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Lee

03-11-2008, 07:49 PM

56 camping box.

but there is a westy barndoor that has an okrasa engine and a deluxe dash that I'd like.

Or mine
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Jon G

04-11-2008, 03:05 PM

I'm a Bug man through and through BUT I do actually have a favourite model Bus and that is an early Bay Window tin top! I think it would have to be a Bus like our Panzerfaust and I like the zed bed hinges James has had fitted so that would have to be a must.
Prob not much cop for camping in without the cooker and whatnot but I think I'd get annoyed with all that weight and clutter ;)

If I had to have a Bus for Camping (shoot me down in flames if you like) I think I'd go for the T5 California. Now they don't look as cool but boy are they ever luxurious! :D
That said they are way too expensive :(

Fatboy

04-11-2008, 05:52 PM

You see, you're not totally a bug man. There's a bit of bus lover in you! I see where you're coming from on the California though. If you look at Martin and Blanche Adams' bus, you can't help but want it.

Really lovin your bug by the way. It just looks right. It sits nice and the whole colour scheme does it for me. :D

Clem

07-11-2008, 12:12 PM

There's a bit of bus lover in you!

I heard that was just hi-jinx at the Office party ..... :eek:

686 bus-boy

07-11-2008, 04:56 PM

Barndoor deluxe with all porsche runnin' gear!

Fatboy

07-11-2008, 05:50 PM

I heard that was just hi-jinx at the Office party ..... :eek:

Ooh. Matron! :D:D:D:D:D

robster

08-11-2008, 08:42 AM

double decker;););)

Fatboy

08-11-2008, 04:10 PM

double decker;););)

Double decker! :D:D:D:D:D

A5H

12-11-2008, 08:14 AM

Karmann Gypsy :)

vdubwill

12-11-2008, 06:48 PM

i alway like this one :)

http://vwkombi.com/photos/volksworld-2005/Images/28.jpg

AutoManics

13-11-2008, 09:46 AM

It would have to be a dead early bay panel for me, love 'em! :D

mollycat1

14-11-2008, 06:45 AM

the amount my bus has cost in time and money id say mine (for now)

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd145/mollycat1_2007/newbus.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd145/mollycat1_2007/DSC00375-2.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd145/mollycat1_2007/DSC00864.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd145/mollycat1_2007/farmfest_001.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd145/mollycat1_2007/johnsfarmfest039.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd145/mollycat1_2007/DSC00753.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd145/mollycat1_2007/DSC00450.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd145/mollycat1_2007/DSC00375-1.jpg

max last

14-11-2008, 08:03 PM

63` kombi, swedish import, been weathering in some woods for about 30 years, and then given a bit of boatyard lovin`, hold on that`ll be mine! :)

Clem

14-11-2008, 10:04 PM

In most ways mine is my ultimate for what I need/want at this time, as early a bay Westy pop top as possible in stock trim ... I guess an entirely OG example would be perfect, and of course they are out there.

Id love a nice OG Samba for the minibus practicality as a sunny day runaround, but if I had a windfall this weekend, Id be very tempted by this -

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/pix/medium/2338976.jpg

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=691808

(Reading that back, I want a lot, dont I? )

Fatboy

15-11-2008, 12:07 AM

Fatboy

15-11-2008, 12:12 AM

Here's a little pic of my bus next to the Brock Bus at the Volksworld Show :cool::):cool::):cool::);)

Festina Diligenter

15-11-2008, 10:15 AM

I see where you're coming from on the California though. If you look at Martin and Blanche Adams' bus, you can't help but want it.

He's not wrong :D

SmokeyT

15-11-2008, 11:20 AM

Mine would have to be a 'slightly' rat look samba with, most importantly, a swing out cooker. I don't know why but I really want a swing out cooker - simple things and that :rolleyes:

S

bathtub

15-11-2008, 11:49 AM

Hi, ultimate bus for me would be a standard looking early split panel van, RHD but with enough hoss power to blow all rep boys out of the fast lane of the motorway. That too much to ask? until then, i'll keep my lwb t4 hack.don't think '99 is old enough to qualify as rat look, but it's tryin'.

