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67ctbug Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2016 Posts: 3619 Location: CT
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2018 11:32 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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Jeeze, it's really not that bad, I've seen way worse get fixed. Kent gets it though. I don't think it will be that hard t get running as a driver bus that isn't perfect. The guy I got it from had it since the '80s. _________________ '67 Beetle L41
'74 Westfalia
'69 Plymouth "Adam-12"
'63 Ragtop
'73 914
'73 Dodge W200
'72 Dodge Wrecker
Go Cubs!
World Series Champions 2016
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...or the PO envied the terrorists' bus in "Back to the Future". |
mukluk wrote: |
He's fine, just waiting for the dragon in winklepickers to move out of his lane. |
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 13382 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2018 5:17 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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KentPS wrote: |
Wow.... Tough crowd tonight.
This is ct's chance to try out some welding skills and learn more about buses. It is a $200 self-paced educational opportunity. So rather than telling him to crush it, I say learn all you can from it.
At least have fun with it while you're at it.
And if you get it running, that's a bonus. |
We are clearly poking fun at our young friend.
At the same time, I think we have an obligation to point out to anyone the scope of work and $ it would take to ever get that bus back to a reasonable state. Throwing any amount of $ at a crusty, salt corroded NE bus is an exercise in futility. I've lost count of how many threads I've seen on this site the past 15 years where someone bought a rusty VW. They were all enthusiastic to do all the extensive metal work. Most gave up shortly into the project.
Back to that bus. An experienced bodyman welder would look at that bus and say-
_________________ Contact me at [email protected]
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Decades of VW and VW parts restoration experience.
The Samba member since 2004.
**Now rebuilding throttle bodies for VW's and Porsche's**
**Restored German Bosch distributors for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored German Pierburg fuel pumps for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored Porsche fuel pumps or I can restore yours**
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KentABQ Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2016 Posts: 2406 Location: Albuquerque NM
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Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2018 7:10 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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wcfvw69 wrote: |
KentPS wrote: |
Wow.... Tough crowd tonight.
This is ct's chance to try out some welding skills and learn more about buses. It is a $200 self-paced educational opportunity. So rather than telling him to crush it, I say learn all you can from it.
At least have fun with it while you're at it.
And if you get it running, that's a bonus. |
We are clearly poking fun at our young friend.
At the same time, I think we have an obligation to point out to anyone the scope of work and $ it would take to ever get that bus back to a reasonable state. Throwing any amount of $ at a crusty, salt corroded NE bus is an exercise in futility. I've lost count of how many threads I've seen on this site the past 15 years where someone bought a rusty VW. They were all enthusiastic to do all the extensive metal work. Most gave up shortly into the project.
Back to that bus. An experienced bodyman welder would look at that bus and say-
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And you're right about every point. I doubt, though, that ct has the funds to pour thousands into this one, so it will be a learning platform towards getting his next one. And possibly he will be able to part it out to help fund a not-so-crusty one. Or he may surprise the hell out of us and get this on one the road.
Now get out there and get it on the road, ct! Prove me right! _________________ -Kent-
1976 Riviera, 1.8l FI chrome yellow VAN - "Chloe"
"I must say, how can you be in a bad mood driving this vehicle full of vibrant color.
Cars of today are so bland in comparison. It's like driving a celebration!" ---WildIdea
Bus ownership via emoticons:
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67ctbug Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2016 Posts: 3619 Location: CT
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Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2018 8:37 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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KentPS wrote: |
wcfvw69 wrote: |
KentPS wrote: |
Wow.... Tough crowd tonight.
This is ct's chance to try out some welding skills and learn more about buses. It is a $200 self-paced educational opportunity. So rather than telling him to crush it, I say learn all you can from it.
At least have fun with it while you're at it.
And if you get it running, that's a bonus. |
We are clearly poking fun at our young friend.
At the same time, I think we have an obligation to point out to anyone the scope of work and $ it would take to ever get that bus back to a reasonable state. Throwing any amount of $ at a crusty, salt corroded NE bus is an exercise in futility. I've lost count of how many threads I've seen on this site the past 15 years where someone bought a rusty VW. They were all enthusiastic to do all the extensive metal work. Most gave up shortly into the project.
Back to that bus. An experienced bodyman welder would look at that bus and say-
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And you're right about every point. I doubt, though, that ct has the funds to pour thousands into this one, so it will be a learning platform towards getting his next one. And possibly he will be able to part it out to help fund a not-so-crusty one. Or he may surprise the hell out of us and get this on one the road.
