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jacobcallaghan Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2018 Posts: 183 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Wed May 11, 2022 7:00 pm Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus |
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By far the coolest bus in the world. What a story. Hope to fo that same trip in my bus.
Great work on everything! _________________ 60 Indian Red Bug
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Splitty69 Samba Member
Joined: September 17, 2013 Posts: 70 Location: London UK
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2022 12:12 am Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus |
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Thanks Jacob for your kind words. |
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Splitty69 Samba Member
Joined: September 17, 2013 Posts: 70 Location: London UK
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Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 3:57 pm Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus |
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So my bus is finally finished. heres the interior pics. Devon style with 50's cushion fabrik. the second fuel tank covered in the oak interior finish.
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myklsmyth Samba Member
Joined: November 22, 2005 Posts: 504
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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 10:12 am Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus |
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Excellent job! Classic yet very unique! |
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Splitty69 Samba Member
Joined: September 17, 2013 Posts: 70 Location: London UK
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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 10:29 am Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus |
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myklsmyth wrote: |
Excellent job! Classic yet very unique! |
Thanks |
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Splitty69 Samba Member
Joined: September 17, 2013 Posts: 70 Location: London UK
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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 12:05 pm Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus |
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Bells Samba Member
Joined: February 02, 2016 Posts: 7 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 6:07 am Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus |
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This may have been discussed before. The text on the front, is it paint or vinyl? |
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EliasP Samba Member
Joined: January 09, 2018 Posts: 55 Location: Sweden
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 11:22 am Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus |
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Looks nice!
What about the sunroof, is the mechanism and the rails VW original or something home made? _________________ Why have a good looking face? You can't even see your own face! |
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j.pickens Samba Member
Joined: December 03, 2002 Posts: 9791 Location: Exit 7, New Jersey
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Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2022 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus |
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EliasP wrote: |
Looks nice!
What about the sunroof, is the mechanism and the rails VW original or something home made? |
From the first page of this thread: "fitted Factory soft sun roof with fake hard panels to mimic the original sliding roof." _________________ Founder and Chairman Emeritus, ECMSAS
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i wish more people would actually drive their vws rather than just talking about what they have in the garage. |
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If you've seen one sunroof swivel seat kombi, you've seen them all! |
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djfordmanjack Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2009 Posts: 2176 Location: Graz, Austria, Europe
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LAGrunthaner Samba Member
Joined: March 18, 2007 Posts: 5509 Location: 1st Coast
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 2:53 am Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus |
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Yes!
djfordmanjack wrote: |
The interior is real classy ! Loving the Devon style fabric. Very appropriate ! |
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Lind wrote: |
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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Splitty69 Samba Member
Joined: September 17, 2013 Posts: 70 Location: London UK
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Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2022 1:37 pm Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus |
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EliasP wrote: |
Looks nice!
What about the sunroof, is the mechanism and the rails VW original or something home made? |
All the sunroof parts are Barndoor and we used a new fitting kit for the moving service parts. |
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Splitty69 Samba Member
Joined: September 17, 2013 Posts: 70 Location: London UK
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Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2022 1:50 pm Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus |
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Bells wrote: |
This may have been discussed before. The text on the front, is it paint or vinyl? |
Hi There, The original painting on the front was done in Turkey circa 1956/57 as seen in the photo of the painter painting the map on the side of the bus. We considered painting the map but didnt have a finished photo to work from.
The sign writing on the front was carried out by hand using a local sign wrIter with traditional painting skills. |
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Splitty69 Samba Member
Joined: September 17, 2013 Posts: 70 Location: London UK
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Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2023 7:49 am Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus |
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Took the bus out for a holiday in Norfolk but sadly the 66' gearbox we thought was a good one wasn't, so out it comes and off for rebuild.
Last edited by Splitty69 on Sun Jan 01, 2023 8:01 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Splitty69 Samba Member
Joined: September 17, 2013 Posts: 70 Location: London UK
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Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2023 7:56 am Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus |
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John Walklett Transmissions of Newcastle Unde Lyme Uk did the gearbox overhaul and did a brilliant job. |
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Splitty69 Samba Member
Joined: September 17, 2013 Posts: 70 Location: London UK
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Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 8:05 am Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus |
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Finally took the bus out for its final test drive with the newly rebuilt 66' gearbox fitted. Now engages in and out of first and second and goes into reverse.
I gave the bus a good coating of clear wax inside amd out.
Looking forward to the spring. Ben Pon in Holland and Lavenham UK shows will be here soon.
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7050 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2023 7:53 pm Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus |
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such a cool bus.
why did you install the front inside doorhandles backwards? _________________ regards
Uli
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Splitty69 Samba Member
Joined: September 17, 2013 Posts: 70 Location: London UK
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Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2023 1:56 pm Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus |
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mandraks wrote: |
such a cool bus.
why did you install the front inside doorhandles backwards? |
Well spotted !! ...... |
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Splitty69 Samba Member
Joined: September 17, 2013 Posts: 70 Location: London UK
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Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:18 am Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus |
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Getting ready for The Barndoor gathering Holland May 19th 2023 and Lavenham Vintage Vw Show June 17th 2023
https://www.facebook.com/groups/108530755998877/ |
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