| Author |
Message |
RustyDC
Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2012
Posts: 55
Location: Saratoga Springs, UT
|
 Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 8:45 am Post subject: Re: Barn find 1961 SO34 Flipseat Westy |
 |
|
| srfndoc wrote: |
| Malokin Martin wrote: |
| Braukuche wrote: |
BBT only sells the awning with their poles.
|
CIP1 are the US BBT distributors. They’re selling just the frames or tents now. But the “just the poles” aren’t available till later this summer. “C21-6500” and “C21-6551”. Apparently free shipping. $300 +\- for poles isn’t bad |
The poles are back in stock so I would buy a set to use until you find your missing OG poles. |
thanks for the heads up on the poles being back in stock. I ordered up a set yesterday. Anyone have a source for a good red/white material to have a tent made?
_________________
1957 Single cab
1959 15 Window
1961 SO34 Westy
1970 Tin top |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
srfndoc
Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2010
Posts: 3274
Location: SoCal
|
| Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 9:07 am Post subject: Re: Barn find 1961 SO34 Flipseat Westy |
|
|
If you just want the top part I would order one from Cip1 (made by BBT, the same people who make the poles). They have them in yellow/gray and orange/white and are nice quality.
The only person I know making full tents (minus the bathroom) is Wanderbus:
https://wanderbusvw.com/2017/12/14/first-blog-post/
Never seen one personally but have heard they are a nice reproduction.
_________________
RPM=(MPH*336* (R&P*4th*1.26))/Tire Diameter in inches |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
RustyDC
Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2012
Posts: 55
Location: Saratoga Springs, UT
|
| Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: Barn find 1961 SO34 Flipseat Westy |
|
|
pulled out the speedo to send off for repair. happy to see the 1/61 date stamp
broken drivers side rear wood panel has been replaced.
sisal mat arrived and so did the Emka tumblers. I had to put the table in just to see how everything looks. very happy.
Had to pull out the rear jump seat to clean. Check out the before and after
the OG material was hiding under the red vinyl. Took apart the seat from the frame to clean it and lube the rails so it will slide better. All in all, it was a productive Saturday.
_________________
1957 Single cab
1959 15 Window
1961 SO34 Westy
1970 Tin top |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
KrisBalfe
Samba Member
Joined: December 06, 2004
Posts: 832
Location: SLC
|
| Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 10:03 pm Post subject: Re: Barn find 1961 SO34 Flipseat Westy |
|
|
| Man, I sure am glad you ended up with this bus. Good home for a great bus! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Braukuche
Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2004
Posts: 10997
|
| Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 8:52 am Post subject: Re: Barn find 1961 SO34 Flipseat Westy |
|
|
Can't believe how nice that original upholstery is, what a score!
_________________
Go Reds! Smash state!
Retirement is here!
1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
cdennisg
Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004
Posts: 20263
Location: Sandpoint, ID
|
| Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 2:56 pm Post subject: Re: Barn find 1961 SO34 Flipseat Westy |
|
|
| RustyDC wrote: |
Had to pull out the rear jump seat to clean. Check out the before and after
the OG material was hiding under the red vinyl. Took apart the seat from the frame to clean it and lube the rails so it will slide better. All in all, it was a productive Saturday. |
I have to admit, I kinda like the ribbed red vinyl. But the original stuff is way better. Nice find under there!
_________________
nothing |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
zuggbug
Samba Member
Joined: June 17, 2008
Posts: 3479
Location: Anderson SC
|
| Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 11:05 am Post subject: Re: Barn find 1961 SO34 Flipseat Westy |
|
|
_________________
SOUTHERN INTEGRITY AIRCOOLERS
58 15 window
56 westy |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
dawerks
Samba Member
Joined: September 15, 2010
Posts: 2349
|
| Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 9:28 am Post subject: Re: Barn find 1961 SO34 Flipseat Westy |
|
|
Wow! Nice reveal! Looks awesome.
_________________
"There is only one sin; disconnection from self." |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
RustyDC
Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2012
Posts: 55
Location: Saratoga Springs, UT
|
| Posted: Sat May 11, 2019 10:53 am Post subject: Re: Barn find 1961 SO34 Flipseat Westy |
|
|
Material from BBT arrived this week.
_________________
1957 Single cab
1959 15 Window
1961 SO34 Westy
1970 Tin top |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Braukuche
Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2004
Posts: 10997
|
| Posted: Sat May 11, 2019 12:44 pm Post subject: Re: Barn find 1961 SO34 Flipseat Westy |
|
|
Nice match.
