Chad's 1965 Kombi

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Keep it its original green/ white color?

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SlashKirk
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Aaron just told me (not too long ago) to build a stock 1600 with slight carbs. and exhaust mods.
Lasts a long time and won't bust your budget and you get to enjoy your bus while you build that 300hp monster motor :twisted:
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chadvw1965

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Thanks. I'm leaning towards the stock 1600 which is more budget-friendly. I believe the original transmission can be used too which saves some money. As I go through this process, the thought of pulling off and out items which do work and do run seems a less sensible way of going about the project. Comments are still appreciated.
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A few pics from when it was a workin progress....
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Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me!
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vw7266

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wow thats looking good!

What is the extra black stripe below the beltine is it tape? or painted on?
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Re: Chad's 1965 Kombi

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Looks great! Gonna look even more awesome on KI next year! :)
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Looks good Chad!!! I told you Don does great work.
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vw7266 wrote:wow thats looking good!

What is the extra black stripe below the beltine is it tape? or painted on?
Black tape pin striping. I was unsure about this as well as many other things, but it sets the two colors off really nice I think. I think the exterior of this bus is now beter than when it rolled off the factory floor in '65. Don did a truly remarkable job on it. It was a referral from here and a chance I took and will never regret!
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Love it. Can't wait to see it a LEAKOIL gathering! :D
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