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notchboy Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 22416 Location: Escondido CA
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Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 4:30 pm Post subject: 1976 Canadian Delivery Commercial Panel Bus |
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When I first moved back to Seattle in Aug of 11 - I bought a 68 bombed out panel. After two days of looking over the carcass I bought - I immediately sold it and got my $ back. I was bummed but knew I should wait for the right one.
I did - this 76 Canadian
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Jason "notchboy" Weigel
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notchboy Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 22416 Location: Escondido CA
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Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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I drove up to Burlington to meet the last owner - younger fellow that said this was his first bus. After driving - I could tell it was well kept in the mechanical department and was more than happy to overlook the flaws. He said the last guy owned a Toy Store and painted the "Run to my bus - kids" theme. Ok if you plan on bringing balloons to the Childrens hospital or use it for display for an actual Toy Store - but since I want it back to OG the present look will be going.
This is going to be a fun work hack Ill enjoy cleaning, diving and learning about.
Any ideas on what it should look like? I had a few.
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babysnakes Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 5:09 pm Post subject: |
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Awesome find looks to be in good order. DO NOT remove or eliminate the paint job!!! Bear powered buses are very hard to find. Congratulations on the $400 hard to find unobtanium ( unless it's in the Samba classifieds) middle seat. |
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notchboy Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 22416 Location: Escondido CA
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Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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babysnakes wrote: |
Awesome find looks to be in good order. DO NOT remove or eliminate the paint job!!! Bear powered buses are very hard to find. Congratulations on the $400 hard to find unobtanium ( unless it's in the Samba classifieds) middle seat. |
Did you see the vid? I calculated its a 20k seat
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Jason "notchboy" Weigel
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babysnakes Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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I just watched the vid. I did not earlier, I have a short attention span. You need to find a new narrator. |
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curtis4085 Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2011 Posts: 4806 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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I'm in love!! Truly a rare find. I have a 75 pa el I can't wait to get back in the road. Type4 in the panel spells faster than well a panel with a stock type1 I
Congratulations. _________________ Special Thanks to:
Headflow Masters - Vista, CA
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notchboy Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 22416 Location: Escondido CA
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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dam...that thing is pretty clean. nice score! _________________
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my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
Jake Raby wrote: |
Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
Brian wrote: |
Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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notchboy Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 22416 Location: Escondido CA
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Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 11:00 am Post subject: |
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First noticed detail.
In these pics we can see the original jack with its uber rare rubber band attached Anyone have a PN for that
If you notice the jack goes into a plastic bag and not one made of headliner material like for my 74?
Can anyone confirm its originality?
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streamr Samba Member
Joined: February 26, 2007 Posts: 555 Location: Southwest FL
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Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 11:27 am Post subject: |
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notchboy wrote: |
If you notice the jack goes into a plastic bag and not one made of headliner material like for my 74?
Can anyone confirm its originality?
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My '78 had that same white plastic bag. I don't remember the green dot on the jack, however. _________________ '03 MV |
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Busdriver79 Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 2:17 pm Post subject: |
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Great find...after seeing your videos, I'm certain that you will work your magic on the old girl...she fell into good hands. |
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Waves2day Samba Member
Joined: October 15, 2008 Posts: 408 Location: Bay Area, CA
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notchboy Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 22416 Location: Escondido CA
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Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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Busdriver79 wrote: |
Great find...after seeing your videos, I'm certain that you will work your magic on the old girl...she fell into good hands. |
I hope so
This bus isnt all beat to crap. For a work hack Is say thats rare. Its been in this paint since 86 - atleast thats when the artist signed it - so I dont think advertising a toy store was rough on her. THe fella I bought from has had it for seven years and bought from the Toy guy.
Today I took her out on a scavenger hunt. Free Vanagon rims and tyres in Lynnwood and a $30 Bra near Seward Park. While in Lynnwood I paid Stuart a visit and showed the girl off.
Oh those are the Vanagon tyres on there now. I traded old C rated for worn D rated. Drives stiffer for sure. So Ill deal with the lack of tread for the moment till I get the Hankooks off the 74.
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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You suck!, next to trucks panels are my next favourite model.
Nice score, I eyed that one a few times on CL but have no room for another project right now (I realize it's not really a project but the bears would have to go if I had it and I wouldn't get anything else done until it was more "presentable" ), although I did consider it just for the shock factor, it'd be a blast to pick up Busdaddy junior from high school in it, muahh haa haaa... "get in little boy, would you like some candy?"
I've got a 77 with a little more rust, 5 coats of paint, an RV vent hole in the roof and some splendid glue residue all over the inside, other than that it's the same color and same option package, kinda wishing I'd looked at that one a little closer now but at the same time it's good to see it's in good hands, afterall you need it to keep up with Matt and his collection
But I am becoming concerned with the sudden trend of BC buses heading south, we've been pillaging WA state for years, it's disturbing not only because now it's not happening to someone else but more so because it may indicate even good bays have almost dried up down there _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
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notchboy Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 22416 Location: Escondido CA
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Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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When looking for panels I chose to get a late one. You dont see them around that much in the States due to the 70s US truck tax. Hell I think early double doors are more common
So I had to look North to find one. I dont think Ill have this all that long. I want a clean late Double Cab from Europe. So when this is all clean and nice looking, Ill probably sell it. But that could take a couple of years. _________________
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Jason "notchboy" Weigel
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eche_bus Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats on the new bus! Pretty nice shape to start with, too! |
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notchboy Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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When I changed out the tires today I crawled under and verified that the heater was there. I had this feeling that it was gone - but its there thank God.
The M Code gives it the Eber tri-fecta. BA 6 Eberspacher, 70 amp alt and a bigger - deep cycle bat? All when new. Still has the 70 amp. Stewart spotted it right off. _________________
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Jason "notchboy" Weigel
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1964 T34 S Convertible
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Zelten Samba Member
Joined: September 16, 2008 Posts: 1335 Location: Issaquah
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Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 9:49 pm Post subject: |
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I was in the process of adding to that thread when I got your message. Awesome bus! I can't believe how clean it is! Nice score for sure. _________________ 1978 Delux Campmobile
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poptop tom Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2004 Posts: 1607 Location: The Hoosier State
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 6:19 am Post subject: |
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Sweet score! _________________ '76 Deluxe Campmobile |
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Bala Samba Member
Joined: December 04, 2003 Posts: 2613 Location: Austin, TX
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 8:21 am Post subject: |
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Very cool! Think there's any chance you can/will bring back the OG paint? _________________ 1976 Westy
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