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Tue Oct 12, 2010 12:08 pm

did anyone notice that there is no rear seat?

i guess thats how you get 4' long golf clubs in 3' of space

Tue Oct 12, 2010 12:15 pm

The back seat folds down

Tue Oct 12, 2010 5:07 pm

I just bought a 1972 9 passanger bus! it has also been gutted in the back pics coming soon.

Tue Oct 12, 2010 6:20 pm

Anyone know what those bars are across the back windows?? Their are two on both sides. rare thing to find?

Tue Oct 12, 2010 6:22 pm

john7 wrote: did anyone notice that there is no rear seat?

i guess thats how you get 4' long golf clubs in 3' of space

Luxurious is NOT a word I would associate with a VW Bus.... no matter how much I like them!

Fri Oct 22, 2010 6:44 am

Sugarbear wrote: Anyone know what those bars are across the back windows?? Their are two on both sides. rare thing to find?

Are you talking about jailbars? There aren't any in this picture is why I ask.

Fri Oct 22, 2010 7:57 am

Sugarbear wrote: Anyone know what those bars are across the back windows?? Their are two on both sides. rare thing to find?

They're called "Jailbars" or "Luggage Bars". I've had them on mine for a while and they're actually really handy. I got mine from Bus Depot a few years ago and they've held up perfectly

http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=J12122

I need to get these now 8)
http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=J13855

Bus Depots bars installed:

Fri Oct 22, 2010 8:08 am

How have they come in real handy? Not trying to be a dick, just curious.

Fri Oct 22, 2010 8:32 am

Well, they make keeping the curtains in order much easier, when the hatch is up they're a great spot to hang wet cloths/towels, when it's dark out it's the perfect spot for a drop light AND... what do ya know... they're great for keeping luggage from banging into your window! Or, when you're shooting the shit about engines at a show and the hatch is up again, it's a cool place to grab onto, hide your middle finger and pretend you care what someone saying about your engine and how there Chevy is so much better :roll:

Fri Oct 22, 2010 11:28 am

thewalrus wrote: The back seat folds down

Really? Any more details on this would be helpful.

My 9 passenger has a back that doesn't fold down.

Fri Oct 22, 2010 12:11 pm

Here's a scan of a '77 manual:

"....Optional equipement on US Models"

Fri Oct 22, 2010 12:47 pm

:D :D :D

Fri Oct 22, 2010 12:53 pm

:shock: Awesome!

Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:29 pm

mikewire wrote: thewalrus wrote: The back seat folds down

Really? Any more details on this would be helpful.

My 9 passenger has a back that doesn't fold down.
It's a 75-76+ thing, early seats are solid.

Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:06 pm

geraldcrewcab wrote:

:D :D :D

So, is that a full custom interior? As far as I know, Lotus white buses with Indian red interiors were only available in 68. At least in the US, maybe Europe had different offerings.

What's with the front high back seats? Is that passenger front 2/3's seat custom made?

Good looking bus by the way. It's a great color combo.

Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:34 pm

busdaddy wrote: mikewire wrote: thewalrus wrote: The back seat folds down

Really? Any more details on this would be helpful.

My 9 passenger has a back that doesn't fold down.
It's a 75-76+ thing, early seats are solid.

is there a way to make it fold down without swapping out for a later rear seat? That'd be pretty nifty...

Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:37 am

JSMskater wrote: busdaddy wrote: mikewire wrote: thewalrus wrote: The back seat folds down

Really? Any more details on this would be helpful.

My 9 passenger has a back that doesn't fold down.
It's a 75-76+ thing, early seats are solid.

is there a way to make it fold down without swapping out for a later rear seat? That'd be pretty nifty...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=867168

Thu Dec 09, 2010 8:41 am

JSMskater wrote: busdaddy wrote: mikewire wrote: thewalrus wrote: The back seat folds down

Really? Any more details on this would be helpful.

My 9 passenger has a back that doesn't fold down.
It's a 75-76+ thing, early seats are solid.

is there a way to make it fold down without swapping out for a later rear seat? That'd be pretty nifty...

If you want it to fold down just for the sake of luggage space, you could just unbolt the seat back at the upper outer brackets and move it out of the way. There should be an easy way to make that area a quick release, too.

Thu Dec 09, 2010 8:46 am

cdennisg wrote: JSMskater wrote: busdaddy wrote: mikewire wrote: thewalrus wrote: The back seat folds down

Really? Any more details on this would be helpful.

My 9 passenger has a back that doesn't fold down.
It's a 75-76+ thing, early seats are solid.

is there a way to make it fold down without swapping out for a later rear seat? That'd be pretty nifty...

If you want it to fold down just for the sake of luggage space, you could just unbolt the seat back at the upper outer brackets and move it out of the way. There should be an easy way to make that area a quick release, too.
Good point, I wonder if Home depot sells M6 thumb screws?, I'll bet Mcmaster carr does, the back is easy to remove on an early bus.

Mon Dec 20, 2010 6:46 pm

Part of the M501 Kit :o