Advice re: 62' 23-Window Bus

Tmiller3 · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 10:02 pm Post subject:

Well, after a summer of work, and with my goal of showing her off a bit, I entered her in the Rocky Mountain Auto Show. Even though the folks attending the show were there mostly to see the muscle cars and all the chrome, the 23 window deluxe did get a lot of attention. I drive her every other day or so, just to keep things running smooth while the weather here in Colorado permits.

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G-wood Todd · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 10:47 pm Post subject:

Looking good! Nice to see VW's mingling with the american muscle.
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Ran When Parked · Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 7:40 pm Post subject: Nice

The bus is the best looking ride in there as far as I can tell from the photos. By far. Even better than that blue ride...

Tmiller3 · Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 9:52 pm Post subject:

Ha! The funny thing is that when I got to the show, they didn't have a spot for me because of some misunderstanding. So I had to sit there cleaning and waiting. Here I was wedged between a bunch of Ferrari's! I thought for sure that people would look down on the bus compared to all of these hot rods and super cars, but I was unbelievably surprised. A huge contingent of people kept coming up to me telling me that while the other cars in the show were shiny and chromed-out, they were more impressed with the bus. They kept saying it was a "...true time capsule." I couldn't have been more proud. Smile

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Tmiller3 · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:12 pm Post subject: Some "new" stuff

My father-in-law was cleaning some storage in his house these past couple of days, and came across some interesting items. I've mentioned that he is a 'child of the Depression' and never throws anything away- and here's some items which document his tendencies.

This first is the actual "Hints" booklet that came with the bus when he first bought it back in 1962. It's in as good of condition today as when he got it way back then. Love the pictures. The other pictures are in my gallery.

Additionally, he saved the maintenance log with the records he kept from when it was new until about 65,000 miles or so.

And finally, he found some maps from Colorado in the early 60's (imagine- using actual maps when driving instead of GPS Very Happy

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busdaddy · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:31 pm Post subject:

That's awesome!, make sure you let him know that his hoarding wasn't in vain and that others appreciate his effort saving stuff like that. It makes your bus even more fantastic!
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EverettB · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 11:19 pm Post subject:

Awesome stuff!

The Bus "Just a Few Tips" is quite uncommon, I have only seen a few of them over the years as compared to the blue Beetle versions
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KombiMadness · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 11:56 pm Post subject:

All I can say is.....

Wow, wow and wow!!!!!!

Green with envy, dude..... Green with envy! Cool

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BarryL · Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 9:13 am Post subject:

Yes sick bad stuff fersure. Those old maps are a hoot. It's fun to look at the ones before the interstates, when you actually came to main street USA before exiting on. Your map would be before the Big Tunnel.

Tmiller3 · Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 2:11 pm Post subject:

My favorite image is from the AFA Stadium on the old map. Talk about times-a-changing. Not to mention the skiers. I can't remember the last time I consulted a map. And not just 'cuz I'm a man and I refuse to ask for directions. Very Happy

Wolfsburg Classics · Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:15 pm Post subject:

Tim

Nice Bus and some wise hoarding there over the years.

That "just a few tips" brochure is super kool, like Everett says, not a common item at all...only ever seen this one out there dated 8/61
I have one here dated 7/60 and slightly different.....does anyone else out there have a brochure like these maybe from a different year.??

Love to know how early these came out.

zuggbug · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2015 2:19 pm Post subject:

This story just keeps getting better and better
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reeler · Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 2:36 pm Post subject:

Good seeing the bus yesterday at the VWs on the Green. I expect to be parked next to you in 2016.

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Tmiller3 · Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 7:12 pm Post subject:

Tom-
Great to finally meet you. Can't wait to see your bus up-and-running. I had been following your strand for a while, and now I was able to put a face to the info. You're doing such a great job with the metalwork. Great show yesterday. I've never seen that many busses in one place at one time. How cool.

Tmiller3 · Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2016 11:25 am Post subject: Advice re: 62' 23-Window Bus

Now that the weather is snowy and cold, I thought I'd take some time to to take a look at some other features of the bus and see if there's anything I can do while the snow melts. The clock isn't working, so I thought I'd take it out and see what I can see. I've checked the post(s) here about repairing a clock, but I thought I'd post some pics of it to ask a couple of questions. Some folks were referring to a 'tamper-cap' that covers one of the screws. In the photo below, it that what this is?

Additionally, I've read an ongoing debate re: the use of WD-40 vs. 3-n-1 oil to lube up the gears. Before I do anything to this clock, I would like some input as to what would be the best course of action. Quite frankly, I'd like to see it working, but I'd rather it be in the bus in its original condition than to put any replacement pieces to it.

Jose Ramon · Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2016 3:09 pm Post subject: Re: Advice re: 62' 23-Window Bus

the beautiful story of your bus.
you must be a happy man!!

EverettB · Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2016 10:38 pm Post subject: Re: Advice re: 62' 23-Window Bus

Nice clock, is it dated 1962?

Your clock has the adjustment knob on the back/side.

I thought 1962 was the first year that clocks had the adjustment knob on the front.
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busmania · Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 7:50 am Post subject: Re: Advice re: 62' 23-Window Bus

I saw you driving a few weeks ago. I yelled out my window that I had a single cab. My wife said "he doesn't care!" Anyway, sweet bus, it was cool to see it on the road and drool for a minute.


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