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Old 02-18-2016, 06:23 AM
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Old 02-18-2016, 06:46 AM
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Wow! I'm not sure if I'm impressed or dumbfounded that someone would do a project like that.

They're putting in so many new/custom/refurbed parts that it's almost like building an all-new van from scratch.

Either way, it's a massive project that will be hugely gratifying when it's done. I can't imagine the cost...
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Early split-window bus guys are crazy. Quite a faithful following. I'd love to see that thing, once fully restored. They are neat cars. Love the 21-window Samba.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...mba%281%29.jpg
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Because it's there!

I would not mind owning a nice Westfalia pop-top camper.
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I'm sure this has been posted before, but... this is a much cooler vw bus.

http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/05/...-bi-turbo-bus/

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