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srfndoc
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That tent repro is on point. What a journey getting to this point. I'm sure it was a ton of work.
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Braukuche
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Joined: September 03, 2004
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| Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2021 3:23 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 subhatch |
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That tent is WOW!
Where did you source the material and who did the work?
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1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
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jjjjack
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Location: Gainesville, FL
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PeteSC
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Joined: January 26, 2011
Posts: 881
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| Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 6:14 am Post subject: Re: 1956 subhatch |
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| Tent is beautiful! |
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obus 
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Joined: March 08, 2001
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Location: just off Garden State Parkway Exit 81
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zuggbug
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Joined: June 17, 2008
Posts: 3479
Location: Anderson SC
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| Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 2:19 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 subhatch |
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| srfndoc wrote: |
| That tent repro is on point. What a journey getting to this point. I'm sure it was a ton of work. |
Thank you. It has been a 6-8 month process.
I am glad it’s over
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zuggbug
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Joined: June 17, 2008
Posts: 3479
Location: Anderson SC
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| Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 2:24 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 subhatch |
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| Braukuche wrote: |
That tent is WOW!
Where did you source the material and who did the work? |
Dan, I had the material done in North Carolina, I sent them a small piece of the original tent material I had and they were able to reproduce it.
The work has been done by several people. The leather work was done by a local leather shop that has been nothing short of amazing. The owner is an artist, he makes chaps, saddles and anything that you see at a rodeo that is made of leather. The tent was sewn by the same lady that did my headliner in the 15 and all the upholstery in my westy. Her name is Chris and she is absolutely amazing and very detail oriented. I installed the turn buckles and all the leather straps and patches.
I am over the moon with the final product.
Hope to see you on the west coast at spring picnic. The westy and I will be there the good Lord willing
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j.pickens
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Joined: December 03, 2002
Posts: 9791
Location: Exit 7, New Jersey
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| Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 10:20 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 subhatch |
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Paul,
Beautiful. Your perseverance has paid off.
Good luck on your West Coast adventure!
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Braukuche
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Joined: September 03, 2004
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| Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 10:39 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 subhatch |
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| zuggbug wrote: |
| Braukuche wrote: |
That tent is WOW!
Where did you source the material and who did the work? |
Dan, I had the material done in North Carolina, I sent them a small piece of the original tent material I had and they were able to reproduce it.
The work has been done by several people. The leather work was done by a local leather shop that has been nothing short of amazing. The owner is an artist, he makes chaps, saddles and anything that you see at a rodeo that is made of leather. The tent was sewn by the same lady that did my headliner in the 15 and all the upholstery in my westy. Her name is Chris and she is absolutely amazing and very detail oriented. I installed the turn buckles and all the leather straps and patches.
I am over the moon with the final product.
Hope to see you on the west coast at spring picnic. The westy and I will be there the good Lord willing |
I’m going to have to drive up just to see you and that bus in person. It’s one of my favorites.
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Go Reds! Smash state!
Retirement is here!
1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now |
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von_hansel
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Joined: June 12, 2006
Posts: 635
Location: Inland Empire
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| Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 subhatch |
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What an amazing weekend camping with Paul and Joey!
Thank you Paul for giving me the VIP tour of your bus. Super stoked you were able to make it out to the LA area.
Your bus was one of the highlights of the show for me. Safe travels back home.
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oakman
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Joined: February 05, 2014
Posts: 1715
Location: Edge of the Desert, Ca
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| Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 9:08 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 subhatch |
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Paul, it was great hanging out with you (and everyone) and finally getting to see your beautiful Westy in person. I found myself staring at it numerous times throughout the weekend.
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AS350driver
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Joined: April 17, 2016
Posts: 1340
Location: Tucson
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| Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 10:40 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 subhatch |
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| Paul, it was great hanging out with you (and everyone) and finally getting to see your beautiful Westy in person. I found myself staring at it numerous times throughout the weekend. |
It is a masterpiece. I love the color scheme and red wheels |
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mandraks
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Joined: November 28, 2004
Posts: 7050
Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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| Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 8:28 am Post subject: Re: 1956 subhatch |
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| von_hansel wrote: |
What an amazing weekend camping with Paul and Joey!
Thank you Paul for giving me the VIP tour of your bus. Super stoked you were able to make it out to the LA area.
Your bus was one of the highlights of the show for me. Safe travels back home.
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I think this bus, like most buses with a rack, would benefit from putting a cover (tarp) on the rack. maybe just covering the slats.
This would not only protect the slats, but also the roof itself from the sun beating down on it. Would keep the inside of the bus MUCH cooler. Similiar to the tropical (double roofs) on the Landrovers.
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zuggbug
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Posts: 3479
Location: Anderson SC
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| Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 2:26 pm Post subject: Re: 1956 subhatch |
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| von_hansel wrote: |
What an amazing weekend camping with Paul and Joey!
Thank you Paul for giving me the VIP tour of your bus. Super stoked you were able to make it out to the LA area.
Your bus was one of the highlights of the show for me. Safe travels back home.
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thank you for the kind words and great pics, it was a pleasure to finally meet you after we had communicated over Instagram and the Samba a few times. looking forward to the next camp out. I love the originality and sun fade on your westy. You had the setup - I need to accessorize. my bus looked naked..
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zuggbug
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Location: Anderson SC
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| Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2023 4:49 am Post subject: Re: 1956 subhatch |
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Jon (AKA Hazetguy) took this pic at German Invasion September 8th.
the bus was in the way of a beautiful sky.
thanks for the pic Jon.
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crofty
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Joined: August 09, 2000
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Location: Land of Whine and Phonies
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| Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2023 11:20 am Post subject: Re: 1956 subhatch |
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Love it!
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LAGrunthaner
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Joined: March 18, 2007
Posts: 5509
Location: 1st Coast
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| Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2023 11:57 am Post subject: Re: 1956 subhatch |
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One of my favorite buses and a great story too
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Jon (AKA Hazetguy) took this pic at German Invasion September 8th.
the bus was in the way of a beautiful sky.
thanks for the pic Jon.
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| Have you considered simply starting with a nicer bus? I don't know what your skills are, but the race is easier if you can see the finish line. If you are not a runner, don't start off doing a marathon. |
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