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mr. warehouse Thu Aug 07, 2003 2:29 am

This Highroof is a RHD, walkthru, with a coachbuilt slider built specifically for the Swiss post (PTT)




Check out the "before" pictures here.......
http://www.vintagewarehouse.com/Highroof_before.html

ronnie Sun Aug 10, 2003 9:21 am

Nice! thats the only splitwindow walk through highroof I've seen.

mr. warehouse Thu Nov 06, 2003 7:42 pm

Update!!

We are currently doing some modifactions to th Highroof. Some of the work is listed below. I'll have pictures ASAP.

1904 cc engine, dropped spindles, narrowed beam, adjusters, straight axle, raised tranny, 4 wheels discs, etc.

oorwullie Fri Nov 07, 2003 3:50 am

hi greg. glad to hear you're still happy with the van!
:D

mynameismud Fri Nov 07, 2003 4:01 am

you didn't leave the paintball mark? man........... :?

mr. warehouse Sat Nov 08, 2003 2:11 pm

Paul wrote: you didn't leave the paintball mark? man........... :?



It was actually a nice sticker. I'm currently trying to find a new one. Can anyone help??

Skim Sat Nov 15, 2003 4:07 am

Mr. Warehouse to you wrote: Update!!

We are currently doing some modifactions to th Highroof. Some of the work is listed below. I'll have pictures ASAP.

1904 cc engine, dropped spindles, narrowed beam, adjusters, straight axle, raised tranny, 4 wheels discs, etc.

OOOH greg I cant wait to see it. After its slammed you might be able to pull it into the garage :lol:
What wheel set up are you gonna run? Also, you need to post some pics of the Slam-o-Matic single!

mr. warehouse Sat Nov 15, 2003 1:00 pm

SuperSkim wrote: OOOH greg I cant wait to see it. After its slammed you might be able to pull it into the garage

ssssssssssssssssshhh!!

That's the plan. I want to get it in the garage. I got the Camper down so I could get it in there, the Slam-O-Matic makes it in with the canopy on it, so I figure the Highroof should be a walk in the park...

Right now I'll be running small 5 lug (5 x 112) BRM's with 195/45/15's on the front and 195/50/15's on the rear. I know the wheels are played out :roll: but I want to have parts I sell on the Highroof since it'll be my swap meet Bus.

Quote: Also, you need to post some pics of the Slam-o-Matic single!

What do you want to see? I can post more pictures anytime.

1973 1303S Sat Nov 15, 2003 1:54 pm

you've done a great job! 8)

mr. warehouse Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:41 pm

Here's an UPDATE.....

Narrowed beam adjusters, dropped spindles, modified straightaxle kit, 4 wheel disc brakes, small 5 lug BRM's with billet caps.

All parts and services available from Vintage Warehouse!!

As you can see from the pictures, we're still working on the inside paint and upholstery. Pictures of that will come later.

For now, I'm sure the garage won't be a problem.








NorCalRiviera Sun Feb 22, 2004 2:58 pm

That is lookin' bad ass, Greg!! :P I'm surprised the plate and the bumper steps aren't scrapin! That thing gonna be down at BYOB?

-Taylor

stylus Sun Feb 22, 2004 3:54 pm

why is the logo backwards? LOL...

mr. warehouse Sun Feb 22, 2004 6:29 pm

Nor Cal Riviera wrote: That thing gonna be down at BYOB?

Maybe, I'm still doing the interior, and working on the motor, I don't feel like rushing again this year, so it may not come out until BOR

stylus wrote: why is the logo backwards? LOL...

Because VW of America sucks and that's my small rebellion..........

vwjosh6070 Mon Feb 23, 2004 11:21 pm

alright, what is the thing about VW of America?? fill me in, i have not heard the stories that are against VWoA. that is a cool bus. id like to have one.

MEANIRISHMOFO Tue Feb 24, 2004 6:34 pm

Kudos mr. warehouse to you, You have done it once again. I love it. :wink:

volksfahrer.nl Wed Feb 25, 2004 6:32 am

Those paintball stickers used to be a big hit here in Holland.
Nowadays you don't want to be seen with one :oops:

Iff you really like one for your bus I could try and find you one but I think it would mess up a perfect bus!

Personaly I would mount the small round mirrors instead of those huge elephant ears. (there a [-X )

mr. warehouse Wed Feb 25, 2004 9:13 am

keverpech wrote: Those paintball stickers used to be a big hit here in Holland.
Nowadays you don't want to be seen with one :oops:

Iff you really like one for your bus I could try and find you one but I think it would mess up a perfect bus!

Personaly I would mount the small round mirrors instead of those huge elephant ears. (there a [-X )

The paintball sticker thing is a joke. I don't want one.........

As for thr mirrors, small round ones don't cut it if you want to use them, especially over here where I'm on the wrong side of the road. The original mirror for the passenger side is goofing looking, but works great, every Swiss Post Bus I've seen (all 3 of them) has it, but I don't like the looks. The Elephant ears were a quick choice so I could drive, but they are crappy repro's and don't work for a damn either. So I'm going to be running these mirrors instead........



Which I also sell (shameless plug)
http://www.vintagewarehouse.com/Bus_parts.html

NorCalRiviera Wed Feb 25, 2004 9:27 am

Greg, what are the origins of those mirrors anyway. They're neat mirrors!

-Taylor

volksfahrer.nl Wed Feb 25, 2004 11:36 am

I had those mirrors on my bus when I got them!
They where a standard for emergency buses.

I gave mine to a "made man".

This is how my bus looked when I got it.
It's in resto now.

Skim Wed Feb 25, 2004 8:06 pm

Greg, That thing is BAD ASS....



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