octo...
i was really looking forward to this event as it was going to be the largest gathering of barndoors ever together in one spot (since they left the factory), plus i've always secretly been a big fan of '67 and earlier buses. needless to say, it was a phenominal show, and i've got a hefty chubby for busses after this octo (not hefty big, but hefty wont go away)
might be time to start looking for a bus...
so what better way to start off this string of pics than showing off ken king's sweet rides. outstanding work ken, doing us all and canada proud!!!
the 54...
the 52...it's absolutely incredible the transformation that this bus has gone through. from columbian bucket, to canadian classic!! for anyone that hasnt seen the build thread, check it out...great work!!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=471779and all the other barndoors that got together for this special gathering. spectacular...!
bus pilots...
childrens hospital bus, og paint & logos...
here's another shot of that cosmic'd big slicked barndoor...
johnny from the barndoor mafia...
nice row of swr/cb deluxes...
another columbian project, i believe being built by pip from the dbk...
cool ambulance...lori was pretty amazed that they actually used these old buses as ambulances back in the day...do the best with what you got i say...!
some shots of the swap...
check out the custom tail light holes...
pretty sure this is from chris morley's stash (someone please correct me if i'm wrong). he drives around an old chevy van packed with crap and hauls out a few nice items to all the swaps...
funky old school vannin'...america, f@#k yah!!
cool custom swap meet wagon...
and more from the show side...
clean swivel seat panel...
alot of work in these tubs and custom seat...
slow take down to og paint in progress...
from trp...
check out that sweet driftwood bumper...
nice og split double door slider...
the scream'n eagle...is just awesome...
imagine seeing this bearing down on you in your rearview...kakaaawww...
a few more random shots...
after the show, the bakers led us into long beach...
where we enjoyed some very tasty cambodian cuisine at a diamond in the rough restaurant...
and then cruised back to the hotel via huntington beach and the PCH...
next up...
a few pics from the host hotel parking lot show and the GFK 30th anniversary party...!!