The original engine would’ve been a 36 hp if memory me correctly. Very nicely done restoration out standing!
@Urbexy4 жыл бұрын
I think people tend to go one of two ways with these busses. They either keep it as original as possible or give it a modern twist with new panels, new paint and usually a Porsche engine. I prefer to see them original. Every one is unique and they should be kept that way.
@JaysFabShop4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment mate. I have to totally agree with you
@tapper701 Жыл бұрын
Missing the spare tire holder above engine ... Rare bus for sure ... Slainte' ! Cheers !
@minisareus4 жыл бұрын
Only thing wrong with it .it got slammed
@cliveturner4980 Жыл бұрын
fantastic restoration !!!!!! love the floormats most people would have thrown them away,this bus was a real mess now its back on the road great job love it
@alpenrostallgau70003 жыл бұрын
Patina Monster, this VW T1👍😊
@JaysFabShop3 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@G7ennx8 ай бұрын
It's a very cool bus and I don't quite get where the line is drawn. All that painstaking keeping everything original but then tubbing and dropping it and putting in a better but only slightly better motor. I guess the owner gets to draw that line in whatever place he likes though and it makes this one unique!
@JaysFabShop7 ай бұрын
Agreed mate to be honest. It’s kind of a personal preference I guess
@Mikefngarage3 жыл бұрын
love that original patina. something like that in UK is amazing so many rusted out totally.
@myovalsplit2 жыл бұрын
nice story, these are the best. Unfortunately, the stories take so long 😉👍🏻👍🏻🎥
@terrystrahl60064 жыл бұрын
I say WOW Jay also .. I have never ever seen a VW like this and I go to many car shows some of the biggest shows and I must say this is "One of a kind" should be worth lots of money. VW Corporation may be interested in buying this very rare bus for display at there headquarters I would contact them and send them some pictures.
@JaysFabShop4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Terry. I have to agree. I will let the owner know what you said just incase he wants to Look into it. Thank you
@dieselbushcraft12994 жыл бұрын
What an amazing vehicle with history too. That engine bay is brilliant and dead simple technology with those old engines, they definitely benefit from not having ECU’s. I’m not a fan of rat look or slamming to the floor but I really appreciate the renovation work that’s been done, spot on.
@JaysFabShop4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment mate. I have to agree also mate. I personally like the slammed look but I definitely get that most people don’t. Love this vehicle to be fair.
@dieselbushcraft12994 жыл бұрын
Jay Saunders well done mate it’s a cracking bus to feature on your channel 👍
@toll10014 жыл бұрын
Awesome bus with fantastic history. Well done for bringing it to your channel and your enthusiasm for sharing it with us 👍
@JaysFabShop4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ian. Yeah I loved it to be fair. What a van 🤘🤘
@peakyparttimers93624 жыл бұрын
Wow Jay! What a story what a vehicle ! AWESOME. LOVE IT. WOW WOW WOW!. Fantastic. 😍😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩. Thanks for bringing this on your channel.
@JaysFabShop4 жыл бұрын
Awesome comment my friend 🤗. Thank you so much glad you liked it
@leomachuca74613 жыл бұрын
Simplemente lo mejor felicidades amigo desde México cuídalo porque recuerda que es tu bebé
@martinsavage7754 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! Loved it so much matey. This is going to turn into a great series bro 👌🏼
@JaysFabShop4 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro. Means a lot
@shawnkelley91694 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay Great show that was beautiful very very cool
@JaysFabShop4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shawn very much appreciated mate
@andrewbeverley32254 жыл бұрын
Great video jay.. friday night viewing sorted better than Netflix.. jay Saunders tv .looking forward to the next bus video.
@JaysFabShop4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment Andrew 🤘🤘 love it. Very much appreciated
@manicminer88134 жыл бұрын
What a bus, beautiful
@JaysFabShop4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. So awesome
@Mercmad3 жыл бұрын
ha , not too original all but a clever piece of the antique dealers art of aging something to make it more valuable. The "as found pics " let the mangy cat out of the bag. If it were a car that just needed a mechanical make over and the body left untouched. Golde Handles can be found on a lot of fords from the 50's which were dealer equipped with Golde Sunroofs.
@JaysFabShop3 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@christeece-millington16414 жыл бұрын
Great video look forward to the next. 👍👍👍
@JaysFabShop4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris
@spiderdad004 жыл бұрын
sweet bus love it
@JaysFabShop4 жыл бұрын
Me too 🤘🤘
@carolynlongville70514 жыл бұрын
Nice new start to your feature series Jay,😀
@JaysFabShop4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Carolyn. Means a lot
@lookingfordiscovery3 жыл бұрын
incredible
@JaysFabShop3 жыл бұрын
Agreed 😎
@danc18294 жыл бұрын
Great video and editing dude 👌
@JaysFabShop4 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro means a lot
@leepurnell70734 жыл бұрын
Awesome bus dude 👍👍👍
@JaysFabShop4 жыл бұрын
It truly is mate 🤘🤘
@stuart75234 жыл бұрын
Nice work Jay, what a great start to the feature. I know I will never be in the position to own a split but I think "rat" is the way to go. Used and abused 🤙🤙
@JaysFabShop4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Stuart. I think I’m the same mate 😝
@dubtrippin78213 жыл бұрын
If anyone wants to read the build thread on this VW you can find it on the splitscreen van club SSVC forum under the title RHD 1954 samba.The author is Kilgore and it is an awesome read 👍🏻
@JaysFabShop3 жыл бұрын
Awesome comment. Thanks for that I’m sure people would love to read about this awesome build
@TairnKA3 жыл бұрын
Now that's dedication to keep something that trashed, alive. ;-)
@JaysFabShop3 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@MrJCTONE3 жыл бұрын
Great save, and nice job - but the facts are SOO wrong - Right hand cars were not at all common in Sweden, infact they were very rare - even thou they did drive on the wrong side. The reason why so many VW busses were driven into the woods and abandoned, after the change over is the barndoors. Passengers suddenly had to be loaded/unloaded into the middle of the street, and it was too expensive to change the doors for driving on the right side. PS where is the ventilation system ?
@JaysFabShop3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Aw I see. I went off information from google and what I was told by the current owner and off the sellers in Sweden. So I guess it’s all third party information
@MrJCTONE3 жыл бұрын
@@JaysFabShop Yepp - and once you know it, you can see it. I first read about it many years ago , in Classic Motor. They had an article about two VW fanatics, that saved ANYTHING in regards to early VW.
@dodgeanderson Жыл бұрын
Love it when people who haven’t got a hope in hell owning one offer their critical points of view! “He should have done it like this…”. It’s the choice of the owner to do what they do with their vehicles, not the observer…
@JaysFabShop Жыл бұрын
Not sure if you are meaning me or viewers
@dodgeanderson Жыл бұрын
@@JaysFabShop not anyone specifically. I get uninformed comments all the time in my ‘59 panel. Drives me nuts. 😉
@craigbutler62433 жыл бұрын
I personally hate to see perfect body & paint work on splittys, they should look their age I think.This thing dosent disapoint, it's perfectly imperfect just like your grandad or granny.