TheSamba.com :: View topic - Using 15/21/23 corner frame on bay window?

Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:43 pm

VDubTech wrote: Soviet1942 wrote: I think picture posted on my first post shows that it is possible and doesn't look like shit. I'll take some dimensions to see if there is a way they can fit. If I would have to change the rear hatch I think that would be too much work.

Of course you would have the change the rear hatch. You would have to re-engineer the entire rear end of the vehicle. The picture you posted is a Brazilian Bay. Search the forum and you'll find plenty of pics of them, look at the rear shots. Those Buses use the same hatch that was discontinued on the Split Windows in 1962. It's not gonna work, you can tell that by just looking at it.

There is no reason that can't be made to work. It's not like he is saying "I want to turn my bus into an airplane". of course it will take custom fabrication, but that is to be expected. but really, there has been much harder mods done to VW's over the years. Go for it, it would be cool! would you change the windows to the early square ones all around? or keep the long side windows?

Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:44 pm

Just fly to Curacao, cut the whole rear clip off and fly home. Bingo! Your set.

Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:48 pm

VDubTech wrote: Here ya go, lemme do it for you. This is an '86 on the Island of Curacao....notice the rear hatch. It's not gonna work.

could always narrow the stock hatch. anyway, with that rear shot, it kinda reminds me of this :)

Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:07 pm

Here are a couple more shots of the same Bus. I talked to the owner for a while, he was living in it right here on the ocean in Curacao. He said it wasn't as much fun as it sounded like.

Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:10 pm

Yep, its gona take some work. It would still be cool to see, pop in some sky lights too :wink:

Tue Feb 23, 2010 9:57 pm

After thinking about it, its not that difficult. I am first going to consult with the peeps that I know and maybe I'll be able to source a rear clip of a split window. I feel strong on the idea and I personally think I will enjoy it.

Tue Feb 23, 2010 9:58 pm

Soviet1942 wrote: After thinking about it, its not that difficult. I am first going to consult with the peeps that I know and maybe I'll be able to source a rear clip of a split window. I feel strong on the idea and I personally think I will enjoy it.
you should do it! its a great idea

Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:10 pm

Yeah, I like it. I will first start by making that the heights of the windows are the same. I already know this is a "hack" job but I sure as hell will not put all the work to making it work and have different height windows, that will look stupid.