57 Panel Officially Full-On Dubber
279 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
This is my 57 bus and I'm not sure which way to go.
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should I rat this bus
kombibob AKA: Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter Van Robert
1,698 posts · joined May 2004 ·
just get running fine fix the major rust safari it ,drop it and enjoy paint it later. ps and put some doors on it
[Edited on 2-9-2004 by kombibob]
[Edited on 2-9-2004 by kombibob]
1961 swb buggy
1960 karmann ghia
1963 Single Cab: "El Concreto"
1963 bent 23 window " Frieda Samba "
1963 Eriba Faun camper " Cara Van daCamp"
2012 Skoda Octavia scout
Get down low and go,go,go
1960 karmann ghia
1963 Single Cab: "El Concreto"
1963 bent 23 window " Frieda Samba "
1963 Eriba Faun camper " Cara Van daCamp"
2012 Skoda Octavia scout
Get down low and go,go,go
Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins
4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·
well said kombidog😀
62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom
pyr0 flame-on
4,457 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
tell everyone its a posties car you might be able to get away with having no doors then 😉
otherwise get it going and leave it as is, that way if you change youre mind later its no biggie
otherwise get it going and leave it as is, that way if you change youre mind later its no biggie
Founding member of the C'town Rat-Pack
pod i`ve got to finish this thing one day
4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
yep say its a special model of the doormobile variety😉
and to rat and enjoy is all up to you, just look at me and my bug, was only going to fix up patches but now its a respray in and out🙂
and to rat and enjoy is all up to you, just look at me and my bug, was only going to fix up patches but now its a respray in and out🙂
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All Welcome
http://www.flatfour.org/
and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FlatFour
0 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
oh yes you must.
lower it and put on some polished wheels.
maybe a bit of faded signwriting on it would be nice too 🙂
lower it and put on some polished wheels.
maybe a bit of faded signwriting on it would be nice too 🙂
65busser Moderator Custom Title Time!
1,795 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
I think it already ratted.....isn't it?
Robo Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,491 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·
Restore it!
It deserve's it!
Rob...😎
It deserve's it!
Rob...😎
Boxer Power
Member of DMLRK.....Die Mittler Lebuns Resto Komeradschaft
Member of DMLRK.....Die Mittler Lebuns Resto Komeradschaft
57 Panel Officially Full-On Dubber
279 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
It's had a hard life but it's a country bus. the floors , lower nose , sills and outriggers are all good. It just needs alot of panel work. Here's a front pic.
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ColumBUS Hail To The Bus Driver!
3,601 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·
dude its gotta be restored
do what u want to the panels but restore the splits we need as many of them as possible in good condition and lookin good!
do what u want to the panels but restore the splits we need as many of them as possible in good condition and lookin good!
0 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
you can rat something and it will still last, you just need to make sure that you stop the rust and preserve the look.
i think rat look is cool
i think rat look is cool
frenzix Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,742 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
you have two options, do a proper restore and spend $30K on it at least or rat the hell out of it and only spend a few $K
t2 stop taking life so serious
1,102 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·
around 1k on rubbers , a rat needs some nice after market rims probably 1500 to $2000 with tyres then it will need to be lowered adjustable front end guessing $600 then straight axle or irs another $1000 plus g box, then a rat isnt a rat without some big power so atleast a nice 1776 another 3 to 5k depending on how lucky you are ,then the rust still has to be done i dont know how well you can weld then you have to make the paint look original and oh with that extra power the brakes need to be looked at so the price goes up, who wants a spring in their ass so a bodge job on the seats has to be done
id say for a true rat you could do it for around 12k,for 15 to 20k you could do a resto yourself on it , just my 2 cents
id say for a true rat you could do it for around 12k,for 15 to 20k you could do a resto yourself on it , just my 2 cents
byronbus dsk
4,204 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
Rat for sure, would look sweet, anyone can resto a bus or pay someone to, but not everyone can have an original paint bus...rat is my opinion
frenzix Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,742 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
12K is one healthy rat!
Stealth Ich Leibe mein Kastenwagen!
1,021 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Rat the bloody thing!!!! It must be done....😉
STEALTH
57 Panel Officially Full-On Dubber
279 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
I'm going to pick it up soon so the decision will be made then.:bounce
CAPPO Casual Dubber
33 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
rat for a while,then paint it later.:bounce
Freddie Fender Officially Full-On Dubber
328 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
Rat is definitely appealing.
You can always paint it later.
You can always paint it later.
real, not plastic! Chrome, chrome and more chrome.
57 Panel Officially Full-On Dubber
279 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
I'm thinking lowered, front and rear safari's and a set of Empi 5's.:bounce:bounce:bounce:bounce
VWFOOL King for a day, Fool for a lifetime.
3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
wats happening then adam?
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One man's junk...
One man's junk...
57 Panel Officially Full-On Dubber
279 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
How have you been. I haven't picked up the bus yet, it's still sitting on the farm. I'm trying to get the single cab done. Hows the oval going. I've seen it around town. Looking good.
byronbus dsk
4,204 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
Where is it? I'll go get it, you can have a drive, maybe even have some weekend privileges...
57 Panel Officially Full-On Dubber
279 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
byronbus dsk
4,204 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
Im serious...
57 Panel Officially Full-On Dubber
279 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
This bus has spent it's whole life in the bush, it's beaten up but rust wise it's in great shape. This bus is staying with me. Sorry Bruce.
VWFOOL King for a day, Fool for a lifetime.
3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
did u move adam, u2u me ur home number plz
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One man's junk...
57 Panel Officially Full-On Dubber
279 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
Done Sam....
57kombi Hannover Elder
2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Just seen this post and T2's comments are the best I have seen regarding rats.
Cheers
Dave
Cheers
Dave
57 Panel Officially Full-On Dubber
279 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
He's right. All I'd save compaired to a full resto is the money for the paint job. That's why I'm not making any choices till I get it home.
Adam....
Adam....