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PostPosted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 11:19 am    Post subject: 15 Windows Reply with quote

With all the neg SOTO threads that seem to be taking over I thought I would post a positive one about 15 window buses. I got mine a little over a month ago is a total pos not even being close to street legal yet but still I can't help being in love with it. Just pictureing the final result and going on the first ride I can't wait. Not to be exclusive or anything but is there anyone else out there with a 15 window that feels the same way? It just seems like there aren't that many 15's out there, but of course I do live in Ohio but still rarely are they for sale on the samba and when they are they sure don't last long. Kinda curious what you guys have to say about the subject.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 11:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

15 Windows are cool. The problem is, they got roof clips back when everyone wanted 23 windows. Now to find a 15 window is something special. I drove my '62 15 window down to the San Jose show in '97 after getting an engine in it the night before....got to love the corner windows.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 12:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I agree, corner window deluxes are much sexier then their sunroof counterparts. I've never had the opportunity to own one, but if I did I'm sure I'd like it. Good luck getting that bus back on the road....it should be a fun time.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 12:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ok that's it clara your busted. I know greg would never describe a bus as sexier.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 1:42 pm    Post subject: Re: 15 Windows Reply with quote

happydriver wrote:
With all the neg SOTO threads that seem to be taking over I thought I would post a positive one about 15 window buses. I got mine a little over a month ago is a total pos not even being close to street legal yet but still I can't help being in love with it. Just pictureing the final result and going on the first ride I can't wait. Not to be exclusive or anything but is there anyone else out there with a 15 window that feels the same way? It just seems like there aren't that many 15's out there, but of course I do live in Ohio but still rarely are they for sale on the samba and when they are they sure don't last long. Kinda curious what you guys have to say about the subject.


Welcome to "The 15 Window Brigade" happydriver. We had quite a long thread going on this topic a few months ago:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=132518&highlight=
The general verdict on 15 Window Splitties was that they're just about the coolest buses on the road. Well that was the opinion of most 15 Window Bus owners Wink

There are still quite a few around.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 2:17 pm    Post subject: Re: 15 Windows Reply with quote

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With all the neg SOTO threads that seem to be taking over I thought I would post a positive one about 15 window buses. I got mine a little over a month ago is a total pos not even being close to street legal yet but still I can't help being in love with it. Just pictureing the final result and going on the first ride I can't wait. Not to be exclusive or anything but is there anyone else out there with a 15 window that feels the same way? It just seems like there aren't that many 15's out there, but of course I do live in Ohio but still rarely are they for sale on the samba and when they are they sure don't last long. Kinda curious what you guys have to say about the subject.


Welcome to "The 15 Window Brigade" happydriver. We had quite a long thread going on this topic a few months ago:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=132518&highlight=
The general verdict on 15 Window Splitties was that they're just about the coolest buses on the road. Well that was the opinion of most 15 Window Bus owners Wink

There are still quite a few around.



i thought matt keene had the 15 window mafia
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 3:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I drove a 15 window once, thats when i fell in love with corner windows, I now have a 23, but the only busses I like are

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panels

I dont care for 21 windows, gotta have corner windows or no windows
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 3:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Ok that's it clara your busted. I know greg would never describe a bus as sexier.


You coming up for the Shasta Snow trip Wade?
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 3:16 pm    Post subject: Re: 15 Windows Reply with quote

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happydriver wrote:
With all the neg SOTO threads that seem to be taking over I thought I would post a positive one about 15 window buses. I got mine a little over a month ago is a total pos not even being close to street legal yet but still I can't help being in love with it. Just pictureing the final result and going on the first ride I can't wait. Not to be exclusive or anything but is there anyone else out there with a 15 window that feels the same way? It just seems like there aren't that many 15's out there, but of course I do live in Ohio but still rarely are they for sale on the samba and when they are they sure don't last long. Kinda curious what you guys have to say about the subject.


Welcome to "The 15 Window Brigade" happydriver. We had quite a long thread going on this topic a few months ago:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=132518&highlight=
The general verdict on 15 Window Splitties was that they're just about the coolest buses on the road. Well that was the opinion of most 15 Window Bus owners Wink

There are still quite a few around.



i thought matt keene had the 15 window mafia


I don't think we'd claim anything as organised as "The Barndoor Mafia" unless of course Matt would like to call a meeting of the clan. Wink
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 3:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

bullet signal 15's are supposed to be more rarer than ones with fried egg's. you have a nice bus that will appreciate in value.
good luck with your resto.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 5:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hate to say it but I have been thinking about selling mine, but its been a great ride for the past three years. Does that mean I have to change my name?
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 5:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Hate to say it but I have been thinking about selling mine, but its been a great ride for the past three years. Does that mean I have to change my name?
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no we will still call you mike
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 7:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I get it Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 7:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here here. Nothing like a full 360 deg view in your bus. I always get folks coming up to me saying " I've never seen one with the windows in the corners".
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 8:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

HappyDriver
I feel exactly the same. My 15 is at the resto shop getting all the metal work done. I hope to have it back at the end of January and then the mechanical work will start in earnest. I am stoked that there is finally some progress on my bus. I spent a good deal of time finding the right place to do the work on my bus. I also know what you mean about rare. There are probably less than 50 buses in this whole province and I probably have the only 15!
I would never dream of putting a roof clip on it.

I am of course biased, but I think that a bullet Sealing Wax Red and Beige Grey 15 window is the coolest bus ever built!

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 9:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I feel exactly the same. My 15 is at the resto shop getting all the metal work done. I hope to have it back at the end of January and then the mechanical work will start in earnest.

I am of course biased, but I think that a bullet Sealing Wax Red and Beige Grey 15 window is the coolest bus ever built!



How much is metal work typically running? I am looking at one described as Has typical midwestern rust in all the usual areas including floors, rockers, doglegs, outrigggers, lower rear corners, etc

Does anyone know what this might cost?
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 12:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I hear ya riff raff i don't think there is anything that beats a swr/bgr bullet 15 winodw either. I have been collecting all the metal pieces I need for mine and am almost ready to start working on it, I will be doing my own body work and then working on mechanicals. It's just nice to see parts start coming in and knowing that they soon will be put on. I was wondering how your's was going.
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 12:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

man! I'm down right pleased with mine. I cruise it to work everyday, 40 miles round trip.
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 12:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

By the way that afternoon my family and I went to my father-in-laws to see a friend of mines '63 15 win. walk-thru dlx. getting ready for paint.
it looked fookin' beautiful!!
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 12:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I hope this isnt over kill (I'm buzzing this evening)
tuning the beast.w/ ghiafreek

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