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BarryL Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2004 Posts: 14216 Location: Casa de Oro, California
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Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 6:23 pm Post subject: Re: BAT Buses |
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Braukuche wrote: |
71 Bay Westy, beautifully done, $73k. |
dmonger wrote: |
That Westy is Amazing!!!!! |
dmonger wrote: |
I agree....Bay Windows will have their day! |
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bobrk Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 288 Location: Beautiful Downtown San Jose
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Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: BAT Buses |
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BarryL wrote: |
Braukuche wrote: |
71 Bay Westy, beautifully done, $73k. |
dmonger wrote: |
That Westy is Amazing!!!!! |
dmonger wrote: |
I agree....Bay Windows will have their day! |
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https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-volkswagen-bus-35/ _________________ 1959 Single Cab “Otto”
1500 single port | 1963 small nut/big brake transaxle | CSP Disc Brakes | dual circuit m/c | Deutsch Polster seats |
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MrPolak Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2004 Posts: 1336 Location: AG ,atnaltA
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20230 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 5:36 pm Post subject: Re: BAT Buses |
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Bus is nice. Seat upholstery belongs in a modern minivan. _________________ nothing |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 5:42 pm Post subject: Re: BAT Buses |
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cdennisg wrote: |
Bus is nice. Seat upholstery belongs in a modern minivan. |
Funny, that was my exact same thoughts. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
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Alan Brase Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2004 Posts: 4532 Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa
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Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 8:12 pm Post subject: Re: BAT Buses |
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p horvath wrote: |
i got banned from bat for trying to tell buyers certain details that were incorrect on beetles and buses. they let me post now but there is lag time as i guess they read my post before letting it go through. |
Pretty sure that is where I stand also. It was a few years ago, I think about an early 911 or possibly a 356. And it was not even that bad. But I guess it might have affected their bottom line. I see far worse stuff from others now.
I've not watched too many splitties on BAT. some pretty nice bay westies went for higher prices but one was stunningly nice.
What amazes me is how high the Vanagons go. Even air cooled Westies, which are notorious for engine failures as they get older. some bid up to $20k _________________ Al Brase
Projects: 67 sunroof bug, 67 Porsche 912 Targa, 70 Westy
Dec 1955 Single Cab pickup WANT 15" BUS RIMS dated 8/55, thru 12/55
To New owners: 1969 doublecab, 1971 Dormobile
Vanagons:
80 P27 Westy JUL 1979, 3rd oldest known US
83 1.6TD Vanagon, 87 Wolfie Westy daily driver, swap meet home |
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MrPolak Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2004 Posts: 1336 Location: AG ,atnaltA
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Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 8:21 am Post subject: Re: BAT Buses |
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busdaddy wrote: |
cdennisg wrote: |
Bus is nice. Seat upholstery belongs in a modern minivan. |
Funny, that was my exact same thoughts. |
x3. Definitely does not seem to be the right color choice. |
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bobrk Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 288 Location: Beautiful Downtown San Jose
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Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 8:41 am Post subject: Re: BAT Buses |
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MrPolak wrote: |
busdaddy wrote: |
cdennisg wrote: |
Bus is nice. Seat upholstery belongs in a modern minivan. |
Funny, that was my exact same thoughts. |
x3. Definitely does not seem to be the right color choice. |
Then again, the worst thing about old cars is siting on vinyl. I applaud this change. 😉 _________________ 1959 Single Cab “Otto”
1500 single port | 1963 small nut/big brake transaxle | CSP Disc Brakes | dual circuit m/c | Deutsch Polster seats |
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srfndoc Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2010 Posts: 3270 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 8:56 am Post subject: Re: BAT Buses |
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Wow... really nice Bay Westy but man that's a lot of coin. Someone fell in love. _________________ RPM=(MPH*336* (R&P*4th*1.26))/Tire Diameter in inches |
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20230 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 2:35 pm Post subject: Re: BAT Buses |
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bobrk wrote: |
MrPolak wrote: |
busdaddy wrote: |
cdennisg wrote: |
Bus is nice. Seat upholstery belongs in a modern minivan. |
Funny, that was my exact same thoughts. |
x3. Definitely does not seem to be the right color choice. |
Then again, the worst thing about old cars is siting on vinyl. I applaud this change. 😉 |
That is true. But then why not just drive a modern car? An age old debate, I suppose. _________________ nothing |
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bobrk Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 288 Location: Beautiful Downtown San Jose
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Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 2:51 pm Post subject: Re: BAT Buses |
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cdennisg wrote: |
bobrk wrote: |
MrPolak wrote: |
busdaddy wrote: |
cdennisg wrote: |
Bus is nice. Seat upholstery belongs in a modern minivan. |
Funny, that was my exact same thoughts. |
x3. Definitely does not seem to be the right color choice. |
Then again, the worst thing about old cars is siting on vinyl. I applaud this change. 😉 |
That is true. But then why not just drive a modern car? An age old debate, I suppose. |
My '59 is getting vinyl seats, so what do I know? 😂 _________________ 1959 Single Cab “Otto”
1500 single port | 1963 small nut/big brake transaxle | CSP Disc Brakes | dual circuit m/c | Deutsch Polster seats |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:15 pm Post subject: Re: BAT Buses |
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bobrk wrote: |
