1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

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Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

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I thought this forum was to get information. So please, if you gonna make comments make them worth reading, ie. Intellegent responses.

Thanks guys :) Looking forward to your thoughts and help with identifying my VW :D
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Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

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Paladin wrote:I thought this forum was to get information. So please, if you gonna make comments make them worth reading, ie. Intellegent responses.

Thanks guys :) Looking forward to your thoughts and help with identifying my VW :D
From my limited knowledge, It really isn't a Fleetline, barndoor or a '54 :lol: :roll:
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Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

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Late 60's,but whats interesting is the spout for a basin sticking out,so either a camperv or camper conversion
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Ok cool, thanks:)

Im going to restore it as a camper anyway, so it doesnt matter what it is. I just want to place its age out of interest.

Anymore info would be great :). Its cool that its a German lefty, though.
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Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

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From the chassis plate and checking my specification guide I can say this.
23 5 138852
23= Type 23 is a normal Kombi. (24= deluxe Microbus and 21= Panelvan)
5= 1965
138852= is the number in the series that was built that year
-42 I'm not so sure off and don't have time to check properly now, but hopefully later. I would assume it was a SO42 Westfalia camper conversion.

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Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

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Nice Kombi! I like these 64- 67 kombis with their improved front door lock mechanisms and wide rear doors. :hangloose:
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/mcodest2.php
A list of the codes, Hope this helps
---------- 67 Panelvan -----------
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buggyfan wrote:Late 60's,but whats interesting is the spout for a basin sticking out,so either a camperv or camper conversion
interesting

D42 SO-42 Westfalia interior, with side tent and roof rack
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Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

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Yes, that looks like a 65 Westfalia SO42. Very cool bus! How much of the interior do you have? :hangloose:
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Basically everything. The interior was disassembled for restoration but ill be putting it back in soon. I dont know if the interior is fully original, though.

Thanks for your help, guys :)
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Please post a pic of the ID plate on the bulkhead behind the right front seat.
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Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

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Nice bus.....even better project! buy it and bring her back from the dead!!! :hangloose:
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Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

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did you guys notice lowlight guesses it right before the pics he said 65 westy...nice one lowlight
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