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\'61 Split, next project? or sell on?

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Menangler Custom Title Time!

1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#111914
I just picked up this gem, came fron out west, last rego was '81. has a few dents and a little rust in the outer sills and a couple of small holes in the floor, and thats it.

It is very complete and original, even still has the key in the ignition.

Check the pics.










mmmm the big panel, never been hit.
There is a couple of dings on the LH side, but nothing bad.
FAHRVERGNUGEN;
Description of a pleasurable sensation,
Experienced when a car and it's driver are in mutual harmony, A unique driving experience, Pleasure, Satisfaction,
A feeling experienced by Volkswagen Drivers.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#111918
Man.... now THAT is lovely! :kiss

Keep it if you can. Dont reckon you would get a nicer base than that one!

If you have the space - yep keep it!



Hmmm.... complete ones are still obviously out there.
Futue te ipsum!!!

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#111919
sure its a '62? it has the lights of a 60/61 and no fuel guage. only aftermarket.

if you dont keep it and want to sell it on to me at a fair cost (ie no mark up😉) i would be interested. thanks.
Simply Cruzin'...

Menangler Custom Title Time!

1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#111924
Build date is October '61, that makes it a '62 model.
FAHRVERGNUGEN;
Description of a pleasurable sensation,
Experienced when a car and it's driver are in mutual harmony, A unique driving experience, Pleasure, Satisfaction,
A feeling experienced by Volkswagen Drivers.

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#111925
mines mar '62. thats a 62. and it has fuel guage and 1 piece tail lights.😀
Simply Cruzin'...

Menangler Custom Title Time!

1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#111934
The chassis number on this one is 661230,
I just double checked it on Vintage bus and it was made in Oct '60, so it is a '61.
FAHRVERGNUGEN;
Description of a pleasurable sensation,
Experienced when a car and it's driver are in mutual harmony, A unique driving experience, Pleasure, Satisfaction,
A feeling experienced by Volkswagen Drivers.

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#111941
NAD....:bounce are you keepin' it. or passing it on...:kiss
Simply Cruzin'...

Menangler Custom Title Time!

1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#111956
Dunno, I will see what happens!
FAHRVERGNUGEN;
Description of a pleasurable sensation,
Experienced when a car and it's driver are in mutual harmony, A unique driving experience, Pleasure, Satisfaction,
A feeling experienced by Volkswagen Drivers.

Boozer Demented But Determined

1,999 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#112022
keep it mate. that is nice.:thumb

dodge Fahrvergnugen

958 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·

#112023
omg goodness, thats gorgeous!!

decked dubby Custom Title Time!

1,046 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#112029
Very nice.:thumb:thumb:thumb
.

Herbie 53 Bugs are not nearly enough

764 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#112051
Oh Thats a keeper for sure.
62 Ragtop Herbie with a little extra oomph.

matara Custom Title Time!

1,342 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#112058
Whats out back Dave? Camper or seats? Great looking bus. You can't replace that virgin unrestored look!

fish Wolfsburg Wizard

584 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#112061
very nice bus Dave. keep you off the road for a while eh!!!
Drink and drive your a bloody idiot!!! make it home you'r a legend !!!!

splitbusaustralia Wolfsburg Wizard

487 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#112066
Very nice dave! I obviously have do not have the correct 'nose'! I've never found a bus as clean as this one looks - mine seems to work as an iron oxide detector!

It's clean in the rear of the front wheel wells and around the jack points etc? Obviously stored inside?

Very nice find!

RobK

Robo Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,491 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·

#112067
Hold on to it! their getting harder and harder to find now days!
Rob.....
Boxer Power
Member of DMLRK.....Die Mittler Lebuns Resto Komeradschaft

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#112232
naaaaaaaa..... dont store it. you gotta use it or pass it onto another forum member 😀 who will get it sorted as a driver for sure. am happy to take the challenge. you could end up leavin' it and one day it will be covered in weed and you will think 'what the '?' :bounce :bounce :bounce
Simply Cruzin'...

Menangler Custom Title Time!

1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#112240
Steve,
Its just a window van, nothing in the back.
I found some old paperwork under the seat with the original owners name and address on it. turns out it came from just up the road from where I grew up, Carcoar, I lived in Cowra, small world 😀
FAHRVERGNUGEN;
Description of a pleasurable sensation,
Experienced when a car and it's driver are in mutual harmony, A unique driving experience, Pleasure, Satisfaction,
A feeling experienced by Volkswagen Drivers.

Rossco Learner Dubber

17 posts · joined Nov 2003 ·

#112266
It looks fantastic and exactly up my alley.

If you decide that you don't want it - I'm willing and financially able to take that beauty off your hands.

Seriously!

Air is cool, but air-cooled is cooler!

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#112268
Man I wish I had a few bucks!

Good luck if you keep it Dave or whom ever buys if he sells...

sikdub Wolfsburg Wizard

571 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#112330
Mmm.... That bus is too nice. :thumb
Steven

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#112687
Buggar I was in Carcoar the other week... nice find
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#112877
That Dave, is one sweet prospect. Keep us posted on what you're going to do with this baby. My parents used to live at Grenfell, and every trip I took out that way, I wondered what might be lurking in some of those sheds.

Squiz......

Menangler Custom Title Time!

1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#116822
Spent the weekend working on the new van, cleaning all the dust and mud from the engine bay and under the chassis, what a job, but no nasty surprises.

There must have been 4 inches of dust around the fuel tank.

Pressure cleaning the mud off the bottom, Iam sure it weighs 20 KGs less now!


I love this pic of the big panel

My boys cruizin'

I have the new sill sections coming from Andrew in SA, and need to fix a couple of holes in the flood in the back and it should be rust free then.
FAHRVERGNUGEN;
Description of a pleasurable sensation,
Experienced when a car and it's driver are in mutual harmony, A unique driving experience, Pleasure, Satisfaction,
A feeling experienced by Volkswagen Drivers.

Kai.A. Fahrvergnugen

915 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#116832
that's a sweet split!!!😀
amazing that something so old is still virtually rust free:thumb

kai

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#116856
dohhh... so ya decided to keep it, huh!
:cry
Simply Cruzin'...

Menangler Custom Title Time!

1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#117445
Probably not, just makin it nicer to sell 😀
FAHRVERGNUGEN;
Description of a pleasurable sensation,
Experienced when a car and it's driver are in mutual harmony, A unique driving experience, Pleasure, Satisfaction,
A feeling experienced by Volkswagen Drivers.

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#117668
hmmmm.

keep me posted.
Simply Cruzin'...

kombi_mad Seriously Crusin Dubber

158 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#122518
man you must have something pretty special if your willing to sell that.....
What an awsome find.