Safares......where are they?

Red Fau Veh · Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 12:37 am Post subject:

That looks amazing! I was just gushing looking at the safare campers with all the high tops, then I see 2 of them posted with no top! Fun buses folks! Very Happy

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1971 Deluxe Sunroof Bay 1905 stroker, dual idf40's, 74mm Scat forged crank, engle 110 cam. CB 044 heads, AutoCraft rockers, chromoly push rods
1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey

Dreday · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 11:34 am Post subject:

Hi everyone, I just posted a bunch of brochures, flyers, and options lists that were saved by the previous owner.

The thread is "Safare' (Spirit) Camper Literature for your viewing pleasure"
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6527510#6527510

I also have the original manual for the gas stove cooktop and fridge that I will scan and post tonight. Slowly the mystery of the Safare' campers are coming to light! Very Happy

Anyone able to decode the serial numbers? Mine is XXX1 from June of 74' and I know that mine is not the first built...
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pyrobus · Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 4:46 pm Post subject: My 1971 safare camper

Hello bus fans I have a safari camper I bought from beetlemania in about 2002. I did drive it from cali and now I am using it mostly as a camper but it not driven or registered. It does run and the brakes were freshened up last summer. Thanks for posting this thread it has been very interesting . Posted a picture in the gallery...

Have a good one!

Mike

Red Fau Veh · Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 5:21 pm Post subject:

Fun bus!

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1971 Deluxe Sunroof Bay 1905 stroker, dual idf40's, 74mm Scat forged crank, engle 110 cam. CB 044 heads, AutoCraft rockers, chromoly push rods
1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey

airschooled · Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 6:25 pm Post subject:

This one's near Los Angeles. I've tried to buy it twice, but the owner was not interested in selling. Last time I talked to him, I saw he had three bugs in the backyard. All non-op, looked like they've been sitting for 15+ years. This one hasn't been moved in 10 years until last week, when he needed to clear the driveway. He uses it as a storage shed, and I think the interior is mostly complete. Bummer too, for such a sweet '74:

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guitarman63mm · Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 6:46 pm Post subject:

I am joining the Safare club next week! I'm buying a non-op '74 in absolutely awesome condition, inside and out. Almost all of the extras were in this guy. Cool

I need to sort out the engine issues and get some new tires, but otherwise, it's in stellar shape.

(OG color was orange, so it has the yellow tabletops/burgundy vinyl combo, which I prefer. I'm probably going to keep it this color as long as the paint is in good condition, which it appears to be.)

Some minor windshield rust, a tiny bit in the door drain channel, and on the rear driver window's removable panel. Minor sideswipe by the cargo door (visible in this photo). Other than that, it really is in solid shape.
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airschooled · Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 6:48 pm Post subject:

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guitarman63mm · Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 7:09 pm Post subject:

Red Fau Veh · Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 7:22 pm Post subject:

That's some fun looking fiberglass there! Cool

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1971 Deluxe Sunroof Bay 1905 stroker, dual idf40's, 74mm Scat forged crank, engle 110 cam. CB 044 heads, AutoCraft rockers, chromoly push rods
1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey

guitarman63mm · Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 7:26 pm Post subject:

Red Fau Veh · Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 11:23 am Post subject:

I'd have to guess that a westy seal won't work because they are not made to go around the entire roof as one peice like the high top needs. On my Adventurewagen the seal is only on the front above the windshield, but I read that some early tops had no seal, someone will know what you need though. Surprised

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1971 Deluxe Sunroof Bay 1905 stroker, dual idf40's, 74mm Scat forged crank, engle 110 cam. CB 044 heads, AutoCraft rockers, chromoly push rods
1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey

guitarman63mm · Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 7:27 am Post subject:

Just wanted to update this. I now own a 1974 Safaré #10079, it resides here in Tampa, FL. Brought it back from Western Pennsylvania, and it was previously from California, as I think most of them are. 91k original miles on the odometer. I have a resto thread I'm working on, but I'm focusing on actually doing the work before I start making more posts. Cool

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Jimmy

- 1974 Safaré Custom Camper. 091 trans + Dual Weber 34 ICTs + Pertronix SVDA + 1.7L 914 T4 engine.

guitarman63mm · Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 8:06 am Post subject:

Also, I just added all of these photos to my gallery from my owner's manual. I have the owner's manual for the Trav'ler stove. I'll post this in my resto thread too.

Also, here is the wiring diagram to the original fridge. No idea where the PO managed to find this. My bus has a Norcold AC/DC fridge that was installed in the 90's, I don't think this is the diagram to mine. Can anyone clarify?

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- 1974 Safaré Custom Camper. 091 trans + Dual Weber 34 ICTs + Pertronix SVDA + 1.7L 914 T4 engine.

Stuartzickefoose · Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 9:40 am Post subject:

Those are some COOL pictures man! thanks for posting them!
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Buscuss · Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 9:47 am Post subject: Safares....Where are they?

Thanks, guitarman. Your post added much data. I didn't know Safare had an operation in San Leandro.

It's a clean-looking bus. I hope you get it back on the road soon where you can enjoy it.

Please keep us up to date.
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guitarman63mm · Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 6:14 pm Post subject: Re: Safares....Where are they?

71whitewesty · Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 7:55 pm Post subject:

I don't think I've ever seen the "Travelounge" model. Anyone have one or a photo of one?
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Red Fau Veh · Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 8:47 pm Post subject: Re: Safares....Where are they?

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