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Red Kev · Post by **Red Kev** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 6:33 am

Hi all, thought I'd introduce myself -- have been lurking on this forum and other VW boards for a couple of years waiting for the right splittie to come up for sale. Seen a couple come and go and was even looking to the UK and US as impatience was getting the better of me.

Thankfully, Elton's 57 11-window came up for sale -- Canberra was a lot more convenient than Leeds. Saw it posted here on DSK, a week later I'm on a plane to Canberra, loved what I saw, jumped in and drove 11 hours straight back to Coffs Harbour -- didn't miss a beat. As a previous owner of a bay and a splittie (too many years ago in the case of the split), I was anticipating, ummm, mechanical "character", but the engine is strong, the gearbox much, much sweeter than I expected and the steering nice and tight given its age. Elton's a top bloke and was thorough and honest with his assessment of the bus which made everything that much easier.

I'm in Moonee Beach about 10 minutes north of Coffs so might see some North Coast DSKers around; will definitely be heading to Old Bar and any other North Coast/sth QLD meets that are on and look forward to meeting you all. Those who live around these parts might also see me tooling around in a red Mini Moke.

Now just gotta explain the purchase of this bus to the wife, who's currently in the UK. Hoping to pick her up from the airport, stroll casually past the new bus and wait for her to say something like, "Ooooh, that's a nice kombi".

To which I reply, "Aaah, Funny you say that ..."

Kombi Trip · Post by **Kombi Trip** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:20 am

Hey nicely done! Try and have a friend video the wife's reaction.

Looks like a really great bus

- well done and enjoy... if you are not slaughtered at the airport of course by a jet lagged bride.

kombi1976 · Post by **kombi1976** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:37 am

Red Kev wrote:Now just gotta explain the purchase of this bus to the wife, who's currently in the UK. Hoping to pick her up from the airport, stroll casually past the new bus and wait for her to say something like, "Ooooh, that's a nice kombi".

To which I reply, "Aaah, Funny you say that ..."

A man after my own heart.

Welcome aboard, mate.

Dutchy · Post by **Dutchy** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:51 am

sometimes you have to 'stretch the truth' a bit!
Bet youre looking forward to Old Bar! see you there...

Kombi Trip · Post by **Kombi Trip** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:46 am

It is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.

Red Kev · Post by **Red Kev** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:25 pm

Bought a 1949 Ford Anglia to rod last time she was in the UK, so at least there's a precedent. Not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing ...

byronbus · Post by **byronbus** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 5:57 pm

Unreal bus, love it...

I once flew to melbourne and bought a 57 as well and drove home, nearly with out hiccup, quick service at mr mullers and all good...

Your new bus should bring much enjoyment, have fun

Ian 68 · Post by **Ian 68** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 6:12 pm

Red Kev wrote:Bought a 1949 Ford Anglia to rod last time she was in the UK, so at least there's a precedent. Not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing ...

Red Kev,

Congrats on the purchase of a great looking bus, nice one.

Wouldn't happen to be a Liverpool fan as well would you ?
Just putting 2 + 2 and maybe making 5 ....?

Best

Ian

Grantus · Post by **Grantus** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:09 pm

Congrats on your purchase! (Hope the wife loves it as well).

It got a great sound to it, that 57, and sits nicely.

We are all going to miss it around the ACT, and look forward to seeing you at Old Bar.

Red Kev · Post by **Red Kev** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 5:51 am

Ian 68 wrote: Wouldn't happen to be a Liverpool fan as well would you ?

I think you got 5 there, Ian. Share the logic, though -- maybe I should be a Liverpool fan.

winerot · Post by **winerot** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:35 am

sorry mate you live in moonee now so you have to barrack for woopi.

Red Kev · Post by **Red Kev** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:09 am

winerot wrote:sorry mate you live in moonee now so you have to barrack for woopi.

Haha. I've got a cracking 180 degree view of the Pacific, have had about 5 continuous weeks of good surf, and now got a killer kombi. (Oh, and a killer wife, if she happens to be reading.

) If barracking for woopi is all the bad karma the gods have got in store for me, I'm a happy man

winerot · Post by **winerot** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:52 am

yep you now live on the best part of the east coast, will see you around no doubt.
cheers wally

tombi (aka type2tommy) · Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:07 pm

Welcome back Kev.

I bought a bus some time back while the family was away, hmm still get flack over that. Hey but who gives a .... life's too short to be worrying about that.

Coff's Kombi's and surf= Heaven

morts · Post by **morts** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:26 pm

Bought a 1949 Ford Anglia to rod last time she was in the UK, so at least there's a precedent. Not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing ...

You'll be fine - quite clearly its all her fault for going away.....again

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