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DONGKG
The Araneta Boys
Joined: August 28, 2006
Posts: 5475
Location: Cainta, Rizal, Philippines, "A Certified Type 3 and Karmann Ghia Maniac"
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easy e
Samba Member
Joined: May 28, 2008
Posts: 3931
Location: 1 hr north of Santa Barbara
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velvetgreen
Samba Member
Joined: August 17, 2004
Posts: 2746
Location: Canada
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 Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 8:17 am Post subject: Re: OG Paint Turkis 15 Window Deluxe. El Pavo 15 |
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| Fantastic save on that bus- one question though how do you keep from bottoming out on that ambulance step under the cargo doors? |
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easy e
Samba Member
Joined: May 28, 2008
Posts: 3931
Location: 1 hr north of Santa Barbara
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 4:43 pm Post subject: Re: OG Paint Turkis 15 Window Deluxe. El Pavo 15 |
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| velvetgreen wrote: |
| one question though how do you keep from bottoming out on that ambulance step under the cargo doors? |
Pre-flight checklist:
1) Keys - check
2) Air in tires - check
3) Slide side step out of the jack points & place it in the cargo area - check
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Skim
Rants Master
Joined: April 15, 2001
Posts: 17082
Location: GFK 31 Year Vet
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| Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:51 pm Post subject: Re: OG Paint Turkis 15 Window Deluxe. El Pavo 15 |
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| easy e wrote: |
| velvetgreen wrote: |
| one question though how do you keep from bottoming out on that ambulance step under the cargo doors? |
Pre-flight checklist:
1) Keys - check
2) Air in tires - check
3) Slide side step out of the jack points & place it in the cargo area - check |
That’s exactly it!
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GFK
Samba since before the towers collapsed. Still here.
1953 Kabriolet
1954 Sunroof
1959 Lowlight Ghia vert
1960 Lt Grey Double Cab SMZ LEGIT
1963 Deluxe Turkis Walk Thru 15 Window OG Paint |
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Skim
Rants Master
Joined: April 15, 2001
Posts: 17082
Location: GFK 31 Year Vet
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| Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:57 pm Post subject: Re: OG Paint Turkis 15 Window Deluxe. El Pavo 15 |
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Took some shots out in the front yard today. I kinda miss posting on this topic. Seems like it came and went so fast. I’ll continue to post here as the upcoming shows and the other 15 window I’m working on lends to some new activity.
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GFK
Samba since before the towers collapsed. Still here.
1953 Kabriolet
1954 Sunroof
1959 Lowlight Ghia vert
1960 Lt Grey Double Cab SMZ LEGIT
1963 Deluxe Turkis Walk Thru 15 Window OG Paint |
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superjet437
Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2014
Posts: 96
Location: Washington State
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| Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 4:47 am Post subject: Re: OG Paint Turkis 15 Window Deluxe. El Pavo 15 |
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Hi there -
I look at your thread quite often as I work on my current project. You did an awesome job! I'm wondering if you could tell me what shocks you're running in the rear? I have a similar set up and want a similar stance, but haven't purchased the shocks yet.
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Skim
Rants Master
Joined: April 15, 2001
Posts: 17082
Location: GFK 31 Year Vet
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| Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 5:35 am Post subject: Re: OG Paint Turkis 15 Window Deluxe. El Pavo 15 |
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| superjet437 wrote: |
Hi there -
I look at your thread quite often as I work on my current project. You did an awesome job! I'm wondering if you could tell me what shocks you're running in the rear? I have a similar set up and want a similar stance, but haven't purchased the shocks yet.
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Hi. I bought the lowered KYB gas shocks from Vintage Warehouse. Hope that helps!
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GFK
Samba since before the towers collapsed. Still here.
1953 Kabriolet
1954 Sunroof
1959 Lowlight Ghia vert
1960 Lt Grey Double Cab SMZ LEGIT
1963 Deluxe Turkis Walk Thru 15 Window OG Paint |
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BarryL 
Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2004
Posts: 14266
Location: Casa de Oro, California
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| Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:18 am Post subject: Re: OG Paint Turkis 15 Window Deluxe. El Pavo 15 |
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| Skim wrote: |
| Took some shots out in the front yard today. I kinda miss posting on this topic. |
You just wanted to show off your righteous front yard. Cripes it's swag. |
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Z
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Joined: June 15, 2003
Posts: 2517
Location: galveston, tx
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| Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 11:45 am Post subject: Re: OG Paint Turkis 15 Window Deluxe. El Pavo 15 |
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| Love that bus. You need a VW powered mower for that acreage! |
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Skim
Rants Master
Joined: April 15, 2001
Posts: 17082
Location: GFK 31 Year Vet
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| Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:53 pm Post subject: Re: OG Paint Turkis 15 Window Deluxe. El Pavo 15 |
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| Z wrote: |
| Love that bus. You need a VW powered mower for that acreage! |
It takes a couple / 3 hours to mow. Really sucks in the middle of summer.
