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PostPosted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 11:08 am    Post subject: Re: Unearthing of Mole, a 1960 SO23 Reply with quote

Sick video get this rig on the road! Applause Applause Applause Applause
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 7:56 am    Post subject: Re: Unearthing of Mole, a 1960 SO23 Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:22 am    Post subject: Re: Unearthing of Mole, a 1960 SO23 Reply with quote

Glad to see this thread pop up again!
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 12:08 pm    Post subject: Re: Unearthing of Mole, a 1960 SO23 Reply with quote

This bus will be much more effective as a driver than it was as a tornado shelter. It wasn’t buried deep enough to do much good against a tornado stronger than perhaps an EF1, maybe EF2. Better than staying in a mobile home or RV though I guess. This was just an F3, imagine trying to ride it out in The Mole. At 2:43, that’s a skilsaw blade hitting the plexiglass (4” reinforced I think?). Now think about doing it in an EF4 or EF5.

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 12:26 pm    Post subject: Re: Unearthing of Mole, a 1960 SO23 Reply with quote

Although often devastating there's nothing quite as thrilling as tornado season. I think I'd rather be in a half buried mole than trying to outrun a tornado in a running/driving mole Laughing
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:09 pm    Post subject: Re: Unearthing of Mole, a 1960 SO23 Reply with quote

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Although often devastating there's nothing quite as thrilling as tornado season. I think I'd rather be in a half buried mole than trying to outrun a tornado in a running/driving mole Laughing


When I was a kid, we lived in a single wide trailer, and our farm was right slap dab in the middle of the Dixie Tornado Alley. The tornadoes there are typically rain wrapped, and often hit at night. Very hard to see, especially with all the hills and trees. At least in Oklahoma, you have a chance of seeing one coming. When bad weather would hit, and it seemed our mobile mansion was about to shake off its axles, my dad would pile everyone into the trusty ‘71 Ford LTD and try to make it to a tunnel under the railroad tracks about 5 miles away to ride it out. One night, it got real bad and we made a run for it. It was so bad even with the wipers and headlights all the way up, we were only making 15-20 mph due to the terrible visibility. Suddenly the car started sliding sideways and tree roots and pieces of a barn started flying through the beams of the headlights. We’d inadvertently driven into the edge of the tornado. My dad rammed it into reverse, opened up the four barrel on that 429, and did a perfectly executed reverse J turn the other way. We cleaned out a few ditches swerving around due to no visibility, wind, and the 365 hp on wet pavement, but got out of it unharmed. Everything they tell you not to do, but it worked. Good thing we didn’t try it in the 68 Beetle.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 12, 2021 1:05 pm    Post subject: Re: Unearthing of Mole, a 1960 SO23 Reply with quote

On two rear wheels for the first time in over 40 years!

Since The Mole doesn't have a rear frame/torsion housing, I built a carriage to move it on. Now I just need to put a front beam on him and I can finally get him in the garage to start work.

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:14 am    Post subject: Re: Unearthing of Mole, a 1960 SO23 Reply with quote

A big day for the Mole... On four tires for the first time in 40 yrs... finally moved into the garage to start a new chapter in his life....
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:22 am    Post subject: Re: Unearthing of Mole, a 1960 SO23 Reply with quote

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A big day for the Mole... On four tires for the first time in 40 yrs... finally moved into the garage to start a new chapter in his life....
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very nice - I especially like the carvan in the back ground
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:24 am    Post subject: Re: Unearthing of Mole, a 1960 SO23 Reply with quote

Am pleased to see the thread continues.
So much better than whats been posted lately....
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:57 am    Post subject: Re: Unearthing of Mole, a 1960 SO23 Reply with quote

Awesome story! At least an SO23 interior is easier to find than an early Westy interior or flip seat interior. Can’t wait to see this one running & driving!
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 7:53 am    Post subject: Re: Unearthing of Mole, a 1960 SO23 Reply with quote

I dig the wagon wheels! (or is wagen correct in this case?) Laughing

I have to say, seeing this bus in person, out from under its cover, and out of the backyard was almost as thrilling as the day we dug it out! I told my wife I wasn't sure if Dewayne or I was more excited to see it in the garage after we shoved it in there! I'm excited to see this thread popping back up in the near future as progress begins.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 10:26 am    Post subject: Re: Unearthing of Mole, a 1960 SO23 Reply with quote

This bus is begging for a CLR treatment.

BTW Dwayne is still in need of a rear torsion housing/frame section. If anyone has a lead and can help please contact him.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 11:51 am    Post subject: Re: Unearthing of Mole, a 1960 SO23 Reply with quote

StockNazi wrote:
This bus is begging for a CLR treatment.


Totally agree on this, bring that paint back to life!
And some gentle treatment of all the dents. A skilled specialist should be able to get most of them out.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2022 10:27 am    Post subject: Re: Unearthing of Mole, a 1960 SO23 Reply with quote

Also found in Oklahoma - z
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 21, 2022 3:21 pm    Post subject: Re: Unearthing of Mole, a 1960 SO23 Reply with quote

So the Mole has started his new journey. His last tag was from 1982... 40 yrs ago!
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I've removed a lot of the front floor to access the frame so I can clean out all the caked on dirt. I bet I removed 30lbs of dirt. Got the clutch and brake pedals freed up but need to remove them. The shifter was trashed on the business end. Will have to source a replacement
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Doors, glass and hatch have been removed. Just about every bolt had to be drilled.. very rusty
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Some people mentioned Patina. While there is some nice Patina on the passenger side, the driver side, which was 85% buried, is way past Patina... The Mole will be getting new paint...
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 1:48 pm    Post subject: Re: Unearthing of Mole, a 1960 SO23 Reply with quote

I hate that the paint isn't consistent enough to save but I'm just glad the bus is getting saved
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 2:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Unearthing of Mole, a 1960 SO23 Reply with quote

You're saving it, that's what matters. Glad to see the thread active again!
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 11:39 am    Post subject: Re: Unearthing of Mole, a 1960 SO23 Reply with quote

Well, I figure this is due an update or else people will think I'm lax on my responsibilities...
A lot of my time is spent evaluating just what and how I need to move forward. Everything underneath is just so rusty and full of dirt. So far I haven't run into anything that can't be fixed with time, work and money.... I have plenty of the first two and limited amounts of the last....
The pics show the result of 40+ years in the dirt. I will be looking for some donor pieces and have an order from Gerson arriving today. So progress is being made, however slow...
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 12:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Unearthing of Mole, a 1960 SO23 Reply with quote

This is both the scariest and coolest project I've seen. Good luck with it!
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