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Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:24 pm
by Paladin
Hhahahahahah thanks for the welcome...My VW terminology will improve on this forum i hope.... :D

Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:26 pm
by Paladin
Yip. On the right---Its a left hand drive. Thanks for the quote ;)

Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:26 pm
by Eugene
Should it turn out to be a Barndoor, you should get rid of it immediately :shock: They were very bad cars and I will be happy to supply you with a much newer Fleetline. I will also collect and dispose of the said Barndoor. :twisted:

Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:27 pm
by Muderick
Whoa Paladin whoa...! Dont say 'barn door on the right... Obie one Fig might just hear you....

"Barndoor" buses, as they are referred to by vintage VW enthusiasts, were built prior to March of 1955. "Barndoor" is a nickname
referring to the extra large engine compartment door, or deck lid.

Check the pic....

Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:29 pm
by Paladin
Haha SambaOwner.... It is safely locked away and i will NEVER sell it. But thanks for the offer...

ANy Idea on places for parts?

Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:30 pm
by Muderick
When can we come check it out Paladin??

Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:31 pm
by Paladin
my "barndoor" at the back of my bus is smaller than the pic above's. Also, the back larger than the above's window.

Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:33 pm
by Muderick
:( Then it aint a '54 or a barndoor??

Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:34 pm
by Paladin
Then what do u think it is? Im sure its a 54....

Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:37 pm
by Chris
Welcome Paladin.

Save yourself a lot of hassle,and post a pic.

Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:38 pm
by Muderick
Check the VIN # shoud start something like this...

VIN# ...20-088422

Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:39 pm
by Paladin
I would love to post a pic, but i simply cant until i go back to the car thats in storage. I will send one to u as soon as i can, but im googling around for a pic of the back of a kombi that looks like mine...

Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:41 pm
by Paladin
It looks similar to the back of this one- except for the paint job....I also have the slatted windows like this one does...

Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:42 pm
by Muderick
:shock: :shock:

Chris has 1090 times more posts than Paladin...

Re: 1954 VW Fleetline Kombi

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:42 pm
by Paladin
Ill take photos of every number that i can find. Including the VIN#. Thanks :)