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live2surf
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Hi from the Sunny Coast

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G'day, I just wanted to say a quick hello and let you all know that I am not far away from getting my first Splittie! I have purchased a 1967 13 window deluxe from the States and its not far off getting shipped over.
I used to have a 1976 beetle and my dad was a panel beater for years so hopefully we can work through some the basics together. I was lucky enough to meet up with some of the QLD crew on their cruise to Caloundra not long ago, nice bunch who were happy to listen to an over enthusiastic newbie :lol:

Below are some pics of the bus.
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Post by zeuspig »

Hello mate, will be gd to see another split on the coast.
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Post by Ian 68 »

Hey and welcome,

Another Sunny Coaster and another 13, lovely.

Get yourself along to the Etta pub on Sunday ( 10am ) for the cruise up to Ricks Diner in Palmwoods, looks like a really good crew making it so come along and say hello to everyone.

We have a good set of people up round these parts and I'm sure you will be made welcome on Sunday so come along and say hello.
Be good to see you.

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What's you name? Beautiful bus!

Come join us on Sunday! ;)
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My name is Casey and I live in the Caloundra area. Sounds like you have a decent size crew heading up to the diner on Sunday, will definitely try and make it!
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I'll put you on the list then Casey :wink:
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Post by 067DUB »

A 13 Deeluxe 1967?? Damn , I thought mine was rare!! Haha nice one man, congrates.
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Hi Casey, Love your bus - bet you cannot wait for it to land .....

Regards from the southside of Brissie !
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Thanks guys, I'm getting really excited about its arrival. Hopefully by the end of September it'll be on the road and joining the cruises. :D
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You want to come for a run in our bus on sunday Casey?.
I have spare seats.
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Hi Frogsta, thanks for the offer but I'll drive due to other commitments that day. Looking forward to meeting you all.
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Casey, you're missing out! Frogsta's bus is the ultimate, just amazing!
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Post by thebear »

Welcome aboard Casey. Another sunny coast split is a good thing. Your lefty looks the biz.
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Post by live2surf »

My bus has arrived after a day of dramas: Tyre blowing on my ute on the highway whilst hauling it back home, shipping company has lost my key to lock the doors and for awhile the ports had misplaced some of the parts/boxes I had inside the bus.

I have stripped the tired middle seat and restoration has begun, refurbished speedo gets put in this afternoon and 'some' panel work on a mushy sill and front floor pan begins in the next couple of weeks.

At work at the moment but will post pics soon.
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