'64 - Split bus resto....my project

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OK....so late update but better than none... :)

I collected the Bus on Thursday at 4pm from the mechanic :mrgreen: . It was perfect with all the important stuff done :hangloose: . On the way home I had to get the tracking re-done before the trip to George!

I will post pictures tonight on this thread and then end this thread as I think I can now say the Project is done....first trip complete with 800km's and no issues to talk of. :drunks: :finger4u: :hangloose: 8) 8) 8) 8)

I met amazing people and I hope long term friends in HR, Vader, Chris, Tom, Fig (and Mrs FIG 8)), Pine, Barry, Bugger, Samba, Dirk, etc, etc, etc.....names have been on all the other threads!

So whose's putting the next trip thread live now as I'm in work and I can't concentrate as I want to be back in George with the crew drinking a few more beers :drunks:
"MO" - 1965 Splitscreen bus --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =37&t=9305" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BOBBIE" - 1963 Beetle --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=11338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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How's Jan doing? ;)
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Very well......loves you but still thinks his name is Piet!
"MO" - 1965 Splitscreen bus --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =37&t=9305" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BOBBIE" - 1963 Beetle --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=11338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Shame,I totaly disconfolated his identity :lol:
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OK, so as promised, I'm calling an end to this thread from a project update perspective.....reason is I feel the run to George shows MO is born now and no longer a project.....

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"MO" - 1965 Splitscreen bus --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =37&t=9305" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BOBBIE" - 1963 Beetle --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=11338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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that is one sweet ride! good job
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Nice,
Was that a friendly speed-cop ?
Staying Aircooled is so much nicer.
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Thanks ChrisG and Dawie.....The cop was nice and taking the photo allowed a hole queue of cars to fly past :lol:
"MO" - 1965 Splitscreen bus --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =37&t=9305" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BOBBIE" - 1963 Beetle --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=11338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Congrats Dutch. "Mo" looks excellent
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Hey Dutch,

I was following this thread quite closely to see if you would make it to the George show. Well, glad to see that you made it, despite all of the worries and setbacks. Looking back, I'm sure that you will agree that it was worth all the headaches...

Congratulations - The Bus is looking very, very nice. We need more guys like you, splitfan etc etc who fix up these cars to such high standards....

Now that this project is over, what will the next project be :twisted:
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Looking at a potential beetle but I'm thinking of taking another bad one and making it very individual...I like the dark side for some very weird reason that I can't put my figure on....that's worrying too!!!!

I agree all the pain was well worth it and for those you haven't done a vehicle and then taken on a road trip with other forum members / show people are really missing out.....I want the next trip this weekend. Even my passengers (Sean & Ugwunna) loved it and they aren't into car as we all are!
"MO" - 1965 Splitscreen bus --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =37&t=9305" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BOBBIE" - 1963 Beetle --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=11338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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You have to be careful of The DarkSide, it crawls under your skin and before you know it you LIKE IT!!! hehehehe
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HATE YOU VADER! You're going to cost me money....
"MO" - 1965 Splitscreen bus --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =37&t=9305" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"BOBBIE" - 1963 Beetle --> http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=11338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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BWHAHAHAHAHA

So thats the real reason why you wouldn't go for a ride with me..... You would have been sold hook, line and sinker....
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Hy Dutch seeing this bus in the flesh was much better as on the pics on this thread Man this bud is schweet I would Presume you are a very happy Dad :D

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