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turbo_g
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| RJGiddings wrote: |
I really like this resuscitated thread. Very cool to see the bus come back to life.
Like the paint.
Like the camping pics.
Beyond just 'cool' in my opinion. |
While I did not rescue this bus for praise from the VW community, I do appreciate the positive comments/vibes from you all. Thanks for the kind words.
My son and I will enjoy many years of camping in this old fashioned condo on wheels!
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turbo_g
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| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:52 am Post subject: |
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Some more recent camping pics of the rescued 63Subhatch Westy.
These pics are from VTO Blackstar Campout at Prado Regional Park. Great time, love camping in The Hatch.
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turbo_g
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| Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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A few recent pics of The Hatch. Sporting a freshly built zero mile 1776 from SAB Imports in Riverside CA. New freeway flyer trans will be installed in the next few weeks...
My son (turbo_jr) and I have built some interior pieces (jump seat) and installed paneling (ceiling was done by Barry Stroute from Anaheim).
It's a proper camper now, has had some fun times at BBB and even on a good long trip up to Twin Lakes CA.
Some Pics from Twin Lakes:
The ride home:
Some shots of The Hatch as a backdrop to a couples wedding shoot:
The Beach Life:
Some pics around the house:
Interior:
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Abscate
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| Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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My son and I will enjoy many years of camping in this old fashioned condo on wheels! |
Says it all. And your son got a lot more out of it watching you sweat through the planning and execution of your bus, too.
Bravo Zulu.
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Bills85Westy
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| Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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Nice work! Even better that you are getting out there and using it!
I've had some exciting encounters with bears at Twin Lakes & our (Vanagon) Westy. What a great spot!
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turbo_g
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| Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 3:50 pm Post subject: Re: Is this bus worth saving? |
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Update on this bus, still with me, still using it, here we are at Doheny State Beach about 5 miles from my house.
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oakman
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| Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 4:30 pm Post subject: Re: Is this bus worth saving? |
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Nice! Thanks for the update. Will you and "The Hatch" be attending Pyro's Birthday bash in Havasu in January?
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turbo_g
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| Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 5:04 pm Post subject: Re: Is this bus worth saving? |
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| Nice! Thanks for the update. Will you and "The Hatch" be attending Pyro's Birthday bash in Havasu in January? |
As usual! Have not missed it since The Hatch was reborn...my son, who is now almost 20 will be there (he is at the University of Utah) also.
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joey1320
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oakman
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| Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 11:13 pm Post subject: Re: Is this bus worth saving? |
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| oakman wrote: |
| Nice! Thanks for the update. Will you and "The Hatch" be attending Pyro's Birthday bash in Havasu in January? |
As usual! Have not missed it since The Hatch was reborn...my son, who is now almost 20 will be there (he is at the University of Utah) also. |
Very cool, can't wait! See you guys there!!
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dizaticus
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| Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2019 12:52 pm Post subject: Re: Is this bus worth saving? |
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just read the whole post, that's rad man , good work 
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turbo_g
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| Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 1:51 pm Post subject: Re: Is this bus worth saving? |
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| just read the whole post, that's rad man , good work |
Thanks. Here is another kind of recent pic of The Hatch (with another buddy's bus) at Crystal Cove State Beach in Corona Del Mar CA.
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LAGrunthaner
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Wow what a transformation and motivation for those who are just starting their bus project.
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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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turbo_g
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Wow what a transformation and motivation for those who are just starting their bus project.
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Nice. I often forget what a journey it has been. So worth it.
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dschup
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| Posted: Fri May 10, 2019 12:36 pm Post subject: Re: Is this bus worth saving? |
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| Nice Job! Great to see another bus back on the road. |
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turbo_g
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| Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2022 6:32 pm Post subject: Re: Is this bus worth saving? |
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So, another update, if you read through this entire thread, that started almost 2 decades ago, you would see some pictures of my son...he was a toddler just out of diapers when I drug this bus home from the desert, he went through years of calling it "his bus" and even did some work on it over the years with me. He is graduating from the University of Utah in May, his graduation present is the red and white 1966 SO-42 Tin Top in this picture. He likes to say he was born and raised in a bus, it's almost true. I have a wonderful young man as a son, and a partner to share my VW addiction and my old age with camping, fishing, hiking and driving an old VW bus with my boy. How lucky can a guy get?
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Lind
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| Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:16 pm Post subject: Re: Is this bus worth saving? |
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So, another update, if you read through this entire thread, that started almost 2 decades ago, you would see some pictures of my son...he was a toddler just out of diapers when I drug this bus home from the desert, he went through years of calling it "his bus" and even did some work on it over the years with me. He is graduating from the University of Utah in May, his graduation present is the red and white 1966 SO-42 Tin Top in this picture. He likes to say he was born and raised in a bus, it's almost true. I have a wonderful young man as a son, and a partner to share my VW addiction and my old age with camping, fishing, hiking and driving an old VW bus with my boy. How lucky can a guy get?
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Truly awesome. Buses are all about fun, and you have certainly done well having fun with your bus. Definitely worth saving.
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1970PAKombi
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| Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2022 3:12 pm Post subject: Re: Is this bus worth saving? |
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| I am glad you bumped this thread back up, thank you so much and what a great story |
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BarryL 
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| Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2022 6:51 pm Post subject: Re: Is this bus worth saving? |
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| The man between the two buses is your son? I remember when you were a punk kid getting free movies from over the drive-in fence. |
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