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[calgonis]

@Marvel Indeed it is from 'boro. I bought it blind and got an absolute gem from a lovely couple. @lard Give it a few months on the gallery as we want to refresh the interior

 

[ozziedog]

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:

 

[ZedBed]

This place is warming up nicely.

 

[ozziedog]

This place is warming up nicely.

Very nicely nudged Mr ZED!

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,, :mrgreen:

 

[Charlie Bubbles]

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 **** 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]

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 **** mean?,,,,, mammy said that to aunty blah :shock:

 

[faux]

Hi Charlie
Sounds like a great garage you have there, we'd love to see some pics.
Jon

 

[OLIVE-BAY]

greetings Charlie...WHS^^^^ show us the photos :lol: 8)

 

[cotswoldiver]

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

 

[easy]

Nice to see loads of new peeps with grand buses and quality garages! 8)

 

[Charlie Bubbles]

I am off for a few camping days in Big Sur. I will work on reducing all my pics when I get back.

 

[Elginbuslover]

I am off for a few camping days in Big Sur. I will work on reducing all my pics when I get back.

How jealous am I! :mrgreen:

Have a great weekend, can't wait for the pics.

 

[ozziedog]

There was a bloody flood just now :? :? :?

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,, Where`ve they gone ???????????? :lol: :lol:

 

[Andy's van]

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:

 

[ZedBed]

Hi Andy.

Very nice van! 8)

 

[AGC]

Looks a nice tidy van Andy WELCOME

 

[Andy's van]

Cheers mates

 

[Andy's van]

Cheers mates

 

[ozziedog]

Now that`s a good looking bus,,, RHD ??? Or a twin

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,,, Good year 1970 8) 8)

 

[The Lockkeeper]

Welcome aboard John. Nice Bus...still...