66' 11 Window Sunday split

[shanwa]

Hi,

Here's some pictures of my splitty its a 1966. It's getting some metal work done at the moment. Used to be an ex Sunday school bus in pearl white. I'm going to get it done in swr/beige grey eventually. It's also getting a reco 'd 1600 engine, and a L bug gearbox.

Also, can someone tell me which year the rear air vents went into two sections? I thought it was 67' but the m plate on this is 66'?

Cheers

[Cam Biscuit]

My 67 has the same vents as yours

[shanwa]

Maybe it's a late 66'?

[Ted2]

My 67 has the same vents as yours

So does mine.

Understand model year commenced in August of preceding year. So anything including & after August 1966 is deemed to be a 1967 model year. You should have a chassis number beginning with 23 if it's a standard kombi. Throw your chassis number up & one of the resident gurus on here will be able to give you a good idea when your bus was built.

[shanwa]

Off the M plate chassis number is 236021435.

[splitbus]

Third digit says it's a 66

August 65 build date is my workings ?

[shanwa]

Yeah that's what I thought too. Planned build date Sept. 1965. I'm getting it imported from SA so maybe a different design? Ah well, it's all good. Another splitty to Aus.

[Ted2]

The radio cut out hole & fuel filler further suggests it is not a 67.
Given it's a South African bus, does it follow that South Africa got the upper twin vents before we did in Oz Seems plausible...

[shanwa]

Here's some recent pics, got the rust cut out and underside all done. Bay window disc brakes and IRS. Next up it's for body prep. door alignment etc.. and eventually some paint

[shanwa]

Few updates...all rust done, fine filler coat and paint. Getting there!

[Cam Biscuit]

Well done mate looking nice!

[Shaven]

sweet man. looks good

[shanwa]

Thanks guys!

[shanwa]

The interior is done now. Happy with it. Not much to go now..

[rabidkombi]

Awesome