Hullo from the North!

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  1. Cubic_Bubble

    Cubic_Bubble

    I guess I'll just start ....

    My names Garry, 32, from Edinburgh and about a week ago I finally ticked one of my highest bucket list items off ... I finally got my hands on my very own 1976 Bus!!! .. Well my dad did, gave up, and sold it to me for a bargain!

    She isn't running at the moment, Mainly because I actually have not tried to yet (thanks Ciara!).
    I genuinely cannot wait to get started on her and get on the road, but no doubt this will come with a lot of hard work on my part, aided by a lot of help and answers from you guys. Ive noticed already that you seem a very welcoming and lovely bunch and I thank you all in advance for putting up with me and what will no doubt be some daft questions!

    ... and my first, hopefully not dumb, question.. can they still be called "Bus" if its technically a Camper?, from what I can tell every nickname (Bus, Van, Hippie Van, etc) works no matter the variant, or am I wrong? :confused:

    .. babbled on a bit more than i thought I would so I guess I'll treat you with a couple pics (that I finally got since Ciara popped the cover off for me!) ...

    BUS05 - Postable.jpg BUS02 - Postable.jpg

    .. I'll shush now. :D
     
    Cubic_Bubble, Feb 10, 2020
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  2. CollyP

    CollyP Moderator

    Howdy! :)

    TLB things to note.
    1. looks can be deceiving!
    2. Lovely isn't the word I would use
    3. We haven't put up with you yet ;)
    4. you won't be the first or last with daft questions.
    5. this is a VERY SERIOUS CLASSIC CAR SITE so no nonsense please!
    6. @Barry Haynes is not bald, he is just thinning
    7. It's always sunny in Barnsley

    I think that's most of the admin done!
     
    CollyP, Feb 10, 2020
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  3. PIE

    PIE

    Welcome
    I dont recognise that type of roof
     
    PIE, Feb 10, 2020
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  4. Deefer66

    Deefer66

    .... and don't ask what oil... or it could go on for some time.. and welcome along, nice bus..

    Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
     
    Deefer66, Feb 10, 2020
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  5. bernjb56

    bernjb56 Supporter

    Welcome along :hattip:
     
    bernjb56, Feb 10, 2020
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  6. Lasty

    Lasty

    Greetings from a Northerner in exile .... :rolleyes:

    :hattip:
     
    Lasty, Feb 10, 2020
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  7. Little Nellie

    Little Nellie Supporter

    Nice, Busvanhippyvan! Loads of good advice on here
     
    Little Nellie, Feb 10, 2020
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  8. Cubic_Bubble

    Cubic_Bubble

    see @CollyP , lovely .. (so far?)

    I haven't been able to ID the roof yet either, which is quite annoying since its one thing I really need to get sorted (wont close fully atm) and may need bits for.

    Suddenly I feel like I haven't read enough about what oil to use!

    @Little Nellie that's a mean compliment! .. but I'm settling on Bus, and if i get shouted at then so be it! :p
     
    Cubic_Bubble, Feb 10, 2020
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  9. nobayinhell

    nobayinhell

    Is that 3/4 of a Westy roof on a tintop?!

    Welcome, love Edinburgh, lived there for 5 years and met my wife there.
     
    nobayinhell, Feb 10, 2020
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  10. F_Pantos

    F_Pantos

    Welcome, from a fellow Scottish resident.
     
    F_Pantos, Feb 10, 2020
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  11. Dubs

    Dubs Sponsor supporter extraordinaire

    Welcome! :)
     
    Dubs, Feb 10, 2020
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  12. Cubic_Bubble

    Cubic_Bubble

    See, I was thinking along those lines since I've seen a lot with the extra bit above the cab. I've only opened it once to see if it would open, then struggled to shut it so kept away from it. From what I remember the material doesn't have any 'windows' in it, like Westies do(?), also the fiberglass does fully surround it, which i believe Westies have a kind of open side that joins the extra 1/4?. Further examination will be needed i thinks!
     
    Cubic_Bubble, Feb 10, 2020
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  13. Barry Haynes

    Barry Haynes I dance in leopard skin mankini’s

    Welcome from a very posh East Grinstead,
    If @Suss asks for pictures via pm DONT
     
    Barry Haynes, Feb 10, 2020
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  14. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Welcome from a sunny Notts!



    :)
     
    MorkC68, Feb 10, 2020
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  15. vw newbie

    vw newbie

    Hello and welcome from Somerset

    Sent from my JSN-L21 using Tapatalk
     
    vw newbie, Feb 10, 2020
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  16. taiga79

    taiga79

    welcome :cool: love edinburgh spend a lot of time in leith.
     
    taiga79, Feb 10, 2020
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  17. Suss

    Suss Supporter

    Hi and welcome along to the mad house.
    Ignore @Barry Haynes, we all do!!!:thumbsup:
    Listen to @Terrordales as he's sensible:) (I will get off his list!)
     
    Suss, Feb 10, 2020
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  18. Day

    Day

    Hi and welcome front the Italian Alps.

    Enjoy your bus...
     
    Day, Feb 10, 2020
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  19. nicktuft

    nicktuft Supporter

    Hello and welcome from a very windy Guernsey.
     
    nicktuft, Feb 10, 2020
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  20. paulcalf

    paulcalf

    Greetings Garry

    Welcome along, i'm sure you will have much fun and a bit of swearing with your van ownership.

    Great colour choice
     
    paulcalf, Feb 10, 2020
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