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Bunglebus
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OK this thing's sorta a repost but I saw it yesterday at the Volksworld show. I heard lots of "interesting" comments when people were looking at it. Paint finish is rather special, think tar underseal with paint over the top.
There were a few others worth of posting here too;
This one has just been imported and is apparently the only one in Europe. I want it!
These guys were cooking out of two cut down beetles, painted to match the towing buses behind;
Good use of Morris Minor van doors;
This:
Is in the back of this;
Overall look was quite cool but some of the engineering was "interesting" like uncovered fusebox by the engine, think I'd move that somewhere dryer.
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Some people think they stopped making beetles after 1957. Some people think they stopped making buses in March 55, or August 58, or August 63, or July 67.
Some think that if your beetle has a padded dash, it's an engine donor. Some think that if it has push button door handles, it's a boat anchor.
Do what you want. Ignore the elitists. Drive your VW. Enjoy life. |
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bandi
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Sharp looking short bus/pickup! I'd roll that anytime! As for the girls; they're OK, but I'm happily married; so I'll pass- thanks! |
I'd be honored to disappoint them both at the same time.
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shano63 
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I have another abortion to add. I know its just a baja, but it got me thinking. Most of the cars I own are abortions..
New baja..exhaust is coming off..
My 63 needs no explaination..
My 66 F250 is a 66 chassis with a 64 F100 cab and a 68 390 out of who knows..
My rubicon has cj-7 mirrors and front turn signals along with flat fenders..
The westy just has a bad rattle can paint job, does that count? Just thought I'd share...
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VeeDubWolf
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| Bunglebus wrote: |
There were a few others worth of posting here too;
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That's a nice little Radio Flyer electric scooter there! Probably safer than a gas engine, wouldn't want to go too fast in that! 
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Robbo
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[quote="Bunglebus"]OK this thing's sorta a repost but I saw it yesterday at the Volksworld show. I heard lots of "interesting" comments when people were looking at it. Paint finish is rather special, think tar underseal with paint over the top.
Hey Bunglebus, I had a good look round that Transformer bus on Saturday as well and just couldn't fathom it out. One side the wheel arches were smooth-ish, the other side they were very textured, same as the paint around the windows, one side OK (ish), the other side had wrinkled up like a shrinky-dink.
Perhaps it had been near to a fire or something. I'm not sure, but I don't think it's a runner and I didn't see it in Chertsey on the way to work this morning, so maybe it sold? |
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Junkyardjockey
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From the split bus forum:
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The Ford Galaxie tail lights are an interesting touch....  |
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Junkyardjockey
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Is that the one in Dallas? |
Long Island |
Someone save that bug PLEASE!!!! I'm like 5 hours away!  |
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Robbo
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From the split bus forum:
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The Ford Galaxie tail lights are an interesting touch.... |
That doth rock. |
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Junkyardjockey
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How much are they asking for the front half? |
I'd like to know what drugs they were on when they posted that price...   |
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caleb0101
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Is that the one in Dallas? |
Long Island |
Someone save that bug PLEASE!!!! I'm like 5 hours away! |
is it just me or is that a oval? |
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Junkyardjockey
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| It is an oval; your eyes do not deceive you.... |
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Chalklinedetail
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Glenn
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Is that the one in Dallas? |
Long Island |
Someone save that bug PLEASE!!!! I'm like 5 hours away! |
is it just me or is that a oval? |
Its been up there for years. It used to be a VW repair shop across the street from Island VW (long closed).
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VeeDubWolf
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I was going to say we can only hope the engine is too, but that looks like a normal ACVW engine in there, which must mean that's an oil cooler swingin' in the wind there... Odd placement. Those tail lights make it look like a shuttle-bus, think sci-fi not airport! SpaceBalls anyone? 
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cdennisg
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^^^ I dig the Mohawk!
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chickengeorge
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EVfun
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All 3 of those have the same contact info. That is one messed up dude. I feel sorry for the VW he has harmed.
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OG Velvet
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That's Athol, Idaho for ya...
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cdennisg
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Since I am within 30 miles of these amazing specimens, I feel I should apologize for what is coming out of Athol. Sometimes it happens. We just have to accept an embarrassing moment now and then.
I have to wonder if the seller's name is Richard?
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Bunglebus
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"Tasty"
Yeah if you like your bug to look like a 2CV.
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Some people think they stopped making beetles after 1957. Some people think they stopped making buses in March 55, or August 58, or August 63, or July 67.
Some think that if your beetle has a padded dash, it's an engine donor. Some think that if it has push button door handles, it's a boat anchor.
Do what you want. Ignore the elitists. Drive your VW. Enjoy life. |
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