Should I buy this 57/58 Bus in Alaska?

[mandraks]

the name comes from the fact that they were built in the old factory in wolfsburg, just like the barndoor buses.

there are a TON of small and not so small differences between wolfsburg buses (post barndoor) and the later buses built in the new factory.
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regards

Uli

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'53 3-Fold Oval, L35 Metallic Blue, looking for a narrow hatch panel

[brokevwguy]

Oh ok. Thanks. Must be those are hard to find and buy. Thanks for the info.
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Be happy with what you have, you will save allot of money that way....

1961 Standard

[Touch Nicks Thing]

So original tranny came back from Rancho in say April, what a fucking gem. Already has a trip to CTS under its belt.

I have been driving the bus around a fair bit, can't really find any photos of it though...

[Touch Nicks Thing]

The fellas at Lufteknic in Richmond, VA getting the original block for the '57 all dialed in. Major thanks to Robert, Senior and Dick, what a bunch!

The case came in a box in with the bus when I bought it, sent to Rimco to get machined and these handsome gents are blessing it for a few thousand more miles of pleasure!

Hoping to have this done for Bulli Brigade to drive down there on the original running gear!

[rpattee]

That’s fantastic Nick. Glad the original case is usable. So cool having all the original running gear in the bus and driving it. Well done.

[zuggbug]

woohoo
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SOUTHERN INTEGRITY AIRCOOLERS
58 15 window
56 westy

[Touch Nicks Thing]

Never really gave an update here. Finished the engine the weekend before Bulli, got a couple hundred miles on it before Florida and it was great. Only minor issue was re-jetting once it got to Florida and the temps started rising.

Very rewarding to drive the bus with all its original running gear back in place!

Still some little things to clean up, but, need to get my camper sorted first.

[vw7266]

Great to see it running on its original drivetrain! Road warrior too!

[rpattee]

Oh Man! What happened? Yes, I bought the 57 from McCarthy, Alaska back! I few years ago Nick sold it to Mike in Ohio and when Mike decided he needed space he contacted me and asked if I might want it back. I thought about it for a few hours and decided, why not?

So, after flying into Columbus, Ohio I was reunited with the old girl. Did a quick inspection and a little maintenance and the next day we headed off toward Charlotte and the 20th annual CTS. Had a great time and everyone on this side of the country made me feel right at home.

I later drove to New Hampshire where I'll be keeping the bus at a friend's and using it whenever I get the chance. I think I'd like to drive it back to Alaska someday but that won't be anytime soon. Total distance covered was a little over 1,500 miles. No issues other than a oil pressure switch that went bad. Luckily, my new friend, Lance, had a spare and got me back on the road in a few minutes. And one more thing...36hp engine uses a longer dipstick. If you use one out of a later engine you'll overfill it and make a big mess!

[Touch Nicks Thing]

[rpattee]

Not going to happen Nick but here's a recent pic of the bus in Ohio.