As the 1968 Volkswagen microbus Leifs customs green
project heads towards its next phase, bamboo-like
shots and struts arrived, including a beautifully crafted
piece that will frame the custom motor in the rear of the bus.
The classic beauty is Leifs ambitious undertaking and
will combine the latest in modern technology lithium ion batteries, a solar
panel that extends from the buss roof and a centralized
technological hub in the front dash while still maintaining
the on-the-go road trip style of its original intent.
As the project nears its scheduled July finish, Robert
is prepping the vehicle for a paint job that will feature panoramic views of
Portland and the Northwest its quite a sight to see.
The paint job will take a week or two, and then comes
interior upholstery, which will be similar in nature to the exquisitely
detailed bamboo-like shocks and struts. Most spectacular is the piece that will
hold the
motor, which
was hand-formed by Robert.
Eventually, the bus will be an idyllic Northwest
creation: green but comfortable; road trip amenities like a roof that rises to
accommodate a solar panel and a TV that can entertain. The custom Leifs
microbus is a glimmer of what modern technology and classic quality can
achieve.