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Offline steveo_32

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« on: February 19, 2005, 07:18:34 PM »
Looking for a radio to fit my 59 single cab? I have lots to trade including beetle radio's.
Does not have to work or be in perfect shape, The more it is ugly the more i will like it!
Tell me what is out there! Cheers!
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« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2005, 02:35:54 PM »
Hello, Anybody got a radio???
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« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2005, 02:52:02 PM »
Hello, nope, not for that year...
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« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2005, 05:29:15 PM »
I don't know but if I do I will trade you for a gas door lock :huh:  
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« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2005, 08:27:31 PM »
You know, I came across my single cabs radio just last fall... It took me ten years to find a good radio for an early bus- If I see any at shows this year I'll buy it, think about telling you and then ummmm.... maybe I'll tell you. :P  
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« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2005, 08:35:34 PM »
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You know, I came across my single cabs radio just last fall...
If you cum across a church key gas door lock wipe it off and I will buy it :P  
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« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2005, 08:38:10 PM »
sick bastard, must be my US accent.

I have about three of those locks, but you can get nicer ones at Wolf'sWest...

Let me know if you're serious! I'd practically give one (lock) to you if you want to drive a few miles.

 
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« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2005, 08:56:21 PM »
Do want a hug to  :wub:
Thanks
Ryan
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« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2005, 07:14:01 PM »
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sick bastard, must be my US accent.

I have about three of those locks, but you can get nicer ones at Wolf'sWest...

Let me know if you're serious! I'd practically give one (lock) to you if you want to drive a few miles.
He will cum right over :lol:  
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« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2005, 07:35:55 PM »
I used to look for bug ones for years.  I thought they were hard to find.  Now I have two NOS motorola's
and 10 other options used from 54 to 63 and i get them all the time  Ask for a bus........NEVER........Did bus owners not like music???? All i see is radio blockoffs.......
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« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2005, 10:15:37 PM »
What is the name of the radio?

I saw a few sapphires or something at gordons... but they are from later vws, correct?
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« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2005, 08:50:53 AM »
Must be that a lot of 50's 60's buses were commercial "trucks". I bet the radio option was too expensive in most cases? Maybe it just wasn't possible to hear the thing over the high reving 36 horse! Ever drive a panel van??? I couldn't hear myself think!

My Dad bought a beetle in 73, brand new. He couldn't afford the Super Beetle, so he bought a standard (thank goodness). He couldn't afford a radio either, so he waited three years and bought the correct radio at a wrecking yard! I still own and drive this car and the radio still works fine!

Just goes to show the type of people buying a VW then... Not much like now! Shame.
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« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2005, 11:01:47 PM »
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sick bastard, must be my US accent.

I have about three of those locks, but you can get nicer ones at Wolf'sWest...

Let me know if you're serious! I'd practically give one (lock) to you if you want to drive a few miles.
He will cum right over :lol:
To get the lock I'm goin down :o  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  
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« Reply #13 on: October 30, 2005, 07:52:17 PM »
There is a guy that is usually at Puyallup with a bunch of stuff (including a bunch of radios) I scored a 67 only bus saphire v for $15 bucks w/correct knobs & bus face plate. Have to be a real bus slut to appreciate that. Do you know what saphire # was correct for 59? B)
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« Reply #14 on: October 31, 2005, 02:15:25 PM »
Can't say I do! I should just cut a big hole for a eight track and call it a day! Anyone got a eight track?
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« Reply #15 on: October 31, 2005, 02:41:34 PM »
Nah. I think a stock radio dresses up a dash pretty nice. Seen way too many block off plates too. I will try to find out what radio you need. The bus up in Spences bridge has one up on a shelf in the back. If you can get a hold of the owner I am interested in the bus. It is roughly a Euro 61 so should have correct radio for your single. B)  
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« Reply #16 on: October 31, 2005, 02:47:59 PM »
I have some radios lying around.  Let me know what the name/type is you want, and I'll have a look.

A picture would be better.  (Or a link to Bus radios etc)
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« Reply #17 on: November 01, 2005, 08:46:35 AM »
Any saphire I, II, or III would fit the hole and look correct. Just need to find a bus face plate (ie, without the chrome spears for the beetle dash trim)
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« Reply #18 on: November 01, 2005, 11:39:06 PM »
I grabbed the one out of the bus there, and some other tid bits! I bought the bus i just have to bring it home!
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« Reply #19 on: November 02, 2005, 06:54:11 AM »
Seriously? I want details.
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« Reply #20 on: November 04, 2005, 04:46:03 PM »
I have 2 or 3 sapphire 1 bus radios.  
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« Reply #21 on: November 05, 2005, 01:30:15 PM »
How mucho!
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« Reply #22 on: November 05, 2005, 03:19:11 PM »
Hey wait a minute, was that the one on the right side of the road as you're heading north thats been there for years and years?  I wanted that one!  ^_^  
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« Reply #23 on: November 06, 2005, 04:19:27 AM »
50 bucks USD, you pay shipping from Seattle.  I should add, I received these radios when I purchased my dbl cab last year.  The old guy says they work, but I have no idea, I have never tried them.  One has the bus face plate and they both do not have knobs.  But if you are looking for something to take up the dash space I am sure they will perform the operation quite well.  Let me know if you are interested.
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« Reply #24 on: November 06, 2005, 03:25:28 PM »
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« Reply #25 on: November 06, 2005, 07:35:49 PM »
found some knobs for 1 radio.
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« Reply #26 on: November 07, 2005, 10:27:49 AM »
You guys should have seen the beetle the guy destroyed behind the bus. It was clean! They shot it up and than ran over it....again .......and again......and again.
I caught them just before they shot up the bus.(Which was interesting walking into a yard with six dogs and some CRAZY dude with a gun!)

Turns out my unlce new him, so got the bus for parts, Will be bringing it home after the bug snow!

 
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« Reply #27 on: November 12, 2005, 06:11:08 AM »
sent pics.  Do you want it?  I can give it to one of the guys coming down today.  I rather give it to one of them then have to go through customs and ship it.  I shipped out some carbs last month to a guy up there, and he still has yet to receive them.  
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« Reply #28 on: November 14, 2005, 02:34:20 AM »
Yes I would love it!
Anyone you can grab it down there I will gladly pay back! and some extra for the trip!
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« Reply #29 on: November 14, 2005, 10:10:21 PM »
Steve,
Date came and went.  I will be coming up to Whistler in December.  We can meet sometime, or I can send it up.  Let me know what you want to do.
Mark
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