Fatboy

15-11-2008, 12:03 PM

Mine would have to be a 'slightly' rat look samba with, most importantly, a swing out cooker. I don't know why but I really want a swing out cooker - simple things and that :rolleyes:

S

Swing out cookers are ace! Park up. Kettle on. Robert's your mum's brother! :):cool::eek::D;):thumb:

silversurfer

15-11-2008, 12:33 PM

My ultimate bus would be a brand new 175PS T5 California, Fully loaded with 18" Audi wheels,lowered 40mm and in Offroad Grey metallic. but I'll settle for this instead and keep a bit of street cred :cool:

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/Tiffenfamily/Ourbusemail.jpg?t=1226754990

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/Tiffenfamily/seats1.jpg?t=1226755428

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/Tiffenfamily/Ourbus/int2.jpg?t=1226755596

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/Tiffenfamily/Ourbus/int8.jpg?t=1226755701

Cheers Tom ;)

JBCrew

16-11-2008, 06:18 PM

mine would have to be a slammed ratty split single cab;):thumb:

firstglass

16-11-2008, 10:12 PM

I know im asking for a kicking, but i love my T4

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/glass-2007/DSC00045.jpg

Fatboy

16-11-2008, 10:48 PM

I know im asking for a kicking, but i love my T4

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/glass-2007/DSC00045.jpg

It does look nice to be fair. Really liking the wind outie type canopy thingy! :):cool::D;):thumb:

Festina Diligenter

17-11-2008, 01:28 PM

I know im asking for a kicking, but i love my T4

Thats OK fg I love your T4 too................................ Not as much as I love my T4 though :rolleyes:
As you have put your head above the parapet 1st, I feel the need to offer you some support :thumb:

dubmonkey

17-11-2008, 03:34 PM

too many choices to little time!! i think probably a full westy bay for the classic side and probably have to be a T5 california with the works for the modernist in me but also my own t5 mainly because its mine and i can fit it to my spec...........ideally one of everything and a bug thrown in for good measure but till i win the lottery or bump off a few relatives it ain't gonna happen1 :)

Johnny

17-11-2008, 10:59 PM

It would have to be a dead early bay panel for me, love 'em! :D

yup im in agreement, an early panel running porsche gear, and a nice set of early porsche rims....

im liking this one alot....

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg77/Johnnytype2/VW/wheel.jpg

Festina Diligenter

18-11-2008, 08:52 AM

Big V6 petrol T4 business :thumb:

vanPeene

18-11-2008, 11:04 AM

OG paint early Deluxe Bay Microbus - Delta Green - white roof - metal sliding sunroof - slammed on detailed Fuchs... :thumb:

MarkC68

18-11-2008, 11:14 AM

This is one sweet Splitty:
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/markchelu/acmebus.jpg

Absolutely stunning!

firstglass

18-11-2008, 03:49 PM

i do like that

Seanny D

21-11-2008, 08:53 AM

The split panel van for sale on Harrison automotives site if only i had the money :( With an Interior Motive inspired fit out in the back) Photo's of the van sat on the beach are the clincher for me, cool as !!!
Until I can afford one I will stick with my late bay Danbury panel van conversion that has been lowered and sports a Laurie Petitt 1776engine. Still looks like a mobile public eyesore though should have got the metalwork sorted before doing the interior :):):):):)

mollycat1

21-11-2008, 02:45 PM

the acme bus is really cool and the inside is just as good havent seen it for a while now anyone no where its living

MarkC68

21-11-2008, 05:39 PM

I first came across the Acme on steeringboxscrapers.com a couple of weeks ago, wish I had pennies and storage, I'd have her!!

