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LAGrunthaner Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 2:14 am Post subject: Re: 1954 Bundespost Barndoor |
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Looking forward to that camp interior
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There is obviously a long way to go yet. I have a few options engine wise, from big type iv to the stock 30hp motor.
Interior wise I have the front and rear seats which I'll probably use for now. The plan is to use it for HO22 so a camping interior may need to go in at some point and I have something pretty special for that |
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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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Scotty Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2003 Posts: 1531 Location: Northampton - Uk
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Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 4:37 am Post subject: Re: 1954 Bundespost Barndoor |
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Sprints looked really good on there. I'm not sure what the issue with offset was? _________________
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bathtub57 Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2004 Posts: 155 Location: Ascot, UK
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Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 12:45 pm Post subject: Re: 1954 Bundespost Barndoor |
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Scotty wrote: |
Sprints looked really good on there. I'm not sure what the issue with offset was? |
I’d originally planned to build it stock as I had all the running gear and a lovely month correct BD engine so no tubbing. That has changed today which may free up wheel options. OG sprints are my #1 choice for sure. _________________ Aircooled since 1988 |
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bathtub57 Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2004 Posts: 155 Location: Ascot, UK
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 12:25 am Post subject: Re: 1954 Bundespost Barndoor |
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Tubs..
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bathtub57 Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2004 Posts: 155 Location: Ascot, UK
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Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 12:28 pm Post subject: Re: 1954 Bundespost Barndoor |
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I went to visit Irv and the team last week and had a great time as always! The Postbus is really coming along now. All the running gear is on, brakes plumbed in and suspension sorted. Wiring is next on the list and a 1600 TP engine.
The patina looks amazing (if you are into that sort of thing and I know a lot aren’t) it looks nuts! It will tone down when polished out and waxed but it looks like a swamp thing right now.
The interior is basic at best - dash pod and a rubber mat are all the luxuries going in, maybe door cards..
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johnny d Samba Member
Joined: March 22, 2004 Posts: 2204 Location: where it all came from. ;)
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Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 1:01 pm Post subject: Re: 1954 Bundespost Barndoor |
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I love it! Well done. _________________ GermanRestoKommando
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banana split Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2002 Posts: 1070 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Canada
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Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 4:10 pm Post subject: Re: 1954 Bundespost Barndoor |
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ElStiemo Samba Member
Joined: August 12, 2021 Posts: 59 Location: Windhoek, Namibia
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Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 3:37 am Post subject: Re: 1954 Bundespost Barndoor |
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Incredible! Back from the dead! _________________ From the VW stable:
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1972 1600 Beetle |
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7050 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:01 am Post subject: Re: 1954 Bundespost Barndoor |
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bathtub57 wrote: |
Tubs..
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that shows one of the (to me) most significant issues with tubs. The seat is too high for a normal height person to still look out the window.
I would have to notch the seat frame to get it back down to normal height. I know people don't like cutting up the seat frames, but it would have to happen. Maybe make a custom frame?
Would also allow the back rest to function as stock. _________________ regards
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Bendango Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2005 Posts: 593
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Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 9:41 am Post subject: Re: 1954 Bundespost Barndoor |
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Yeah I have the same issue (Stock 60 Kombi) I am 5’11” but I have a long torso and short legs so I end up hunched over like I guess a 6’2” person would be.
I love this bus and the build. I have to say I like what you say about buffing out the Faxtina. For me its doing more to take away from the original patina than help it at the moment and I just cant see past it.
When it’s more preserved scrap than Fax’ swap I think it will be the absolute tits
Great job and big balls to keep throwing out the $$$$ while its getting chopped to bits.
What’s the engine status? _________________ I want a real garage.
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bathtub57 Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2004 Posts: 155 Location: Ascot, UK
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Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 10:54 am Post subject: Re: 1954 Bundespost Barndoor |
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Thanks for all the replies guys, it’s certainly a conversation piece, for both good and bad reasons, I quite enjoy that part of the hobby and enjoy the feedback either way.
