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  1. v-dub88
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    1962 Bus from beginning to end Build Thread (Pic Heavy)

    07-02-2012 01:07 AM #1
    Hey guys so I finally got done with my build on a 1962 VW Bus. I’ve never done a build thread but I thought why not. After years of looking for the perfect bus I found one! And in my budget!!! It was a complete build from the ground up. Everything was in pieces, at points I thought no way am I going to finish this, but I cracked open another beer and kept on going. I took a ton of pics during the build and I hope you guys enjoy the process.




    If you have any questions about my build and what I did please feel free to ask.








    Motor Done!

    Bumper On

    Frame done


    Flooring

    Front Bumper


    Getting there with the kitchen

    Sink in




    Lava Lamp

    Done with phase 1

    Onto phase 2




    Curtains are in!








    Finally a front end










    Sweet engine shot




    I'm not getting a sig on my beeper
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    07-02-2012 01:12 AM #2
    Nice ride mang. Should get some rolling shot






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    07-02-2012 01:15 AM #3
    How long did this take!?
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    07-05-2012 12:18 PM #4
    Quote Originally Posted by StayFatlaceMK3 View Post
    How long did this take!?
    Mine took about six hours; but I stopped and went out to dinner in the middle.
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    07-08-2012 09:43 PM #5
    Quote Originally Posted by StayFatlaceMK3 View Post
    How long did this take!?
    It took me 3.5/4 hours to build it.
    I'm not getting a sig on my beeper
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    07-13-2012 07:00 PM #6
    Freakin Awsome I like how detailed the engine and the interior are.. Wow! And my favorite part, Make Lego Models not War.. Where'd you find this bus at..?
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    07-14-2012 07:49 AM #7
    Nice build! I want one so bad! Why is the Volkswagen emblem located at the front of the bus faded away?
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    07-21-2012 03:22 AM #8
    Hi V-dub. Nicely build the VW bus. I remember this was the bus which was used mostly in the movies. Other than that this is certainly your thread. Not only you completed your bus within 3.5/4 hours, but in between you kept on taking out the pics to post out them here. I liked each and every one of them.
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    08-02-2012 10:33 AM #9
    I think the two little triangle pieces on the bottom of the A pillars need to be rotated 180 degrees!
    They've done studies you know. 60% of the time... it works every time.
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    08-04-2012 04:50 PM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by Preppy View Post
    I think the two little triangle pieces on the bottom of the A pillars need to be rotated 180 degrees!
    Fixed
    I'm not getting a sig on my beeper
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    10-02-2012 03:46 AM #11
    Quote Originally Posted by vr6fanatic View Post
    Why is the Volkswagen emblem located at the front of the bus faded away?
    I think it's just an illusion - a reflection on the chrome.
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    11-15-2012 10:59 AM #12
    I just picked up one of these from the Lego store. I can't wait to put it together.
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