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Post by doug69van on Sept 19, 2016 15:19:20 GMT -8
I bought a 1969 van earlier this year from Courtenay for $1K and trailered it home to Nanaimo. The brakes were seized and I don't know about the engine. The owner said it ran one year ago but I expect that is at least 5 years maybe more. I've done the brakes and ready to pull the engine and make that a winter project. I have owned a few VW vans. I drove a 55 barn door out to BC in 1972, owned a 60's combi in Botswana in 1977, had a 1973 in 1980 and then connected to this gem. It needs a LOT of work so maybe a year from now we'll be on the road. Attachments:
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Post by Brenticon on Sept 19, 2016 15:42:05 GMT -8
Welcome ...
buses rule!
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Post by PICTUP on Sept 19, 2016 18:06:59 GMT -8
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Post by Wongai on Sept 20, 2016 8:40:05 GMT -8
Welcome! Looking forward to seeing your ride (and hearing stories from Africa).
Good luck with the build!
B
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Post by Volktales on Sept 20, 2016 19:07:21 GMT -8
Pictures are always appreciated. Curious if I have seen your bus before...
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Post by busaddict on Sept 20, 2016 19:39:16 GMT -8
It always amazes me to hear of old buses still being picked up for decent prices here on the Island. Welcome, can't wait to see some progress pics  |
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Post by camplug on Sept 22, 2016 6:11:49 GMT -8
Hey Doug. Looks like ya found this place! Welcome
Even more to talk about next time we have coffee. Lol
Small world.
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Post by doug69van on Sept 23, 2016 9:54:51 GMT -8
![]()  his is my 1969 Blue Bus. I just got new E brake cables so ready to install and to put all back together and take off the blocks. Doug |
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Post by PICTUP on Sept 23, 2016 16:55:16 GMT -8
Cool! Looks like a Brilliant Blue(mostly) Westy, no? Maybe just like the one my parent's bought back in the day(and I drove for a while). Except they bought a 1970….see more here: miacvw.proboards.com/thread/220/original-family-westfalia-pics-moviesBy any chance did you buy it from beside a place that served Donairs or Gyros? Great to see you are bringing it back to life! |
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Post by busaddict on Sept 24, 2016 0:35:10 GMT -8
I agree with Don, another Island bus gets ready to head back out on the road |
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Post by doug69van on Sept 26, 2016 20:22:59 GMT -8
Cool! Looks like a Brilliant Blue(mostly) Westy, no? Maybe just like the one my parent's bought back in the day(and I drove for a while). Except they bought a 1970….see more here: miacvw.proboards.com/thread/220/original-family-westfalia-pics-moviesBy any chance did you buy it from beside a place that served Donairs or Gyros? Great to see you are bringing it back to life! Yes this bus came from Courtenay and was parked, a visnd ible from the highway. back parking lot at Gyros. The owner runs that restaurant and referred to her father Robert who owns Courtenay Car Centre (many old Volvos). Rebuild will be slow- first the mechanical stuff Brakes, then steering and engine. I will do necessary body work but wait to see about a rebuild! Doug |
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Post by 68IIIbuggy on Sept 26, 2016 22:36:37 GMT -8
I'm glad someone finally grabbed that bus. It sat there for years with the sliding door open, looking sadder and sadder....
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Post by Wongai on Sept 27, 2016 7:50:40 GMT -8
Good save!
And good luck with the build.
B
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Post by PICTUP on Sept 29, 2016 18:46:14 GMT -8
I'm glad someone finally grabbed that bus. It sat there for years with the sliding door open, looking sadder and sadder.... Agreed. I had a look at it and talked with somewhat thought they knew something about it. They said the owner was wanting big bucks so I didn't pursue. Mark (CrazyBrit) first told me about it some time ago, so there were a few watchers. Glad it went to a good home! |
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Post by PICTUP on Oct 27, 2016 18:19:08 GMT -8
Happy Birthday Doug! |
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