"BELLA" - My 64 Split bus with EV Conversion

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"BELLA" - My 64 Split bus with EV Conversion

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I have started with my 64 Split "Bella" project,, a few years is set aside for this project
Lets start the history how I got it :D ( I like stories.. don't you)
I was donated a bus by Ferdie (Busbfk) after he couldn't pick up a bus donated by FIG -- Yeah I know.. donations all round (What a friendly bunch)
The bus was in Stanford in a scrap yard
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The bus was delivired by the scrapyard owner Chris Jansen as he had to make a trip to Cape Town.
Here are some of the pics after the delivery was made before it was pushed into the yard

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Project to continue...
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Thanks to Calooker I bought my first part,, the sought after "P" style church key.
The goverment still think this is a wasted project, but monies are been allocated to this lost course :D
Will keep you updated :twisted:
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Post by Dutch_Diver »

Johan, I want to see an update at least weekly.... :lol:

Good luck and let me know if there is anything I can do to help. I will look through my parts bin for bits and pieces!
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Post by Pine »

Johan, you have a lot more courage than I do, but bestaluck! :hangloose:

With that paint job, I reckon it must have been a very well-known Bus in some part of our country many years ago?

Keep us updated!
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Nice one Johan!!
Quite some work you have ahead of you, but NOTHING is too far gone if you have the balls!!

Keep those updates coming!!

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Thanks for the support.. will keep you updated as the shopping list start and the surgery progressing on this girl :D
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Thats it johan, thats what i mant to see. Glad it went to you. As it will be restored, just keep at it. Ferdi.
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Hi Johan

Sterkte, Hoop dit sal goed afloop.
Its always good to see another Bus will be saved.
Weekly update will be in order.
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Gluk johan it looks like you have a handful there ,are you going to be doing the metal replacement?
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Yep this bus is quite a handful,, *In a whisper* recon Bella is beating the misses at the moment
I will be replacing all the panels that can't be repaired. Lucky for me all the panels can be sourced from over the big waters.. Calooker will play a major part in parts I can't source locally..
At the moment not a lot will be done till I have recovered from my shoulder op, will give it another month (Still very sensitive)
Just thought I will post a picture when the bus was delivered where the ladies was sizing each other.. *The misses will kill me if she see this picture posted*
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Sterkte :D
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Hope the missus isnt easily intimidated, 'cause Bella has got that look about her.......and the height!!!
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Nice bus good luck with the restore.
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Post by Blitzkrieg »

I know the feeling of getting a project ACVW for the first time :hangloose:

All the best with the resto - You are indeed a brave man! :mrgreen:
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Post by dubster »

Good luck with the build johan!hell you have to this!it not everyday you get a free bus???will have to stick around for a few years to see the engine build...you where saying you want to go turbo?
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