Pic outside today with a younger sibling.
The seat has been done really well, the back works perfectly and the height, for me anyway works well. Lee, one of Irv’s guys fabricated it all, the tubs are pretty small and he made stops to tilt the seat base back so it all operates correctly. The fact that there is bugger all stuffing in the seat probably helps too. I’ll get some better pictures at some point. . I certainly was not going to chop up a really nice original material barn door seat, I’ll leave that for the next owner!
The bigger issue for me is the steering wheel height because of the steering box raise so something needs to be done about that at some point.
Engine wise it will have a 1600 or 1641 twin port, something quite mundane for now anyway so we can get it on the road and have some fun.
Sadly the weather is closing in now so probably won’t get to use it too much but hopefully on the road very soon. _________________ Aircooled since 1988 |
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bathtub57 Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2004 Posts: 155 Location: Ascot, UK
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Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 10:59 am Post subject: Re: 1954 Bundespost Barndoor |
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Bendango wrote: |
I love this bus and the build. I have to say I like what you say about buffing out the Faxtina. For me its doing more to take away from the original patina than help it at the moment and I just cant see past it.
When it’s more preserved scrap than Fax’ swap I think it will be the absolute tits
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bathtub57 Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2004 Posts: 155 Location: Ascot, UK
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2022 4:37 am Post subject: Re: 1954 Bundespost Barndoor |
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Some recent pics now the post bus is back with its new interior. I had a front and rear seat which will suffice pending getting a middle seat or some other arrangement for the cargo area.
Sam did an amazing job on the seats re-padding them and sticking to the brief of a very simple job on the door cards and rubber mats.
Cab area
Cargo area
Revel in the luxurious interior
Work stalled whilst Volksworld projects took over but will be full steam ahead after the weekend to get it wired and engine in ready to roll for the spring. _________________ Aircooled since 1988 |
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Bendango Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2005 Posts: 593
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2022 2:56 pm Post subject: Re: 1954 Bundespost Barndoor |
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What’s the volksworld project? Build thread or just a reveal at the show? _________________ I want a real garage.
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bathtub57 Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2004 Posts: 155 Location: Ascot, UK
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2022 3:38 pm Post subject: Re: 1954 Bundespost Barndoor |
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Bendango wrote: |
What’s the volksworld project? Build thread or just a reveal at the show? |
Two Barndoor reveals (not both mine by the way!) _________________ Aircooled since 1988 |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69823 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Two Glove Boxes Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2005 Posts: 838 Location: Texas
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myklsmyth Samba Member
Joined: November 22, 2005 Posts: 504
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Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 10:02 am Post subject: Re: 1954 Bundespost Barndoor |
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"It sure would but no, this is 100% stock, everything is ready and waiting now we found a motor (thanks Martin and Irv). We are hoping that a Deutsche Post bus in original condition will be an interesting talking point at Hessich"
I just read through the whole thread and found this a little humorous. Deviated from the 100% stock a bit.
But I'm partial to lowered BD's so well done! |
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kafer60 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2005 Posts: 363 Location: Fredericksburg, Va
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Posted: Fri May 06, 2022 2:29 pm Post subject: Re: 1954 Bundespost Barndoor |
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This thing is TITS!!!!! |
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bathtub57 Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2004 Posts: 155 Location: Ascot, UK
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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:52 am Post subject: Re: 1954 Bundespost Barndoor |
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myklsmyth wrote: |
"It sure would but no, this is 100% stock, everything is ready and waiting now we found a motor (thanks Martin and Irv). We are hoping that a Deutsche Post bus in original condition will be an interesting talking point at Hessich"
I just read through the whole thread and found this a little humorous. Deviated from the 100% stock a bit.
But I'm partial to lowered BD's so well done! |
Ooops! Ah well, all OG parts available if anyone wants to convert it. _________________ Aircooled since 1988 |
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