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My 66' Raaf splitty

veedubjimmy - July 10th, 2005 at 06:59 PM

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 - July 10th, 2005 at 09:02 PM

just a bit of useless information on the raaf buses,these little babies were built to retreive sensitive radio communication gear from air craft[spystuff???]..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 - July 10th, 2005 at 10:13 PM

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?

byronbus - July 10th, 2005 at 10:39 PM

Sounds sweet, any more pics?

veedubjimmy - July 11th, 2005 at 07:57 PM

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 - July 11th, 2005 at 08:04 PM

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.

11CAB - July 11th, 2005 at 08:16 PM

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

veedubjimmy - July 11th, 2005 at 09:08 PM

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Originally posted by 11CAB
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

james

veedubjimmy - July 11th, 2005 at 09:12 PM

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Originally posted by pete wood
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 - July 13th, 2005 at 09:46 PM

steve you know you want to restore the one we have :yes: :yes:

Kombi_Rescue - July 14th, 2005 at 10:27 AM

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 - July 14th, 2005 at 10:03 PM

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Originally posted by kombi_kid
steve you know you want to restore the one we have :yes:

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

h - July 14th, 2005 at 10:11 PM

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

veedubjimmy - July 15th, 2005 at 12:59 AM

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Originally posted by h
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.

veedub jimmy

wezley - July 15th, 2005 at 09:48 AM

72' RAAF Double door bay:

kombi_kid - July 15th, 2005 at 10:02 AM

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

veedubjimmy - July 15th, 2005 at 11:49 PM

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Originally posted by kombi_kid
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.