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PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:37 am    Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... Reply with quote

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I was offered what was left of that single cab before he sent it to the scrappers. I passed on it as he took essentially everything from it for the other single cab. So he did offer it to some people before it was sent there, not sure why he didn’t offer it to you.


Really? There is one side gate and both treasure chest doors just sitting on it, and you didn't want any of it?

As far as I can tell, you are the only one he contacted about it. There are a handful of others around that would have taken it, too. Paul is a really good guy, I will have to ask him about it when I see him next.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:43 am    Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... Reply with quote

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I was offered what was left of that single cab before he sent it to the scrappers. I passed on it as he took essentially everything from it for the other single cab. So he did offer it to some people before it was sent there, not sure why he didn’t offer it to you.


Really? There is one side gate and both treasure chest doors just sitting on it, and you didn't want any of it?

As far as I can tell, you are the only one he contacted about it. There are a handful of others around that would have taken it, too. Paul is a really good guy, I will have to ask him about it when I see him next.


When I talked to him about it he said he would be removing the gates and the treasure chest doors, if they are there still I’m assuming they must be pretty rough?

Crazy he didn’t offer it to anyone else. I tried buying the single cab before he got it as it was still savable at that point I think but alas another one bites the dust.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 10:40 am    Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... Reply with quote

with all the metal available why would someone cut one up for metal anyways, seems really stupid
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 10:43 am    Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... Reply with quote

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with all the metal available why would someone cut one up for metal anyways, seems really stupid


When that truck was originally sacrificed to the sawzall, there was virtually no good new metal available.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:10 pm    Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... Reply with quote

cdennisg wrote:
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with all the metal available why would someone cut one up for metal anyways, seems really stupid


When that truck was originally sacrificed to the sawzall, there was virtually no good new metal available.

Newcomers don't have historical perspective. We cut up a pretty nice rust free 1963 13 window to patch a 1958 23 window. Seemed like a good idea at the time. Less so now.
That was 1983.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:29 am    Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... Reply with quote

Ahh ok, didn't know it was cut up for a resto years ago.

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with all the metal available why would someone cut one up for metal anyways, seems really stupid


When that truck was originally sacrificed to the sawzall, there was virtually no good new metal available.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:34 am    Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... Reply with quote

ryans65 wrote:
Ahh ok, didn't know it was cut up for a resto years ago.

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with all the metal available why would someone cut one up for metal anyways, seems really stupid


When that truck was originally sacrificed to the sawzall, there was virtually no good new metal available.


Just the roof and a few parts were removed at that time. The nose skin and a few other things were more recent. There is still a bunch of stuff there worth getting, even if you can buy it new. Nothing quite like solid, original German steel.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:25 am    Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... Reply with quote

Just pulled this one out of a “barn”. Looks like the previous owner started doing some work to it. It’s in pretty decent shape overall. No real bad cancer. Some surface rust and a couple small holes. Not real sure which direction I’m gonna go with it just yet. Time to do some research.

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:34 am    Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... Reply with quote

Sealing Wax Red/Beige Gray '65 Standard Microbus. That's sweet.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:39 am    Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... Reply with quote

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Just pulled this one out of a “barn”. Looks like the previous owner started doing some work to it. It’s in pretty decent shape overall. No real bad cancer. Some surface rust and a couple small holes. Not real sure which direction I’m gonna go with it just yet. Time to do some research.

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Congrats, looks like a great bus. If I were you I would start by stripping the primer off the bus and see how much original paint is left and what condition it is in. I love SWR/BG color buses.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:22 pm    Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... Reply with quote

Nice find.

The rear bumper inside the Bus looks super clean and maybe in primer?
Is it NOS?

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 11:27 pm    Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... Reply with quote

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Nice find.

The rear bumper inside the Bus looks super clean and maybe in primer?
Is it NOS?

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I noticed that, too, Ev. Kinda jumped out at me that the back side is so perfect.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:05 am    Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... Reply with quote

I thought it looked bare metal. It looked like you could see weld heat marks on the bracket mounts.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:30 am    Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... Reply with quote

EverettB wrote:
Nice find.

The rear bumper inside the Bus looks super clean and maybe in primer?
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There is a new front and rear bumper, neither of which have ever been mounted. One was in primer, one was bare metal. There was also a box full of rubber for all the windows and doors, TMI seat covers and headliner, and some other miscellaneous new and OG parts. Once I get everything sorted out and into dry storage I’m gonna start a thread. While this isn’t my first split bus, it’ll be the first time I didn’t just buy one and drive it until I got bored with it. As I’m sure everyone here knows, it’ll be a process.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:08 am    Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... Reply with quote

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Finally pulled this out of AZ last summer after bugging the guy for 9 years. Thought I’d finally share.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:26 am    Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... Reply with quote

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Finally pulled this out of AZ last summer after bugging the guy for 9 years. Thought I’d finally share.


Don't be a tease, at least tell us what year it is.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 12:09 pm    Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... Reply with quote

To this casual observer, I'd say 1955, 56 or 57.
Wow. Paint and glass?
And beautiful straight body?
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 12:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... Reply with quote

Cool, I'm surprised it still had the OG taillights and reflectors
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 1:39 pm    Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... Reply with quote

Gallery entry says 56
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 6:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... Reply with quote

Best 2nd post ever!
That is a fine looking early single cab!
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