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magiceddie88
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Location: Alaska
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 Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:55 pm Post subject: Side Step |
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Interesting in them...
Has any one fabercated their own?? Pictures would be awesome! 
If you do own one, are there any draws that comes with owning it? Stick out to much? Do they Wack hitch hikers as you roll by or cant get rid of the hitch hikers cause he wont get off your step...? Would like some info on them do they weaken your jack points any?
Thanks~
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busfreak_71
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Joined: April 29, 2007
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Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta
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I'd love to get one if they are available! 
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Tri-Bus
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Location: Butler PA
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| Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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| busfreak_71 wrote: |
| I'd love to get one if they are available! |
Bus Depot
http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=J13456
Aluminum Side Step for Bus
European made reproduction of original, imported exclusively by the Bus Depot. Fits into existing jack points.
$159.95 |
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WileyVW
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Location: Fort Lauderdale Florida
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| Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 7:25 pm Post subject: side step |
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| nvwainfo wrote: |
| busfreak_71 wrote: |
| I'd love to get one if they are available! |
Bus Depot
http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=J13456
Aluminum Side Step for Bus
European made reproduction of original, imported exclusively by the Bus Depot. Fits into existing jack points.
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I have one of these I repaced a damage original with, you will find it is a short step and closer into the rocker panel making it more show than usage. just my 2 cents
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busfreak_71
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Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta
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| Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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| nvwainfo wrote: |
| busfreak_71 wrote: |
| I'd love to get one if they are available! |
Bus Depot
http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=J13456
Aluminum Side Step for Bus
European made reproduction of original, imported exclusively by the Bus Depot. Fits into existing jack points.
$159.95 |
Thanks! A tad pricey though. 
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borninabus
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| Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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most people ditched the step because of ground clearance issues.
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Mark
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Location: Victoria, BC Canada
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| Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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| most people ditched the step because of ground clearance issues. |
Tell that to those of us with a propane tank mounted under our campers.
There's still lots of room under the tank @ stock height.
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busfreak_71
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| Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Mark wrote: |
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| most people ditched the step because of ground clearance issues. |
Tell that to those of us with a propane tank mounted under our campers.
There's still lots of room under the tank @ stock height. |
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phip
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| Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:23 pm Post subject: Re: side step |
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| WileyVW wrote: |
| I have one of these I repaced a damage original with, you will find it is a short step and closer into the rocker panel making it more show than usage. just my 2 cents |
That really bums me to hear; I had planned on getting the sidestep repro one day when I could but if that's so, why bother? Does anybody else have an opinion on the repro? |
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dreadnotmusic
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Location: Guam, USA
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I just picked up a used one this past week. I love it. It's mostly for looks and not much help for adults. However, my 3 yr old couldn't be any happier about. She uses it every time she gets in and out. Keep 'em shiny!
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donemoto
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I got mine back in the 80's for $10 at a VW garage. They really strenghten up sliding door area. Make sure your jack points are square before you slide it in. There really are any clearance problems driving with it on the bus. I got my roof rack for $25 at same place. It was made in Spain. Came off a South American Panel that found it's way to New Orleans.
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thewalrus
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I have one...
No idea where it came from/age. It's welded in place so it's gunna stay there for a while!! I like it though... very functional and not too low and not to far out...
...just right!! 
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Buscuss
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| Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:44 am Post subject: Side step |
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Though short-legged, I don't have a problem stepping up into the bus, but I find the side step makes it easier. The best use, IMHO, is when I'm sitting in the doorway, morning coffee in hand, slowly waking up, surveying the world, with my feet propped on the step. It's more comfortable.
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EverettB 
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creationblue
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thewalrus
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Hey thanks Ev thats EXACTLY what I have!!! That spring is long gone though. Why was it there anyways if that tab held it in place??
I didn't know it was from a company either... I actually thought some PO had made and installed it. Thanks for the links!!
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VWBusrepairman
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| Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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the steps are dead sexy and are very functional, even on this bus.
Maybe when it stops flooding here, I will roll the bus out and take better photos. |
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rustybutterknife
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I made my own.
the duct tape rust encapsulation system has since been phased out
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