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MrPolak Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2004 Posts: 1337 Location: AG ,atnaltA
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Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:41 am Post subject: Re: The Splitzgauer, A true 4x4 Splitty. |
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Many years and flame wars later, crickets. Not that I'm a fan of hacking vintage cars, but I do admire the balls it takes to finish this kind of project. |
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volkswouter Samba Member
Joined: March 25, 2003 Posts: 450 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 11:47 am Post subject: Re: The Splitzgauer, A true 4x4 Splitty. |
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Thank you for the URL. I really like this built and bus! |
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Clara Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2003 Posts: 12400
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Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 8:37 am Post subject: Re: The Splitzgauer, A true 4x4 Splitty. |
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volkswouter wrote: |
Thank you for the URL. I really like this built and bus! |
It is not named appropriately or accurately.
It is less a true 4x4 splitty than a Brazilian bus with a roof clip is a true 23 window.
Can it get a name adjustment, please?
To something like "building a 4x4 splitty?" |
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japio Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2013 Posts: 21 Location: the Netherlands
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Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 6:30 am Post subject: Re: The Splitzgauer, A true 4x4 Splitty. |
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It is True 4x4 and a Splitty, so title seems correct to me... _________________ Ex: 1985 Caravelle 2.5 V6TDi
1988 Camper (homebrew) MV now 1.8T (1996Audi A4)
working on: 1985 Doka 3.0H6 (EZ30R) |
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turbotype1 Samba Member
Joined: April 30, 2005 Posts: 582 Location: seacoast
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Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 1:39 pm Post subject: Re: The Splitzgauer, A true 4x4 Splitty. |
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For Fucksakes Clara, Give it a rest already!!! _________________
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This new fad of get it the lowest, or run it with the worst looks, (patina) isn't cool, it's for the hey everyone look at me crowd, i'm driving a beat down ratty, unsafe, VW, how cool am I ???...your not....
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Pissing off the purists since 1997
Wanted: Boyd Motors plate frame
57 Turbo Oval Sliding rag
67 13 window delux walk-thru- now 21
64 all original for the misses
83 Sinka m-TDI diesel |
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Clatter Samba Member
Joined: September 24, 2003 Posts: 7544 Location: Santa Cruz
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Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 1:29 pm Post subject: Re: The Splitzgauer, A true 4x4 Splitty. |
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Why would anyone care what someone else their project??
If it makes you feel any better,
It's "A true 4x4 Splitty" not "A true Splitty 4x4"..
To be even more technically correct, there was never a vehicle from VW called a 'Splitty' specifically.
Maybe this will help you accept what our OP decided to name his thread? _________________ Bus Motor Build
What’s That Noise?!? |
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bobbyblack Samba Member
Joined: May 21, 2015 Posts: 4351 Location: United States, Iowa
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Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 1:58 pm Post subject: Re: The Splitzgauer, A true 4x4 Splitty. |
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I'd settle for seeing a thesamba hosted picture or three of this rig.. I hate what photobucket does to the pictures. Makes me want to barf..
Any project has its set of sins.
Nobody can ever get it exactly how it was delivered off the Factory floor. AND, if you did, somebody would point out that the doors didn't hang quite right anyway, even thought they didn't straight from the factory!
-bobby _________________ '87 Westy 'Flossie','86 Westy 'R1','86 tintop GL - Subi2.2 'J2','83.5 stock tintop L 'ZoomBus','74 Karmann Ghia, '63 Notch |
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Clara Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2003 Posts: 12400
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Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 10:36 am Post subject: Re: The Splitzgauer, A true 4x4 Splitty. |
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japio wrote: |
It is True 4x4 and a Splitty, so title seems correct to me... |
Are you going to claim that a DD 23 made from a panelvan is a true DD 23?
Sounds like it.
And you see nothing with someone claiming it as a real DD 23?
Read the thread about the guy who bought what he thought was a real 59 samba. The word "fraud" was used.
Plenty of people are happy to own that they buildt a non-samba into a samba.
Grumpy's proudly proclaims you can drive in a 13 and drive out a 21.
Some people don't care if their ragtop bus was that way from the factory or not, they just want a sunroof and those little skylight windows! Fair enough.
People often add options, like safari windows. Or gauges, etc.
Sometimes people call it a 'dream' build, when they build a bus with the options they wish the bus had, that they wish they could find a bus with.
Claiming, or even implying, that the 'made' 21 (or fake 4x4, or whatever was created) was original is dishonest.
Yes, generally a real/factory/true 21 (or whatever) is cooler/ more desirable/ more valuable than a dream/'made'/created/fake/tribute/ clone one. There's the temptation to claim it as real. This is not unique to VWs.
