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PostPosted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 3:18 pm    Post subject: New project: '70 Non Walkthrough Reply with quote

Recently bought off here from a local guy, mainly because its a non walkthrough, and I like those for some reason. Also has no vent windows, a solid side window (drivers side middle window has no vent) and I was told it is a Belgium import, whatever that means. Anyway, its kinda rough, but not too bad.

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To the bad, a homemade, 3/4" plywood interior... Rolling Eyes
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It does have a sorta fly headliner though....

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 3:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I haven't managed to do much yet, since we have had 6" of snow all week. I did manage to remove all the plywood, and put in a Zbed. Haven't mounted it yet, since the snow is still here. Rolling Eyes

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I also managed to remove those hideous tails, and luckily found the original holes behind them. The only thing is that I cant figure out the mounting area for the reverse lights. The spot that is there looks just like someone drilled a hole and pushed the metal back. I'm not sure if this bus had lights there originally or not. Did any come without?

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 3:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It should have had backups, even in belgium. Looked at the back side with a mirror? the hole isn't square but sort of shaped like the end view of a bread loaf upside down Confused . M plate will tell you all it's secrets.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:17 pm    Post subject: Re: New project: '70 Non Walkthrough Reply with quote

Bay Window Steve wrote:
Recently bought off here from a local guy, mainly because its a non walkthrough, and I like those for some reason. Also has no vent windows, a solid side window (drivers side middle window has no vent) and I was told it is a Belgium import, whatever that means. Anyway, its kinda rough, but not too bad.

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To the bad, a homemade, 3/4" plywood interior... Rolling Eyes
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It does have a sorta fly headliner though....

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there is one like that in the junkyard by my house. it is a european import too. front doors did not have opening wings and now they are with pyroman for his truck.also has 1/3 2/3 front seats and solid back windows middle and rear each side. does your bus have a clock in the dash?didnt notice if it had a mph speedo or a km one Confused
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hey man, thats cool. glad you got another. try not to sell this one to some punk kid ok... Laughing what is that headliner made out of? it looks like panneling thats been cut every 2 ft. and nailed down. is that what it is?
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking at the M option list backup lights were optional, so it may not have come with them, the oddball vent windows are common on euro busses, probably has a metal dash too. That would also explain the tail light hack, no replacement double bulb (seperate yellow signal) lights available off the shelf in US.
Most 70's didn't have the vent in the drivers side middle window, not sure why but every 70 I've had and alot I've seen were like that.
You'll grow to like the bench front seat, lots of room to keep papers, phones, snacks and other treats close at hand and room for an extra ass if you need it. My 71's a full bench 9 seater and I love it.
Nice score.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah, I'm kinda excited, and I got it on the supa cheap. "C-mack" I sorta miss yours. Laughing

The nice thing is that the bulkhead keeps the kid and dog at bay. Laughing
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:44 pm    Post subject: Re: New project: '70 Non Walkthrough Reply with quote

tubdub wrote:
there is one like that in the junkyard by my house. it is a european import too. front doors did not have opening wings and now they are with pyroman for his truck.also has 1/3 2/3 front seats and solid back windows middle and rear each side. does your bus have a clock in the dash?didnt notice if it had a mph speedo or a km one Confused


Mine is MPH w/o clock.

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Steve, do you have any idea how much that is gonna cost you to get it back on the road? Shoulda bought one more complete. Laughing Wink
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Really? Should we talk about incomplete buses? Wink


All I really have to do is stab the trans & motor and go through the brakes, and I'm on the road. I'm currently in parts collection mode. The interior is gutted and I'm cleaning it before I sound deaden it, before I assemble the interior. Instead of restored crusier, think ratty camper. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You need to lay down some red oxide primer on it and it will be schweet! Somethin' like this...
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That is pretty fly really. Looks good with the spindles on it too.

Bus whore. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You should see it now Kirk. The whole thing is done except for the white roof which will be done tomorrow. Plus the vintage European plate above the bumper. I'll post a pic tomorrow afternoon when it is done. You need to get a bus now brotha.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If I get one, will you primer it? You are pretty damn good at that. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

zane13 wrote:
You should see it now Kirk. The whole thing is done except for the white roof which will be done tomorrow. Plus the vintage European plate above the bumper. I'll post a pic tomorrow afternoon when it is done. You need to get a bus now brotha.

Yea Kirk, if you would have made it to the swap meet you could have seen it. Derek is a master of the red plaster! Laughing

Bay Window Steve,

I like that bug in the back ground there, is it for sale?

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Kirk, you bring me a bus and I will show you the rattle can way grasshopper. Laughing Don't let the purists start hating on me though. You can see it in person at Kellers come Friday.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 5:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bay Window Steve wrote:
Really? Should we talk about incomplete buses? Wink


All I really have to do is stab the trans & motor and go through the brakes, and I'm on the road. I'm currently in parts collection mode. The interior is gutted and I'm cleaning it before I sound deaden it, before I assemble the interior. Instead of restored crusier, think ratty camper. Very Happy


AHA!!!!! Oh, Wait, this is the Samba not DAC

it won't take near what kirk claims it will to get her on the road. go for it.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Kirk just wants Steve to sell it to him, he wan't too happy with me because I got rid of it to someone else. Smile
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You have a couple of nice looking bays zane13, who did your tire cover on the white one?
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bay Window Steve wrote:
Really? Should we talk about incomplete buses? Wink


All I really have to do is stab the trans & motor and go through the brakes, and I'm on the road. I'm currently in parts collection mode. The interior is gutted and I'm cleaning it before I sound deaden it, before I assemble the interior. Instead of restored crusier, think ratty camper. Very Happy


I always thought that would be the coolest part about owning a really non-stock bay. You could get away with a lot of stuff without worrying about ruining some sort of stock beaut. Hell, make your own, mad science is fun.
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