A bit more work on the front nose section. Most of the OG metal is good so it is for the most part, getting
Some more finishing off to the lower edge of the front windscreen. The repairs are now both 100% solid and the original contours are both
Looking forward to this weekends (26th–27th March 2011) Volksword show at Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, Surrey – it will be great to see a wide
Front end repairs So just finishing off some of the inside lower front repairs to ensure that the front end of the bus is
Repair or replace? There comes a point when you need to weigh up whether it is more cost-effective to make what on the surface
OK, progress continues and it’s great to see new metal and panels going back in as the repairs start bringing life back to the
Good practice When any new pre-formed panel is used, Southern Kombi Parts like to first off, separate the parts by un-picking the welded joints,
OK, time for some more updates. Good news is that pretty much all the ‘not so good’ areas have been found now, so the
Hidden nasties Yep, you guessed it, more areas found that will need attention… well I will only be getting the job done once, so
Progress continues… as all of the paint continues to be removed, a few more areas that will need attention are revealed. Ideally we’re aiming
OK, more and more of the paint is getting removed so that the true extent of the work can be determined. This way a
Inspection time Although the bus is generally pretty solid and would be relatively quick/easy to get an MOT and back on the road OK,
They’re not the best equipped, the fastest or the most comfortable campers out there. They’re quirky to drive and the technology is dated and sometimes a challenge to use. An odd choice for my classic camper van then!
To me, none of this really matters though. It has its own unique character and story. Without doubt, it’s my fave vehicle ever! People wave at you whilst you’re driving around. You stop places and have complete strangers come up and start conversations with you about it. So many stories, from so many different people. It does way more than merely just get you from A to B.
Yes it’s cool. No I’m not going to paint it!
This is a standard reply to one of my most commonly asked questions. The bus was made in Germany in 1963/1964. It is still mostly original and solid in all the right places! Sure, the paint is faded and worn through in areas. That’s to be expected after all these years. Especially if you spent most of those early years in sunny California. You only get original once, and this bus shows its age with pride!
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