TheSamba.com :: View topic

Tue Feb 14, 2006 11:38 am

Whats so special about the 67 bus?

I'm new to the bus thing,My buddy just got a 67 deluxe
and I'm helping him restore it.

Tue Feb 14, 2006 11:51 am

One special item is the Factory 12 volt electrical system.

Tue Feb 14, 2006 12:18 pm

Try using the "search" function here. This will benefit you like you would not even imagine and may be quite surprised at the answersto this question. This question/topic has been asked and covered numerous times. If you get stuck come on back and ask away. Good luck with your buddies restoration.

Tue Feb 14, 2006 12:19 pm

Is the middle seat a 1 year only?

Tue Feb 14, 2006 12:21 pm

60sunroof wrote: Is the middle seat a 1 year only?

Yes

Tue Feb 14, 2006 12:33 pm

9 pin flasher relay.
One year only gas tank.
One year only pedal splash pan
One year only master cylinder
One year only battery tray
One year only rearview mirror
Bendix radio faceplate fits only 67 buses and ghias
Only split year fitted with reversing lights as standard equip

Tue Feb 14, 2006 12:58 pm

my 67 delux does not have back up lights ?

Tue Feb 14, 2006 1:11 pm

Reverse lights were a December-early January change.

Tue Feb 14, 2006 1:35 pm

ok since I guess he doesnt know..... does anybody have a pic of the original 67 radio/ face plate?

Tue Feb 14, 2006 1:36 pm

Different dash

Tue Feb 14, 2006 1:56 pm

different rear hatch latch. black rubber knobs on the dash.

Tue Feb 14, 2006 5:01 pm

I had a 67', I miss it... :(
[img][/img]

Tue Feb 14, 2006 5:57 pm

I believe that the keys were different as well. The tumblers in the door locks were longer. Even though you can use 64-67 door handles. Also your high beam switch is part of the turn signal switch instead of on the floor.

Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:07 pm

correct me if I am wrong but 67 bus is also the first year model to include dual master cylinder brake system.

Mine is loaded as is.

Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:11 pm

Yes the keys were different, this would also make the ignition switch, the cargo door lock and the rear hatch lock different. High beam switch changed to the signal stalk in ''66''. I drive 3 66's. Also no need for the church key in 67.

Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:16 pm

Spring loaded fuel door, too, but I think that was carried over into the early fat chick buses, right?

One year only radio blanking plate/radio hole?

Tue Feb 14, 2006 7:07 pm

All kinds of subtle spot welds and little metal improvments. The rear hatch hinge arms are "I" beamed further than earlier ones, for example. Some later '67s have rear defrost adaptability built in including wiring holes. Condensation drainage is improved. Front mat is different since there's no foot switch. On and on....

Wed Feb 15, 2006 12:12 pm

Thanks guys we have been doing tons of research about the 67

Thu Feb 16, 2006 3:00 pm

Our 67 has the main beam switch still on the floor and not on the stalk...why???

Thu Feb 16, 2006 3:31 pm

PaulyPaul wrote: Our 67 has the main beam switch still on the floor and not on the stalk...why???

So does ours. Sept 66 manufacture.