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StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#151120
While doing a bit of work on the crewcab, this old gent from the local golf club came by and GAVE me this 74 Kombi.. He has been using it until recently.. It belonged to his son who was accidently killed 3 years ago.. He wanted to give it to someone that would look after it..

I was gob smacked and very humbled.. Also a bit worried as I don't have the facilities to take on a full resto (which is what it needs).. I need a worskhop/storage in the Eastern Suburbs to cope with all these projects..

[Edited on 15-3-2004 by StenGuns]

[Edited on 15-3-2004 by StenGuns]

Robo Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,491 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·

#151123
WOW
That dosen't happen very often!
I spose you wil have to try and find somewhere to store it untill you can get sorted and take on the resto.
Rob...😎
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Dannyboy half man , half horse

2,306 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#151138
Very nice gesture! Hard to find a place in the East though , good luck!

Danny:thumb
"If i had to explain you wouldnt understand"

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StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#151143
Heres another

frenzix wrote:nice one, got any pics?

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

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#151152
Top score.... How lucky are you!

I think I need to park my bus a bit more obviously out in the street....
Put our son in his pram and my preganant wife beside it and someone might give us another bus so she'll have room for two baby seats and a double pram!

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#151266
Store it till I have time.. then full resto Hippy Bus..
frenzix wrote:so no plans yet? not sure what to do?
[Edited on 16-3-2004 by StenGuns]

Spook Driving the 64 wheeler

1,168 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#151287
It's nice when things just fall in place aint it?.....😎
Well my friends are gone & my hair is grey, I ache in the places where I used to play.

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#151321
hey stenguns. sounds like he was a nice bloke.
if you take no offence, i will be the first to ask; that if you dont see a use for it in the near future, i know a young bloke who is just starting out in life. he has just started an apprencticship and although he cant afford one yet is trying hard to locate a kombi that he can get going and cherish. if your heart can see no plans for you and this gift, maybe you might consider a 'gift forward' to a young bloke who i know would appreciate it also.:thumb

figure there is no harm in asking.🙂 jsut keep it in mind.
thanks
Simply Cruzin'...

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#151337
I'd be happy to.. I'll discuss it with my son (he's the bloke in the photo with the crewcab) as he had some plans.. If he/we can't practically take it on, then I'll let you know.. He's home soon and I'll discuss it with him..
Rgds
Rob
twoguns wrote:hey stenguns. sounds like he was a nice bloke.
if you take no offence, i will be the first to ask; that if you dont see a use for it in the near future, i know a young bloke who is just starting out in life. he has just started an apprencticship and although he cant afford one yet is trying hard to locate a kombi that he can get going and cherish. if your heart can see no plans for you and this gift, maybe you might consider a 'gift forward' to a young bloke who i know would appreciate it also.:thumb

figure there is no harm in asking.🙂 jsut keep it in mind.
thanks

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#151367
Twoguns wrote:hey stenguns. sounds like he was a nice bloke.
if you take no offence, i will be the first to ask; that if you dont see a use for it in the near future, i know a young bloke who is just starting out in life. he has just started an apprencticship and although he cant afford one yet is trying hard to locate a kombi that he can get going and cherish. if your heart can see no plans for you and this gift, maybe you might consider a 'gift forward' to a young bloke who i know would appreciate it also.
sounds like a beaut idea, and considering the circumstances with which the old bus became yours (the old man's sons death), possibly he would be very happy to see it go to another young chap who will cherish it.
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StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#151374
This is StenGuns Jnr. Bit of a clash going on here :vader

Just like to say that we would be happy to give you guys the combi-but unfortunately we are going to try a home-restoration.

However, if it proves to much to handle we will be happy to hand it over.

Cheers
twoguns wrote:hey stenguns. sounds like he was a nice bloke.
if you take no offence, i will be the first to ask; that if you dont see a use for it in the near future, i know a young bloke who is just starting out in life. he has just started an apprencticship and although he cant afford one yet is trying hard to locate a kombi that he can get going and cherish. if your heart can see no plans for you and this gift, maybe you might consider a 'gift forward' to a young bloke who i know would appreciate it also.:thumb

figure there is no harm in asking.🙂 jsut keep it in mind.
thanks

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#151405
no worries. i think the old guy was wanting it to be appreciated by another. so good on you 'young' stenguns. but if you do change your thoughts, yeah let me know as i know this bloke is genuine and would make it good. 😎
Simply Cruzin'...

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#151414
cool. i am doing a similar home resto on myu bus at the moment. best of luck!
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