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dbo550
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Awesome score. That place you got it from looks like heaven, you're lucky to have access to a place like that.
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Kirk
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| Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 12:57 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks to PicklePickle and his kick ass M-Code translator, I translated the plate yesterday. First one I ever did, and its kinda interesting actually.
Decode Results:
Production Date: February 18, 1971
Exported To: USA, Houston/San Antonio
Designation: 7 Seater Micro Bus
Engine KW (BHP): 35 (47)
Transmission Type: manual
Engine: 157
Transmission Code: -
Extras Code: 147
Paint / Interior
Paint Scheme: bottom: elm green / upper half: pastel white
Paint Codes: L20B / L90D
Paint Notes: color combination for microbuses (type 22 and 24)
Interior Scheme: alabaster (grey)
Interior Material: leatherette
Interior Notes:
Options
A01: Specifications for the USA (?)
508: With vent wings in passenger compart. opposite sliding door [F -- 211 2300 000] / With vent wing in sliding door and in all windows in the opposite side of panel [F 212 2000 001 -- 217 2300 000] /
697: Continental Tires
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69vanagonman
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| Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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| I see you got the old 69 fixed. What are you gonna do with this Bus? |
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camit34
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great story. keep us posted on progress.
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Lostnfound
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| Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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Looking forward to seeing more of your bus. Maybe you could share soe pictures of the clea up you did?
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PopeSutek
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Awesome story man, way to keep another bus on the road (or atleast soon to be)
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Kirk
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| Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 12:54 pm Post subject: |
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| 69vanagonman wrote: |
| I see you got the old 69 fixed. What are you gonna do with this Bus? |
I'm keeping it. Its in storage right now until I get some more time. ($$) Unless you want to buy the '69. 
I've got some other pics of the cleaning. I'll get them uploaded and posted if you are that interested.
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camit34
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| Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Kirk wrote: |
I've got some other pics of the cleaning. I'll get them uploaded and posted if you are that interested. |
Please do...make a resto thread.
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Sprintstar67
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Just thought you might like to know I now own this bus, as I bought it a couple of weeks ago!
It ended up in the UK with Midland Early Bay, then was sold to a guy called Jamie Gargett in Hayling Island on the south coast.
After a couple of years, he decided to sell it and I bought it after flying down and then driving it eight hours back to the north of England near Manchester.
Now just trying decide between restoring it or a patina slammer ......ahh, decisions, decisions!
I'll keep you posted! Andy |
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Kirk
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Hi andy! Good to hear from you. I talked to Jaime when he had it and he sent me some updated photos. I regret letting this one go, but glad it found a good home!
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Bala
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| Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 11:14 am Post subject: |
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| Kirk wrote: |
| I talked to Jaime when he had it and he sent me some updated photos. |
And why aren't they posted? 
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srfndoc
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| Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 11:23 am Post subject: |
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Yes! Photos or it didn't happen.
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Kirk
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| Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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Fine! 
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Bala
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| Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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Nice, good to see it made it back on the road!
I guess you owe the PO a plane ticket.
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| I really like the headliner/banger look. |
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srfndoc
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| Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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It looks good. Must be a great feeling to know you saved one from the crusher and passed it on to somebody else to enjoy!
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Kirk
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| Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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Ive saved a bunch, but hands down, this one was probably my favorite bay save. I should have kept it, but couldnt at that time.
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Sprintstar67
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| Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 2:41 am Post subject: |
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Well, it looks exactly the same now, and is currently tucked away at the back of my garage until I get chance to make a start.
When I pop down next, I'll get some pics and keep you all updated on the progress! |
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