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sambaphil
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 Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 11:21 am Post subject: 1971 Deluxe Clipper - L Work |
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I am working on cleaning up a 1971 Clipper - L that was purchased in Germany, made it to California, and sat in Fresno since 1999. It was dirty but solid. The seller got the engine running. I replaced ball joints and now I am simply blasting off some surface rust, treating it with POR-15 and repainting the bumpers and floor boards to keep this bus preserved for generations to come. Reupholstered seats next.
Pics so far..
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Spike0180
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| Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 11:55 am Post subject: Re: 1971 Deluxe Clipper - L Work |
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Looks like an awesome bus! Do you have plans for the interior?
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aeromech
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| Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 11:56 am Post subject: Re: 1971 Deluxe Clipper - L Work |
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That's a sweet bus. Ask me how I know.
My first 1971 bus
My second 1971 bus. Yes this is a different one
My third 1971 which I have now
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sambaphil
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aeromech
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| Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 2:44 pm Post subject: Re: 1971 Deluxe Clipper - L Work |
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Hey aeromech,
I take it 1971 is your favorite year then? 
BTW..I have new upholstery coming, new kick panels, new interior rubber. Keeping door panels since they have the unique Clipper 3 vertical chrome lines on them.
Cheers!
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You might say that. I'm sure your inside will look great
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sambaphil
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aeromech
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| Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 12:49 pm Post subject: Re: 1971 Deluxe Clipper - L Work |
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looks real good
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LazyLightning75
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| Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 2:17 pm Post subject: Re: 1971 Deluxe Clipper - L Work |
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Beautiful busses. Yours too Aeromech. I never get tired of looking at them. Thanks for sharing the pictures!
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chabanais
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| Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 4:59 pm Post subject: Re: 1971 Deluxe Clipper - L Work |
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Nice!
I think VW had dropped the term "Clipper" by 71 because of the Pan-Am lawsuit.
Where did you get that cool front plate?
That looks cool... I found this:
https://www.customeuropeanplates.com/
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| Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: 1971 Deluxe Clipper - L Work |
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That's a beautiful bus. It's looking great.
Let's see some engine photos!
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Pinetops
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| Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2017 3:10 pm Post subject: Re: 1971 Deluxe Clipper - L Work |
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Super nice bus.
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Trashman
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| Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2017 9:36 pm Post subject: Re: 1971 Deluxe Clipper - L Work |
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What an amazingly clean unmolested bus! And a real clipper in the US! Lucky guy
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sambaphil
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| Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:54 am Post subject: Re: 1971 Deluxe Clipper - L Work |
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| What an amazingly clean unmolested bus! And a real clipper in the US! Lucky guy |
Hey Pinetops and Trashman,
Thanks for the compliments. I am doing the best I can to keep the original paint looking good. I have wet sanded and polished where needed (dirt stains were cooked on).
The upholstery was too far gone so its getting redone to original specs. The headliner is fried in spots below the big rear windows. I am thinking of taking it to a place to just replace sections that are ripped or just too far gone, most of the headliner is still good. I don't know how feasible that is but?
The other issue I face is replacing the window rubber which could lead to rusty surprises underneath the rubber, but I think it has to be done. The rear hatch glass is loose and leaks so that has to get replaced.
All fun and thanks for the encouragement.
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| Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 3:48 pm Post subject: Re: 1971 Deluxe Clipper - L Work |
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HOLY COW!!  That's a beautiful bus right there! Congrats!
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Oilspot11
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| Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 8:54 am Post subject: Re: 1971 Deluxe Clipper - L Work |
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| Incredible bus. I drove a 71 for a decade. Yours is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. |
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