"Porsche" support Barndoor

mynameismud · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2004 6:51 am Post subject: "Porsche" support Barndoor

OK- I'm kind of surprised this hasn't really been mentioned- What is everyones thought on Paul Rui's "Fauxtina" Porsche race support Barndoor. There is a pretty short write-up on it in March '04 Volksworld.
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NorCalWeekender · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2004 7:50 am Post subject:

I've seen the pictures forever and scanned the article at my local Everett & Greg, but I always thought it was real! My understanding from scanning the article was that it's not really a former Porsche support vehicle!

-Taylor
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spookymulder · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2004 7:51 am Post subject:

I like it but at $26K delivered to the West Coast.....ain't worth it!

mynameismud · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2004 7:58 am Post subject:

it's a fuax- but very nicely done (my opinion) I just starter thinking last night of doing something "faux" (not Porsche related) too- but will need to draw it up fist before I actually think it will work.

So - it's for sale? didn't know that (not like I would even have a hope in that kind of $$$ for a bus)
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spookymulder · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2004 8:00 am Post subject:

That's wht it's been for sale for the last 8 months NOBODY has that kind of dough for that bus!

Ghis · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2004 8:07 am Post subject:

Photos I took at the Volksworld's show last year:

http://community.webshots.com/photo/67283349/67288571ohWttU

http://community.webshots.com/photo/67283349/67288607WWRDKm

(Click on the links, this provider does not allow them to show in forums, but if you have a minute have a look at the rest of the galeries)
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mynameismud · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2004 8:15 am Post subject:

Surprised it hasn't been snatched up by a buyer in Japan- It is pretty "authentic" for a faux.

I guess what got me thinking is that write-up and the "Jiffy" panel that was for sale last year- (one very nice logo'd panel) and since I don't have the cash for either- or the looks of tripping over a nice logo'd panel in the corn-fields here. It would be interesting to make one-

Thanks Ghis- nice pics.
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spookymulder · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2004 8:41 am Post subject:

It would be alot more apealing to me if it had the correct engine lid, not some slab of tin with a porsche 356 air duct hacked in. And I absolutely hate the front turn signals, missing BD only front emblem and those fucktard huge ass tail lights! But if that's what you get or don't get for your money in England I feel bad for those chaps! 13K in british pounds at 1.89 a pound Jeezus. With all the aforementioned issues I think 13K US would be asking too much. For the money I would look at Mark Merz super rare double door with ROR rear hatch for sale on Bigbulli.com. a much finer and rarer bus!

krusher · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2004 9:16 am Post subject:

The porsche bus is not a residend in the uk, it lives further out in europe somwhere.
I think the seller just put the price in £ as the uk is bus crazy at the moment. same as merz did.
And if merz wants to sell that BD panel why has he only advertised it on big bulli? Confused

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mynameismud · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2004 9:30 am Post subject:

Lind · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2004 10:02 am Post subject:

I posted my thoughts on this bus in another topic, but I will put them here also.

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although I do think that bus is pretty cool, I think that there are a lot of things that could be done to it to give it a more correct feel.

1. there were no support vehicles for the carrera panamerica, so those logos don't work very well.

2. it could really use some vintage workshop equipment, like an old floor jack and some toolboxes. a set of wheels in the cargo area would also help give it the race support vehicle look

3. it would be more correct period looking with A brakes and a 2 piece porsche engine.

4. the sebring exhaust belongs on carrera engines.

5. I think the logos are too distressed. I think that they should be a little more visible.

6. and like spooky said, needs a front emblem and to lose the lame turnsignals and taillights.

I like the theme, I just think it could be done better. also, I have a picture of a barndoor that was a support vehicle for racing porsches in the 50s, so that was something that was actually done.

UZI · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2004 12:49 pm Post subject:

i checked out that bus at bad camberg and thought it was pretty cool. when i decided i wanted a barndoor, i contacted paul who lives in norway. he was completely up front about that being a fake. he also was up front about the problem areas on the bus and sent me great detailed photos. i decided against buying that bus because the faux painting in something a could do pretty easily myself. i also think the "porsche" thing is too much of an audience call/crowd pleasing bus. if i ever logo my BD panel, it'll be something far more obscure.

i do like the bus and commend him for good work. it just wasnt for me tho. a bus that well known will always be "paul rui's panel". to repaint it would be to obliterate half of the premium that youre paying for at that price.
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Gunter · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2004 7:22 pm Post subject:

Paul,

If you want some idea's on old logo's from the fatherland
let me know. Have a huge bier coaster collection with some really cool
old logos and can shoot some pics to you of other stuff.
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mynameismud · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2004 8:47 pm Post subject:

that would be cool-i would be interested in seeing a few- i have a thought of a "faux" bus (but don't want to mention it...just yet... Cool

), but it may not be as interesting as a bier bus-
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Gunter · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2004 9:30 pm Post subject:

they'll be flying your way tomorrow
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mynameismud · Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2004 12:16 pm Post subject:

Gunter- Got the pics @ my work addy- Pretty cool stuff. As soon as I get this "thought" drawn up I'll stick it in the gallery- in about 4 mths... Laughing

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Gunter · Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2004 2:29 pm Post subject:

Great,

can't wait to see it on your bus at Columbus
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mynameismud · Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2004 4:20 pm Post subject:

oh - the only bus I'll be showing up in is my Chevy Venture MiniVan- LOL- my '60 WILL not be happening (I was refering to it drawn on paper). My panel is sooooooooo far from being road-worthy it isn't even funny (as a matter of fact it's an embarassment... Embarassed

). So far, I have teh front beam dropped, the engine came out last weekend- to be rebuilt. I attempted to remove the fuel tank and proceeded to bust off the two bolts.. Evil or Very Mad

. I need to get a new wire harness - mines been "spagethi-fied" by the P.O. I need all new seals and on, and on, and on- (Maybe I should get a completed bus)? Confused

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NorCalWeekender · Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2004 6:07 pm Post subject:

Oh, I love that Jiffy panel van! I hear it's now in the UK! Major bummer for West Coast fans of that bus. Unlike the Porsche support bus, those Jiffy logos are OG so far as I understand!

-Taylor
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Lind · Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2004 6:15 pm Post subject:


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