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PostPosted: Wed May 11, 2022 7:00 pm    Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus Reply with quote

By far the coolest bus in the world. What a story. Hope to fo that same trip in my bus.

Great work on everything!
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PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2022 12:12 am    Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus Reply with quote

Thanks Jacob for your kind words.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 3:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 10:12 am    Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus Reply with quote

Excellent job! Classic yet very unique!
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 10:29 am    Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus Reply with quote

myklsmyth wrote:
Excellent job! Classic yet very unique!



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PostPosted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 12:05 pm    Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 6:07 am    Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus Reply with quote

This may have been discussed before. The text on the front, is it paint or vinyl?
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 11:22 am    Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus Reply with quote

Looks nice!
What about the sunroof, is the mechanism and the rails VW original or something home made?
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2022 7:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus Reply with quote

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."
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 1:37 am    Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus Reply with quote

The interior is real classy ! Loving the Devon style fabric. Very appropriate !
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 2:53 am    Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus Reply with quote

Yes!
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The interior is real classy ! Loving the Devon style fabric. Very appropriate !

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 31, 2022 1:37 pm    Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Sat Dec 31, 2022 1:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Sun Jan 01, 2023 7:49 am    Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus Reply with quote

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.


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PostPosted: Sun Jan 01, 2023 7:56 am    Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus Reply with quote

John Walklett Transmissions of Newcastle Unde Lyme Uk did the gearbox overhaul and did a brilliant job.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 8:05 am    Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2023 7:53 pm    Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus Reply with quote

such a cool bus.

why did you install the front inside doorhandles backwards?
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 07, 2023 1:56 pm    Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus Reply with quote

mandraks wrote:
such a cool bus.

why did you install the front inside doorhandles backwards?



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:18 am    Post subject: Re: Torgny Sommelius's 1954 Barndoor bus Reply with quote

Getting ready for The Barndoor gathering Holland May 19th 2023 and Lavenham Vintage Vw Show June 17th 2023

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