59 Deluxe Microbus Samba

[ST Man]

Hi to all

I would like to introduce an old car with a new owner. I am the extremely proud and happy new owner of Figs 59 deluxe mircobus (Samba).

Firstly I would like to thank Synchromad for telling me about the car. I really appreciate your help.

Secondly to Fig and Gisela. Where do I start, Thank you for the oppertunity that you have given me and making a dream come true. I never expeted to find a Samba in SA and its really great to be the new owner. I really appreciate that you kept the car for me even when other parties pressured you to sell it. I cant tell you how much it meant to me. I will look after the car and fix her up slowly but surely. I spend all my money on buying it so restoration will have to wait. That does nont mean I wont put it on the road. I will look after the car and you are welcome to visit her any time you want.

I placed the car under projects as I wil slowly fix every little part and put it back in the car. As soon as I have all the rusted panels I will do a complete rebuild on the chassi but at this stage it is at least 2 years in the future.

[Muderick]

WOW congrats STMan, very well done!

You should now change your forum alias to Samba Man

Muds

[Warwick-Lowlight]

Local bly lekka
Good luck with your project
Great fun getting to know your vehicle while you strip down all those old parts

@ Muds - you up early or late ??

[splitbusahollic]

Congrats !
that is the ultimate bus to own !!
now... once you are ready to start fixing.....

feel free to give me a call and get the best fitting parts !!

[jolas]

Congrats ST-man, sounds like the bus has gone to a deserving owner

[MrT]

Congrats, man that is a great bus! Good luck with the project.

Keep'em pictures coming!

[fig]

Thanks Leon.

We're happy you got this bus; we're certain it went to the right person.

[ST Man]

Thanx for replies. Splitbusahollic i wil need you parts in the future. To get bus running I will need a few parts and advise on where to get them will be great. I live in pta.
Some parts
Front brake cylindeers left and right
Rear brake cylinder
Master Cylinder
I will have to redo the brake linings and match them with discs
Sel around ee
8x wingnut and clamps to hold down Rear seats.
Please also suggest good mechanic in Pta area, will do most myself but not sure what I will get help on.
Please also let me k ow the ideal tire siz and what the best in your experience.
Also some wiper blades.

I would prefer to look locally before mail order....

Leon

[MarshallGTi]

awesome buy dude...

[Retrobug]

Congrats Dude!
Can't wait to see her on the road!

[flatfourfan]

wow, I didn't even think that the 59 was on the market...........that bus is a legend among anyone who drives a pre 67 type 2.

[sarel.wagner]

Welcome an congratulations  fine bus and project!

Rgrds

[Bugger]

Hi Congrats

i have a few old pre 64 split bus front suspension parts so we can check what you need as the older style uses a thinner stub axle

There are Quite alot on the Bus I can Help you with best you come visit rather and come see all the other splits

Pierre

[ST Man]

Hi to all

I am hoping to get my car to the Pretoria Aircooled day on the 7th of October. So I have been working on it for stupid hours after work every day. I will try to get some pictures this weekend. I have sone quite a few things to get car up running and just cleaned up a bit. The car is really not in bad shape underneath I expected more rust on the chasiss.
Complete braking system stripped out and sent in for overhauI
Cut some plastic carpets and cleaned off some over spray.
The new tyres will be on the rims by no I just need to go and pick them up.
Bought various parts from Pierre (Bugger) like door locks 12v alternator, seat clamps and a few loose parts. Thanx Pierre
Will spend this weekend to strip run through a few other items and possibly start car on new battery and change to 12V

I really struggled to get the one rear wheel nut to move so I made a bit bigger spanner and tied the car to a pole................

Leon

[Ron&Gill]

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