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 Dasdubber
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| posted on January 18th, 2006 at 03:18 PM |
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Colour change?? Very mysterious!
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modulus
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| posted on January 18th, 2006 at 03:41 PM |
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Hi wezley,
Do you know anything about the 'skylights' in the front cabin, i.e. who made them fitted them etc. Were they a RAAF 'plane-spotter' fitment?
tia
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wezley
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| posted on January 18th, 2006 at 03:48 PM |
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Yes it's an ex-RAAF bus, and the ‘sky-lights’ were factory fitted supposedly. I have heard a number of reasons for their purpose, from spotting
parachuters from being able to see the wing/fuselage while driving below planes. I have no idea if any of these are true though... 
PS. more pictures to come very soon!
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| posted on January 18th, 2006 at 04:01 PM |
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Nice bus.. 72.. Right?
I have a 71 twin cargo door.. dosn't have those cool observation windows though..
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StenGuns
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| posted on January 18th, 2006 at 04:04 PM |
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I think Penguin collected some history on these a year or so ago.. Some nice anecdotes from ex raaf guys who used to drive them..
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StenGuns
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| posted on January 18th, 2006 at 06:10 PM |
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following courtesy of via email to me..
Makes interesting reading..
"but apprently we had a few types in
service. There were container vans, the Air traffic control vans, and the
last (which is what I think you were asking abt) were used to spot for
falling army paras (dirt darts). These were some of the responses I have so
far:
> I can remember in the late 70's early 80's at WLM and Butterworth we used
> the "Whippy vans" as flight line vehicles. They had a large square type
> box on the back large enough to stand up in. Mainly used by the RADTECHS.
> Gearboxes were so loose you could change gears without using the clutch.
> Also had to be VERY careful not to roll them.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Duncan, Ken MR
> Posted At: Tuesday, 23 March 2004 14:27
> Posted To: Aerial Activities
> Conversation: Question - Sort of historical flying
> Subject: Question - Sort of historical flying
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> AMB had a coupla Kombi special vehicles, though they were pretty much out
> of use in the late 70's/early 80's when I saw them. One was a refrigerated
> van for moving rations the other was a mobile control tower which was air
> conditioned. This is possibly the one of which you speak. They (the MT
> fitters) used to keep them functioning/serviced but I never saw them
> actually used.
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> KD
AND
Conversation: Question - Sort of historical flying
> Subject: VW Combis
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> I hate to admit it but I remeber these things, They were used aa a Mobile
> Aicraft Monitoring Vehicle (MAMV), a sort of mobile control tower. Someone
> would sit an a stool under the bubble and keep an eye on various aircraft
> and give direction over the radio if needed. There was an airconditioner
> that hung off the back to keep the inside cool.
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> Imagine sitting out on the edge of the strip at Pearce under the summer
> sun in a hot house.
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> These thing were usually used on Training Bases (ie 1FTS and 2FTS) by the
> Duty Instructor to help out the students.
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> One of these Kombis was done up at Pearce many years ago (1980ish) and
> took part in a Variety club bash.
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choo
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| posted on January 18th, 2006 at 06:51 PM |
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wow. that's birch green yeah.
Nice work wezley, can't wait to see the final result.
This has definitely been a work in in progress.
Any special features?
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wezley
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| posted on January 18th, 2006 at 07:50 PM |
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Thanks for the info stenguns My old man was in the air force and
remembers riding around in old kombi's, he still thinks I'm mad though...
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Mad Manx
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| posted on January 20th, 2006 at 11:21 AM |
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Mate that is one sweet ride, and I'm jealous:blah
Is the chassis paneled in underneath?
- '71 Kombi (Died 24/11/05  ) - '65 manx (smick)
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Resto64
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| posted on January 20th, 2006 at 03:31 PM |
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yer 23's and that kind of thing had the panels for structure
reasons i think they are called belly pans??????
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wezley
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| posted on January 20th, 2006 at 04:50 PM |
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yeah it has all the belly pans, not sure what the correct name is... more pics soon i promise! 
