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Kclinch
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 Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 3:53 pm Post subject: First car 69 Bay |
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I'm 17, Payed 1200$ and brought her home from Maine last night. She runs great, made in 1969. Just took the air filter off for work. Haven't put back bumper or slide cover back on.
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dreadzeplin666
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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Looks nice! Esp for a East coast Bus the rockers look good, bottom of body doesnt look too roached.... hats off to you! Now engine time: GET SOME HOSES ON THE SHROUD TO EXHAUST!!!! Im sure wasnt too hot to make a diff yet but will SOON! And of course the fuel lines..... didnt see the NO-NO of the filter in the compartment so youre ok on that but wanna make sure the lines are new!
Congrats and Welcome
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borp442
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats on your new/first whip! Obviously tough to tell from the limited pics but it looks to be reasonably solid (especially considering you found her in Maine). What are your plans?
I'm (anxiously) awaiting my first bus, a '72 westy that shipped from CA last week. I'm in Newbury so, after I get her sorted out, I'll be sure to look for you up and down 1A
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asiab3
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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Nice find, and welcome! What exactly are you looking to do with your new bus?
I've read some incredibly insightful things from the wonderful folks on here, so just know that you can trust them. You're in good company :)
(on the time it took me to write this, someone else already mentioned the mandatory fuel line change AND the shroud/exhaust hoses. see what I mean?)
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Kclinch
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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| im planning to use her as a daily driver, im having trouble with the back of the back seat, cant quite get it to fit in with the siding there, im prolly gonna put a bed over there anyways so i can use it for camping. |
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Kclinch
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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| hopefully the new fuel lines will come soon, ill get right on the hosing to thanks |
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Kclinch
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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| borp442- ill make sure to honk! |
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sneakyjack
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:01 pm Post subject: |
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you probably know this but the front seats look like they are from a 74.
Above stuff is all good info I won't repeat.
Take a lot pf pics you'll thank yourself later.
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Kclinch
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Yeah it has a mix of hardware from 67-73, someone really customized it. The previous owner bought it, drove it 75 miles home, and then put it in her garage starting it every few months. she intended to do something with it but after having it for 3 years just decided to sell it.
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Desertbusman
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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| dreadzeplin666 wrote: |
| GET SOME HOSES ON THE SHROUD TO EXHAUST!!!! Im sure wasnt too hot to make a diff yet but will SOON! |
The fan shroud fresh air outlets are plugged so there is no concern with it loosing cooling air. So the only need for fresh air hoses is dependant on what type of exhaust is on it which we know nothing about it at this point.
If it has J tubes there is no need whatsoever for the hoses.
If it has heat exchangers then hoses are needed to heat the cabin. And HE's should have a bit of airflow when they are turned off to keep their casings cooler.
We don't even know if his rear tin has the holes for fresh air tubes. If it does then they need to be plugged to keep hot exhaust air from comming up into the engine compartment.
As far as the need for those hoses don't jump to any bogus conclusions.
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