Fatboy

29-11-2008, 11:18 PM

OK. What's your ultimate bus? I'm gonna go for the obvious and say a RHD barndoor samba. :)

Found some pics. This is what I'd like for Chrimbo if anyone is stuck for an idea! :eek::cool::thumbs:

http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/bugvanman/20080813_230.jpg

http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/bugvanman/20080813_228.jpg

http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq266/bugvanman/20080813_227.jpg

scott1066

30-11-2008, 06:03 AM

I reckon this has got to be one of the nicest buses ive seen. I love everything about it, the colour stance, model everything.

Fatboy

30-11-2008, 03:42 PM

I reckon this has got to be one of the nicest buses ive seen. I love everything about it, the colour stance, model everything.

I know! Now, where's that loan application form? :eek: Er ..... I mean, where's that mortgage application form! :D:D:D

BuggyJim

02-12-2008, 01:31 PM

Fatboy

02-12-2008, 06:02 PM

I really fancy a nice early (small rear window and bullet indicators) stock kombi at the mo. Dunno why, just do:cool:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v615/simonhall1969/My56.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v615/simonhall1969/my56a.jpg

The above bus was for sale recently but was a bit out of my league to say the least :o

Looks lovely that one. :cool: Look at fit of the panels. :thumbs: A really straight original bus. And amazingly, it stayed in the US didn't it? :eek:

BuggyJim

03-12-2008, 10:34 AM

Looks lovely that one. :cool: Look at fit of the panels. :thumbs: A really straight original bus. And amazingly, it stayed in the US didn't it? :eek:

Yep was up for £16k here but stayed in the US...

Dubber

03-12-2008, 01:04 PM

I'd have to say a nice 23 window Samba, like this one
http://vintagebus.com/gallery/image/2001258.JPG

Or this http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2395/2503259700_49a09e090b.jpg?v=0
I just love everything about it!
The stance, colour, the red strip on the tyres really works, the collectables in the roof rack.
Or a nice low-light bay, or a T25
Nice.

but for a nice type1 bug
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p29/mk-Zero/oval/rollin-oval.jpg

chrystal

06-12-2008, 07:53 PM

the acme bus is really cool and the inside is just as good havent seen it for a while now anyone no where its living

Pasty land I believe!

I like this one

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/uwpier/P7090126.jpg

scott1066

06-12-2008, 08:27 PM

Pasty land I believe!

I like this one

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/uwpier/P7090126.jpg

Thats cool, plain and simple

scott1066

07-12-2008, 05:37 PM

For those into patina
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/scott1066car/vw1.jpg

Split-Lee

07-12-2008, 06:48 PM

For those into patina
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/scott1066car/vw1.jpg

They will hammer out! :p

~Lee

Birdy

07-12-2008, 08:53 PM

A hard question but l suppose for me it has always been a late Bay Moonraker in taige green and white.

JBCrew

07-12-2008, 09:18 PM

They will hammer out! :p

~Lee

:D:D:D:thumbs:

scott1066

09-12-2008, 09:43 PM

Not much living area but at least theres room for a few horses
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/scott1066car/crash7.jpg

Fatboy

10-12-2008, 09:23 PM

Not much living area but at least theres room for a few horses
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/scott1066car/crash7.jpg

K'me! Look at that! Now that's a bus with attitude! :eek::eek::eek:

scott1066

11-12-2008, 05:28 AM

K'me! Look at that! Now that's a bus with attitude! :eek::eek::eek:
I know its on the salt flats but i wonder what 1/4mile times it puts down

Fatboy

11-12-2008, 10:01 PM

I know its on the salt flats but i wonder what 1/4mile times it puts down

"If she had a set of wings man, I know she could fly" :eek::thumbs:

scott1066

18-12-2008, 08:12 PM

He's behind you
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/scott1066car/vw2-1.jpg

Fatboy

19-12-2008, 05:55 PM

He's behind you
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/scott1066car/vw2-1.jpg

Now that's a bus and a half, that one! :D:D:D:D:D

retroboy

19-12-2008, 07:37 PM

Ultimate Bus?
Any off the youtube clip in this \/ thread \/ would do for me.

http://forums.volksworld.com/showthread.php?t=529