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1957 SPLITTY FOR SALE (tas)
62deluxe - August 4th, 2006 at 01:45 PM

Seller's Name – Jeremy Fish
Suburb / Post Code – Claremont 7011
Item Description, Condition – 1957 11 window bus. Mint cond.
Item Cost - $34 000
Home; 03 62 497143
Mob; 041 955 4283

I've decided to sell the splitty. Most on here would know this bus already. It was restored by Dave in Adelaide (57kombi). It has had everything done.
The body has been TOTALLY restored, top and bottom. There is literally not one mm of rust in this bus anywhere, nor will there be for a very very long time- if ever...

All the rust has been cut out and replaced with quality repair panels. It is all coated in POR-15 underneath and on the floor etc etc. EVERY cavity has been extensively treated with fish oil. Dave built this bus to last.

The paint work is top quality 2-pac.
It runs a 1641cc motor with stock carb.
the rear-end has been converted to straight axle using a 1500 bug box and type3 rear brakes.
This is fantastic on the highway.

The front end has dropped spindles, so it's nice and low but rides nice and soft.
EVERYTHING on this bus is new or restored!!
I've added Flat4 sprintstars and 175/55-15 and 185/65-15 tyres.
It now has Creative Engineering polished safaris as well as deluxe trim all round.

I'll post some more pics over the weekend and add anything else I've forgotten to mention.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3100.jpg

[ Edited on 4-8-2006 by 62deluxe ]

[ Edited on 6-8-2006 by 62deluxe ]


62deluxe - August 4th, 2006 at 02:16 PM

Some more shots I had on the 'puter.
I'll take some more detailed shots over the weekend.
This will also be listed on DSK and elsewhere...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3104.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3112.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3107.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3111.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3117.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3121.jpg


tourer TL - August 4th, 2006 at 04:41 PM

Awesome splitty mate. A real beauty! Good luck with the sale.


RENNWAGEN - August 4th, 2006 at 09:56 PM

Its a shame but I'll bet my lefty that will end up in the UK.:cry


weapon - August 4th, 2006 at 10:18 PM

WOW!!!!


Resto64 - August 6th, 2006 at 10:21 AM

i have seen every inche of this bus and it is awesome
worth every cent
the rust repairs are better than schofields they are pmg bus panels better made and better fit

you wont get a better bus
good luck jemery


62deluxe - August 6th, 2006 at 10:27 PM

Thanks guys. I'd dearly love to keep it, I know I'll never find one as good as this, but you can't have a bus and house renos as well....

Some more pics as promised


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3809.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3812.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3813.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3814.jpg


62deluxe - August 6th, 2006 at 10:29 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3816.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3815.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3817.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3819.jpg


62deluxe - August 6th, 2006 at 10:30 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3818.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3820.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3825.jpg

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62deluxe - August 6th, 2006 at 10:36 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3827.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3829.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3830.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3831.jpg


62deluxe - August 6th, 2006 at 10:37 PM

Up yer nose!!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3837.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3848.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/jeremyfish/100_3844.jpg


4hammers - August 8th, 2006 at 10:30 PM

Hi All,
I can vouch for this bus. It is awesome. I only wish I could have it. Jeremy is stating facts, not fiction when he claims this has had some major work. Beautiful to behold.
Here is a shot you should have posted, mate. Classic I reckon. Hope you don't mind.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/4hammers/VW/blackwhite.jpg

Rob J


62deluxe - August 8th, 2006 at 10:32 PM

Don't mind at all matey. Sweet pic. You're makin' me sad.......:(


jo_tas - August 8th, 2006 at 11:23 PM

Wow.. i can't beleive you're getting rid of it!

I can vouch for how beautiful this bus is too!
I didn't see really see anything better even at valla..

Good luck with the sale!


vwtyp2 - August 9th, 2006 at 09:04 AM

I'll vouch for the quality of build on this bus too.
I saw it being done, and even helped out in some spots.
you will not find one spot of rust anywhere in this bus, and it has been finished so that there will not be any for a very long time.
It drives as good as it looks too.


Fossil - August 11th, 2006 at 01:14 PM

:jesus talk about being tempted for the 2nd time - all the best with the sale


62deluxe - August 12th, 2006 at 02:53 PM

Thanks guys-bump.


Euro_67 - August 12th, 2006 at 10:52 PM

Any one in need of a good kidney ? I have a spare, Only asking $34,000.


1958 - August 17th, 2006 at 05:25 PM

Hi mate, great looking bus. You wouldnt be able to tell me the colour codes could you?


BenettonVW - August 17th, 2006 at 09:55 PM

Man.. big call.. All the best with it J..


62deluxe - August 18th, 2006 at 01:35 AM

Yeah I know Jim, but it's too good for me to use for what I need. I know I'll regret it as I'll never find one as good but that's life I guess..
The colours are period BMW.


madman11 - August 18th, 2006 at 09:36 AM

i love it


Fossil - August 18th, 2006 at 12:38 PM

How can I convince the wife - sell Igor the 73 Bay and the Subaru Liberty MY03 :cool:


madcamper - August 18th, 2006 at 01:22 PM

I really need to win lotto (or sell the house!!)


Craig Torrens - August 18th, 2006 at 11:33 PM

Just Keep it. Finance for the reno's is cheap !


62deluxe - August 19th, 2006 at 12:30 PM

You tell that to the missus!!!!


Resto64 - August 22nd, 2006 at 04:50 PM

told Dave and he was shattered
said he wishers he never sold it but was in the same sitution as you ,house for living and van for fun
have told every living sole that i know that this is for sale so good luck again


Bump


62deluxe - August 23rd, 2006 at 03:02 PM

Thanks man. Maybe I should just move into the van.......:(


Fossil - August 23rd, 2006 at 04:39 PM

would be better than the dog house


62deluxe - August 25th, 2006 at 07:50 PM

SALE PENDING.:tu: