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Red Fau Veh Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2012 Posts: 3037 Location: Prescott Az.
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 8:42 pm Post subject: Found 61 swivel seat camper |
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I have finally found a cool split bus, it is a white 61 camper bus. I saw the roof behind a wall and stopped to ask about it and the owner was nice. They have had the bus since 1968 and somehow nobody ever saw it sitting in the yard. The lady was named Georgia and that is what we are calling the bus. Tomorrow I will start clearing the escape path. Pretty nice straight bus with not much damage or rust. I'm excited, I made an offer and the owner said that it was "more than fair" did I mention I got it for 300 bucks? Fun bus imo, can't wait to drop thousands into her.
_________________ 1971 Deluxe Sunroof Bay 1905 stroker, dual idf40's, 74mm Scat forged crank, engle 110 cam. CB 044 heads, AutoCraft rockers, chromoly push rods
1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey
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Swivel Seat panels are for people with no friends |
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aa390392 Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2007 Posts: 3602 Location: So.Cal
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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Great find get it out of there and post up some pics.
Thomas _________________ .
getting grumpy & less tolerant!
55 ragtop
56 delux sedan
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RPGreg2600 Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2010 Posts: 1657 Location: Vallejo, CA
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 9:37 pm Post subject: |
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300 bucks and it's a walk through? I hate you. |
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Red Fau Veh Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2012 Posts: 3037 Location: Prescott Az.
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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It is a walkthrough and it has the front seats. The taillights are 40 something Chevy, the owner said he put them in. He said the engine blew on a trip in Mexico taking his kids fishing. It was purchased here in Prescott Az. by the owner for 1,432.08 in October 1968. _________________ 1971 Deluxe Sunroof Bay 1905 stroker, dual idf40's, 74mm Scat forged crank, engle 110 cam. CB 044 heads, AutoCraft rockers, chromoly push rods
1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey
Touch Nicks Thing wrote: |
Swivel Seat panels are for people with no friends |
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vw7266 Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2004 Posts: 3038 Location: the point, ohio
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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i wanna see the bike laying next to it
nice score |
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Red Fau Veh Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2012 Posts: 3037 Location: Prescott Az.
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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I was searching for buses with the same walkthrough and mine is different. It has bulkheads like this picture, so it is a swivel seat bus.
_________________ 1971 Deluxe Sunroof Bay 1905 stroker, dual idf40's, 74mm Scat forged crank, engle 110 cam. CB 044 heads, AutoCraft rockers, chromoly push rods
1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey
Touch Nicks Thing wrote: |
Swivel Seat panels are for people with no friends |
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vw7266 Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2004 Posts: 3038 Location: the point, ohio
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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yeah its a SS then good score |
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CaLiBus Samba Member
Joined: May 27, 2011 Posts: 1097
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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 12:29 am Post subject: |
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Wow . For $300 is a major score!
Hopefully your seats look like these seats here. Worth thousands now.
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Wolfsburg Classics Banned
Joined: October 17, 2003 Posts: 326 Location: Christchurch,New Zealand.
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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 12:45 am Post subject: |
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A swivel seat double door.....nice bus and a kool find, High hinge and Dove Blue as well.
Nice! |
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CaLiBus Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 12:59 am Post subject: |
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Wolfsburg Classics wrote: |
A swivel seat double door.....nice bus and a kool find, High hinge and Dove Blue as well.
Nice! |
Don't think that's the bus he found. That's a picture of another bus. |
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seizure66 Samba Member
Joined: October 25, 2012 Posts: 235 Location: N AZ
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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 6:11 am Post subject: |
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Nice job! That is some crazy stuff! They are still out there, and there are still some good folks around! |
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Red Fau Veh Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2012 Posts: 3037 Location: Prescott Az.
