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My New Project - 1961 15 Window Deluxe
anton vw59 - March 4th, 2003 at 04:43 PM

Hi my name is Anthony

This is my project bus.

Just purchased a 1961 15 window deluxe Split bus from Lismore – picked this about a month ago – needs a complete resto – but most of the part’s are there except the dashboard clock and other small items. This is my first attempt at a ground up restoration I think I picked a good Vehicle to restore. Keep you updated on the progress – Might start a web page

Hopefully the photos can be seen

anton vw59 - March 4th, 2003 at 04:46 PM

Rear Photo

baybuscamperkid - March 4th, 2003 at 04:59 PM

looks like a pretty damn fine start to me

Robo - March 4th, 2003 at 06:48 PM

Good luck with your find, great to see another bus getting the chance to live again, Im sure it will give you some great times and some headache's but persevere and you will be glad you did!
Rob....

anton vw59 - March 5th, 2003 at 01:58 PM

Progress Photo

baybuscamperkid - March 5th, 2003 at 06:43 PM

ive seen rust before, but that bottom edge still scares me!

baybuscamperkid - March 5th, 2003 at 06:44 PM

ive seen rust before, but that bottom edge still scares me!

(il stick with the bays, thanks, less scarey bits)

SKEWtYpe3 - March 5th, 2003 at 11:10 PM

Love the 15 window !
good luck, looks like a bit of work but also looks like u are getting into it ! Keep at it, it will look damn sweet when finished !

:bounce

anton vw59 - March 6th, 2003 at 08:00 AM

Thanks for you comments guy's - As you can see i have a hell of a lot of work for myself to do over the next few years but hopefully it will be saved from the scrap pile. :cool:

splitbusaustralia - March 6th, 2003 at 10:56 AM

Ah - the smell of argon and hot metal!

A 15 is well worth the blood, sweat and tears! You'll enjoy it when you're through!

Ant ideas on colour scheme or haven't though that far ahead yet?

RobK

5PL1TDCS10N - March 6th, 2003 at 12:13 PM

Hey Anton,

The Ol' 15 is looking good mate! I got hold of one beginning of this year but has quite a bit missing(side/quarter glass, interior, bumpers/lights/engine/steering assembly) and RUST
Its a long term project for me so I guess I can look for all the ness parts. It will be semi-custom anyways so i was'nt too fussed about getting a complete one.
Hope your's came with all the hard to get/expensive pieces though. Good luck with it and all the best.:bounce

anton vw59 - March 6th, 2003 at 01:07 PM

One of the good thing's with this bus was that had and door's - bumpers - belt trim - jail bars and ID plate. Only missing a few parts.


Looking to paint it Red lower & black upper - still undecided
Original colours where Gulf Blue & pearl White - At the moment i think i will go for that "rust" look.

anton vw59 - March 6th, 2003 at 03:54 PM

Redbus67

Have all the glass - even the corner glass.
I was looking at going for the "Cal Look"
- lowered and a set of brm's - and a 1916 engine. See what happens.

kombi_kid - March 6th, 2003 at 07:49 PM

should do it dark brown (dark beige i think) and that redy colour bloody good colour scheme!!!
u bloody stole a local find!!!! lismore is close ahahahahahaha dama missed out
cheers
rhys

byronbus - June 19th, 2005 at 10:16 PM

The bin and the country buggy look familiar

byronbus - June 28th, 2005 at 08:25 PM

Someone must know of this?

vwtyp2 - June 28th, 2005 at 11:22 PM

should do it dark brown (dark beige i think) and that redy colour bloody good colour scheme

sealing wax red and chestnut brown.


contact pmgbus for your rust repair sections before he gets rid of all his final lot.

Robo - June 29th, 2005 at 07:48 AM

Not an easy one.
But you will learn a lot along the way, and make new friends. My friend took 8 years to finish his. Good luck I hope it tuns out great.
Rob....

h - June 29th, 2005 at 09:06 AM

look forward to seeing updated resto pics!

kombi_mad - July 4th, 2005 at 06:58 PM

looks like it might be a 62 judging by the taillights..nice....

robnjo - July 5th, 2005 at 07:41 PM

what a very Kool find....awesome project:no: