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PDX db Samba Member
Joined: March 14, 2013 Posts: 206
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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2018 6:54 pm Post subject: Campbell, 1965 13 window Dormobile |
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Hello peeps, figured after pouring over page after page of builds, I should start my own. This bus was built 12 years ago, after being found by John Jensen in the Camas Washington area. Ashley sold it to Patrick Hall who built the narrowed beam, flipped spindles, and straight axle. Dan Petersen bought it from Patrick and took it to some shows in the area. I was fortunate enough to be selected to be the next care taker of the bus, now known as Campbell The Rhinestone Cowboy. The wife wanted the name due to the soup color, I can't not think of the song when I hear the name.
I'm new at posting pics here, so bear with me!
First are a few from the day I got the bus. It barely made it into the garage.
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Skim Rants Master
Joined: April 15, 2001 Posts: 17082 Location: GFK 31 Year Vet
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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2018 7:06 pm Post subject: Re: Campbell, 65 13 window, SWR/BG, former SBS, now stock build |
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Hey Dave. Good to see you here. _________________ 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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PDX db Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2018 7:52 pm Post subject: Re: Campbell, 65 13 window, SWR/BG, former SBS, now stock build |
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Thanks Skim! |
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PDX db Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2018 7:58 pm Post subject: Re: Campbell, 65 13 window, SWR/BG, former SBS, now stock build |
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After getting the bus, I had to figure out what I was going to do. I had a PGSG on Bus Boys back in 90, and love low riders.....but I knew that as it was, it was to low. One of my questions was could I even get a stock hight bus in my garage. Patrick Hall to the rescue! Carla drove her freshly restored by Patrick 59 23 on 6.40 15 bias plys over for a fitting.....stock works!
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PDX db Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:35 pm Post subject: Re: Campbell, 65 13 window, SWR/BG, former SBS, now stock build |
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So, after much waffeling, I decided to go full stock. I really wanted a camper, and with what some of my friends are doing, and other active bus groups in the PNW, I figured I'd build the bus once. I posted some ads looking for stock stuff and my friend Andy came to the rescue. He wanted my stuff, and he had a full set up from a 67 that was on the road not long ago.
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PDX db Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:46 pm Post subject: Re: Campbell, 65 13 window, SWR/BG, former SBS, now stock build |
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Before I go to much further, I have to express how thankful I am for my friends! They've offered parts, expertise, and knowledge that I'm very greatfull for.
This bus is OG paint, and is being built to enjoy. My goal is to make memories.
Big thanks to Peter for the rack, step, and OG paint 15's
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PDX db Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:53 am Post subject: Re: Campbell, 65 13 window, SWR/BG, former SBS, now stock build |
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While apart I'm trying to clean as I go
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PDX db Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:57 am Post subject: Re: Campbell, 65 13 window, SWR/BG, former SBS, now stock build |
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This brings the project up to where I am as of yesterday, stock beam back into the bus. Had the steering pin rebuilt and king links gone thru. Time to assemble....
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nineteensixtyfiveVG Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2009 Posts: 456 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:58 pm Post subject: Re: Campbell, 65 13 window, SWR/BG, former SBS, now stock build |
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it looked good lowered but i think it will look great stock too. What are you going to do for the interior? |
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PDX db Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 11:10 pm Post subject: Re: Campbell, 65 13 window, SWR/BG, former SBS, now stock build |
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I picked up a 74 Westy full width rear bed/seat, and am trying to decide what I want to do with the remaining space. I like the flexibility of open, but need to come up with some way of storing camp gear. |
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7050 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 7:03 pm Post subject: Re: Campbell, 65 13 window, SWR/BG, former SBS, now stock build |
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the full width bed holds a huge amount of stuff. If you do not need the whole cooking situation inside, i would just leave it open. _________________ regards
Uli
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'53 3-Fold Oval, L35 Metallic Blue, looking for a narrow hatch panel |
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PDX db Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 11:25 am Post subject: Re: Campbell, 65 13 window, SWR/BG, former SBS, now stock build |
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I'm tending to agree. Rather have boxes that go in for when they're needed |
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PDX db Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 11:27 am Post subject: Re: Campbell, 65 13 window, SWR/BG, former SBS, now stock build |
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The before and the after. 165 45 15 to 205 75 15 Firestone Destination A/T
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Braukuche Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2004 Posts: 11004
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 1:16 pm Post subject: Re: Campbell, 65 13 window, SWR/BG, former SBS, now stock build |
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Keep posting, that's going to be a nice camper.
Seems a shame to put a late fat chick bed in it. There are a few guys out there making split vintage camper set ups which would look killer, like a SO-22, though that much wider bed you got will make for more comfortable sleeping for two. _________________ Go Reds! Smash state!
Retirement is here!
1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now |
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PDX db Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 5:07 pm Post subject: Re: Campbell, 65 13 window, SWR/BG, former SBS, now stock build |
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I used to have a SO44 back in the day....loved the bed set up |
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7050 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 7:20 pm Post subject: Re: Campbell, 65 13 window, SWR/BG, former SBS, now stock build |
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PDX db wrote: |
I used to have a SO44 back in the day....loved the bed set up |
i have, too, and the bed box is huge. _________________ regards
Uli
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'53 3-Fold Oval, L35 Metallic Blue, looking for a narrow hatch panel |
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vwuberalles Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2003 Posts: 1357 Location: Richmond, VA
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PDX db Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:46 pm Post subject: Re: Campbell, 65 13 window, SWR/BG, former SBS, now stock build |
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I really like the bumper. Guess it's a Mr Warehouse repop. I need to do some bracket mods so I can run an uncut bumper with it (I think it's set up for pressed bumper space) |
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PDX db Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:48 pm Post subject: Re: Campbell, 65 13 window, SWR/BG, former SBS, now stock build |
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Got the tires back today!!!
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62DoKaGuy Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2011 Posts: 1276 Location: Surprise, AZ
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:53 pm Post subject: Re: Campbell, 65 13 window, SWR/BG, former SBS, now stock build |
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PDX db wrote: |
Got the tires back today!!!
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Much better! Let's see it with them mounted! _________________ ,,Wenige Menschen denken, und doch wollen alle entscheiden.'' -der Alte Fritz
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...I went at it from both ends but going from the rear didn't seem to do anything, although I did spray some rust breaker in there... |
4/62 Double Cab
5/61 Panel (sold)
4/59 Single Cab (sold) |
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