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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 9:13 am Post subject: |
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I can't wait to see if both seats swivel! I never even heard of a swivel seat bus until last night, is it rare? I hope it has alot of cool parts inside. We found a hubcap and a 15 inch crows foot wheel, but today we will find the rest out. _________________ 1971 Deluxe Sunroof Bay 1905 stroker, dual idf40's, 74mm Scat forged crank, engle 110 cam. CB 044 heads, AutoCraft rockers, chromoly push rods
1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey
Touch Nicks Thing wrote: |
Swivel Seat panels are for people with no friends |
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rebapuck Samba Member
Joined: May 17, 2007 Posts: 1023 Location: Chapel Hill NC
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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 9:18 am Post subject: |
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Back in 1990, I found two campers for sale for $300. Can't believe I had to think about it.... Yes I bought them. _________________ Judy
1966 Camper "Hannah"
1967 SingleCab "Khady" |
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crukab Samba Chef
Joined: December 13, 2002 Posts: 6116 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 9:36 am Post subject: |
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Red Fau Veh wrote: |
I can't wait to see if both seats swivel! I never even heard of a swivel seat bus until last night, is it rare? I hope it has alot of cool parts inside. We found a hubcap and a 15 inch crows foot wheel, but today we will find the rest out. |
I think most SS Buses only had a drivers seat.
That being said, you scored a FUCKING MAJOR COOL BUS !!!!!
I mean Double Door Swivel Seat, 1961 -round tail lights & nipple front blinks, for $300......
I see you put it on the SS thread, maybe drop a pick on the Today in Bus Hunting History, I'd say this is one of the coolest finds of the year. _________________ 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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Das Dragon Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2000 Posts: 2474 Location: AZ.
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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 10:22 am Post subject: |
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The tail lights are from a '54 Chevy. Put the lights on eBay, someone might want the chrome ring if they are in good condition. _________________ Rest In Peace HamburgerBrad, we will never forget you!
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*********'s constant over-estimation of his own importance never ceases to amaze me."
With *****, "Bullshit Happens"! |
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CaLiBus Samba Member
Joined: May 27, 2011 Posts: 1097
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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 12:30 pm Post subject: |
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Red Fau Veh wrote: |
I can't wait to see if both seats swivel! I never even heard of a swivel seat bus until last night, is it rare? I hope it has alot of cool parts inside. We found a hubcap and a 15 inch crows foot wheel, but today we will find the rest out. |
To answer your question on the seat .. Yes rare rare rare!!!!.. Hang on to that seat like a close relative from now on! Now show us some pics! |
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Red Fau Veh Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2012 Posts: 3037 Location: Prescott Az.
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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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Ok we cleaned it out and here is what I have. My good camera suddenly failed last night so I broke out an old cell phone, sucks but these are what I have today.
_________________ 1971 Deluxe Sunroof Bay 1905 stroker, dual idf40's, 74mm Scat forged crank, engle 110 cam. CB 044 heads, AutoCraft rockers, chromoly push rods
1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey
Touch Nicks Thing wrote: |
Swivel Seat panels are for people with no friends |
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Red Fau Veh Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2012 Posts: 3037 Location: Prescott Az.
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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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Model Type 2 (T1) mod. 211 :
- Panel van
- Cargo doors right
- LHD
Chassis number 681831
Serial number 21681831
Modelyear 1961
Planned production date November 09 ,1960
Paint color
L345 - Light Grey
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) 80 - Grey
Destination USA, Los Angeles
M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
199 Seat belt mounting points -
199 Swivel driver's seat Panel Van, Camper, Kombi. Also used on Flipseat Westfalia campers
360 USA market package, including M164 and M176 -
164 Sliding door - Deluxe, 1960's 241,244
164 Front blinkers - _________________ 1971 Deluxe Sunroof Bay 1905 stroker, dual idf40's, 74mm Scat forged crank, engle 110 cam. CB 044 heads, AutoCraft rockers, chromoly push rods
1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey
Touch Nicks Thing wrote: |
Swivel Seat panels are for people with no friends |
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ricekooker Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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It's definitely a panel van camper conversion unless they closed up the rear set of windows. Either way, nice score! |
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Red Fau Veh Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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I fixed the mplate readings, had a few numbers wrong at first. _________________ 1971 Deluxe Sunroof Bay 1905 stroker, dual idf40's, 74mm Scat forged crank, engle 110 cam. CB 044 heads, AutoCraft rockers, chromoly push rods
1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey
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