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BulliBill Samba Member
Joined: July 09, 2004 Posts: 4561 Location: St Charles, MO
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Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 1:03 pm Post subject: New production Split-Bus body seen at MAM Funfest this weekend |
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A company in (I believe) Texas is now offering Bus bodies made/assembled from pieces stamped in China. An assembled demo body (minus doors and a few other sections) for display purposes was on display in Effingham,IL this weekend at the Mid-American Motorworks VW Funfest weekend. All spot welded together and in bare steel too. This "demo" body was a high hinge earlier sharp-cornered speedo pod dash, Deluxe sunroof shell with a Deluxe rear hatch but curiously did NOT have corner window panels (the corner metal was window-less). From a quick look and with no discussion with the rep, I don't really have an opinion on quality or accuracy of the repro metal or body. I took a few pictures and may post some later. This may have already been discussed, but I couldn't find any discussion in brief searching. Interesting, but not really to me... "If" affordable, I suppose someone with a horrible un-restorable Bus body might want one to rebuild around their old chassis number...
Bill Bowman _________________ I'm looking for these license plate frames for my fleet:
Coeur D'Alene - Lake Shore Volkswagen
Mission VW - San Fernando
Thornton VW - Stockton
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thom Samba Member
Joined: October 12, 2000 Posts: 5943 Location: Sacramento
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Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 1:29 pm Post subject: Re: New production Split-Bus body seen at MAM Funfest this weekend |
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No pictures? _________________ -Thom
1956 Single Cab
1957 Porsche 356A Sunroof
1957 23-Window Deluxe
1957 Mercedes Westfalia single cab
1963 Unimog 404
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thom Samba Member
Joined: October 12, 2000 Posts: 5943 Location: Sacramento
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Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 1:32 pm Post subject: Re: New production Split-Bus body seen at MAM Funfest this weekend |
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_________________ -Thom
1956 Single Cab
1957 Porsche 356A Sunroof
1957 23-Window Deluxe
1957 Mercedes Westfalia single cab
1963 Unimog 404
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Malokin Martin Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2007 Posts: 3093 Location: E-burg
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Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 1:41 pm Post subject: Re: New production Split-Bus body seen at MAM Funfest this weekend |
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Everything aside: weird they wouldn’t make it a 23. Like if they had the option to choose. |
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BulliBill Samba Member
Joined: July 09, 2004 Posts: 4561 Location: St Charles, MO
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Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 2:08 pm Post subject: Re: New production Split-Bus body seen at MAM Funfest this weekend |
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Yep! The one in the foreground was the one at the Funfest show this weekend.
Bill _________________ I'm looking for these license plate frames for my fleet:
Coeur D'Alene - Lake Shore Volkswagen
Mission VW - San Fernando
Thornton VW - Stockton
Thanks for any help! |
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b-man Samba Member
Joined: May 20, 2008 Posts: 498 Location: So Cal
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Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 2:29 pm Post subject: Re: New production Split-Bus body seen at MAM Funfest this weekend |
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I would have to guess that the corner windows were left out because the only rear corner panels they had available were solid. Thinking they were pressed for time and used what they had on hand to get something together for their product display. _________________ 1956 Dove Blue Panel
1966 Velvet Green Single Cab
1957 L41 Black Oval Window Beetle |
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EmpiGT Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2005 Posts: 2597
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Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 3:16 pm Post subject: Re: New production Split-Bus body seen at MAM Funfest this weekend |
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This is going to cause another hit in the value of true originals and an increase in value to vin plates and matching mcode plates.
Any prices from this company? |
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npbusguy Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2006 Posts: 1658 Location: Budapest, Hungary
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Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 4:28 am Post subject: Re: New production Split-Bus body seen at MAM Funfest this weekend |
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It will probably bring down the value of Brazilian buses, but enthusiasts looking for the real deal will always pay more for the real deal. Just as clones are not valued the same as an original bus, and cut panel campers are not valued the same as a Westfalia.
It might also open the bus scene to some wild customs, which people hold back on because of the value of original buses.
People have talked about full body reproductions for a while, and it shouldn't surprise anyone that they have finally popped up. |
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Bulli Klinik Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2005 Posts: 2065 Location: Bulli Klinik, Colorado Springs
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Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 6:56 am Post subject: Re: New production Split-Bus body seen at MAM Funfest this weekend |
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The name of the company that supplies the body panels is Golden Star.
https://goldenstarauto.com/Categories.aspx?c=60
From what I've read, parts are being pressed in Taiwan. I was surprised how many parts they had available as I had never heard of them.
Restoration Design, who manufactures and supplies Porsche sheetmetal is very near having all the panels to complete a Speedster in steel. Pretty neat times we live in.
