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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
1969 Volkswagen Type 3
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 1:39 pm Post subject: Buses |
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Bob, Thang, and I all have new (to us) camper buses. I'm starting this thread for our questions and updates on our progress. Please don't hesitate to add to this thread. _________________ 73 Typ481
76 Westy
73 Bug
69 Squareback
70 Fastback
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mackay
Joined: 19 Oct 2011 Posts: 73 Location: North High Shoals, GA
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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Me too (Clyde's got mine right now), keep me in the loop. JM |
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Thang
Joined: 28 Aug 2006 Posts: 269 Location: Buchanan, GA
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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This is my newest project. In the middle of restoration now.... _________________ '58 RHD 2110cc Beetle
'78 Riviera Bus
'74 Standard Beetle
'71 Super Beetle Convertible
'74 Thing |
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Thang
Joined: 28 Aug 2006 Posts: 269 Location: Buchanan, GA
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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What started as a simple window rubber replacement and interior rehab . . . . turned into this!!! _________________ '58 RHD 2110cc Beetle
'78 Riviera Bus
'74 Standard Beetle
'71 Super Beetle Convertible
'74 Thing |
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Thang
Joined: 28 Aug 2006 Posts: 269 Location: Buchanan, GA
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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One more shot.... _________________ '58 RHD 2110cc Beetle
'78 Riviera Bus
'74 Standard Beetle
'71 Super Beetle Convertible
'74 Thing |
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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
1969 Volkswagen Type 3
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Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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My bus is a 76 Westy that runs and drives, but needs some attention before it is 'roadworthy.' I got a new drag link and steering damper from Clyde, but have yet to install them. I need to replace the fuel lines and figure out where many disconnected wires should go.
I have all the lights working, inside and out. I have also gone thru the brakes and they work well. I'll post some pictures once I take some. _________________ 73 Typ481
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73 Bug
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rustyfastback
Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 71 Location: Stone Mountain, GA
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Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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I have a '66 double-cab. It has flipped spindles & straight axle conversion using a '68 beetle trans. I need to take some current pics. _________________ Give me a salad & a PBR please |
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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
1969 Volkswagen Type 3
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Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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I know Jake is the way to go for the ultimate type 4 engine, but where do we go if we just need a stock type 4 rebuild? I know Clyde could do it, but his time is filled with family and parts selling.
Is there anyone doing type 4 rebuilds? _________________ 73 Typ481
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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
1969 Volkswagen Type 3
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Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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Jon wrote: | I'll post some pictures once I take some. |
Here are some pics. She ain't pretty, but she is solid.
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Thang
Joined: 28 Aug 2006 Posts: 269 Location: Buchanan, GA
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Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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Duuuude! Pop that windshield soon and do some rust repair/prevention! _________________ '58 RHD 2110cc Beetle
'78 Riviera Bus
'74 Standard Beetle
'71 Super Beetle Convertible
'74 Thing |
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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
1969 Volkswagen Type 3
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 1:19 pm Post subject: |
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Steering is now tight with a new steering damper (thanks Clyde) and a new drag link. Valves are adjusted, carb is adjusted, timing is set, plugs are new, and points and rotor are new. _________________ 73 Typ481
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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
1969 Volkswagen Type 3
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Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 1:04 am Post subject: |
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Going to south Georgia on Sunday to pick up a bus. Got extra room if anyone wants to ride along. _________________ 73 Typ481
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73 Bug
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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
1969 Volkswagen Type 3
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Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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So Little Jon and I went south today and picked up the new bus. It is pretty solid, unfortunately it rear ended a Jeep Cherokee. The nose is crunched, but the drivetrain is good and so are the fairly new shocks and steering components. The engine has been switched to dual solex carbs, but the original fuel injection was included.
Here are some pictures of the trip and the bus.
First stop.
My helper.
Loaded and ready to roll.
We came out and headed back to the truck, I saw the bus and remembered it was flamed. I had to laugh. A flamed VW bus....awesome!
Super helper
I plan to pull the engine and trans, clean them up and put them in my bus while I get mine rebuilt.
It was a good trip and the guy I bought it from, Jeff, is a true VW guy and it was cool to meet him. Maybe he'll join here on our forums soon. _________________ 73 Typ481
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73 Bug
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Mountain Power House
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 879 Location: Aircooled Heaven USA
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Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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Sweet.. it even has a "Real" motor in it. _________________ Jake Raby
57 Oval
64 Porsche 356C Outlaw
66 Bug -The Plague Returns!
73 VW Thing (Will I ever finish it?)
73 Superbeetle (Suby Power!)
76 Porsche 912E (X3!)
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Thang
Joined: 28 Aug 2006 Posts: 269 Location: Buchanan, GA
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Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 10:33 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like a great find Dude! _________________ '58 RHD 2110cc Beetle
'78 Riviera Bus
'74 Standard Beetle
'71 Super Beetle Convertible
'74 Thing |
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