FIRST SPLITTY!

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Reidy
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FIRST SPLITTY!

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Hi All,
Just wanting to introduce myself and the family, Im Reidy, my (very understanding) mrs, Jen and our beautiful daughter Sunny (2.5 yo). We bought our first '61, 11 window safari splitty late last year off Rhett (nice bloke) from Bendigo, through this site. Some of you may know her as the EMPI bus. After having some rust sorted ( and front and rear stripes removed) along with some minor mechanical 'tweeks', we are very pleased to have her registered as an 8 seater and enjoying her as our daily drive. Plans for the future of the bus are - dynamat, headlining and delux trim. But mostly looking forward to some family road trips. Our (camping) "maiden voyage" is to be South West Rocks at easter. Great spot.
I may not be able to offer any wisdom or insights on VWs- my experience is just beginning- but I am very much enjoying the knowledge and information from all those who contribute.
We live on the mornington peninsula, a perfect location for cruising in a bus. if anyone knows of a good, reliable mechanic with a special interest in vw within a reasonable distance, details would be much appreciated.
Cheers and happy cruising.
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067DUB
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Post by 067DUB »

Hey Reidy,Welcome and nice bus that one and a good price. Southwest rocks is a great spot I was up there last year for a week.gotta love an 8 seater, nothing better than having so many seats for the tribe and extras!. Best to learn how to fix the small problems yourself, you're at the right forum for unlimited knowledge !
Cheers,
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Post by paul willans »

welcome and good luck at s.w.rocks great spot we built the health care centre opposite Freddos pies at frederickton last year and stayed at s.w.r for 6 months happy cruising
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Post by spl65t »

Hi Reidy,
Checked out your bus when we travelled to DOVW last year. Great 1st bus ay! Road trip to Sth West Rocks sounds tops - love that spot. Make sure throw a couple of rods in as well.
Cheers Linz
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Post by Tonz Magonz »

Welcome Reidy,
Hope you enjoy the journey as much as the destination..
Feel free to ask questions..
Good bunch of guys and girls on here..

Cheers Tony

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welcome mate, enjoy the cruising!..

Tonz Magonz wrote: Rob aka Twinfin is based in Mornington and may beagle to suggest suitable mechanics etc...
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Post by FrankenCab »

welcome aboard the freak train :) , wow big beagle if thats a basketball
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Post by KombiMadness »

Hey welcome Reidy! :)

You got yourself a nice bus - I had my eye on the 'Empi' Kombi too...

Post up some photos when you get a chance.
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Post by MID WEST DUBBER »

Welcome Reidy! DSK is such a great community and you can learn a lot. The EMPI split is a very nice Kombi so you have done well.
All the best,
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Reidy
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Post by Reidy »

Thanks for the welcome everyone,Iam away for work at the moment,il post up some pictures of the road trip to south west rocks,Cant wait to get home to take the kombi for a drive,3 long weeks till that happens thou,Cheers and keep cruising
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Post by Shaven »

FrankenCab wrote:welcome aboard the freak train :) , wow big beagle if thats a basketball
I'm thinking diet... Fat little FARKER.
Hey reidy. Welcome mate. You'll never be the same.
Cheers Matty
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