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lushtech
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 Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 11:33 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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| All, I have a 62 mouse grey non walkthrough kombi that I would like to convert to an SO42. I don't necessarily need factory stuff, but I would really like to buy a complete interior including all of the birch paneling. Who out there is recreating this stuff? |
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easy e
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| Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 11:42 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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| lushtech wrote: |
| All, I have a 62 mouse grey non walkthrough kombi that I would like to convert to an SO42. I don't necessarily need factory stuff, but I would really like to buy a complete interior including all of the birch paneling. Who out there is recreating this stuff? |
I found this by looking in the Classifieds section of this site, it's amazing what you can find there... if you look:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1672663
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lushtech
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| Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 11:44 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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| easy e wrote: |
| lushtech wrote: |
| All, I have a 62 mouse grey non walkthrough kombi that I would like to convert to an SO42. I don't necessarily need factory stuff, but I would really like to buy a complete interior including all of the birch paneling. Who out there is recreating this stuff? |
I found this by looking in the Classifieds section of this site, it's amazing what you can find there:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1672663 |
Yes I have been browsing for a while on the classifieds. missed a set a few months back, found this group on the forum and figured I would see if there were any leads here.... there is a guy in florida that does repop stuff, but its a long way from Seattle... |
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velvetgreen
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| Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 1:14 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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not sure how much you care about authenticity but 99.9% sure So42 kit wasn't offered until Jan 65. Westfalia made a lot of different interior layouts over the years for split bus. Off the top of my head in or around 1962 they offered So22, So33, So34, SO35, So36. Am probably forgetting a few.
Given that you are doing a tribute westfalia you could probably pick and choose interiors and make one that seems to work the best for you.
One word of suggestion if you are considering camping interior keep drill holes and hacks to a minimum if you want to revert back at a later date. You can do wonders attaching panels with rare earth magnets instead of screws/holes. Just a thought-
Have a read through https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=704132 he may have already done all the heavy lifting for you ideas wise |
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lushtech
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| Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 2:13 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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Wow, thanks for the link! pretty rad what he is building and VERY similar to what I want to do... I personally don't have the time, space, or the master woodworking skills to build this myself from scratch. I guess I was hoping to find someone that I could pay to do this...
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not sure how much you care about authenticity but 99.9% sure So42 kit wasn't offered until Jan 65. Westfalia made a lot of different interior layouts over the years for split bus. Off the top of my head in or around 1962 they offered So22, So33, So34, SO35, So36. Am probably forgetting a few.
Given that you are doing a tribute westfalia you could probably pick and choose interiors and make one that seems to work the best for you.
One word of suggestion if you are considering camping interior keep drill holes and hacks to a minimum if you want to revert back at a later date. You can do wonders attaching panels with rare earth magnets instead of screws/holes. Just a thought-
Have a read through https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=704132 he may have already done all the heavy lifting for you ideas wise |
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srfndoc
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| Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 2:38 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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| lushtech wrote: |
Wow, thanks for the link! pretty rad what he is building and VERY similar to what I want to do... I personally don't have the time, space, or the master woodworking skills to build this myself from scratch. I guess I was hoping to find someone that I could pay to do this...
| velvetgreen wrote: |
not sure how much you care about authenticity but 99.9% sure So42 kit wasn't offered until Jan 65. Westfalia made a lot of different interior layouts over the years for split bus. Off the top of my head in or around 1962 they offered So22, So33, So34, SO35, So36. Am probably forgetting a few.
Given that you are doing a tribute westfalia you could probably pick and choose interiors and make one that seems to work the best for you.
One word of suggestion if you are considering camping interior keep drill holes and hacks to a minimum if you want to revert back at a later date. You can do wonders attaching panels with rare earth magnets instead of screws/holes. Just a thought-
Have a read through https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=704132 he may have already done all the heavy lifting for you ideas wise |
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These guys build a nice kit (either SO33 or SO42):
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1672663
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notchboy
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| Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 2:53 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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| srfndoc wrote: |
| lushtech wrote: |
Wow, thanks for the link! pretty rad what he is building and VERY similar to what I want to do... I personally don't have the time, space, or the master woodworking skills to build this myself from scratch. I guess I was hoping to find someone that I could pay to do this...
| velvetgreen wrote: |
not sure how much you care about authenticity but 99.9% sure So42 kit wasn't offered until Jan 65. Westfalia made a lot of different interior layouts over the years for split bus. Off the top of my head in or around 1962 they offered So22, So33, So34, SO35, So36. Am probably forgetting a few.
Given that you are doing a tribute westfalia you could probably pick and choose interiors and make one that seems to work the best for you.
One word of suggestion if you are considering camping interior keep drill holes and hacks to a minimum if you want to revert back at a later date. You can do wonders attaching panels with rare earth magnets instead of screws/holes. Just a thought-
Have a read through https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=704132 he may have already done all the heavy lifting for you ideas wise |
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These guys build a nice kit (either SO33 or SO42):
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1672663
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srfndoc
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| Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 4:52 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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It's Westfalia inception.
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j.pickens
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| Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 2:19 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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That SO33 repro is badass.
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 1:00 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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| That SO33 repro is badass. |
Agreed and for a very fair price.
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Cainibus
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| Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 5:17 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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Friends, I sold my bus, but I still have a small parts hoard. I have some SO 42 stuff, 1967 only stuff, and general stuff. Before I take it to CTS in May I want to ask you if you know of a hungry Sambino to whom I can donate a thing or two? Logistics? I guess the best way is to ask if I have something he or she needs. If you’re in a squeeze I’ll trust you if you need it.
I intend to sell some of it , but if you want to try to help me try help to someone in need whom you know or someone whom you know of, send me a PM. If any of you want anything I can bring it to CTS or you can wait until I post ads.
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66 SO42 here, in.mid resto. I would be very interested in what you may have. No resales here, straight to use.
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velvetgreen
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westy66
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| Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2019 6:33 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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ive posted my extra pieces from a German SO-44 bus that ive had for 20 years. i know some of you are going to lose you mind over the price, but it is what it is.... make an offer if you want it. I live in Cleveland, Ohio. Not sure about shipping yet.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2307341
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LAGrunthaner
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| Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2019 2:50 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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You are correct westy66, now I have to find it.....my mind that is LOL.
Looks nice
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ive posted my extra pieces from a German SO-44 bus that ive had for 20 years. i know some of you are going to lose you mind over the price, but it is what it is.... make an offer if you want it. I live in Cleveland, Ohio. Not sure about shipping yet.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2307341 |
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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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LAGrunthaner
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srfndoc
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| Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2020 9:52 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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Early Bay, not split. Close match though. Thicker outside moulding and no ribbed covering on the pole.
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LAGrunthaner
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| Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2020 10:23 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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Understood, thanks.
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| Early Bay, not split. Close match though. Thicker outside moulding and no ribbed covering on the pole. |
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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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ebuscopaulian
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| Posted: Fri May 08, 2020 6:37 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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found these bits in a local good ol boys wood shed! cleaned them up a touch and put a light coat of linseed oil on them. they're quite nice considering...all hardware in great shape!
i will not not need these...i do need an ice box door for my flip-seat though
pm or call 970.874.7610 (no text)
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vwdavevt
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| Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 11:09 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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Can someone please remind me of where this luggage trim goes. Came from an SO-42. Thank you. |
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Touch Nicks Thing
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| Posted: Sun May 10, 2020 3:56 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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| Looks like rear corner trim bud. |
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