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NorCalNick
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 9:27 pm    Post subject: 72 patina'd bus Reply with quote

I'm more of a split bus guy myself but this one caught my attention, picked it up today in Porterville Ca. Only plans are to lower it, narrowed beam, new wheels and tires, replace the missing knick knacks and that about it.

Im new to the bay window side of things, this has an upright motor in it but 72's normally come with a pancake type. There's a large void where the old engine tin should be, does someone make a kit to seal up the engine bay when using an upright motor?

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 10:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sweet bus!, have a look at this: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=483408
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 2:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

busdaddy wrote:
Sweet bus!, have a look at this: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=483408


That's just what I'm looking for, thanks!
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 9:55 pm    Post subject: Re: 72 patina'd bus Reply with quote

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Build took longer than expected but it runs and drives now.

4" narrow wageswest beam with drop spindles and 4.5" rear drop plates. Has too much rake for my liking so i will c notch the rear and turn the spring plates.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 01, 2017 9:04 am    Post subject: Re: 72 patina'd bus Reply with quote

looks awesome!
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 01, 2017 9:19 am    Post subject: Re: 72 patina'd bus Reply with quote

I dig it Cool
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