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Dubbin68 Samba Member
Joined: June 27, 2006 Posts: 253 Location: Duluth, MN
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Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2021 5:46 pm Post subject: Old photo of Barndoor bus in Superior, WI |
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Someone on a history thread I follow for the Duluth, MN and Superior, WI posted this photo of her dads old VW bus he used for his business. At first I missed it, but it definitely looks like a Barndoor bus with original sign writing! I messaged her to see if she had more info on it, as I’d love to see more pictures. Just thought I’d share my “find” here
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velvetgreen Samba Member
Joined: August 17, 2004 Posts: 2746 Location: Canada
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Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2021 8:05 pm Post subject: Re: Old photo of Barndoor bus in Superior, WI |
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very cool- BD for sure and you can see the semaphores too- am no BD expert but think it is prob 54' or 55' given the pressed bumper on the back |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69824 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2021 9:46 pm Post subject: Re: Old photo of Barndoor bus in Superior, WI |
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That is a NICE photo.
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very cool- BD for sure and you can see the semaphores too- am no BD expert but think it is prob 54' or 55' given the pressed bumper on the back |
I think that is a good guess too.
Rear bumper, "late" Barndoor vent wings
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Joined: June 15, 2009 Posts: 2177 Location: Graz, Austria, Europe
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Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 5:07 am Post subject: Re: Old photo of Barndoor bus in Superior, WI |
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Great photo and story, thx for sharing!
Isn't it totally interesting how utterly modern the panel van looks in comparison to that late 40s Chrysler/Desoto ? That car was probably only about 5-7 yrs old when this pic was taken but the VW bus seems to have just come in from another world really! The lettering and store front are very tasteful and pretty, imho ! _________________ Hotrods, Fords, Veedubs and Triumph Twins !
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Joined: March 20, 2002 Posts: 2295 Location: Millwood, Wa
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Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 11:37 am Post subject: Re: Old photo of Barndoor bus in Superior, WI |
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Can not imagine how cold that Bus was to drive in Northern Mn. I found some Buses up north of Duluth, between Makinen and Markham, no Barndoors though. _________________ ---
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LAGrunthaner Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2021 3:20 am Post subject: Re: Old photo of Barndoor bus in Superior, WI |
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I love the logo colors, and what a great color photo in itself. It would be great if she has more photos and you never know maybe trace the history and see where it is now. It's an amazing color photo.
Dubbin68 wrote: |
Someone on a history thread I follow for the Duluth, MN and Superior, WI posted this photo of her dads old VW bus he used for his business. At first I missed it, but it definitely looks like a Barndoor bus with original sign writing! I messaged her to see if she had more info on it, as I’d love to see more pictures. Just thought I’d share my “find” here
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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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j.pickens Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:53 am Post subject: Re: Old photo of Barndoor bus in Superior, WI |
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LAGrunthaner wrote: |
I love the logo colors, and what a great color photo in itself. It would be great if she has more photos and you never know maybe trace the history and see where it is now. It's an amazing color photo.
Dubbin68 wrote: |
Someone on a history thread I follow for the Duluth, MN and Superior, WI posted this photo of her dads old VW bus he used for his business. At first I missed it, but it definitely looks like a Barndoor bus with original sign writing! I messaged her to see if she had more info on it, as I’d love to see more pictures. Just thought I’d share my “find” here
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These scans from what were probably old Kodachrome slides really come out amazing.
Click on the image to see it in its high resolution glory.
Looks like the bus has a crazy long custom roof rack.
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BeaterBarndoor wrote: |
i wish more people would actually drive their vws rather than just talking about what they have in the garage. |
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LAGrunthaner Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2021 3:55 pm Post subject: Re: Old photo of Barndoor bus in Superior, WI |
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Wow j.pickens, looks cool enlarged. Good eye on the sign.
Do you think it's a dove blue bus?
j.pickens wrote: |
LAGrunthaner wrote: |
I love the logo colors, and what a great color photo in itself. It would be great if she has more photos and you never know maybe trace the history and see where it is now. It's an amazing color photo.
Dubbin68 wrote: |
Someone on a history thread I follow for the Duluth, MN and Superior, WI posted this photo of her dads old VW bus he used for his business. At first I missed it, but it definitely looks like a Barndoor bus with original sign writing! I messaged her to see if she had more info on it, as I’d love to see more pictures. Just thought I’d share my “find” here
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These scans from what were probably old Kodachrome slides really come out amazing.
Click on the image to see it in its high resolution glory.
Looks like the bus has a crazy long custom roof rack.
"Rent A TV For A Sick Friend"
Its like looking back through a time machine portal. |
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https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/...bsite.html
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http://www.oacdp.org
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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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panel Samba Member
Joined: December 02, 2001 Posts: 1091 Location: Victoria B.C. Canada
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Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: Old photo of Barndoor bus in Superior, WI |
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Looks like Bob was a popular trades name
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j.pickens Samba Member
Joined: December 03, 2002 Posts: 9791 Location: Exit 7, New Jersey
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Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 9:13 pm Post subject: Re: Old photo of Barndoor bus in Superior, WI |
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Looks like Dove Blue to me. And they painted the front VW logo to match the font color.
It might even be a company monogram, doesn't look like "VW" from this angle. More rounded.
LAGrunthaner wrote: |
Wow j.pickens, looks cool enlarged. Good eye on the sign.
Do you think it's a dove blue bus?
j.pickens wrote: |
LAGrunthaner wrote: |
I love the logo colors, and what a great color photo in itself. It would be great if she has more photos and you never know maybe trace the history and see where it is now. It's an amazing color photo.
Dubbin68 wrote: |
Someone on a history thread I follow for the Duluth, MN and Superior, WI posted this photo of her dads old VW bus he used for his business. At first I missed it, but it definitely looks like a Barndoor bus with original sign writing! I messaged her to see if she had more info on it, as I’d love to see more pictures. Just thought I’d share my “find” here
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These scans from what were probably old Kodachrome slides really come out amazing.
Click on the image to see it in its high resolution glory.
Looks like the bus has a crazy long custom roof rack.
"Rent A TV For A Sick Friend"
Its like looking back through a time machine portal. |
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BeaterBarndoor wrote: |
i wish more people would actually drive their vws rather than just talking about what they have in the garage. |
Red Fau Veh wrote: |
If you've seen one sunroof swivel seat kombi, you've seen them all! |
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mandraks Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 9:19 pm Post subject: Re: Old photo of Barndoor bus in Superior, WI |
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Dubbin68 wrote: |
Someone on a history thread I follow for the Duluth, MN and Superior, WI posted this photo of her dads old VW bus he used for his business. At first I missed it, but it definitely looks like a Barndoor bus with original sign writing! I messaged her to see if she had more info on it, as I’d love to see more pictures. Just thought I’d share my “find” here
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