I'm curious if the Single Cab or a Crew Cab is available and what the cost is for the complete Bus? I would most definitely be interested in buying and using and early truck. This would really fill the void of an economical utility vehicle with standardized parts and simple repairs. Kind of like the Bus originally was before the madne$$$. _________________ I've never met a Bus I didn't like.
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BulliBill Samba Member
Joined: July 09, 2004 Posts: 4561 Location: St Charles, MO
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Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:13 am Post subject: Re: New production Split-Bus body seen at MAM Funfest this weekend |
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Again, I never spoke to the on-hand rep for the shell, but others said (so this is hearsay) a shell might be around $20-25K, again just a rumor. Perhaps someone from the company will pop on here and answer questions...
A few of us who looked at it were not that impressed initially or chomping at the bit to buy one, or even to ask for more info. Take that however you want. But we are all owners of the real thing(s), and quite nice ones too, so perhaps we aren't the target audience for this new product...
Bill Bowman _________________ I'm looking for these license plate frames for my fleet:
Coeur D'Alene - Lake Shore Volkswagen
Mission VW - San Fernando
Thornton VW - Stockton
Thanks for any help! |
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Douglas Denlinger Samba Member
Joined: May 23, 2003 Posts: 1381 Location: Arizona's version of the east coast
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Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:47 am Post subject: Re: New production Split-Bus body seen at MAM Funfest this weekend |
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Is it just me or is that thing missing a certain critical piece of metal at the front? No, not the nose skin.
The vast majority of the "panels" used to assemble that, are readily available from common aftermarket super stores. Safe bet is they are using 90% of those.
Also, it would appear to me that they aren't taking the marketing seriously by the choice of shows to offer up their prize. _________________ Transporter Restorations
Upholstery Haus
Active 23 Window Samba Collector/Restorer,since 1986 |
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srfndoc Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2010 Posts: 3270 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:53 am Post subject: Re: New production Split-Bus body seen at MAM Funfest this weekend |
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No torsion housing? _________________ RPM=(MPH*336* (R&P*4th*1.26))/Tire Diameter in inches |
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scottvw Samba Member
Joined: November 17, 2004 Posts: 2821 Location: Centennial, CO
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Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 8:04 am Post subject: Re: New production Split-Bus body seen at MAM Funfest this weekend |
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Interesting. I wonder how this will affect Gerson's business. |
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campingbox Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2000 Posts: 10192 Location: Petaluma, CA
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Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 8:15 am Post subject: Re: New production Split-Bus body seen at MAM Funfest this weekend |
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That drivers side upper b-pillar looks like it needs a bit of work. Maybe just a trick of the light? |
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sgellis Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2016 Posts: 2002 Location: SW Nova Scotia, Canada
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AlteWagen Troll
Joined: February 23, 2007 Posts: 8498 Location: PNW
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Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:42 am Post subject: Re: New production Split-Bus body seen at MAM Funfest this weekend |
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Jegs sells their truck parts for CHEAP! I wonder since they are just drop shipping the parts what VW parts availabiltiy and prices they offer.
Is it just me or do they look like WW panels? _________________ Grapes of Wrath $200 Engine Rebuild
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pyrOman Fire Master
Joined: July 21, 2003 Posts: 12400 Location: Over 2002 posts deleted!
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Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:50 am Post subject: Re: New production Split-Bus body seen at MAM Funfest this weekend |
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Just exactly where, as in country, is this thing going to be sold AND registered?
There’s many reasons why a lot of “new” vehicles are not allowed at least in this country. _________________ Some people are so busy being clever they don't have time enough to be wise. |
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iamdonquixote Samba Member
Joined: January 28, 2003 Posts: 2037 Location: M*ssholia
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Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:52 am Post subject: Re: New production Split-Bus body seen at MAM Funfest this weekend |
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this is weird, just weird, what a strange business model. hard to say from pics on quality. I agree with bulliklink on the truck thing though |
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obus Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2001 Posts: 11040 Location: just off Garden State Parkway Exit 81
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vwuberalles Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2003 Posts: 1355 Location: Richmond, VA
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Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 12:28 pm Post subject: Re: New production Split-Bus body seen at MAM Funfest this weekend |
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So how would this be registered? I mean, they make brand new "1969" Camaro complete shell reproductions so there must be a way. And does the title on those say 69, or is it registered as whatever year some dude orders it and puts it together in his garage? _________________ 1973 Superbeetle: 1st car, owned since age 12. Update thread --> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9919140#9919140
1967 Kombi: Owned since age 17, Dad's retirement project.
1966 Beetle: My new project. (SOLD) Build thread--> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=678040 |
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