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Hello all,

I've posted here a few times but not as a splitty owner, that all changed today when my new ride turned up.
I've been looking for a while and never quite found what i was looking for until a couple of guys up here steered me towards this bus.
I had seen the bus on here but didn't consider buying it as it needs work, the guys in question told me not to be put off and get some more pics and ask some questions which i did.
Now she sits on our garage next to my other pride and joy ( 1969 Lambretta GP / DL 200 ).
A massive massive thank you to Flip flop, fellow Country Man and all round good bloke,my sincere thanks ! Frogsta, again, thank you !
I only hope you know what you started.......?
Brewmaster ......I may have led your good lady to the way of the Lambretta..but look what you rekindled...........another good man and our thanks to both you and the good Lady.
To all who I've asked questions to over the past couple of months...thank you.
Extra special thanks to Stuart who sold the bus, an honest and truthful guy, we've never met but if we ever should , the beer is on me.
I'm sure I'll be asking more questions over time so stick with me fellas !
This is my 1st VW, my Dad has a 1960 beetle that he's owned since 72/ 73, was the family ride for years when I was a kid, it's nearly finished it's 1st resto since 1960, fitting that I have '60 bus.....and yes , that is the number plate....can't believe that hadn't been snapped up !
It's only placed there to show it off by the way .

The wife is 67 model.....a very good year!

Werd up !

Thats a great looking bus - congrats and enjoy.

Very nice, Ian.
Has anyone told you about Old Bar yet?
October Long Weekend......Old Bar Beach Festival near Taree.
They do a "world record attempt" to get as many Kombis there as possible.
We'd love to see you there.

kombi1976 wrote:Very nice, Ian.
Has anyone told you about Old Bar yet?
October Long Weekend......Old Bar Beach Festival near Taree.
They do a "world record attempt" to get as many Kombis there as possible.
We'd love to see you there.

Thanks very much for the invite and kind words, have a bit of work to do to the bus to get it roadworthy but you never know.......

Nice bus, seen it in person many times... what work does it need?

byronbus wrote:Nice bus, seen it in person many times... what work does it need?

Going to upgrade the engine /box and brakes, apart from that just a few odds and ends.......then we'll be cruising the coast.
Funny but the kids are allready asking if they can sit in the front, usually we can't them to come out with us !

My kids are the same about the front seat.
I cruised back from German Auto Fest last year with my 2 oldest in the front and they both fell asleep on each other like puppies!

Nice bus, look forward to seeing it on the streets. My kids always want to be dropped at school/kindy in the Kombi!

Bobby

Nice bus, look forward to seeing it on the streets. My kids always want to be dropped at school/kindy in the Kombi!

Bobby

Reads like a bunch of hooligans and reprobates you've met on the Sunshine Coast, Ian ........ ......

Will drop around this afternoon after school to see the new arrival of "Sid"........

Cheers
Brett

Tis good rig for sure, better than expected, I'd sure have it.
The more rolling around the roads up here the better.
Glad to help, I enjoy others enjoying splits and you've got yourself an absolute gem to start with.
Don't stress... Relaxxxxxxssss....
This is Straylia.
Sheel be rite mate.

A little update.

The work has started and to be honest we're nearly there.

Have a nice 1641 to slot in and all being well a new gearbox this week.
All door rubbers , starter motor , engine lid hinges and mirrors are ordered and on the way.
Just a little bit of welding and putting it all back together with my trusty mate Flipflop and with any luck it may even be on the road quicker than expected.
Was hoping to have it finished by the end of September, not totally finished but more a rolling project ( interior will have to wait a while ) that can be ridden and enjoyed, looks like we'll do it !
My thanks again to those that have helped, encouraged and taken phone calls when I need help.....you know who you are.

This picture makes me smile, Flipflop, wearing gloves to keep his hand clean but look at the footwear......they don't call you Flipflop for nothing do they mate !
Best

Ian