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sub-hatchtim
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 Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2022 3:02 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Would you mind creating a dedicated thread for this bus
I need a new fixation
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LAGrunthaner
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Location: 1st Coast
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| Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2022 5:59 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Yes icekoffee, please start a thread, beautiful 58 Westy. We will motivate you daily.
| sub-hatchtim wrote: |
Would you mind creating a dedicated thread for this bus
I need a new fixation |
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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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Beny happy camper
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Joined: March 09, 2004
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Location: Pornic Port FRANCE
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| Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2022 9:19 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Wow very nice insane find, love your this early pressed bumper westy.
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65deluxe
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Location: Minneapolis, MN
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| Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2022 10:46 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Wheat King. Not exactly a recent find, but wanted to share with the group now that it is back in service. This truck has a great story and as close to an original owner situation as we will ever find these days. 1966 Double Cab, velvet green, 27,000 original miles. Purchased from the original owner in 2002 by Todd Penn of Aircooled Classics. Todd is working to thin his collection and this truck has been one of his favorites. He had serviced this truck for years when the family offered it to him in 2002.
This year the truck was revived in anticipation of sale. New brakes, tires, shocks, fluids, axel boots, main seal, and basic tune up. Replaced select portions of lower metal due to long term storage in a leaky garage. The engine, transmission, front beam, and interior are original and never disassembled.
Original owner purchased the truck new 11/22/1966 from Suburban Import Motors of Watertown WI for $2434.95. It spend the majority of its life on the Canadian Prairies. Recently returned to the USA via a flawless 1000mi drive along secondary roads. New friends, waves, and stories at every stop along the way. Now titled in MN and resides in Minneapolis. Tucked away for the winter. Enjoy.
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sub-hatchtim
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| Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2022 11:01 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Holy shit
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bally
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Joined: April 29, 2006
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
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| Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2022 1:14 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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That really is rather lovely! Great score!
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velvetgreen
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Joined: August 17, 2004
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Location: Canada
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| Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2022 2:04 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| Congrats that is a beautiful DC in a great colour! |
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EverettB 
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Location: Phoenix Metro
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earlywesty
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Joined: May 03, 2004
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Location: In the woods, Ontario
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| Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 5:20 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| Ive seen this one advertised.its beautiful, congrats. |
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Ragtop
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Joined: November 23, 2003
Posts: 615
Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico
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| Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2022 6:49 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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The Wango Mango
Pulled this 61 Mango out of Los Lunas New Mexico about 3 weeks ago. Its in pretty good shape except looks like some thing hit the drivers long panel.
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karl h
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sub-hatchtim
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 10:15 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Very nice
Cool that the deck lid is still in it
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Long-roofs
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Location: Millwood, Wa
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 10:41 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Cool Mango. Do not see too many low-hinge Mango Buses.
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Cabo9302
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Location: DeepInTheHeart
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 11:20 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Very nice! Looks like it was hidden nicely with all the overgrowth from passers by...
That goes to show you, they're still out there. Most out of view, but still out there. |
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Ragtop
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 8:21 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| sub-hatchtim wrote: |
Very nice
Cool that the deck lid is still in it |
The Decklid and apron was a bonus, to bad the ambulance step is gone |
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Ragtop
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 8:25 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| Cabo9302 wrote: |
Very nice! Looks like it was hidden nicely with all the overgrowth from passers by...
That goes to show you, they're still out there. Most out of view, but still out there. |
Its had been in the same spot for about 20 years,the deceased owner would never sell it and you know how the story goes. |
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LAGrunthaner
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icekoffee
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| Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 9:23 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Wow and it can be yours for 20k….
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I mean can you blame a guy for trying? Gotta fund other projects somehow
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LAGrunthaner
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 4:26 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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icekoffee, that was not meant to be a complain. Also I mentioned the stunning floor for good reason 
I hope whoever buys it will start a thread on the build.
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Wow and it can be yours for 20k….
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I mean can you blame a guy for trying? Gotta fund other projects somehow |
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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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sub-hatchtim
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 1:49 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Lol that's my cargo floor
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