"Hans"... 1963 11 Window Kombi.

cozza · Post by **cozza** » Sat May 12, 2007 8:38 pm

I finally decided to start a post on my project.

"Hans" is our 1963 11 window kombi. I found it in Mathoura N.S.W, which is just north of Echuca. I saw the bus on ebay earlier last year and got the thought that we would like to restore a kombi as a father/ son project. I did my research and a few months later the kombi was on ebay again and I decided that I wanted to buy it. I was 13 at the time & dad and i had discussed that if we wanted to restore a bus we would have to start soon because of the time that we had before i got my "L's" & the budget .As the story goes we won the auction and picked it up a week later. The name "Hans" was my grandfathers name. He very recently passed away. After the funeral I decided that I wanted to call it "Hans" because my grandfather was special to me (we share the same birthday (75 years apart) & he was always asking how the bus was coming along. I would answer the same every time. "We are getting there grandpa".

First pictures before we bought it.

Frogsta · Post by **Frogsta** » Sat May 12, 2007 9:57 pm

Great stuff!.
You really have a perfect start to start with and that makes it so much easier and keeps you happier during the resto process.
Hans is a fine machine, looking forward to seeing it new again one day......
Have fun.

Tonz Magonz · Post by **Tonz Magonz** » Sat May 12, 2007 10:02 pm

Cozza,
thanks for sharing the naming of your project bus and the opportunity for me to reflect on the passing this year, of someone special to me.The "Ratmuller" ute project came to fruition in February this year (thanks to Steve) and I have privately renamed her..Betty...in memory of my mum ,who lost a 2 year battle with cancer.Like my mum, the ute is no show pony,but a very special soul within.....Tonz

cozza · Post by **cozza** » Sat May 12, 2007 10:24 pm

Here are a few more pics from this past year.

cozza · Post by **cozza** » Sat May 12, 2007 10:26 pm

and another

cozza · Post by **cozza** » Sat May 12, 2007 10:35 pm

We are finally starting to weld a few things back in. Took Hans outside to enjoy the sun and a little more surface rust removal. We will try to keep pics coming as we progress!

brad@busnbug · Post by **brad@busnbug** » Sat May 12, 2007 11:53 pm

What a great project to share with your dad and your Grandpa. Won't be long and you'll be cruisin' with us Cozza.

beerdoc · Post by **beerdoc** » Sun May 13, 2007 8:10 am

Good on ya Bloke and keep the pics coming

warb · Post by **warb** » Sun May 13, 2007 11:03 am

nice bus mate, and i can tell passion will not only go into it during resto, also every time its driven.. love the hair, keep that away from the welder!..

cozza · Post by **cozza** » Sun May 13, 2007 6:40 pm

i will try to.....
here's some before and after: the first undercoat

warb · Post by **warb** » Sun May 13, 2007 6:51 pm

time for some new sills hey.. high vents with a small back window.. just noticed..

lobus · Post by **lobus** » Sun May 13, 2007 7:52 pm

Good stuff Cozza, tell Pat next time he can swing the broom and you can take the piccies!
David

Shaven · Post by **Shaven** » Sun May 13, 2007 9:00 pm

cozza...
this bus will be ur soul and "Hans" will look after you. enjoy the journey

like Tonz i to have been down this track. ur Grandpa would be proud of you reguardless of what u do.
keep the pics coming... ill follow this resto with alot of interest

colours, running gear, engine, wots the plans
cheers matty

cozza · Post by **cozza** » Sun May 13, 2007 10:27 pm

cheers mate.
Standard 1600. may upgrade to about 1900-2100, all in good time.
colours: ford territory blue and a white pearl.

kombino · Post by **kombino** » Mon May 14, 2007 10:04 am

Nice work Cozza

I bought my 68 lowlight off my grandfather 16 years ago, and would never part with it. Love the family connection stories... BTW whats the story with the lowlight in one of the pictures? Tis looking a little shagged