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Fish
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 Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2017 3:40 pm Post subject: Re: Bus sightings / Spotter's thread |
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| strange on a sweet paint job like that they take the time to unbolt the license plate, but not to protect the nose on the tow. (sweet bus btw) |
My guess based on the bumper stickers, it sold and the old owner probably kept their personalized plates, if I had to guess |
Or it is heading to another state.
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Fish
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| Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2017 6:58 pm Post subject: Re: Bus sightings / Spotter's thread |
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I rarely see nice buses on the road, but I always seem to see these.
Seen on the 210 freeway heading north a couple of miles past 10 freeway...about 4:15, 10/27/17.
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EverettB 
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| Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2017 8:59 am Post subject: Re: Bus sightings / Spotter's thread |
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yeah..they make proper wheel straps ..lame way to tie down a vehicle there
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:09 am Post subject: Re: Bus sightings / Spotter's thread |
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| Fish wrote: |
| Skim wrote: |
| Malokin Martin wrote: |
| strange on a sweet paint job like that they take the time to unbolt the license plate, but not to protect the nose on the tow. (sweet bus btw) |
My guess based on the bumper stickers, it sold and the old owner probably kept their personalized plates, if I had to guess |
Or it is heading to another state. |
That is my guess, too. In many states, like Idaho, the plates belong to the owner, not the car. Washington is the opposite, so the plates can stay with the car, even if they will be headed to another state.
I always keep my old plates when I sell a vehicle, just for liability's sake.
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BarryL
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| Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:49 am Post subject: Re: Bus sightings / Spotter's thread |
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| Definitely bad for the swing axel clamping rings and I could see it bending the front arms. |
Wonder if the rear metal brake lines got crushed. |
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Skim
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| Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 2:30 pm Post subject: Re: Bus sightings / Spotter's thread |
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15 window on a trailer in Lowes Parking lot in Denton Tx. today. This looks like the one that was for sale in Oklahoma in the bus classifieds. Had Oklahoma plates on it. Guess the new owners are here in Texas.
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rwheezy12
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| Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 11:02 pm Post subject: Re: Bus sightings / Spotter's thread |
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| Skim wrote: |
15 window on a trailer in Lowes Parking lot in Denton Tx. today. This looks like the one that was for sale in Oklahoma in the bus classifieds. Had Oklahoma plates on it. Guess the new owners are here in Texas.
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Its headed to Idaho, hoping to get it tomorrow! |
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Fish
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| Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 6:18 pm Post subject: Re: Bus sightings |
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Went to check the surf at Sunset Cliffs in Ocean Beach, California this morning. This bus appears to be the mascot of a new coffee shop on the corner of Point Loma Avenue and Sunset Cliffs Blvd called "Surf Check" of all things.
The bus appears to be a '66 or '67 standard. I'm assuming the bus is related to the coffee shop a couple yards off the side doors as the coffee shop has the same color scheme on its vintage '60s trailer. I didn't shoot the trailer but you can look down on it. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sunset+Cliffs,+S...17.2514447 |
He has another split window bus sitting there ...... mango green and another green. It's been there a while, but toda,y I saw a for sale sign on it 37K. I don't think it even has a motor.
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BarryL
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| Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:24 pm Post subject: Re: Bus sightings / Spotter's thread |
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| I read in The Reader that he has trouble with the city. Saw the multiple busses one day checking the surf and isn't there another trailer? |
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Fish
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| Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 8:41 pm Post subject: Re: Bus sightings / Spotter's thread |
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| I read in The Reader that he has trouble with the city. Saw the multiple busses one day checking the surf and isn't there another trailer? |
I read that too. Someone has it out for him and keeps notifying the city, bring out the inspectors. Anyway the two tone green bus is for sale.
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BarryL
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| Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 10:05 am Post subject: Re: Bus sightings / Spotter's thread |
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| I read in The Reader that he has trouble with the city. Saw the multiple busses one day checking the surf and isn't there another trailer? |
I read that too. Someone has it out for him and keeps notifying the city, bring out the inspectors. Anyway the two tone green bus is for sale. |
Keep up the intel, soldier.
Near Paula Street in La Mesa, California (not actual street the bus was on) I spotted an original paint (appearing) turkis Westy (looking) pop-top with a hurst bumper I don't recollect seeing around town, in primo shape. |
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Fish
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| Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 11:32 am Post subject: Re: Bus sightings / Spotter's thread |
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Here is my recon photo of said bus for sale. This guy is dreaming at that price.
It’s a panel bus camper conversion probably a Sundial. Will stop by for a closer look later this weekend.
Edit: It has a motor.
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srfndoc
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| Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2017 12:27 pm Post subject: Re: Bus sightings / Spotter's thread |
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Spotted on the 10 Freeway a few weeks ago:
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vwuberalles
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| Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 10:18 am Post subject: Re: Bus sightings / Spotter's thread |
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Here is my recon photo of said bus for sale. This guy is dreaming at that price.
It’s a panel bus camper conversion probably a Sundial. Will stop by for a closer look later this weekend.
Edit: It has a motor. |
Maybe he priced it ridiculously high so he could get the complainers off his back. "Hey man, it's for sale! What else can I do, I'm just waiting til someone buys it!" If it actually does sell for that price, well, bonus!
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| Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 9:04 am Post subject: Re: Bus sightings / Spotter's thread |
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Just saw this Kombi in New Hampshire Magazine the other day. Wonder if it's near the Hayward property now?
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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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azbob
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| Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 11:33 am Post subject: Re: Bus sightings / Spotter's thread |
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| Fish wrote: |
Here is my recon photo of said bus for sale. This guy is dreaming at that price.
It’s a panel bus camper conversion probably a Sundial. Will stop by for a closer look later this weekend.
Edit: It has a motor. |
Maybe he priced it ridiculously high so he could get the complainers off his back. "Hey man, it's for sale! What else can I do, I'm just waiting til someone buys it!" If it actually does sell for that price, well, bonus! |
Partied with the dude a few years back in Mission. Cool cat.
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EeVeeWee
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| Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 12:06 pm Post subject: Re: Bus sightings / Spotter's thread |
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This bus was spotted in the Netherlands.
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crukab
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| Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 7:49 pm Post subject: Re: Bus sightings / Spotter's thread |
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Just saw this Kombi in New Hampshire Magazine the other day. Wonder if it's near the Hayward property now?
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Since the Hayward place is in Westminster Vt., home of John's Car corner, my guess is it went there.... 
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