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72camper Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2015 Posts: 256
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Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 8:32 pm Post subject: My 1972 VW camper, Mr. B... |
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We found this bus sitting in a junkyard in December and brought it to this point. Here we go...after a weekend of camping.
First picture is courtesy of Truly Vintage Photography...
It has 2.0L (with dual carbs) and 6 rib transmission, new paint, new wheels/tires (195/55-15), new suspension (4" narrowed/3.25" horseshoe), all new lights/seals, including HID. We cut out all the panels new and wrapped in cloth that both my children tie-dyed themselves, new shag carpeting and newly covered z-bed/rear cushions.
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Pinetops Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2007 Posts: 2987
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Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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Nice bus! Do you have any before pics? _________________ "A rolling bus gathers no rust." |
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crushie Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2011 Posts: 878 Location: alberta
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Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 6:10 am Post subject: |
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Nice bus! Love those BRM's.
Post some engine pictures, interested in the dual carb's! _________________ 1974 VW Combi 1800 Auto. Weber 32/36 |
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Bala Samba Member
Joined: December 04, 2003 Posts: 2613 Location: Austin, TX
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Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 6:50 am Post subject: |
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Very cool, and that's a fast turn around!
I would also like to see before pix if you have them. _________________ 1976 Westy
1966 Beetle |
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72camper Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2015 Posts: 256
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Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 4:57 am Post subject: |
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Here is an engine shot....
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crushie Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2011 Posts: 878 Location: alberta
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Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 6:03 am Post subject: |
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Nice! Great work so far. _________________ 1974 VW Combi 1800 Auto. Weber 32/36 |
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72camper Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2015 Posts: 256
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Posted: Sun May 24, 2015 7:13 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, dude. Really enjoying this thing. First VW and first air-cooled and it made its maiden voyage pretty decently. It was about a 2 hour drive one way to SOWO and en route, I lost my shift coupling. Put a new one in and was just fine for the rest of the trip. The 2.0 ran like a scalded dog, too. Got up and went. |
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FlatfourFrenchy Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2013 Posts: 297 Location: Boonville, MO
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Posted: Mon May 25, 2015 5:46 am Post subject: |
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Dang that was a fast turnaround and a coolbus. I am into mine a year and a half and nowhere near what you have done. I have had to replace the bottom six inches though. Sweet bus. _________________ 1971 Tin Top Westy Campmobile 70 |
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Wildthings Samba Member
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Posted: Mon May 25, 2015 9:48 am Post subject: |
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72camper wrote: |
Here is an engine shot....
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Clean and as neat as they get, !!!nice!!! |
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72camper Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2015 Posts: 256
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Posted: Mon May 25, 2015 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, dude. We look forward to driving this thing at the drop of a hat. |
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72camper Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2015 Posts: 256
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Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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Took this thing over to a show called Y U Buggin and had a pretty good time. First picture is of Mr. B next to "Clark Kent." The same guy that did my bus did the Bug as well.
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ultralite Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2011 Posts: 570 Location: GA
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Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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Hey man, nice meeting y'all at Y U Buggin. Great job with the quick turn around on your Bus.
Saying "hi" here so this thread will automatically email me with updates. _________________ Godspeed
'76 Beetle (sold)
'69 Beetle (sold)
'72 BMW 2002 (RIP)
'69 Westy
'02 BMW wagon AWD w/stick shift(sold)
'67 Beetle (sold) |
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72camper Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2015 Posts: 256
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Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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^^^ Hey man, how are you? Let's definitely keep in touch, man. |
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72camper Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2015 Posts: 256
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2015 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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Just an impromptu spot we saw and took a pic!
Also kind of excited about making cover of Kombi Life magazine!
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72camper Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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Local show...C&O style set up...
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bearrowland Samba Member
Joined: July 25, 2011 Posts: 17 Location: Central PA
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Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 11:37 am Post subject: |
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I love it!!! I really like the interior....it looks so comfy and inviting. Way to go! |
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chabanais Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 11:39 am Post subject: |
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I like it... except for the carpet on the door panels!
Wheel color choice works with the Bus. _________________ "I spud therefore I yam." |
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72camper Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 2:56 pm Post subject: |
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bearrowland wrote: |
I love it!!! I really like the interior....it looks so comfy and inviting. Way to go! |
Thanks, man. I appreciate it. It is very comfy inside.
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I like it... except for the carpet on the door panels!
Wheel color choice works with the Bus. |
Thanks for the compliments, dude. The carpet on the door panels? Are you referring to kick panels? |
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72camper Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2015 Posts: 256
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Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: My 1972 VW camper, Mr. B... |
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A couple of things added over the past couple of weeks. Aside from beefing up the heating in the bus, I put on a side step (young son loves it loves using it and then I picked up the 3rd brake (STOP) light.
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72camper Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2015 Posts: 256
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Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:59 pm Post subject: Re: My 1972 VW camper, Mr. B... |
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Latest purchase.....
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