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wezley
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| posted on February 8th, 2006 at 02:18 PM |
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wezley
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| posted on February 8th, 2006 at 02:21 PM |
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aggri1
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| posted on February 8th, 2006 at 05:49 PM |
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Sweet, a double door Bay! I'll show you my doubledoor if you show me yours. :P Nice dude.
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Schmoburger
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| posted on February 13th, 2006 at 01:20 AM |
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Iwonnitiwonnitiwonniiiiiiiiiit!!!
She's a nice Kombi mate!...but why repaint tho?...I reckon the yellow looked great... and the paintjob looked mint from the pix!
You need to chrome the belly pans for extra blingness too!!! :bounce
Normally I'd be totally against lowering Kombi's.. kep em stock as a rock is my mindset.. but panels are an exception... SO DUMP IT THRU THE FLOOR!!
1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
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wezley
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| posted on February 13th, 2006 at 10:17 AM |
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yeah unfortunately the yellow paint job was very, very poor in the flesh, that being said it wasn’t that bad but I was beginning to get worried
about some rust.
I was having the motor rebuilt at the time and decided what the heck I will get it painted as well. Originally I was going to go the same colour, but
got sick of seeing so many yellow fords and Holden’s and Hyundai’s Getz around so I changed my mind at the last minute.
Yes you could say the scope of the job blew out a little lol
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wezley
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| posted on March 21st, 2006 at 08:58 AM |
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Slowly coming along, still lots to do but starting to see some light. The guys have done a fantastic job on the paint so far, although the photos are
a bit misleading.
maybe together by easter? Although it was meant to be before Christmas lol.
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| posted on March 21st, 2006 at 09:09 AM |
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very nice dbl dr.. look forward to seeing it finished..
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| posted on April 5th, 2006 at 12:31 PM |
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Starting to come together a little bit. If you are wondering what that black stuff is it's similar to a Ute bed liner. After all it's a panel and
built to be used! :-D
Engine is coming out and the bay being painted with the same stuff, good for insulation too.
Should beat least be able to be registered and driven around soon.. I’m excited!
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ColumBUS
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| posted on April 5th, 2006 at 01:29 PM |
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you know that this is, essentially, my dream car.
early bay double door panelvan is what i have always wanted. I would prefer a 70-1 for the smaller taillights, but beggars can't be choosers. To see
one being done up to mint condition (and getting a slamming) is just too good to be true.
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| posted on April 5th, 2006 at 02:32 PM |
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:sandrine this is gorgeous..love the colour..very different..love it
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wezley
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| posted on April 5th, 2006 at 06:58 PM |
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thanks for the encouragement guys, it really helps
it should really start to come together soon with the off white bumpers, and a few other details and of course a good dumping. lobus where are you
when i need you lol!
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| posted on April 19th, 2006 at 05:38 PM |
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hmm slow progress this week but the bumpers have come up a treat!
Not very exciting pics but I thought I would post something to keep up my enthusiasm..
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| posted on April 19th, 2006 at 06:16 PM |
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that is gonna be a treat.
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| posted on April 23rd, 2006 at 05:43 PM |
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wow anth - i havent checked in here for a while. this is coming up nicely. i love the colour and quality looks spot on too.
didnt see you at jambouree, whats the story. was hoping to get an update then.....
... keep up the progress mate, perfection takes time
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| posted on June 16th, 2006 at 01:56 PM |
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rego next week wooo! :-D some more shitty photos!
some more (better) photos soon!
kim, catch up with you soon mate, hope everything is doing well with you
[ Edited on 16-6-2006 by wezley ]
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| posted on June 16th, 2006 at 02:10 PM |
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That looks really really REALLY good!! 
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| posted on June 16th, 2006 at 07:55 PM |
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noice work mate!
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| posted on June 16th, 2006 at 08:19 PM |
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I absolutely love the paint, very nice indeed
you must be excited about getting it on the road?
[ Edited on 16.6.2006 by Wild1 ]
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| posted on June 17th, 2006 at 02:41 PM |
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great colour cool skylights
A candy coloured clown they called the sandman tip toes through my room every night just to sprinkle stardust on my pillow go to sleep everything will
be allright
1967 Type 3 square
1956 double door panel
1968 single cab kombi
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