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GFK
Samba since before the towers collapsed. Still here.
1953 Kabriolet
1954 Sunroof
1959 Lowlight Ghia vert
1960 Lt Grey Double Cab SMZ LEGIT
1963 Deluxe Turkis Walk Thru 15 Window OG Paint |
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Skim
Rants Master
Joined: April 15, 2001
Posts: 17082
Location: GFK 31 Year Vet
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| Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:41 pm Post subject: Re: OG Paint Turkis 15 Window Deluxe. El Pavo 15 |
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As I mentioned before I’m still working on stuff so I picked up a 62 15 window last month and the plan for now is to do some minor metal work and wheel wells, strip off the 4 layers of junk paint to the sealing wax red and just make it a better bus. It’s really solid in today’s terms with just the essentials as far as rust repair goes.
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GFK
Samba since before the towers collapsed. Still here.
1953 Kabriolet
1954 Sunroof
1959 Lowlight Ghia vert
1960 Lt Grey Double Cab SMZ LEGIT
1963 Deluxe Turkis Walk Thru 15 Window OG Paint |
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Spike0180
Samba Member
Joined: June 06, 2015
Posts: 2269
Location: Detroit, Michigan
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| Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:07 am Post subject: Re: OG Paint Turkis 15 Window Deluxe. El Pavo 15 |
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| Skim wrote: |
As I mentioned before I’m still working on stuff so I picked up a 62 15 window last month and the plan for now is to do some minor metal work and wheel wells, strip off the 4 layers of junk paint to the sealing wax red and just make it a better bus. It’s really solid in today’s terms with just the essentials as far as rust repair goes.
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Build thread to come?
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Current State: Projects never truly end...
Location: Grosse Pointe, Michigan
Other cars: 2003 F150, 2003 Jetta GLI vr6-6sp
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Z
Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2003
Posts: 2517
Location: galveston, tx
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| Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2018 9:28 am Post subject: Re: OG Paint Turkis 15 Window Deluxe. El Pavo 15 |
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| Skim wrote: |
| Z wrote: |
| Love that bus. You need a VW powered mower for that acreage! |
It takes a couple / 3 hours to mow. Really sucks in the middle of summer. |
Yep. Texas summer yardwork is real. |
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Skim
Rants Master
Joined: April 15, 2001
Posts: 17082
Location: GFK 31 Year Vet
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| Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2018 3:47 pm Post subject: Re: OG Paint Turkis 15 Window Deluxe. El Pavo 15 |
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Build thread to come? |
will probably keep it all in this topic here. Its a 'light' build I guess.
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GFK
Samba since before the towers collapsed. Still here.
1953 Kabriolet
1954 Sunroof
1959 Lowlight Ghia vert
1960 Lt Grey Double Cab SMZ LEGIT
1963 Deluxe Turkis Walk Thru 15 Window OG Paint |
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sgellis
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Joined: July 06, 2016
Posts: 2014
Location: SW Nova Scotia, Canada
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Skim
Rants Master
Joined: April 15, 2001
Posts: 17082
Location: GFK 31 Year Vet
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| Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:28 pm Post subject: Re: OG Paint Turkis 15 Window Deluxe. El Pavo 15 |
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Build thread to come? |
will probably keep it all in this topic here. Its a 'light' build I guess. |
Every bus deserves its own thread.  |
You got a point. I just didn’t feel the little bit was worth starting a thread for. I’m basically doing it out of boredom.
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GFK
Samba since before the towers collapsed. Still here.
1953 Kabriolet
1954 Sunroof
1959 Lowlight Ghia vert
1960 Lt Grey Double Cab SMZ LEGIT
1963 Deluxe Turkis Walk Thru 15 Window OG Paint |
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vwuberalles
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Joined: October 18, 2003
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Location: Richmond, VA
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Burlyhammer
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Joined: March 07, 2002
Posts: 1693
Location: Great north woods Maine
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| Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:33 am Post subject: Re: OG Paint Turkis 15 Window Deluxe. El Pavo 15 |
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| Skim wrote: |
| sgellis wrote: |
| Skim wrote: |
| Spike0180 wrote: |
Build thread to come? |
will probably keep it all in this topic here. Its a 'light' build I guess. |
Every bus deserves its own thread. |
You got a point. I just didn’t feel the little bit was worth starting a thread for. I’m basically doing it out of boredom. |
That bus looks awesome. Build Thread chant... |
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Major Woody
Samba Enigma
Joined: December 04, 2002
Posts: 9010
Location: Portland, OR
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| Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 11:37 am Post subject: Re: OG Paint Turkis 15 Window Deluxe. El Pavo 15 |
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| Nice to see you tearing into VWs again, Tony. You still building Impalas too? |
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