Yippee...Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
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Wow! What a bus... makes me really want to get out and work on mine!!!
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Thanks Russ.
Keep going mate. Will all be worth it when it's finished.

Keep going mate. Will all be worth it when it's finished.

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Great work, and very impressed with the interior.
Nice having the use of the workshop.
I had a metal work teacher at school who restored E types, although they were relatively cheap back in the 80s, I think I helped with machining parts on at least 2 dodgy restos. (I say dodgy because I was involved)
Nothing like your quality of work.
It's the first time I had seen your thread.
I was playing with vw-mplate.com and put in your details from one of your first posts, it's odd as 130 says it's for a deluxe with sunroof and roof windows?
Is that just an anomoly with a deluxe, I had a 13 window but can't remember the m code.
62 Double Door
Nice having the use of the workshop.
I had a metal work teacher at school who restored E types, although they were relatively cheap back in the 80s, I think I helped with machining parts on at least 2 dodgy restos. (I say dodgy because I was involved)
Nothing like your quality of work.
It's the first time I had seen your thread.
I was playing with vw-mplate.com and put in your details from one of your first posts, it's odd as 130 says it's for a deluxe with sunroof and roof windows?
Is that just an anomoly with a deluxe, I had a 13 window but can't remember the m code.
62 Double Door
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Haha, thanks. It's much appreciated.
It was very handy being able to use the workshop. Especially as it's free for 6 weeks in the summer.
Not sure about the mplate decoder? It's definately a 13 Window Deluxe? Think it's possiby one of the oldest if not oldest one knocking about.
Unfortunately, I can't find any history on it.
Still, it's being used hail, rain or sunshine
It was very handy being able to use the workshop. Especially as it's free for 6 weeks in the summer.
Not sure about the mplate decoder? It's definately a 13 Window Deluxe? Think it's possiby one of the oldest if not oldest one knocking about.
Unfortunately, I can't find any history on it.
Still, it's being used hail, rain or sunshine

Re: Yippee...Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
Just read the whole thread blinking awesome bus Jim. How clean and shiny did you get it all before paint crazy, but so impressive it's mint.
Always lurking here somewhere 

Re: Yippee...Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
Yeah. 13 Window models were special order Samba's (Deluxe Microbus 241/251) with the sunroof/skylights ommited. (130) Not 100% sure, but I think 13 Windows are rarer than 21's. Though propably not as sought after. (I'm sure someone will correct me if l'm wrong) 

Re: Yippee...Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
M-Plate content
Model Type 2 (T1) mod. 241 :
- Microbus Deluxe
- 8 seater
- Cargo doors right
- Full middle seat
- LHD
Chassis number 1153588
Serial number 241153588
Modelyear 1964
Planned production date August 17 ,1963
Paint color
Color upper part : L289 - Blue White
Color lower part : L380 - Turquoise
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) 81 - Como Green
Destination USA, Los Angeles
M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
025 US-spec bumpers and 6 pop-out windows -
025 Mountinf for safety belts -
114 6 popout side windows -
130 Microbus Deluxe without sunroof and roof windows Deluxe
425 North American export package including :
- Twin reverse lights
- Compteur en Miles
- Sealed beam headlights
- Hazard warning lights
- Mounting for safety belts in driver's and passenger's compartment
- Laminated windscreen
- Ram protection (bumper with guards)
- Dual-circuit brake system -
Model Type 2 (T1) mod. 241 :
- Microbus Deluxe
- 8 seater
- Cargo doors right
- Full middle seat
- LHD
Chassis number 1153588
Serial number 241153588
Modelyear 1964
Planned production date August 17 ,1963
Paint color
Color upper part : L289 - Blue White
Color lower part : L380 - Turquoise
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) 81 - Como Green
Destination USA, Los Angeles
M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
025 US-spec bumpers and 6 pop-out windows -
025 Mountinf for safety belts -
114 6 popout side windows -
130 Microbus Deluxe without sunroof and roof windows Deluxe
425 North American export package including :
- Twin reverse lights
- Compteur en Miles
- Sealed beam headlights
- Hazard warning lights
- Mounting for safety belts in driver's and passenger's compartment
- Laminated windscreen
- Ram protection (bumper with guards)
- Dual-circuit brake system -
Re: Yippee...Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
Great bus, great job!
Re: Yippee...Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
Pretty much there now, had to get an interior made as I haven’t your skills but helped a lot in the engine build and well pleased with that. I should update my build thread really.
Grant
Grant
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Look forward to seeing it finished.
Just waiting for a new Engine for Dave.
Don't think Vans ever get finished. Always something to do!!!
Just waiting for a new Engine for Dave.
Don't think Vans ever get finished. Always something to do!!!