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srfndoc
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Joined: August 21, 2010
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That's cool. I almost lost my sh*t when I realized my bus was included in a magazine shoot (it's in the background, minor but cool to me) so I had to go buy that magazine immediately.
Fun stuff.
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left_coast*9
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Joined: March 02, 2009
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Location: Puyallup, WA
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scottvw
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Joined: November 17, 2004
Posts: 2821
Location: Centennial, CO
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I submitted this pic for a calendar contest.
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vwbus55
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Joined: May 23, 2004
Posts: 104
Location: Sarasota
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| Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:25 am Post subject: |
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| Looks great Scott! |
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BUGTHUG
Samba's Rented Mule
Joined: April 22, 2007
Posts: 833
Location: KANSAS toto's fire hydrant
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I love that bus! I would like to see a few more pictures, you have a build page?
I can't say the picture between the brick buildings do much for it. (JMO), I'm no expert on photography, but the setting just takes away seeing the beautiful color without the reflection of the surroundings in the bus. I think it needs to be out in the open so you are viewing the pretty colors and how straight it looks. Other than that, more of the bus please. 
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Even the middle of the week says W T F
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1969 Dune Buggy
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scottvw
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Joined: November 17, 2004
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Location: Centennial, CO
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| Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 11:32 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Wayne....
BugThug. Go to page 1 of this thread to see the build.
I kind of like the pic because there are so many different windows. The calendar is for downtown Littleton. This is an alleyway down there. |
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BUGTHUG
Samba's Rented Mule
Joined: April 22, 2007
Posts: 833
Location: KANSAS toto's fire hydrant
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so did it get its day in the calendar? I have read this from the beginning, but I've read a lot more other builds since then. Its been awhile since I've been back on the Samba, just busy trying to get my shop built and stuff done before the cold weather starts. I need to get my bus back inside and build something for it to roll around on. I wish my bus had all the stuff yours had from the start, the middle seat is a great plus. Good luck on the calendar entry, hope it gets selected.
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I know you would understand what I'm saying if you could just see my HANDS
Even the middle of the week says W T F
1963 15 window bus
1966 VW bug
1966 21 window micro bus
1969 Dune Buggy
1965 VW bug
1974 VW bug
1972 Kelmark, VW drive line
1948 Chevrolet Hearse |
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quartermilecamel
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Joined: April 16, 2008
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Location: ohio
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When I first saw this bus I noticed that the headliner had zero tears in it. Could you please photoshop a small tear in it, so I can feel better 
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G-wood Todd
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Joined: January 11, 2005
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Location: Colorado
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Nice pic there Scott. I just hope you got it out of the alley without a scratch. 
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and take the kids for instance "Are we going in the Volkswagen bus?" and they say "Yay!" and clap their hands and if it's a glorious day you can slide the sunroof back and let a little of the glory in and all of a sudden, it stops looking funny.
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Fredrok
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Joined: July 06, 2014
Posts: 227
Location: Under the evergreens. CO
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| Sweet bus Scott, not sure how I missed the build thread on this one. You ever get out to the Golden Super Cruise? |
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scottvw
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Joined: November 17, 2004
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Location: Centennial, CO
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| Sweet bus Scott, not sure how I missed the build thread on this one. You ever get out to the Golden Super Cruise? |
I was up at the Golden Super Cruise this past month. I got there a little after 7. |
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scottvw
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Location: Centennial, CO
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Nice one Todd.....It was a little like that getting it into position. We took some pics further back but there was a drainage gulley in the middle and the stance was all wonky. I moved it to flat ground and it looked better.
We will see if it makes the calendar. I'm doubtful, but worth a try. |
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VirtuallyReal
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Joined: February 28, 2015
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Location: West Palm Beach, FL
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| I mounted a T bracket to the PVC housing and then used the top of the T to mount it to the parcel tray. You can't see it on my previous pictures, but that's how I did it. Good luck....Scott |
I just bought a pair of those exact same speakers, and i will try to replicate what you did... but i'm still trying to figure out how exactly did you attach the T bracket to the speaker housing. A pic would really help me, and also anyone in the future trying to apply your idea.
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scottvw
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| I mounted a T bracket to the PVC housing and then used the top of the T to mount it to the parcel tray. You can't see it on my previous pictures, but that's how I did it. Good luck....Scott |
I just bought a pair of those exact same speakers, and i will try to replicate what you did... but i'm still trying to figure out how exactly did you attach the T bracket to the speaker housing. A pic would really help me, and also anyone in the future trying to apply your idea. |
I drilled 2 holes through the top of the PVC housing and used a nut and bolt to attach the bracket. Nothing fancy. I affixed the bracket to the parcel tray with the 2 holes on the top of the T. |
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scottvw
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Location: Centennial, CO
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| Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 4:42 pm Post subject: Re: 66 Deluxe Sea Blue - Colorado |
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We had some really nice weather a couple of weeks ago.....I found a couple cool spots to snap a few pics.
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G-wood Todd
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| Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 5:13 pm Post subject: Re: 66 Deluxe Sea Blue - Colorado |
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Nice  So did your previous pic make the calendar?
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and take the kids for instance "Are we going in the Volkswagen bus?" and they say "Yay!" and clap their hands and if it's a glorious day you can slide the sunroof back and let a little of the glory in and all of a sudden, it stops looking funny.
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left_coast*9
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Love your bus man! It's the inspiration for mine. I love the patina, and originality. Do you ever think about doing this bus up with body work and paint? Do you think it's worth it with this market? Do you even care? (I think it IS). If you are enjoying it now, while you dont have to worry about getting dings and dents and chips, keep it the way it is. I am going to roll mine as-is for awhile and enjoy it like you are. Just wondering. Cheers!
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 6:31 pm Post subject: Re: 66 Deluxe Sea Blue - Colorado |
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| Do you ever think about doing this bus up with body work and paint? |
To paint that bus would be criminal.
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Nubby
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| Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 9:29 pm Post subject: Re: 66 Deluxe Sea Blue - Colorado |
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| left_coast*9 wrote: |
| Do you ever think about doing this bus up with body work and paint? |
To paint that bus would be criminal. |
Yep. |
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scottvw
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Location: Centennial, CO
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| Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2015 8:45 am Post subject: Re: 66 Deluxe Sea Blue - Colorado |
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| Nice So did your previous pic make the calendar? |
We received notification that it got an honorable mention.....probably a small pic on the back of the calendar.
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I don't ever foresee me painting this bus. I don't think I would reap the benefits of the amount of money it would cost to paint it. Also, i drive it on a regular basis and want to enjoy not worrying about a door ding or paint chip. I have a nicely painted beetle that takes that place.
I went so far as to powder coat the bumpers and make them nice, that's probably the extent of fresh paint on it. I have a little bit of cancer on the lower nose that I would like to get fixed one day. However, I enjoy driving it too much to take it out of commission for a while. |
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