cdennisg wrote: |
bobrk wrote: |
MrPolak wrote: |
busdaddy wrote: |
cdennisg wrote: |
Bus is nice. Seat upholstery belongs in a modern minivan. |
Funny, that was my exact same thoughts. |
x3. Definitely does not seem to be the right color choice. |
Then again, the worst thing about old cars is siting on vinyl. I applaud this change. 😉 |
That is true. But then why not just drive a modern car? An age old debate, I suppose. |
My '59 is getting vinyl seats, so what do I know? 😂 |
Although the vinyl is noisy in the night, and sometimes sweaty I still prefer it since it looks right and is part of the time warp an old vehicle is about (easy to clean too ) . If you had to go cloth a period correct tweed, or even a plaid would be a better choice than the fuzzy velour with the overdone stitching IMO. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20230 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:21 pm Post subject: Re: BAT Buses |
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busdaddy wrote: |
bobrk wrote: |
cdennisg wrote: |
bobrk wrote: |
MrPolak wrote: |
busdaddy wrote: |
cdennisg wrote: |
Bus is nice. Seat upholstery belongs in a modern minivan. |
Funny, that was my exact same thoughts. |
x3. Definitely does not seem to be the right color choice. |
Then again, the worst thing about old cars is siting on vinyl. I applaud this change. 😉 |
That is true. But then why not just drive a modern car? An age old debate, I suppose. |
My '59 is getting vinyl seats, so what do I know? 😂 |
Although the vinyl is noisy in the night, and sometimes sweaty I still prefer it since it looks right and is part of the time warp an old vehicle is about (easy to clean too ) . If you had to go cloth a period correct tweed, or even a plaid would be a better choice than the fuzzy velour with the overdone stitching IMO. |
Keep a couple of towels handy for front-seat-anti-sticky, and a fitted sheet to cover the vinyl bed for sleepy time. Worked perfect for our camper for many many years. _________________ nothing |
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j.pickens Samba Member
Joined: December 03, 2002 Posts: 9787 Location: Exit 7, New Jersey
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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 2:09 am Post subject: Re: BAT Buses |
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busdaddy wrote: |
bobrk wrote: |
cdennisg wrote: |
bobrk wrote: |
MrPolak wrote: |
busdaddy wrote: |
cdennisg wrote: |
Bus is nice. Seat upholstery belongs in a modern minivan. |
Funny, that was my exact same thoughts. |
x3. Definitely does not seem to be the right color choice. |
Then again, the worst thing about old cars is siting on vinyl. I applaud this change. 😉 |
That is true. But then why not just drive a modern car? An age old debate, I suppose. |
My '59 is getting vinyl seats, so what do I know? 😂 |
Although the vinyl is noisy in the night, and sometimes sweaty I still prefer it since it looks right and is part of the time warp an old vehicle is about (easy to clean too ) . If you had to go cloth a period correct tweed, or even a plaid would be a better choice than the fuzzy velour with the overdone stitching IMO. |
Yes, a plaid without all the stitching would have looked much better.
That said, if you're actually going to camp in the bus, those covers look comfy. _________________ Founder and Chairman Emeritus, ECMSAS
BBX BBXII and BBXXI Long Distance Award Winner
BeaterBarndoor wrote: |
i wish more people would actually drive their vws rather than just talking about what they have in the garage. |
Red Fau Veh wrote: |
If you've seen one sunroof swivel seat kombi, you've seen them all! |
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otherbeach Samba Member
Joined: September 15, 2016 Posts: 281 Location: Illinois
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Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 12:20 pm Post subject: Re: BAT Buses |
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https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1962-volkswagen-bus-7/
Panel to OTW Camper conversion and shiny.
Sold $30,005 with no last minute bids.
For me...significant other says...no bidding.
I was tempted...
anyone who has an opinion on this bus can make me feel better
- or worse -
for missing it?
I think there were already comments on the minivan upholstery. _________________ Coming to you from God’s Own Time Zone: Central Time…up near the Illinois/Minnesota border. ** Note I am currently (mostly) INACTIVE in the bus community due to temporary life changes. My price tracking from 2016 to 2021 is now over and data stored offline **
"Cows at the border of the Dairy State and the Land of Lincoln are remarkably honest." |
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ryans65 Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2016 Posts: 1254 Location: Yulee FL
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Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 5:19 pm Post subject: Re: BAT Buses |
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I don't have an opinion on the sale price but it's painful to see the before pics of a super dry og paint bus get a cheap respray like that. This is my opinion of course. |
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MrPolak Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2004 Posts: 1336 Location: AG ,atnaltA
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 4:14 pm Post subject: Re: BAT Buses |
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ryans65 wrote: |
I don't have an opinion on the sale price but it's painful to see the before pics of a super dry og paint bus get a cheap respray like that. This is my opinion of course. |
Agreed, cheap paint.
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20230 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:01 pm Post subject: Re: BAT Buses |
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ryans65 wrote: |
I don't have an opinion on the sale price but it's painful to see the before pics of a super dry og paint bus get a cheap respray like that. This is my opinion of course. |
From the looks of that OG paint, it wasn't gonna be easy to save. Lots of blending and paint match work. The cheap respray will at least keep it safe and solid until such time as an expensive job is warranted. _________________ nothing |
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Braukuche Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2004 Posts: 10965
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:05 pm Post subject: Re: BAT Buses |
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Most of the buses I’ve seen on BAT have comparable level paint jobs. Even worse. And have sold for more. _________________ 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
1973 Ghia convertible |
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MrPolak Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2004 Posts: 1336 Location: AG ,atnaltA
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