Now get out there and get it on the road, ct! Prove me right! |
Yeah this is not going to be a perfect bus in any way. I think that I'm gonna get it running, clean it up, and fix some rust then sell it to fund one that isn't so bad. If I've learned anything from you guys, it's that I need to get a bus that doesn't need a ton of rust work. It's a '71 so when I sell it, it shouldn't be too hard as long as I'm not crazy in pricing it. _________________ '67 Beetle L41
'74 Westfalia
'69 Plymouth "Adam-12"
'63 Ragtop
'73 914
'73 Dodge W200
'72 Dodge Wrecker
Go Cubs!
World Series Champions 2016
KentPS wrote: |
...or the PO envied the terrorists' bus in "Back to the Future". |
mukluk wrote: |
He's fine, just waiting for the dragon in winklepickers to move out of his lane. |
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Angus II Samba Member
Joined: June 01, 2016 Posts: 706 Location: Mammoth Lakes Ca. 93546
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Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2018 9:42 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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Hello,
Well, the kid does have balls.... or, is just thick as a brick..
I hope you are up on your tetanus shoots, seriously.
OK, I'll give the bus the benefit of doubt.... but I would like to see some pictures of the under side.
There comes a point were a item is worth more in parts, than, it is as a whole. That will be something that you will have to decide for yourself.
But, no amount of money is worth your safety or the next buyers, if you go that route. Yet, that is just me....
CT, keep up the VW dream, the right one will come your way. |
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wcfvw69 Samba Purist
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 13382 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2018 11:21 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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67CT, do yourself a favor my friend and post more pictures of this bus. Inside it, the floors, under it, pictures of the suspension, the front beam, etc..
Let us look at your pictures before you spend any $ on it. You may get a better ROI stripping and selling the usable parts off this terminal cancer victim than throwing $ at it and HOPING someone is stupid enough to buy it from you. _________________ Contact me at [email protected]
Follow me on instagram @sparxwerksllc
Decades of VW and VW parts restoration experience.
The Samba member since 2004.
**Now rebuilding throttle bodies for VW's and Porsche's**
**Restored German Bosch distributors for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored German Pierburg fuel pumps for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored Porsche fuel pumps or I can restore yours**
**Restored Porsche distributors or I can restore yours** |
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67ctbug Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2016 Posts: 3619 Location: CT
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Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2018 11:23 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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wcfvw69 wrote: |
67CT, do yourself a favor my friend and post more pictures of this bus. Inside it, the floors, under it, pictures of the suspension, the front beam, etc..
Let us look at your pictures before you spend any $ on it. You may get a better ROI stripping and selling the usable parts off this terminal cancer victim than throwing $ at it and HOPING someone is stupid enough to buy it from you. |
Will do, but I’m sick right now. I’ll get out there tonight when I’m hopefully feeling better. _________________ '67 Beetle L41
'74 Westfalia
'69 Plymouth "Adam-12"
'63 Ragtop
'73 914
'73 Dodge W200
'72 Dodge Wrecker
Go Cubs!
World Series Champions 2016
KentPS wrote: |
...or the PO envied the terrorists' bus in "Back to the Future". |
mukluk wrote: |
He's fine, just waiting for the dragon in winklepickers to move out of his lane. |
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67ctbug Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2016 Posts: 3619 Location: CT
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Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2018 3:49 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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Alright thread is up. _________________ '67 Beetle L41
'74 Westfalia
'69 Plymouth "Adam-12"
'63 Ragtop
'73 914
'73 Dodge W200
'72 Dodge Wrecker
Go Cubs!
World Series Champions 2016
KentPS wrote: |
...or the PO envied the terrorists' bus in "Back to the Future". |
mukluk wrote: |
He's fine, just waiting for the dragon in winklepickers to move out of his lane. |
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Just us buses Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2004 Posts: 195 Location: Where the nuthatch winters
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Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2018 5:25 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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Patina monster! Seriously, you did well. Looks like some of the interior is there. I'd buy it at that price especially if it's got title and trans. Clean it up and see what you've got. _________________ It doesn't matter where you start, it all comes together; it all falls apart. |
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67ctbug Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2016 Posts: 3619 Location: CT
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Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2018 5:31 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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No title, but he said it might be in the glove box, which is full of acorns. _________________ '67 Beetle L41
'74 Westfalia
'69 Plymouth "Adam-12"
'63 Ragtop
'73 914
'73 Dodge W200
'72 Dodge Wrecker
Go Cubs!
World Series Champions 2016
KentPS wrote: |
...or the PO envied the terrorists' bus in "Back to the Future". |
mukluk wrote: |
He's fine, just waiting for the dragon in winklepickers to move out of his lane. |
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Buggeee Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2016 Posts: 4390 Location: Stuck in Ohio
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Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 11:22 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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Hey there Loafers.
