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nlorntson
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Joined: March 13, 2004
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Location: Twin Cities, MN
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 Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2023 7:03 pm Post subject: Re: Official good deal on Buses or parts topic |
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| I gotta say that sleeping two in an SO-44 is a bit roomier than a SO-42 and perhaps any other configuration, but I'm biased. 😁 |
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mandraks
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Joined: November 28, 2004
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Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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| Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2023 7:07 pm Post subject: Re: Official good deal on Buses or parts topic |
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| nlorntson wrote: |
| I gotta say that sleeping two in an SO-44 is a bit roomier than a SO-42 and perhaps any other configuration, but I'm biased. 😁 |
glad you spoke up. got my numbers backwards. it's been 25 years. of course it was a SO44. So i am biased, too 
now i have to edit my previous post.
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Casey Cash
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Joined: September 04, 2014
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Location: Chesnee South Carolina
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| Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2023 7:11 pm Post subject: Re: Official good deal on Buses or parts topic |
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I assumed that most sleeping in a 42/34/44 bus would sleep head towards steering wheel for a less claustrophobic feel. Would be an interesting survey...
... which way do you lay? Lol . |
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mandraks
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Joined: November 28, 2004
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Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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| Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2023 7:19 pm Post subject: Re: Official good deal on Buses or parts topic |
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| Casey Cash wrote: |
I assumed that most sleeping in a 42/34/44 bus would sleep head towards steering wheel for a less claustrophobic feel. Would be an interesting survey...
... which way do you lay? Lol . |
i find it easier to get out where my feet are. otherwise i would need to perform acrobatics to get turned around. and i was in my 20s/30s then.
could even sit up and put shoes on and such. so camp feet to the steeringwheel
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obus 
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Location: just off Garden State Parkway Exit 81
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Erik G
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Joined: October 16, 2002
Posts: 13280
Location: Tejas!
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| Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:46 am Post subject: Re: Official good deal on Buses or parts topic |
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Knowing the seller makes it extra tempting  |
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EverettB
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Location: Phoenix Metro
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BarryL
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Joined: November 01, 2004
Posts: 14266
Location: Casa de Oro, California
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| Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 7:09 pm Post subject: Re: Official good deal on Buses or parts topic |
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| It hit a deer, right? |
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von_hansel
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Joined: June 12, 2006
Posts: 635
Location: Inland Empire
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| Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2023 3:08 pm Post subject: Re: Official good deal on Buses or parts topic |
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I don't think this SO42 will be for sale for long
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2595606
This is the first SO42 that I have seen that is not two-tone that also doesn't have an export code.
It has some cool features like locking ignition, European wall lamps, uncommon color option (non Pearl White or Velvet Green) and gas heater.
Everett- can you add these pics to the gallery?
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EverettB
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Location: Phoenix Metro
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velvetgreen
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Joined: August 17, 2004
Posts: 2746
Location: Canada
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| Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2023 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: Official good deal on Buses or parts topic |
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| Cool bus I think somebody did alright on that purchase. I can't get over how rusty the floor is relative to the rockers. |
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Murt
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Joined: October 01, 2017
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Location: Suffolk, England
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| Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 11:16 pm Post subject: Re: Official good deal on Buses or parts topic |
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This Ad in the UK made me smile ?
Any thoughts on this one ?
https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1541014?utm_cam...dium=email
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Malokin Martin
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Location: E-burg
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| Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 12:05 am Post subject: Re: Official good deal on Buses or parts topic |
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| ^ Meh. It’s fair to overpriced for a hacked up shell. Imho |
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mandraks
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Joined: November 28, 2004
Posts: 7050
Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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| Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: Official good deal on Buses or parts topic |
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certainly an interesting engine compartment on this one
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poptop
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Joined: February 27, 2003
Posts: 607
Location: jersey
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| Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 6:36 am Post subject: Re: Official good deal on Buses or parts topic |
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It should be pretty easy to find a middle seat for that Bus too
The only issue right now is shipping it |
I just used fastenal and it was pretty reasonable and fantastic. A seat may be outta the size limit tho!
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Clara
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| Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 9:16 am Post subject: Re: Official good deal on Buses or parts topic |
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I don't think this SO42 will be for sale for long
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2595606
This is the first SO42 that I have seen that is not two-tone that also doesn't have an export code.
It has some cool features like locking ignition, European wall lamps, uncommon color option (non Pearl White or Velvet Green) and gas heater.
Everett- can you add these pics to the gallery? |
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While most no port code westys are two tone, not all. Seen others.
I expect this bus came with plaid cushion covers, rather than the common mustard vinyl.
Nice code plate! 😀
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LAGrunthaner
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| Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2023 3:23 am Post subject: Re: Official good deal on Buses or parts topic |
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Cool, if anyone has an image of the plaid seat covers Clara mentioned I’d love to see it.
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| von_hansel wrote: |
I don't think this SO42 will be for sale for long
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2595606
This is the first SO42 that I have seen that is not two-tone that also doesn't have an export code.
It has some cool features like locking ignition, European wall lamps, uncommon color option (non Pearl White or Velvet Green) and gas heater.
Everett- can you add these pics to the gallery? |
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While most no port code westys are two tone, not all. Seen others.
I expect this bus came with plaid cushion covers, rather than the common mustard vinyl.
Nice code plate! 😀 |
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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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andre b
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| Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2023 7:03 am Post subject: Re: Official good deal on Buses or parts topic |
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[quote="LAGrunthaner"]Cool, if anyone has an image of the plaid seat covers Clara mentioned I’d love to see it.
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I don't think this SO42 will be for sale for long
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2595606
This is the first SO42 that I have seen that is not two-tone that also doesn't have an export code.
It has some cool features like locking ignition, European wall lamps, uncommon color option (non Pearl White or Velvet Green) and gas heater.
Everett- can you add these pics to the gallery
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While most no port code westys are two tone, not all. Seen others.
I expect this bus came with plaid cushion covers, rather than the common mustard vinyl.
Nice code plate! 😀 |
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ya I now have the bus here with me.this is a really neat one for sure.i would say the seat covers and curtains are the original.il post pics soon., |
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Clara
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| Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:02 am Post subject: Re: Official good deal on Buses or parts topic |
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| LAGrunthaner wrote: |
Cool, if anyone has an image of the plaid seat covers Clara mentioned I’d love to see it.
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| von_hansel wrote: |
I don't think this SO42 will be for sale for long
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2595606
This is the first SO42 that I have seen that is not two-tone that also doesn't have an export code.
It has some cool features like locking ignition, European wall lamps, uncommon color option (non Pearl White or Velvet Green) and gas heater.
Everett- can you add these pics to the gallery? |
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While most no port code westys are two tone, not all. Seen others.
I expect this bus came with plaid cushion covers, rather than the common mustard vinyl.
Nice code plate! 😀 |
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Same plaid as used on SO34s. A few SO42s also used it. Even some early bay westys
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=730513&highlight=plaid
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