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Gifted a Bus
StenGuns - March 16th, 2004 at 08:03 AM

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 - March 16th, 2004 at 08:07 AM

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...:cool:

Dannyboy - March 16th, 2004 at 08:31 AM

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

Danny:thumb

StenGuns - March 16th, 2004 at 08:36 AM

Heres another


Quote:
Originally posted by frenzix
nice one, got any pics?

HotRodMatt - March 16th, 2004 at 08:47 AM

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 - March 16th, 2004 at 01:47 PM

Store it till I have time.. then full resto Hippy Bus..

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Originally posted by frenzix
so no plans yet? not sure what to do?


[Edited on 16-3-2004 by StenGuns]

Spook - March 16th, 2004 at 02:40 PM

It's nice when things just fall in place aint it?.....:cool:

twoguns - March 16th, 2004 at 04:00 PM

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

StenGuns - March 16th, 2004 at 04:28 PM

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

Quote:
Originally posted by twoguns
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 - March 16th, 2004 at 05:13 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Twoguns
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.

StenGuns - March 16th, 2004 at 05:22 PM

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

Quote:
Originally posted by twoguns
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 - March 16th, 2004 at 06:03 PM

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. :cool:

baybuscamperkid - March 16th, 2004 at 06:16 PM

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