It's going to look killer installed.
_________________
Go Reds! Smash state!
Retirement is here!
1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
RustyDC
Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2012
Posts: 55
Location: Saratoga Springs, UT
|
| Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 6:32 pm Post subject: Re: Barn find 1961 SO34 Flipseat Westy |
|
|
The previous owner found this picture from back in the 80's. gold rattle can paint and the original safaris before someone stole them from the bus in the barn.
_________________
1957 Single cab
1959 15 Window
1961 SO34 Westy
1970 Tin top |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
RustyDC
Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2012
Posts: 55
Location: Saratoga Springs, UT
|
| Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 6:35 pm Post subject: Re: Barn find 1961 SO34 Flipseat Westy |
|
|
a few recent pictures from this past weekend. We took the bus out camping for the first time since 1997.
_________________
1957 Single cab
1959 15 Window
1961 SO34 Westy
1970 Tin top |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Box on Wheels
Samba Member
Joined: September 05, 2004
Posts: 398
Location: The Box,CA
|
| Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 9:03 pm Post subject: Re: Barn find 1961 SO34 Flipseat Westy |
|
|
Congratulations!!! Awesome Flip Seat. Have fun on your travels. I have had my SO-35 for many years and it's always a fun adventure.
_________________
58 PGSG Westfalia
64 Türkis SO-35 Flip seat Westfalia
66 Pearl White SO-42 Pop-Top Westfalia
67 Titian Red SO-42 Pop-Top walk-thru Westfalia
64 Safari Beige Sunroof Notchback
97 993 S Coupe
97 993 Cabriolet
04 996 C4S Coupe
God, guts, and guns made America great!
Live free or Die |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
srfndoc
Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2010
Posts: 3274
Location: SoCal
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 7:24 am Post subject: Re: Barn find 1961 SO34 Flipseat Westy |
|
|
Awesome to see it getting used. Memories your kids will have forever.
_________________
RPM=(MPH*336* (R&P*4th*1.26))/Tire Diameter in inches |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
campingbox 
Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2000
Posts: 10196
Location: Petaluma, CA
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 7:25 am Post subject: Re: Barn find 1961 SO34 Flipseat Westy |
|
|
| Looks great. Nice work. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
j.pickens
Samba Member
Joined: December 03, 2002
Posts: 9789
Location: Exit 7, New Jersey
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:55 pm Post subject: Re: Barn find 1961 SO34 Flipseat Westy |
|
|
Great bus, Great photo!
_________________
Founder and Chairman Emeritus, ECMSAS
BBX BBXII and BBXXI Long Distance Award Winner
| BeaterBarndoor wrote: |
i wish more people would actually drive their vws rather than just talking about what they have in the garage. |
| Red Fau Veh wrote: |
If you've seen one sunroof swivel seat kombi, you've seen them all!  |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Abscate
Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014
Posts: 22633
Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
|
| Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2019 3:24 am Post subject: Re: Barn find 1961 SO34 Flipseat Westy |
|
|
What was the original power plant? Was that the famous bastard 40 HP?
_________________
.ssS! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
RustyDC
Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2012
Posts: 55
Location: Saratoga Springs, UT
|
| Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2019 8:23 am Post subject: Re: Barn find 1961 SO34 Flipseat Westy |
|
|
| Abscate wrote: |
| What was the original power plant? Was that the famous bastard 40 HP? |
The motor that was in it was not the original. It now has a 1776 built by Painter's in Colorado.
_________________
1957 Single cab
1959 15 Window
1961 SO34 Westy
1970 Tin top |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Eric&Barb
Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2004
Posts: 24732
Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
|
| Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2019 8:42 am Post subject: Re: Barn find 1961 SO34 Flipseat Westy |
|
|
| Abscate wrote: |
| What was the original power plant? Was that the famous bastard 40 HP? |
MAY59 till AUG1960 was the Bastard 40 HP era.
_________________
In Stereo, Where Available! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
RustyDC
Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2012
Posts: 55
Location: Saratoga Springs, UT
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2019 4:32 pm Post subject: Re: Barn find 1961 SO34 Flipseat Westy |
|
|
Finally the birth certificate arrived.
_________________
1957 Single cab
1959 15 Window
1961 SO34 Westy
1970 Tin top |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
