1959 15 Window Walk-Thru.

mickey86004 · Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 11:52 pm Post subject: 1959 15 Window Walk-Thru.

Well here is my new project. This is going to be the wife's ride... Sad

I am sure I can steal it when she is not looking. Just got it home this week and will be getting started on it right away. The VIN starts with 478XXX which puts it at May of 1959. The bus is a lot better in person than what the pictures may show. I have a good dash section coming and should be here on Monday. I am also working on getting some good used vents and some window sections to repair some of the pitting along the side windows. The rear corners are savable but it needs new front doors and cargo doors and bottom sheet metal. Here are some pictures and will post as progress continues on the new ride.

I almost forgot. I got busted last time I didn't give thanks. Thanks Wes for all the leg work and getting it home safe.

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More pictures here.

http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s47/mickey86004/1961%2015%20window/
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mightymouse · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:40 am Post subject:

Call gerson and staaart orderin. Smile

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for you so you stay on track.
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spookymulder · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:04 am Post subject:

Looks like it needs an m tag too

Nor_AL_67 · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:54 am Post subject:

Wow, I thought mine was rusty. Smile

Looks like a challenge. Post progress pics.
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Riff Raff · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:58 am Post subject:

Holy shit that is some resurrection project! Shocked

If legit though, that is a monster bus.
May of 59 - is it split case or tunnel trans?
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I've seen worse, have fun!

brettsvw · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:52 am Post subject:

WOW! That would scare some away. 59 walktru Nice.
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mickey86004 · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:38 am Post subject:

I told you guys it looked scary. It has a good base to start with. It needs a lot but when it is finished, what a cool ride it would be. I am going through all the hoops to make sure I can get a title for it. I sent off to get the birth certificate from the museum to make sure the stamped VIN that is in the engine compartment matches the bus. I am keeping my fingers crossed. I would really hate to see this thing not make it back onto the road.
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aveyinc · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:25 am Post subject:

Hi Mickey, I was that weird tired lady there that night too (Meredith).
I was there for the 40 hours straight of road time it took to get the buses back and delivered.

Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, New Mexico, and to-your-door delivery in good ol' Arizona.
Enjoy this one, Mickey. Many death and depth defying stunts had to occur to get this one into your garage!
Ah, VW adventures.

Now only if I could get Wes to get this damned cut-up 15 window bus out of my back yard!
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jeromeaircooled · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:56 am Post subject:

I am super happy that this bus is going to be restored. It is going to be a lot of work but it will definitely be worth it when finished.

Sold the nose clip Meredith.
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LuckyMonkeyGarage · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:58 am Post subject:

Very cool new ride! Are going to restore it or ride it like it is and just make it drivable? It has a nice patina. Very Happy

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Dave24 · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:59 am Post subject:

aveyinc · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 11:07 am Post subject:

gbsmallie · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 7:47 pm Post subject:

15 windows rule! that walk thru is worth saving for sure if you got the skills. Slam it and roll it as is Laughing

mickey86004 · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:57 pm Post subject:

I am sure I will be contributing to Gerson's retirement fund. I have to get my double door finished first then I will hit this thing hard in mid July. It is very hard walking past the 15 to work on the double.

I guess if I rolled it as is...If the brakes failed I could just put my feet down and try to stop.
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KrisBalfe · Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 1:24 am Post subject:

Easy out you'll be just fine! Nice bus congrats

mickey86004 · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 6:50 pm Post subject:

Made a little progress today. Removed the front windshields to find some more goodies to fix. Also gave the rain gutter some loving.

Passenger side rain gutter before and after.

Lower front windshield.

Did some cleaning and removed the gas tank. Also checked out the transmission and it is a tunnel trans.
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mickey86004 · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 4:15 pm Post subject:

The replacement dash came in the mail today. We got the old one out and the new one in ready to be welded. We will weld the second hole back up under the radio after its welded in. The wife is ready to dig into her project.. Very Happy

. If she is going to drive it she needs to know how to maintenance it.. Wink

I also started the tedious task of removing the old cargo floor.

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LuckyMonkeyGarage · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:39 am Post subject:

Good work! I like the little brackets you used on the dash to line it all up. Seems like it would be a good time to take out that wiper motor with that easy access.
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