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Well you guys,,,,,,,,, Calgonis and Gands,,, excellent names and even better busses, what can I say about those two apart from,,,I`d better start saving up for some of that paint stuff 
Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,,,, Sherbie would never wear it !! (Sherbie`s my bus) :lol: :roll: :lol:
Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,,,, Sherbie would never wear it !! (Sherbie`s my bus) :lol: :roll: :lol:
ZedBed said:This place is warming up nicely.
Very nicely nudged Mr ZED!
Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,, :mrgreen:
Charlie Bubbles
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Well now, greetings from across the pond. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. That is if anyone really cares. As I am a bit of a Ludite and am still learning internet protical. My name is Todd B and my handle is Charlie Bubbles. I am 55 and have been driving an A C vw of some sort since 1975. I no longer have any VWs other than the 4- 1971 busses. It is the only bus I have ever owned. 1971 that is. I am lucky to live in Ca. where busses are dry for the most part and I have never had to do too much rust repair. Battery trays and that sort of thing.
I have a bus for every occasion. The first in the fleet is a Deluxe. sporting 80% original paint and a little leprosy. The interior is original except for the seat covers and pedastal mats. I am running a CB performance-Pat Downes built 2006 cc stroker in it with some nice goodies in the engine compartment. And a freeway flyer trans. I D D this for a few years and now take it out on date nite and for a cruise here and there and a show. Its not a prize winner but I think must origianl paint cars are misunderstood.
The #2 bus is a customized interior Wesfalia. It had mice living in it when I found it. Stock with dual Kads and reliable and good from far and far from good. It has had a colorful life before me and a ton of miles and it still is a one key bus. I did 10000 mile trip around the country 2 years ago. http://www.toddscruisearoundamerica.blogspot.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. Its been a whlie since I updated that . Its my camper and cruiser. I did win longest distance traveled at Eureka Springs Ar. show. I got a best wave search vehicle at a local show. Shes ugly, but mine.
The #3 bus is another westy that has just had the shit beat out of the body. It has some of the strangest rust I have ever seen. Needless to say it leaked inside for quite a while and nackered the interior . The student I bought the bus from said his Dad proposed to his Mom in the bus. It was cared for at that point in its life but it is hammerd now. So I use this bus for bombing down the sand in Pismo Beach Ca. It helps me keep the crowds small when I surf.
The#4 bus is a deluxe that I bought and it is still in my workshop. I haven`t driven it since I bought it cause it needs some love. One day soon.
I hope it was not too long winded. Thanks for reading and I hope to hear from anyone about what ever. Especially 71 busses. Cheers Todd B. aka Charlie Bubbles.
I have a bus for every occasion. The first in the fleet is a Deluxe. sporting 80% original paint and a little leprosy. The interior is original except for the seat covers and pedastal mats. I am running a CB performance-Pat Downes built 2006 cc stroker in it with some nice goodies in the engine compartment. And a freeway flyer trans. I D D this for a few years and now take it out on date nite and for a cruise here and there and a show. Its not a prize winner but I think must origianl paint cars are misunderstood.
The #2 bus is a customized interior Wesfalia. It had mice living in it when I found it. Stock with dual Kads and reliable and good from far and far from good. It has had a colorful life before me and a ton of miles and it still is a one key bus. I did 10000 mile trip around the country 2 years ago. http://www.toddscruisearoundamerica.blogspot.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. Its been a whlie since I updated that . Its my camper and cruiser. I did win longest distance traveled at Eureka Springs Ar. show. I got a best wave search vehicle at a local show. Shes ugly, but mine.
The #3 bus is another westy that has just had the shit beat out of the body. It has some of the strangest rust I have ever seen. Needless to say it leaked inside for quite a while and nackered the interior . The student I bought the bus from said his Dad proposed to his Mom in the bus. It was cared for at that point in its life but it is hammerd now. So I use this bus for bombing down the sand in Pismo Beach Ca. It helps me keep the crowds small when I surf.
The#4 bus is a deluxe that I bought and it is still in my workshop. I haven`t driven it since I bought it cause it needs some love. One day soon.
I hope it was not too long winded. Thanks for reading and I hope to hear from anyone about what ever. Especially 71 busses. Cheers Todd B. aka Charlie Bubbles.
bertiethebus
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Hey charlie LOVE the crowd control technique to hide what im guessing is your nkt so hot surfing??? :lol:
I need to try that, its a sad day when your three yr old lad looks you in the eye and in the nicest way possible tells you mammy said you are a rubbish surfer,,,,,, daddy what does shit mean?,,,,, mammy said that to aunty blah :shock:
I need to try that, its a sad day when your three yr old lad looks you in the eye and in the nicest way possible tells you mammy said you are a rubbish surfer,,,,,, daddy what does shit mean?,,,,, mammy said that to aunty blah :shock:
faux
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Hi Charlie
Sounds like a great garage you have there, we'd love to see some pics.
Jon
Sounds like a great garage you have there, we'd love to see some pics.
Jon
OLIVE-BAY
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greetings Charlie...WHS^^^^ show us the photos :lol: 8)
cotswoldiver
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calgonis said:I am a complete newb having never owned a classic car until last Saturday. I am now the proud owner of:
Hoping to learn alot from you knowledgeable people.
Andrew
Nice way to start - a whole bunch of knowledgeable people on here so ask away - and we all love seeing more pictures
Charlie Bubbles
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I am off for a few camping days in Big Sur. I will work on reducing all my pics when I get back.
Elginbuslover
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Charlie Bubbles said:
How jealous am I! :mrgreen:
Have a great weekend, can't wait for the pics.
There was a bloody flood just now :? :? :?
Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,, Where`ve they gone ???????????? :lol: :lol:
Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,, Where`ve they gone ???????????? :lol:
:lol:
Andy's van
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Hello everyone.....new to the forum but been Dubbin a while
I put some pictures in the Gallery section under 1970 devon
Heres one of me and the bus in spain a few month back
no doubt I shall be asking all you guru's on here a few questions undet the technical section at some point :lol:
I put some pictures in the Gallery section under 1970 devon
Heres one of me and the bus in spain a few month back
no doubt I shall be asking all you guru's on here a few questions undet the technical section at some point :lol:
AGC
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Looks a nice tidy van Andy WELCOME
WELCOME
Andy's van
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Cheers mates
Andy's van
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Cheers mates
Now that`s a good looking bus,,, RHD ??? Or a twin
Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,,, Good year 1970 8) 8)
Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,,, Good year 1970 8)
8)The Lockkeeper
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Welcome aboard John. Nice Bus...still...
