New 64 Panel Owner

[TheAxe]

Hi all, long time VW owner but first time splitty owner! Finally my dream has come through although I still need to cross the ditch and bring it back from NZ over the next few weeks...

I've added some photos to the Members Rides area but here's a teaser. It operated as an amoured security van in NZ from 64 to the 90's I believe!

[warb]

ha, nice one mate, like the look of the rear door on that thing...

[IN2VWS]

Sweet.

Was there any special features fitted inside the van?

[TheAxe]

Sweet.

Was there any special features fitted inside the van?

The only thing I noticed was the security grill between the cabin and the rear. The 2nd owner turned it into a camper so may have removed some things.

I'm having another look on Monday so will report back!

[TheAxe]

Sweet.

Was there any special features fitted inside the van?

Well I've spent two days up and close and personal. I've actually got photographs of the van when it just came out of security service in the early 90's. It also features in the book '50 years of VW in New Zealand'

Will post the pics when I've uploaded them to photo bucket.

In summary though:

* remote control deadlocks on all doors with green 'open' button indicators on all doors. (Disconnected when converted to 12v)
* control panel to control all deadlocks which used to be mounted on dashboard. (Have in box of parts)
* security grill to cover Left and Right cabin windows. (Still have in back of van)
* Amber lights mounted to top of cabin roof and red lights for rear roof. (in box of goodies of parts)
* buzzer mounted on LH rear corner for guards to alert driver ( still mounted)
* rear hatch with air vent grill only. Never fitted with window.
* security grill between cabin and rear ( still installed)
* tin lining throuout rear.

Nice little piece of history with good historical photos and documentation.... Hopefully in Melbourne mid Jan! I think I'll set it up as it was once intended at least for a few years. Have already swapped the Sprintstars for the original wheels.

[Dibsy]

I love it ! well done.

[TheAxe]

Here are some more pics - some from 20 years ago and some recent ones.

First, here's one that appeared in "50 Years of Volkswagens in New Zealand"



and here are a couple of features...










intercom button

Door unlocked light

[Rawdyn]

Absolutely LOVE it. Can't wait to see it in the flesh.

[GottaSplit]

Absolutely loving this... keep the pics coming. The history on this makes it even better

[mullerbugs]

Nice score! Always cool to see unique buses with history, enjoy

[TheAxe]

With the wheels I'll be rolling on...

[Rawdyn]

Good choice on the wheels.

Any pics of it when the signage was still on it?

[TheAxe]

Good choice on the wheels.

Any pics of it when the signage was still on it?

Unfortunately not yet... Will be searching for some though!!

[067DUB]

Sing out when you get it home, I'll pop down to the shop for a look..

[TheAxe]

Sing out when you get it home, I'll pop down to the shop for a look..

Will do Chris. Hopefully mid Jan!