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vwt2vietnam
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 Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:52 pm Post subject: Help me restore my bus (photos) |
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I come from Vietnam. There is some VW old bug club in Vietnam but a few bus, almost for transport and they're really old.
I bought a VW T2 from a primary school and I'm making a plan to restore it.
I have some problems with door, windows, rubber. Please show me how to restore it. It's no parts in Vietnam so I have to order and ship from other country. This is my bus's photos:
After clean:
Thank you.
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rustbus
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| Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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welcome! cool bus, very rare in Vietnam i bet!
what kind of resto did you have in mind? want it to be like new or custom?
to go back to stock would be incredibly expensive.
what do you want to do?
have any pictures of the engine?
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I don't recall ever seeing a non walk thru bay that wasn't a double cab. Cool.
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:01 am Post subject: restoring bus in Vietnam |
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Welcome to the Forum...your bus is a great project...for parts look in the Samba classified ads...you will find what you need to get started  |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 7:53 am Post subject: |
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Nice! I agree, how rare is that bus where you are?
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vwt2vietnam
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:10 pm Post subject: Thank you guys |
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Thank you all.
There are about 70-100 old bugs in Vietnam but about under 10 - 15 buses.
Some split buses (maybe 1-2).
They use buses as school bus or transport. It's no genuine parts in Vietnam.
I bought my bus from a primary school. I want to build it like Westfalia, with bed and cabinet. Last weekend me and my wife go around about 50km by my bus, It's really cool.
Now I have big problems with window rubber and sliding door, water drops inside when it rains  . Could I use window rubber of other car?
It's really hot in Hochiminh City in Vietnam whole year, and my bus no aircon, no fan 
I will take some photos of engine to show you. |
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curtis4085
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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maybe a parts place in Europe is closer to you for shipping? if so www.justkamper.com with have all you need for most of your restoration
if you want parts from parts dealers here in the USA go to www.busdepot.com and search your heart out.
my suggestion is to only buy VW or german parts where ever possible. Only ever buy German door seals Etc.
Best of luck on your projects.
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vwt2vietnam
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| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:18 pm Post subject: Photos of engine |
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This is my bus's engine:
My bus's window:
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| Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:22 pm Post subject: Non Walk Thru Bus |
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Here are some pictures of my 78 Non Walk Thru Bus. I got lucky and was able to save it from being sent off to Pick A Part.
Bought it from the daughter of the original owner. She didn't drive stick shift, and after her father passed away, she parked it.
Almost got him running. Still having problem with the fuel pump. Hope the pictures help you out. Let me know if you need any specific pictures taken.
Came with lots of extra parts such as 3 tires, engine seal, extra glass
and 2 windows. The slider behind the driver is broken. Wish you luck with your new bus from Sunny California.
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| Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 8:01 pm Post subject: Re: Non Walk Thru Bus |
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| encsdaddy wrote: | Here are some pictures of my 78 Non Walk Thru Bus. I got lucky and was able to save it from being sent off to Pick A Part.
Bought it from the daughter of the original owner. She didn't drive stick shift, and after her father passed away, she parked it.
Almost got him running. Still having problem with the fuel pump. Hope the pictures help you out. Let me know if you need any specific pictures taken.
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That is spanktacular. Very nice.
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vwt2vietnam
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| Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 8:16 pm Post subject: Re: Non Walk Thru Bus |
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| encsdaddy wrote: | Here are some pictures of my 78 Non Walk Thru Bus. I got lucky and was able to save it from being sent off to Pick A Part.
Bought it from the daughter of the original owner. She didn't drive stick shift, and after her father passed away, she parked it.
Almost got him running. Still having problem with the fuel pump. Hope the pictures help you out. Let me know if you need any specific pictures taken.
Came with lots of extra parts such as 3 tires, engine seal, extra glass
and 2 windows. The slider behind the driver is broken. Wish you luck with your new bus from Sunny California. |
Thank Encsdaddy!
The engine is difference. My engine is 1700, yours 2000? |
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vwt2vietnam
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| Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 8:43 pm Post subject: Re: Non Walk Thru Bus |
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| encsdaddy wrote: | Here are some pictures of my 78 Non Walk Thru Bus. I got lucky and was able to save it from being sent off to Pick A Part.
Bought it from the daughter of the original owner. She didn't drive stick shift, and after her father passed away, she parked it.
Almost got him running. Still having problem with the fuel pump. Hope the pictures help you out. Let me know if you need any specific pictures taken.
Came with lots of extra parts such as 3 tires, engine seal, extra glass
and 2 windows. The slider behind the driver is broken. Wish you luck with your new bus from Sunny California. |
Could you take closer photo of the Window? Is it sliding window? |
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encsdaddy
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| Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 10:35 pm Post subject: Re: Non Walk Thru Bus |
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| vwt2vietnam wrote: | | encsdaddy wrote: | Here are some pictures of my 78 Non Walk Thru Bus. I got lucky and was able to save it from being sent off to Pick A Part.
Bought it from the daughter of the original owner. She didn't drive stick shift, and after her father passed away, she parked it.
Almost got him running. Still having problem with the fuel pump. Hope the pictures help you out. Let me know if you need any specific pictures taken.
Came with lots of extra parts such as 3 tires, engine seal, extra glass
and 2 windows. The slider behind the driver is broken. Wish you luck with your new bus from Sunny California. |
Could you take closer photo of the Window? Is it sliding window? |
Yes, it has a sliding window on the sliding door and one behind the driver. The one behind the driver is broken. There are two extra slider windows sitting on the back seat, that i will install as time permits. I will take pictures for you of the windows for you, both the ones mounted and the extra ones and post them tomorrow, since it is already dark here in California.
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vwt2vietnam
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 12:23 am Post subject: Re: Non Walk Thru Bus |
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| Quote: | | Yes, it has a sliding window on the sliding door and one behind the driver. The one behind the driver is broken. There are two extra slider windows sitting on the back seat, that i will install as time permits. I will take pictures for you of the windows for you, both the ones mounted and the extra ones and post them tomorrow, since it is already dark here in California. |
Thank you buddy.
My bus has all sliding windows and bad rubber around so hard to close it all the time. |
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 12:43 am Post subject: |
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daverham has a 78 non walkthru also...ill send him this way...and have him post pictures...
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 2:54 am Post subject: |
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Hi!
typ 27 is original ambulance in Germany .
Your engine is not the original , check the letters under "Zündfolge 1432 " .  |
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vwt2vietnam
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 6:46 am Post subject: My bus's M-code |
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This is my bus's M-code:
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Daverham
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 9:22 am Post subject: |
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Yeah, I have a 78 with a bulkhead.... browse my photos and you'll find lots of pics. PM me if you want anything in particular snapped. I'd be happy to help.
There are also a couple "non-walk through" threads with pics.
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 11:17 am Post subject: Re: Thank you guys |
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| vwt2vietnam wrote: |
It's really hot in Hochiminh City in Vietnam whole year, and my bus no aircon, no fan
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you have a switch like this?
for getting parts you may try Australia, maybe Ratcamper may have some leads.
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