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Braukuche
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 Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:32 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| OvalinAz wrote: |
That's a badass bus. |
Sigh...it sure is. I can be pretty persuasive, but my skills are probably not commensurate to the task of making this one mine.
Goddammit. |
That’s fine if they don’t want to sell but leaving it there like that means no one is going to be able to enjoy it.
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1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
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peecee69
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d-rick
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Location: Columbia,MO
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:12 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| &Dan wrote: |
| OvalinAz wrote: |
That's a badass bus. |
Sigh...it sure is. I can be pretty persuasive, but my skills are probably not commensurate to the task of making this one mine.
Goddammit. |
Don't give up...took me about 7 years of stopping by and asking about my '59 mango before the guy would sell it
That's a sweet bus
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1959 mango-trailerbus
1962 single cab *1/2
1966 13 window
1967 panel/camper
1968 cig-panel *1/2
1968 passenger bus *1/2
1969 beetle
1969 dormobile
1978 sage green Westy
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silkvw
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Location: Elgin, TX
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 1:41 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Yeah...I know. Don't bother asking, you'll never find it. What a world.
[Looks like an old Nash bumper to me.] |
Looks like it just might be in your neck of the woods.
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62DoKaGuy
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Joined: May 22, 2011
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Location: Surprise, AZ
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 1:47 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| OvalinAz wrote: |
| &Dan wrote: |
Yeah...I know. Don't bother asking, you'll never find it. What a world.
[Looks like an old Nash bumper to me.] |
That's a badass bus. |
Looks like a ‘60, right?
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| ...I went at it from both ends but going from the rear didn't seem to do anything, although I did spray some rust breaker in there... |
4/62 Double Cab
5/61 Panel (sold)
4/59 Single Cab (sold) |
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&Dan
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:32 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Looks like a ‘60, right? |
Believe so. Been sitting right there for going on 50 years.
Guy's a friend and no dummy. That's not all there is either, not by a long shot.
One rhymes with 'schmoval schmindow'.
Many, many, many parts. Folks in this part of the world don't throw nuthin' away.
Cataloguing it will take a long time. |
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tjewett
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Joined: November 28, 2008
Posts: 73
Location: Rome, PA
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| Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:13 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Here's a couple I brought home this week, both are walk-through and rusty. |
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bally
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
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| Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:32 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| [img]https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2203681.jpg[img] |
Awesome shot! Awesome score! Walkthrough 15 window is nice to have 😊🍺 |
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Jacks
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Location: San Clemente, Ca.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 2:15 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Glad to see them saved. Well done 
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LAGrunthaner
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| Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 3:00 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Yes 
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| [img]https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2203681.jpg[img] |
Awesome shot! Awesome score! Walkthrough 15 window is nice to have 😊🍺 |
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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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crukab
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Location: Vermont
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| Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 4:55 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Nice Score TJ !! Crusty or not, a Walk thru 15 w/ seats !! 
I went by Don H.'s place a few weeks ago, did you ever clear out those other Buses ??
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'65 Bug
'66 Singlecab
'82 Rabbit Truck Diesel from CALI 
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Nalgene77
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| Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:56 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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My son went out 4x4ing and came across this split window in a ravine that will be challenging to pull out. The frame and floor seem in really solid condition overall, we're in a desert area and the body panels we dug out have minimal rust. Looks to have a walk thru. Took a pic of the VIN plate, but need help deciphering it. What year is it? My son wants to pull it out and bring it home. Is it worth pulling out, does it have any value? Thanks in advance!
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:07 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Looks like a 59? Is that a UT export code? Can't quite see it clearly.
This one has definitely been "dug up".
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Nalgene77
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| Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:24 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| cdennisg wrote: |
Looks like a 59? Is that a UT export code? Can't quite see it clearly.
This one has definitely been "dug up". |
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UT code? Maybe because we're in Canada? |
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:32 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Looks like a 59? Is that a UT export code? Can't quite see it clearly.
This one has definitely been "dug up". |
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UT code? Maybe because we're in Canada? |
UT is a tourist delivery code. It means the bus was likely picked up at the factory in Germany, then driven around Europe, and finally shipped to the US (or Canada?) for use on this continent.
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Jacks
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| Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:37 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Black knob for auxiliary heater?
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Nalgene77
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| Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:46 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| cdennisg wrote: |
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| cdennisg wrote: |
Looks like a 59? Is that a UT export code? Can't quite see it clearly.
This one has definitely been "dug up". |
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UT code? Maybe because we're in Canada? |
UT is a tourist delivery code. It means the bus was likely picked up at the factory in Germany, then driven around Europe, and finally shipped to the US (or Canada?) for use on this continent. |
Thanks, that's a very interesting bit of information!
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bally
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| Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:58 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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I love a great find like that. It’s always amazing how much is still there like the steering wheel and seats. I’d say it’s worth recovering if you’re up for the challenge. All panels are available as replacements or spend sone time knocking it into shape. Good luck and keep us updated please. I think it’s a 59/60 too
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EverettB 
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Nalgene77
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| Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:19 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Many thanks! |
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