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| BJ |
Perth SplitsWatch this space..........................................I am building a collection of Splity Pickies - Solely of ones in Perth I am up to 35!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  So far!!!!!!!!!
Interestingly 30 of which are on the road driving around. It is going to take me while to Edit, Photobucket, and post them, so please be patient 
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| Diddlie |
The splitties are taking over WA!! 
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| BJ |
Untill I created a list from memory of all the ones I had seen or know of I didn't realise how many there are/or could possibly be....I reckon we could hit 50 pictures - THE CHALLENGE IS ON!!!
See the Sticky above |
| Jay Wright |
Hello all...Hey,Just found your site and I'm keen to be involved!!! Currently restoring a 1965 Standard Bus (22)- due for completion at the end of the year. Will run a 1600cc twin port, original gear box etc plus a new narrowed/ adjustable front end beam, drop spindles, straight axel rear, 4 wheel disk brakes and empi rims. Will be painted Subaru Garret red and white. Number Plate- LUFTKULT (Air Kool in German) Please see attached very latest pic of the rust repairs carried out by JAG Auto Technique Freo. More pics to come. Jay Wright- 0411 224 351 [url=http://gallery.myff.org/gallery/210238/IMGP1639.JPG]  [/url
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| Brookie |
Welcome to the forum- you will find many happy split owners here.
Lots of advice and help as well. We are having a run to York on 9th March- you don't need a Kombi to come and you can meet and talk Kombis. http://thekombikonnection.myfreeforum.org/ftopic869-0-asc-0.php Keeps those pics coming ---------------------------------------------------- |
| BJ |
Hello mate Welcome aboard!!!
Another split hey - they keep popping up out of the woodwork (rust) If you get time start a New post in this section with pictures of your bus and progress..... Welcome again if you need anything don't hesitate to ask Jamie |
| 66split |
welcome to the site jay. good to meet you the other day. looking forward to some more pics of your project. keep an eye in the events section, hope to see you on a run sometime. dave. |
| Jay Wright |
LuftkultThanks Dave/ Jamie,I will take the time to set up Post so I can upload my pics- there are a few! Guys, my van will be returned to me approx June this year after the panel and paint is completed. I am realy concerned about the mamoth task of putting it all back together again! Is there anyone you recommend that can assist me.....there will be beer present? Jay |
| samblers |
Hey Jay
I think the putting back together bit will take some time - best to do it slowly and with care, especially with all that new paint you'll have! Was wondering what your experience was like so far with the bodyshop that is doing the splitty? how do they go for price and time? I'm looking for a place that will do prep and paint. Cheers, Sam |
| Jay Wright |
1965 StandardSam,True, time will be the essence of this rebuild, but my lack of patience is a concern cas I really want to drive it!! I got to say, JAG AUTO TECHNIQUE (Jorg-Arnd) in South Freo has been brilliant! Considering how bad my van was, he is doing a "top job" and is only about a month behind (due to panels not arriving from over east). Sam, give me a call on 0411 224 351 and I will give you all the details. Jay |
| samblers |
Thanks Jay, I'll definitely be giving you a call when i get a spare minute in the evening (prob next week)... i can feel a restoration coming along!
Cheers, Sam p.s. I got tailed by a South African guy in Freo at the weekend... he followed me all through the streets and then stopped to ask where he could join a splitty club in WA (i directed him to the good people here!). Sounds like he's doing a trip round Sith Ifrica in his 15-window splitty fleetline then exporting it here to perth where he intends to live - yay, another one joins the ranks! 
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| Jay Wright |
Sam,
What sort of van do you drive and did you restore it yourself? Your a brave man getting out of your car to talk to a South African, they are scary people- I should know, I am one! Give me a call any time mate..... Jay |
| samblers |
Jay
here's our van... 
we havent restored it yet but have done everything but! bodywork and paint is to come (thats where your knowledge comes in!) Sam 
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| Jay Wright |
Sam,
Wow, you have been to beautiful places....., what beach is that, it looks like 'Two Peoples Bay' in Albany? The picture below started my love of these vans! I am doing what I can to make my van look like it, such as narrowed/ ajustable front beam (so it will rid at that height) , straight axel rear, those rims, the bumber over riders, it will be painted in same etc. Hopefull at the end of the year all the hard work will pay off!!! Thanks for the pics, look forward to chating with you soon. Jay 
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| samblers |
mmm, nice
its bremer bay, east of albany... and somewhere near pemberton chat soon, sam |