My 66\' Raaf splitty

39 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 10 Jul 2005, 6:59 pm

#382645

This is a picture of my Splitty. It was made for the air force back on the day. Im told its one of only 14 made. Currently in restoration process.Ive got Roy from classic vw pacific scoping out parts for it. Its unique because its got cargo doors on both sides of the van and its got two windows in the roof. Im told they were used for spotting airoplanes. Also a double thick floor pan for carrying big loads. Cant wait till its finished look for updates.

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Kombi_Rescue Wolfsburg Wizard

440 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 10 Jul 2005, 9:02 pm

#382743

just a bit of useless information on the raaf buses,these little babies were built to retreive sensitive radio communication gear from air craft[spy stuff???]..the double door was used to help ease of loading and dispatch,the glass roof panels enabled thr driver to avoid crashing into the planes undercarriage [eg engine/wings etc]..the raaf ordered splitties up until june 68...these buses are super rare in australia with a history..enjoy your bus veedubjimmy....the forces would be proud! cheers dsk steve

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 10 Jul 2005, 10:13 pm

#382786

um, no pic 🙁

BTW, where did you buy it? I had a mate with one, swapped it for a paint job on a 58 bug. Is it an aweful bright yellow colour?

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4,204 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 10 Jul 2005, 10:39 pm

#382801

Sounds sweet, any more pics?

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veedubjimmy Casual Dubber

39 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 11 Jul 2005, 7:57 pm

#383233

yeah ive got heaps more pics of the van they are jpg. But for some reason wont let me put them on when i add them as an attachment any ideas. Maby they are too big.

veedubjimmy Casual Dubber

39 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 11 Jul 2005, 8:04 pm

#383238

Cheers for the info steve finding any history on these babys is tough. Ive seen online only one other of these buses. It was yellow and in no where near as good nick. Still definatly worth restoring because they are rare and because of the history.

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4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Jul 2005, 8:16 pm

#383242

Pic size must be 50kB or less, or you can host it elsewhere on the Net and link it here.

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veedubjimmy Casual Dubber

39 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 11 Jul 2005, 9:08 pm

#383275

11CAB wrote:Pic size must be 50kB or less, or you can host it elsewhere on the Net and link it here.

Thanks mate just worked it out

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veedubjimmy Casual Dubber

39 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 11 Jul 2005, 9:12 pm

#383279

pete wood wrote:um, no pic 🙁

BTW, where did you buy it? I had a mate with one, swapped it for a paint job on a 58 bug. Is it an aweful bright yellow colour?

Yeah i got it here in w.a. Ive had it for a few months now Its been here as far as i know for a long time. My one was originaly was a very ugly yellow as well. You can still see it on some part of the body.

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Jul 2005, 9:46 pm

#384263

steve you know you want to restore the one we have 👍👍

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Kombi_Rescue Wolfsburg Wizard

440 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 14 Jul 2005, 10:27 am

#384424

your right but you blew it when you showed me the froidlin...cheers steve..2180 brm's hammered rat look froidlin wake up wake up..sorry dreaming

veedubjimmy Casual Dubber

39 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 14 Jul 2005, 10:03 pm

#384817

kombi_kid wrote:steve you know you want to restore the one we have 👍👍 [/quote

Do you have an Raaf splitty as well ??? What year is it ?

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7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 14 Jul 2005, 10:11 pm

#384822

i love it.. so where can i find one of these gems?

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veedubjimmy Casual Dubber

39 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 15 Jul 2005, 12:59 am

#384909

h wrote:i love it.. so where can i find one of these gems?

Thanks yeah they are pretty unique. Im not really sure where you can find them to be honest ive seen only two a yellow one that needed restoration for $2500 and a rerstored one about a year ago in a unique cars mag. Some one on this forum should know where one is.

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305 posts · joined Oct 2004 · 15 Jul 2005, 9:48 am

#384977

72' RAAF Double door bay:

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Jul 2005, 10:02 am

#384986

yer i have one needs some work but has absolutely no rust just accident damage!! someone should take it away for just $2200
cheers
rhys

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veedubjimmy Casual Dubber

39 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 15 Jul 2005, 11:49 pm

#385365

kombi_kid wrote:yer i have one needs some work but has absolutely no rust just accident damage!! someone should take it away for just $2200
cheers
rhys

If i had the money and the room i definatly would take it of your hands mate but unfortunatly im low on both haha. Sounds like a bargin.