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von_hansel 
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 Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2021 7:28 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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You bought that heap?   |
I wish I could say I did, but after it got above what I was allowed to spend without my lovely wife cutting off my testicles, I passed it on to a good friend who ended up buying it. That friend would like to stay anonymous at this time.
With that said, the bus will be put back on the road and will be making its debut at a So Cal show in 2022.
The seller said that the bus was the talk of the town and people had to stop by to see what vehicle that doesn't run sells for $38k. I am sure if someone found this bus before the auction they could have picked it up for $4k.
For some background- the bus has been on that property in Roseglen since at least the 70s. Someone had stolen parts off of it over the years including the front emblem. The owner died recently and his son was selling off his cars.
The seller stated that someone told him the rack is not original to the bus. Looks like the 58 only rack to me. Out of curiosity, With repos going for $3500 (plus tax?) what is an original '58 rack worth? |
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PatMc
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Location: Colorado
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| Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2021 9:06 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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1963 SO-33 I picked up a few weeks ago. Been in storage since the 80’s
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This has GOT to be in the fore or background of some photos taken back in its heyday. We have a "History of Boise" FB group here that helps with such matters. If such a group is active in Boulder- I almost guarantee you'll get some feedback on such a unique rig. I'd be stoked to have that camper. |
I will have to see if I can find any pics. We where going to sell it but have changed our minds and would be cool to have some pics of it from the 70’s |
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Lind
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| Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2021 9:15 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| PatMc wrote: |
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| PatMc wrote: |
1963 SO-33 I picked up a few weeks ago. Been in storage since the 80’s
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This has GOT to be in the fore or background of some photos taken back in its heyday. We have a "History of Boise" FB group here that helps with such matters. If such a group is active in Boulder- I almost guarantee you'll get some feedback on such a unique rig. I'd be stoked to have that camper. |
I will have to see if I can find any pics. We where going to sell it but have changed our minds and would be cool to have some pics of it from the 70’s |
I sure hope you don't repaint it. That paint job rocks, and the upholstery is dope too.
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LAGrunthaner
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| Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 2:31 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| Yes it was a Turkis originally. We are planning on listing it for sale soon. |
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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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vanstories
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| Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:01 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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A couple of months ago I found my first ´65 splitbus project. Very excited to get this thing done and transform it into a rough dialy ride / camper.
It seems to be unwelded as long as I can judge. The outer body was repainted (particulary?) many years ago in the same color. I think it is a good base for the first splitty.
It‘s a german vehicle, exported to Italy once, came back to Austria for sale and now it is back in Germany. Some of you might have noticed it. Over the last years this bus advertized on facebook - i heard about it. Do you have some information about the history? I have no facebook….
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Jacks
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| Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:27 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Nice bus, but I am concerned about that distended vein in your arm. You should see a doctor
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bally
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| Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2021 12:24 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Nice bus, congratulations. I wonder what this modification was for? Water tank? Does anyone know? I’m not sure I’ve seen that before.
Cheers. Dave |
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crukab
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| Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2021 1:28 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Nice bus, congratulations. I wonder what this modification was for? Water tank? Does anyone know? I’m not sure I’ve seen that before.
Cheers. Dave |
There was just a thread on those curved outriggers, started by vanstories, the op, I think the general though was it was for a propane tank.
Love your Garage space !
Nice Bus, did it come w/ any seats ??
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bally
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| Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2021 1:49 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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58slider
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| Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:06 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Picked up a 63 single cab a friend sent me that was at an auction in Arkansas a week or so ago. My brother Found the missing treasure chest door in the bed while cleaning it out. When picking it up, we got a ragtop for the roof and popouts as it was super toasty. Also grabbed a homemade buggy with bus transaxle. The single cab has rust but I have owned worse lol. Plan to hang onto it and put it in storage until the Kombi is on the road
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Culito
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| Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 1:20 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Turkis! Would love to see that after a CLR bath and buff.
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peecee69
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1970PAKombi
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| Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 2:14 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| That's awesome! Hopefully the auction was kind to you and there were no other bidders |
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58slider
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| Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 2:20 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| Turkis! Would love to see that after a CLR bath and buff. |
Any tips for the CLR bath?
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EmpiGT
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| Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 4:40 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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It's a cool single cab and all, but no need to worship it, it's only metal  |
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obus
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Culito
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 12:39 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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First page of El Truckito:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=213707
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LAGrunthaner
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 8:00 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Yes nice formula. I'm looking forward to this one done.
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so I started on the nose. I wanted to only do half so I could compare. I use CLR rust remover, 1 to 4 with warm water for best results with a green scotch brite and 800 grit where its rough.
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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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1970PAKombi
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| Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 6:03 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| Nice work, that thing cleaned up as nice as you could want it! Love how it's coming along, looking forward to seeing a thread on it |
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mykillcykill
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| Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2021 8:52 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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rescued this '61 from a city barn (warehouse). Quite solid. Going through everything on it. It's keeping my '59 company. |
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