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 Kuchster
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| posted on January 9th, 2008 at 06:12 PM |
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New toy that I bought, 1961 Splitty
Well here it is, bought me a new toy. Found it at a local metal collectors place pretty much in the bush, only VW he had.
Bought it for spares and panel work for my 1956.
Unfortuantly shes not a restorer, too much rust for ones liking. I guess if you really had the patience it may, just maybe be able to be restored, but
from what i see i doubt it.
Its a 1961, all complete (took out the headlights before I took it home), and was driving when he put it where it was in 1985. Sitting there since.
All doors open and close, bit of floor rust, sils gone, however not in as bad condition as you'd think after all these years out in the weather.
Mostly the roof is the worst part.
Later on I might be selling some parts but I dont think so as yet.
So heres some pics
Enjoy, Kuch
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warb
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| posted on January 9th, 2008 at 06:19 PM |
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cool, if you do go down the parting path, ill put my hand up for the rear bumper.
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Kuchster
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| posted on January 9th, 2008 at 06:21 PM |
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Most likely it will be yours.., seeing as i have the same one from my 1956 rear.
I need a ribbed rear bumber please!!
Kuch
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warb
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| posted on January 9th, 2008 at 06:23 PM |
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giddy up!..
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kroozzn63
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| posted on January 9th, 2008 at 06:36 PM |
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is was about to say, lucky it came with a rear bumper ,damn warby your quick
show us your gates
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| posted on January 9th, 2008 at 06:55 PM |
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Thas a nice complete bus must have been sitting for ages
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| posted on January 9th, 2008 at 07:16 PM |
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Have you tried starting it yet ?
there are lots of tales of them starting straight away after sitting forever somewhere
Keeping it real !
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Kuchster
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| posted on January 9th, 2008 at 07:20 PM |
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Only brought it home last night!
I did start my 1956 after sitting for 27 years and still runs alright, didnt take it for a drive because the reverse gear is gone!
Kuch
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Kuchster
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| posted on January 10th, 2008 at 11:26 PM |
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It starts! Not bad for about 23 years of sittin around. Replaced a bit of fuel line, cleaned off the points, bit of aerostart and she cranked over,
few turns and she was on!
Good Stuff
Kuch
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