THE KOMBI KONNECTION

BigBear · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:01 am Post subject: The Kombi Gods have smiled

I have been looking around for a little while dreaming of getting a kombi, no money, too expensive, over east I'm sure that you have all been through it. As fate would have it while waiting for someone to turn into their drive way a bone head not concentrating on the road decided to see if he could get the rear end of my car closer to the front and ran into the back of me. He succeeded and the back end of my santa fe was about 2 feet closer to the front of my car Crying or Very sad

Insurance wrote it off and paid me a fair some of money Razz

. Spent the last few weeks seriously looking , racked up a few K's from port kennedy to Yanchep.. Found a 1976 bus.. needs work but look reasonable sound.

So for me the dream has become a reality, it may become a reality check once I find out how much work and cash it is going to cost me. Engine/trans, under body, steering in good condition. Body has some rust and needs a paint job and interior work out.. So I guess I am going to be busy for a few months..

I will try and get some photos.. before during and after.

Bear
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The Dream is alive
1978 DC - all done -- by someone else
1976 Microbus - work to do
1967 Split Panel - New kid on the block

Gabbo's Run · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:22 am Post subject:

Great to see you got your bus bear. Smile

Yes we all love pics.
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1990 T3 Goldie
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Brookie · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:07 am Post subject:

Congratulations on getting your Kombi- as Brian says we love to see pics.

Was it the one in North Beach?

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Kombis Keep you Younger

73 Sopru Poptop-under resto

Piratekombi · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:18 am Post subject:

Woo-hoo, well done! PDT_Piratz_26

I also look forward to the pix! Smile

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'72 Sierp Bros poptop - "Woger the Jolly Piwate"

Aus liebe zum kombi

Diddlie · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 3:50 pm Post subject:

Congratulations Smile

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Kombi Karma - you know it makes sense
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76 8 seater poptop, resto'd in a fashion

BigBear · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 4:16 pm Post subject:

From Quinns
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The Dream is alive
1978 DC - all done -- by someone else
1976 Microbus - work to do
1967 Split Panel - New kid on the block

BigBear · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 11:10 pm Post subject:

I said I would add some photos

first view

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drivers

my daughter checkin it out

Came with some extra junk

Can we go for a drive

The work begins

stripping the inside

Primer coat

The work continues

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The Dream is alive
1978 DC - all done -- by someone else
1976 Microbus - work to do
1967 Split Panel - New kid on the block

Brookie · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 6:58 am Post subject:

Looks like a great base to start with and coming along well-nice to see another deluxe getting the resto.

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Kombis Keep you Younger

73 Sopru Poptop-under resto

Diddlie · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:51 am Post subject:

you are doing a great job Big Bear, will be on the road in no time at all.
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Kombi Karma - you know it makes sense
www.klaus1.bigblog.com.au
76 8 seater poptop, resto'd in a fashion

Piratekombi · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 8:20 am Post subject:

Aaaaah, now that looks like a good score....! - a little shabby looking, so the price is kept low, but solid and rust-free with heaps of potential... great find!

Interesting wheels (and steering wheel)... I am looking forward to seeing the resto progress - good stuff! .. Oh, and congratulations! Smile

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....Woz

'72 Sierp Bros poptop - "Woger the Jolly Piwate"

Aus liebe zum kombi