| [ Total Views: 475 | Total Replies: 13 | Thread Id: 20442 ] |
|
|
 StenGuns
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2147
Threads: 236
Registered: March 1st, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Australia
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on March 16th, 2004 at 08:03 AM |
|
|
Gifted a Bus
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
Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
Posts: 4491
Threads: 120
Registered: February 13th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Tweed Heads
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Oval madness
|
| posted on 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...
Boxer Power
Member of DMLRK.....Die Mittler Lebuns Resto Komeradschaft
 |
|
|
Dannyboy
Veteran Volks Folk
half man , half horse
Posts: 2306
Threads: 357
Registered: January 24th, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Randwick , Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: about 2" off the floor
|
| posted on March 16th, 2004 at 08:31 AM |
|
|
Very nice gesture! Hard to find a place in the East though , good luck!
Danny:thumb
"If i had to explain you wouldnt understand"
The Lower Class
|
|
|
StenGuns
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2147
Threads: 236
Registered: March 1st, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Australia
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on March 16th, 2004 at 08:36 AM |
|
|
Heres another
| Quote: | Originally
posted by frenzix
nice one, got any pics?
|
|
|
|
HotRodMatt
Wolfsburg Elder
If it's old or rare - cut it!
Posts: 3616
Threads: 361
Registered: September 3rd, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: West of Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on 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
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2147
Threads: 236
Registered: March 1st, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Australia
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on March 16th, 2004 at 01:47 PM |
|
|
Store it till I have time.. then full resto Hippy Bus..
| Quote: | Originally
posted by frenzix
so no plans yet? not sure what to do?
|
[Edited on 16-3-2004 by StenGuns]
|
|
|
Spook
Custom Title Time!
Driving the 64 wheeler
Posts: 1168
Threads: 83
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Central Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: ALWAYS DARK
|
| posted on March 16th, 2004 at 02:40 PM |
|
|
It's nice when things just fall in place aint it?.....
Well my friends are gone & my hair is grey, I ache in the places where I used to play.
|
|
|
twoguns
Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
simply aircooled
Posts: 4275
Threads: 226
Registered: November 7th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: city, sydney.
Theme: UltimaBB Psyche Grey
Mood: simply cruizin'
|
| posted on 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
Simply Cruzin'...
|
|
|
StenGuns
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2147
Threads: 236
Registered: March 1st, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Australia
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on 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
Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck
Posts: 4316
Threads: 335
Registered: August 25th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Victoria
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: transported
|
| posted on 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.
Reimagined/Recycled/Upcycled Cool
|
|
|
StenGuns
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2147
Threads: 236
Registered: March 1st, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney, Australia
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on 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
Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
simply aircooled
Posts: 4275
Threads: 226
Registered: November 7th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: city, sydney.
Theme: UltimaBB Psyche Grey
Mood: simply cruizin'
|
| posted on 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.
Simply Cruzin'...
|
|
|
baybuscamperkid
Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck
Posts: 4316
Threads: 335
Registered: August 25th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Victoria
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: transported
|
| posted on March 16th, 2004 at 06:16 PM |
|
|
cool. i am doing a similar home resto on myu bus at the moment. best of luck!
Reimagined/Recycled/Upcycled Cool
|
|
|