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/replica-vs-real/
https://www.fordgt500.com/threads/posers-and-fake-shelbys.11615/
Using the word 'true' implies it is a factory build. But it truely is not. It is just a build.
It would be a cooler build if they didn't say it was something it isn't. Bummer about that |
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AS350driver Samba Member
Joined: April 17, 2016 Posts: 1340 Location: Tucson
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Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 1:26 am Post subject: Re: The Splitzgauer, A true 4x4 Splitty. |
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Clara wrote: |
japio wrote: |
It is True 4x4 and a Splitty, so title seems correct to me... |
Are you going to claim that a DD 23 made from a panelvan is a true DD 23?
Sounds like it.
And you see nothing with someone claiming it as a real DD 23?
Read the thread about the guy who bought what he thought was a real 59 samba. The word "fraud" was used.
Plenty of people are happy to own that they buildt a non-samba into a samba.
Grumpy's proudly proclaims you can drive in a 13 and drive out a 21.
Some people don't care if their ragtop bus was that way from the factory or not, they just want a sunroof and those little skylight windows! Fair enough.
People often add options, like safari windows. Or gauges, etc.
Sometimes people call it a 'dream' build, when they build a bus with the options they wish the bus had, that they wish they could find a bus with.
Claiming, or even implying, that the 'made' 21 (or fake 4x4, or whatever was created) was original is dishonest.
Yes, generally a real/factory/true 21 (or whatever) is cooler/ more desirable/ more valuable than a dream/'made'/created/fake/tribute/ clone one. There's the temptation to claim it as real. This is not unique to VWs.
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/replica-vs-real/
https://www.fordgt500.com/threads/posers-and-fake-shelbys.11615/
Using the word 'true' implies it is a factory build. But it truely is not. It is just a build.
It would be a cooler build if they didn't say it was something it isn't. Bummer about that |
You’re correct in that this isn’t one of the factory made prototype 4x4 vw split buses, therefore it could be argued it isn’t a “true” 4x4 “splitty”.
On the other hand, comparing it to the infamous, fake, $125k 59 23w isn’t a very good comparison. That 59 was created with only one purpose, to get rolled across an auction block represented as genuine, and defraud bidders.
This 4x4 “splitty” wasn’t /isn’t being built to defraud anyone. |
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Culito 11010101
Joined: December 07, 2006 Posts: 5866 Location: Columbia Missourah
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Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 5:45 pm Post subject: Re: The Splitzgauer, A true 4x4 Splitty. |
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Clara wrote: |
japio wrote: |
It is True 4x4 and a Splitty, so title seems correct to me... |
Are you going to claim that a DD 23 made from a panelvan is a true DD 23?
Sounds like it.
And you see nothing with someone claiming it as a real DD 23?
Read the thread about the guy who bought what he thought was a real 59 samba. The word "fraud" was used.
Plenty of people are happy to own that they buildt a non-samba into a samba.
Grumpy's proudly proclaims you can drive in a 13 and drive out a 21.
Some people don't care if their ragtop bus was that way from the factory or not, they just want a sunroof and those little skylight windows! Fair enough.
People often add options, like safari windows. Or gauges, etc.
Sometimes people call it a 'dream' build, when they build a bus with the options they wish the bus had, that they wish they could find a bus with.
Claiming, or even implying, that the 'made' 21 (or fake 4x4, or whatever was created) was original is dishonest.
Yes, generally a real/factory/true 21 (or whatever) is cooler/ more desirable/ more valuable than a dream/'made'/created/fake/tribute/ clone one. There's the temptation to claim it as real. This is not unique to VWs.
https://classicmotorsports.com/articles/replica-vs-real/
https://www.fordgt500.com/threads/posers-and-fake-shelbys.11615/
Using the word 'true' implies it is a factory build. But it truely is not. It is just a build.
It would be a cooler build if they didn't say it was something it isn't. Bummer about that |
Yikes.
I don't think the builder is trying to mislead anyone here. _________________ Copyright CJ Industries, Inc.
'64 standard w/2.0L type 4
'62 bug
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Spitty1974 Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2011 Posts: 647 Location: California
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Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 6:30 pm Post subject: Re: The Splitzgauer, A true 4x4 Splitty. |
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Without getting involved in the current rhetoric in this thread...I really just want to see this thread updated and see a video of this thing off road. Albeit an unconventional build, I was always drawn to it because of the ingenuity of the builder. |
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nynone4 Samba Member
Joined: August 09, 2004 Posts: 299 Location: Central Illinois
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Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2019 10:13 am Post subject: Re: The Splitzgauer, A true 4x4 Splitty. |
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Spitty1974 wrote: |
Without getting involved in the current rhetoric in this thread...I really just want to see this thread updated and see a video of this thing off road. Albeit an unconventional build, I was always drawn to it because of the ingenuity of the builder. |
Wait... your claim to be a 1974 Splitty? You know., in 1974...
I'm just teasing. I'm totally with you. I'd love to see an update to this thread as well. I just love the idea of a split bus and a Pinzgauer having a love child. To each their own. Let's focus on the creativity of someone building their vehicle how THEY want it. _________________ >>Looking for any and all Vic Williams, Peoria Illinois dealership items.<< |
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Clara Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2003 Posts: 12400
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Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 10:50 am Post subject: Re: The Splitzgauer, A true 4x4 Splitty. |
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AS350driver wrote: |
You’re correct in that this isn’t one of the factory made prototype 4x4 vw split buses, therefore it isn’t a “true” 4x4 “splitty”. |
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On the other hand, comparing it to the infamous, fake, $125k 59 23w isn’t a very good comparison. That 59 was created with only one purpose, to get rolled across an auction block represented as genuine, and defraud bidders.
This 4x4 “splitty” wasn’t /isn’t being built to defraud anyone. |
I don't know if that 59 was turned into a 23 to defraud someone. Maybe so.
Maybe it was built because some one just wanted a 23.
Could be someone else later sold it under false pretenses. You think that doesn't happen?
Funny to see you on that side of the debate.
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Yikes.
I don't think the builder is trying to mislead anyone here. |
I got the impression he was.
If he wasn't trying to mislead anyone, he would not have titled the build thread misleadingly. He wouldn't have been defensive about it. |
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notchboy Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 22461 Location: Escondido CA
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Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 11:47 am Post subject: Re: The Splitzgauer, A true 4x4 Splitty. |
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Clara wrote: |
If he wasn't trying to mislead anyone, he would not have titled the build thread misleadingly. He wouldn't have been defensive about it. |
Bullshit. Most anyone would have taken offense. Im getting defensive right now just because my impressions of this build are different than yours. You are accusing a negative connotation on this guys build. Do you think its supposed to be accepted with flowers and open arms? Im triggered by seeing "Spitty1974" for christ sake
So did they ever build a Split window era 4X4 prototype? Any kind of concept? Or is it purely a mid Bay era thing? (this is the part of my pos that will be overlooked) _________________
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OK, this thread is over. You win. |
Jason "notchboy" Weigel
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1964 T34 S Convertible
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chrisflstf Samba Member
Joined: February 10, 2004 Posts: 3444 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 11:52 am Post subject: Re: The Splitzgauer, A true 4x4 Splitty. |
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Good grief woman, let it go. It's only a name |
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Spitty1974 Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2011 Posts: 647 Location: California
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Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:37 pm Post subject: Re: The Splitzgauer, A true 4x4 Splitty. |
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Just an FYI, my username here has nothing to do with a VW Bus. The Spitty, is short for my last name, and 1974 is the year I was born. I'm not even sure why my post caused any anguish; I'm totally confused.
At any point, carry on! |
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notchboy Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 22461 Location: Escondido CA
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Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 10:03 am Post subject: Re: The Splitzgauer, A true 4x4 Splitty. |
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Spitty1974 wrote: |
Just an FYI, my username here has nothing to do with a VW Bus. The Spitty, is short for my last name, and 1974 is the year I was born. I'm not even sure why my post caused any anguish; I'm totally confused.
At any point, carry on! |
I was definitely joking. _________________
t3kg wrote: |
OK, this thread is over. You win. |
Jason "notchboy" Weigel
1964 1500 S
1964 T34 S Convertible
1977 Westfalia Camper pop-top |
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PeteSC Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2011 Posts: 881
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Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 2:23 pm Post subject: Re: The Splitzgauer, A true 4x4 Splitty. |
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If there was ever a thread that deserved to get locked.... |
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20278 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 6:45 pm Post subject: Re: The Splitzgauer, A true 4x4 Splitty. |
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PeteSC wrote: |
If there was ever a thread that deserved to get locked.... |
Maybe, but this shit is funny.
chrisflstf wrote: |
Good grief woman, let it go. It's only a name |
I for one, am hoping the build is still ongoing, or at least still in the plans and set aside until more time/money/resources become available.
The only real letdown would be if it sits unfinished and gets parted out. _________________ nothing |
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MrPolak Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2004 Posts: 1337 Location: AG ,atnaltA
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Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 7:28 pm Post subject: Re: The Splitzgauer, A true 4x4 Splitty. |
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I'd like to see it finished as well, but I do not think it belongs in the "split bus" section. The chassis is a Pinzgauer, so it no longer is a VW. Don't get me wrong, I do love a Pinzy. |
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