Thanks for showing us! The bus looks great.dubstar wrote:thanks for looking!
1963 Turkis Kombi
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williamblanda
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
You can call me Will
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dubstar
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
thanks, william...I forgot to add that I also picked up two overhead light assemblies for the covers, which were melted and cracked on the ones that came with the bus...installed proper 12V bulbs and the covers and it makes a nice difference:
john aka dubstar
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
Very nice John. Talk to me before you buy tires. I might be in the market for a more trailbashable tire.
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dubstar
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
sounds good!
john aka dubstar
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
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ObnoxiousBlue
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
I just bought the same one from a guy on TS the other day! I figured for 18 bucks, it beats having to deal with my ill tempered fuel gauge. Hows the quality?
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dubstar
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
plastic, but excellent quality...made in Germany...not easy to get; I had to wait a while for more to appear
john aka dubstar
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
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dubstar
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
starting problems over the last few days confirmed as a bad battery...thanks for helping sort that out, bill
the bus is now on the samba archives:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/inf ... nce_ny.php
next up:
paint passenger mirror arm to match driver's side and install w/ mirror (paint on the way)
paint front bumper damage from garage (paint on the way)
install preheat hose
order battery tray
finish repairing cargo door lock
install backup light (finally got the nut off with heat)
find and purchase third brake light, then install
the bus is now on the samba archives:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/inf ... nce_ny.php
next up:
paint passenger mirror arm to match driver's side and install w/ mirror (paint on the way)
paint front bumper damage from garage (paint on the way)
install preheat hose
order battery tray
finish repairing cargo door lock
install backup light (finally got the nut off with heat)
find and purchase third brake light, then install
john aka dubstar
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
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dubstar
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
john aka dubstar
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
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williamblanda
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
Happiness in a spray can.
You can call me Will
John Muir's Engine Sounds
Glenn wrote:you're a wise ass
Stop FrackingGlenn A wrote: Carpet goes on the bottom. Unless it's a van than it can go on the sides and ceiling too.
John Muir's Engine Sounds
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dubstar
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
nice Optima red top purchased and installed for $130 
not a moment too soon, as I discovered that the battery tray had deteriorated quite a bit since I last checked...I've read some threads that buses are especially susceptible, as the side vents allow rain and moisture in, which hastens the demise of a failing battery...so you might want to check, because the damage was not readily visible until I removed the battery...anyway, I rinsed the area and sprinkled several coats of baking soda over the acid residue, rinsing it away after allowing the acid to be neutralized...I think I got most of it out, but I will return to the area and fix it correctly in the near future...bus started right up with the new battery
also installed the pre-heat tube from the oil bath down through the tin...anyone know approximately how far down the stovepipe the tube should go?
I'm going to meet bill and the BBQ bus in about an hour and cruise over to a photography opening in Oceanside...
not a moment too soon, as I discovered that the battery tray had deteriorated quite a bit since I last checked...I've read some threads that buses are especially susceptible, as the side vents allow rain and moisture in, which hastens the demise of a failing battery...so you might want to check, because the damage was not readily visible until I removed the battery...anyway, I rinsed the area and sprinkled several coats of baking soda over the acid residue, rinsing it away after allowing the acid to be neutralized...I think I got most of it out, but I will return to the area and fix it correctly in the near future...bus started right up with the new battery
also installed the pre-heat tube from the oil bath down through the tin...anyone know approximately how far down the stovepipe the tube should go?
I'm going to meet bill and the BBQ bus in about an hour and cruise over to a photography opening in Oceanside...
john aka dubstar
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
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dubstar
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
cruised around last night with bill and some others and the preheat seemed to help prevent stalling at lights, which is sometimes a problem when the engine is still warming up...late night pizza in RVC after the photography opening
new battery installed and secured:
EDIT: I notice I didn't remove the promotional coupons
fabricator seems to be the key DVG word this week, so lest anyone doubt my fabrication skills, today I made and installed a temporary "battery tray" to keep the road debris and winter air out of the engine compartment...cut by eye and almost a perfect fit
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it's actually strong enough to support the weight of the red top
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took a drive and stopped for a photo with this new Westfalia that appeared recently in town; no sign of the owner:
new battery installed and secured:
EDIT: I notice I didn't remove the promotional coupons
fabricator seems to be the key DVG word this week, so lest anyone doubt my fabrication skills, today I made and installed a temporary "battery tray" to keep the road debris and winter air out of the engine compartment...cut by eye and almost a perfect fit
:it's actually strong enough to support the weight of the red top
:took a drive and stopped for a photo with this new Westfalia that appeared recently in town; no sign of the owner:
john aka dubstar
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
Dude is that cardboard wraped in black duct tape. I love it.
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dubstar
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
john aka dubstar
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
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gotboost79
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- Location: Exit 9, NJTPK!
Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
what shipping company did you use?
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dubstar
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
this is who eventually got it for me:
http://www.carmover.com/
I thought perhaps you had something coming from Missouri...
http://www.carmover.com/
I thought perhaps you had something coming from Missouri...
john aka dubstar
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
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gotboost79
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
almost...guy flaked out, sigh, as I'm sure you saw. Would have been perfect, was going to drop all of Mildreds guts in it, same amount of work for me at this point.
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ObnoxiousBlue
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
Thought you might like to see this...
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mannys66
Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
ECMSAS down at John Pickens old shop, middle seat theater after the trailbash
East Coast Middle Seat Appreciation Society
East Coast Middle Seat Appreciation Society
Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
Yea and John was there in the theater while we enjoyed his fine photos. What a great experence that was.mannys66 wrote:ECMSAS down at John Pickens old shop, middle seat theater after the trailbash
East Coast Middle Seat Appreciation Society
I don't recall the 4 post lift. I guess that is the new addition. Is that JDots other swivel seat?
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mannys66
Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
no, that's his old shop, when bringing a middle seat to the treailbash was part of the weekend.
Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
OH snap! That looks just like his new shop. Should have know because last year was the first bash with the new space And he didn't have all those seats out.
Is that his SS panel.
Is that his SS panel.
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mannys66
Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
he has two, I'm not sure if that's the other one, last time I saw it it was wrapped up in shrink wrap
Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
From what I understand it is partially sand blasted needing much work. The blue one put that one on the back burner. SPVC is Swivel seat headquarters.
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dubstar
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
3/12/11
Ocean Parkway
GA photo:
Ocean Parkway
GA photo:
john aka dubstar
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"