Here are some Bay Hunting pictures when I stopped for gas as my wife's poor Subi was getting thirsty. SubiDoo worked so hard being kidnapped to pull her long lost boxer ancestor home from the remote Pennsylvania hills hours away. What a way to break in a CV Transmission eh? OMG (sincerely) she was dragging low and the little 1 and 1/4 receiver hitch was straining mighty hard. But, we got home safe and sound.
I'll start a thread but right now I'm too tired and going to bed.
$800. Rotten under all the edges. Obligatory street signs floor repair kit. Auto trans. Interior is, um, as expected. But... she's complete, and seems unmolested apart from the aircleaner. (Rear unusable bumper is thrown inside before hanging the slider and kicking it into place for the trip) _________________ 1966 Sportsmobile Camper https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0
72 Super Duper http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=672387
(adopted out) 61 Turkis Pile https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=728764
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Every setback is an opportunity to learn stuff and to buy new tools. |
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alman72 Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2014 Posts: 2573 Location: MICHIGAN
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 4:18 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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^ did you lie to U-Haul about what you would be pulling their trailer with? That poor subie! |
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20231 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 8:43 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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alman72 wrote: |
^ did you lie to U-Haul about what you would be pulling their trailer with? That poor subie! |
I wondered that, too. What is the hauling capacity rating for the Soob? _________________ nothing |
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Angus II Samba Member
Joined: June 01, 2016 Posts: 706 Location: Mammoth Lakes Ca. 93546
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 12:43 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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Hello.
Some people have more balls than brains... |
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Buggeee Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2016 Posts: 4390 Location: Stuck in Ohio
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Hikelite Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2012 Posts: 557 Location: Colville, WA
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 7:14 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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Buggeee wrote: |
Angus II wrote: |
Hello.
Some people have more balls than brains... |
Hey, I resemble that remark!
Yeah, UHaul wasn't blessing this set up and I'll just leave it at that. Kids - don't try this at home. I do, however, have the Bay. |
I moved my bus with my 4runner and had the same problem. I just told them I was pulling a bug. _________________ ~Kevin
My 1968 Campmobile |
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orangebug60guy Twin #1
Joined: June 28, 2003 Posts: 1516 Location: South Hadley Mass
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 10:01 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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Found this beat up 71 today. Needs some work. Not sure what the plans are for it. It was going to be "cut up".
_________________ Arachibutyrophobia- Fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth.
Coprastasophobia- Fear of constipation. |
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Just us buses Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2004 Posts: 195 Location: Where the nuthatch winters
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 11:22 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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Probably be what I'do,be the best thing for it. It could be saved. It wouldn't be cheap. _________________ It doesn't matter where you start, it all comes together; it all falls apart. |
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Buggeee Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2016 Posts: 4390 Location: Stuck in Ohio
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 7:49 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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orangebug60guy wrote: |
Found this beat up 71 today. Needs some work. Not sure what the plans are for it. |
I'm feeling better already about my rekt bus a few posts up! Lol
Save it friend. Save them all. When I was a kid all my Bays (and I had a few) looked like these piles we're hunting down. Only difference is that back then they were still worth less than a spare tire when I got them bumbling down the road again. Nowadays at least it looks like they'll hold their weight in the parts cost. WTF with this bus market? Don't people still use these to haul around their dirt bikes and stuff?
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66 bus with factory slider! - $50 |
My first bus was a 66 splitty I got for $50. Sold it a few years later for probably $250 and thought it to be a laugh of a good deal on both ends. Ahhh, those were the days. Drive 'em, drive 'em drive 'em. Save them all and drive 'em some more - at least in the summertime. _________________ 1966 Sportsmobile Camper https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0
72 Super Duper http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=672387
(adopted out) 61 Turkis Pile https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=728764
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crukab Samba Chef
Joined: December 13, 2002 Posts: 6114 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 8:57 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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Good score Jack !! How did you come to find it ??
I have to see more pics of that ^^^ cab divieder ??
Oh yea, it was the fuel pump rod, not the fuel pump on the '66...... _________________ Tom
My Pops:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=604100&highlight=
I know you will always be with me, rest in peace with no more pain. 8/13/14.....
In the yard right now:
'51 Dodge 5 window truck
'65 Bug
'66 Singlecab
'82 Rabbit Truck Diesel from CALI
'86 Doublecab W/T
'91 Vanagon carat/wolfsbrg.Tiico
'88 Dodge Ram pickup
'11 Jetta Wagon |
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