Barndoor with no large dip in the metal
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That was also my first thought |
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Scotty Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 6:27 am Post subject: Re: So I found a barn door |
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Be sure to check the chassis number _________________
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I'd be curious to know the length of his tip.
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mandraks Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 8:20 am Post subject: Re: So I found a barn door |
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EverettB wrote: |
Cool! Get it.
FYI, it looks like the nose might be clipped, it has the wiper arm depressions of a later Bus.
Barndoor with no large dip in the metal
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teh nose might be clipped all the way up to the roof? windows look too tall _________________ regards
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ALLWAGONS Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 11:22 pm Post subject: Re: So I found a barn door |
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At this point, not very worried about incorrect parts. I’ve see worse. But thanks for the good advice as I will need it. _________________ I'd be UNSTOPPABLE if not for Law Enforcement and PHYSICS.
I recycle old cars and parts, other than when I rot, that's as Green as I am going to get.
Thanks to my Tesla driving neighbors, I feel more relaxed driving my SUBURBAN and old VW's.
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Scotty Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:03 am Post subject: Re: So I found a barn door |
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My concern is that this bus didn't start life as barndoor at all. I don't know why, but the front of the roof just appears odd to me. Then factor in the incorrect bits on the front, and the fact you weren't allowed to take photos, it just makes me very suspicious. Just make sure it really is a barndoor before you hand over your cash _________________
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I'd be curious to know the length of his tip.
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Lowdown Dirty Rat Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 10:49 am Post subject: Re: So I found a barn door |
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Agreed.
The steering wheel doesn’t look Barndoor. And maybe the bulkhead as well? _________________ 1951 Samba 20-017894
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Joe Leroux Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2005 Posts: 136 Location: Cornwall
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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:17 pm Post subject: Re: So I found a barn door |
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I also don’t see the screw holes for the mirror |
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Jacks Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:12 pm Post subject: Re: So I found a barn door |
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The rear window doesn't look barndoor. _________________ Jack Staggs
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ALLWAGONS Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2000 Posts: 4164 Location: Pasadena CA/DTLA soon China
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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:35 pm Post subject: Re: So I found a barn door |
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Well, I've seen monstruosities and the rear rusty license plate holder of a barndoor be brought back into a full barndoor bus and no one has a problem with it. So this does not scare me, it is cheap and comes with a few parts. Yes it may not be correct but for the price, it will do. What ever happened to "Wow! another one saved?"
I'll keep you posted and I'll be back for advice, if it gets too complicated, then It will be sold. _________________ I'd be UNSTOPPABLE if not for Law Enforcement and PHYSICS.
I recycle old cars and parts, other than when I rot, that's as Green as I am going to get.
Thanks to my Tesla driving neighbors, I feel more relaxed driving my SUBURBAN and old VW's.
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EverettB Administrator
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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:56 pm Post subject: Re: So I found a barn door |
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FWIW, I'll assume it's legit but with a few repairs over the years until you know otherwise.
Not uncommon...
Let us know what happens.
Check for a VIN # out back or see if it at least has a round transmission carrier:
This is not Barndoor only but at least it's Wolfsburg Bus so you know it's early. _________________ How to Post Photos
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Lowdown Dirty Rat Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 5:37 am Post subject: Re: So I found a barn door |
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ALLWAGONS wrote: |
Well, I've seen monstruosities and the rear rusty license plate holder of a barndoor be brought back into a full barndoor bus and no one has a problem with it. So this does not scare me, it is cheap and comes with a few parts. Yes it may not be correct but for the price, it will do. What ever happened to "Wow! another one saved?"
I'll keep you posted and I'll be back for advice, if it gets too complicated, then It will be sold. |
We all want to say "Wow! another one saved?" And you are right any Barndoor, rusty or bodged is a save. The comments above aren’t about that. It’s people concerned that you might not be buying a Barndoor at all! But a latter bus edited to look Barndoor. We are just trying to help know what your buying. _________________ 1951 Samba 20-017894
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Scotty Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 6:26 am Post subject: Re: So I found a barn door |
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Sorry for being negative, I just wanted you to be sure that you knew if it was a genuine barndoor bus or not. I would hate for someone to be thinking they were buying a barndoor for it to turn out to be a modified later bus, especially if you had paid a genuine barndoor price for it. _________________
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I'd be curious to know the length of his tip.
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ALLWAGONS Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:44 pm Post subject: Re: So I found a barn door |
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EverettB wrote: |
FWIW, I'll assume it's legit but with a few repairs over the years until you know otherwise.
Not uncommon...
Let us know what happens.
Check for a VIN # out back or see if it at least has a round transmission carrier:
This is not Barndoor only but at least it's Wolfsburg Bus so you know it's early. |
Thanks! anything else I may need to look for? _________________ I'd be UNSTOPPABLE if not for Law Enforcement and PHYSICS.
I recycle old cars and parts, other than when I rot, that's as Green as I am going to get.
Thanks to my Tesla driving neighbors, I feel more relaxed driving my SUBURBAN and old VW's.
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Brian_1952 Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 4:16 pm Post subject: Re: So I found a barn door |
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MORE pictures _________________ (20-024785)Ambulance (20-037784)truck (20-035850)panel
(20-035778)kombi
WANTED 52 parts and NOS sheet-metal |
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EverettB Administrator
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Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 9:29 pm Post subject: Re: So I found a barn door |
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ALLWAGONS wrote: |
Thanks! anything else I may need to look for? |
I was thinking about easy stuff to spot and:
- Huge Barndoor decklid (obviously)
- Barndoor back window someone mentioned above - It's a trapezoid instead of a rectangle
- Dash is a little pod for Kombis and Standards
- 3-spoke steering wheel
- Front floor is totally flat, not like a later Bus where it swoops up near the nose and has a foot rest on the passenger side
- Cargo doors
Outside has a handle with the key hole underneath
Inside rear cargo latch is different than a later Bus
- The front seat bulkhead is flat all the way across - there is no spare tire well there.
Deluxe but see how it goes straight across
16" wheels that look like slightly larger Bug smoothie wheel
No slots like a later Bus 15" or 14" wheel
There is more stuff of course but that is some easy stuff to id _________________ How to Post Photos
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ryans65 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2018 10:57 am Post subject: Re: So I found a barn door |
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Maybe it's just me but the rear window is visible in this pic and looks pretty darn square.
ALLWAGONS wrote: |
I recently came across this rust free barndoor for sale. I am definitely picking it up. It is missing some parts but owner stated they are all inside the car. Had to take a spy shot as he didn't want any pics taken. It is an 11 window. I am not new to busses as I own a '60 15 wind and an early '64 21 wind bus. But I am mostly a type 3 guy.
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