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U-channel brackets welded to the subframe, then bolts through the tubing. I'll post some pics tomorrow.

Based upon solid feedback, I narrowed the hoops toward the center and swept them back another 6 degrees.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2168251.jpg
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/ ...

Hi All. This is the Roo Bar I made for a customer. It was built with 1.75" tubing, rather than adhering to the EXCELLENT version that obnoxiousblue created using 1.5" tubing.

Do you all ...

I'm building one for a customer next week. If there is STILL interest (super old post) I can post up some pics.

I have to say, after 1900 mile trip from Wichita to Maine, this bus has performed flawlessly! I drive her often and never take it easy. She has been faithful and reliable through countless family excu ...

The uprights are 2' on the Beta. I may try to take it down to 1' but it would endanger the paint when installing bungee cords/tie-down implements. I had envisioned a 'spider-bungee net'' covering the ...

I knocked this rough draft together as a concept for a customer. I've fixed the bar alignment (after taking these pics), so everything is now symmetrical. What do you guys think?
https://www.thesamb ...

Thanks, Mr. Waugaman. I can't wait to see it on your Thing!

What does the oil soak accomplish?

All too often, I read about people's problems with their VWs, but rarely hear what actually fixed the problem. I thought I would close the loop on one of my little issues.

To recap... I tried to br ...

I am pleased to report that the Webasto is doing great! Temps were down to 28F a couple days ago, and the temp inside the cabin was 72F at a 1/3 setting. I reconfigured the flow to pull fresh air from ...

I ordered mine from Heatso.com. They initially sent me a diesel version, and I considered running it, but returned it for a gasoline unit.

The wiring was super easy to put together. My only gripe ...

This is the heater: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1704844.jpg
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1704843.jpg
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1704842.jpg

What a great idea, Mondshine! Thank you.
I've gotta make one of these. Your idea is far safer than jacks, ratchet straps, chains, etc...

There was no way in Hell that I was going to endure another Kansas Winter without a heater in my DD. So, I finally installed my Webasto! It fits in the stock location with a simply fabricated bracket. ...

Sounds like an epic adventure. I'm in!

Yes, sorry about that...$350. I have an ad in the Thing parts section with more info.

I'll make them as and when they are ordered. I have some of the sub-assemblies pre-made, so a 7 day turn around should be reasonable.

It took a while to get settled in to a new job, school, house, ect... but I am back up, and ready to start making Thing racks. Is anyone still interested in the lift rack?

They offer a gasoline version. The consumption rate for gasoline is slightly higher... But the benifit far outweighs the cost, IMHO.

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Topic: Roo Bar
fccperdiem Replies: 788 Views: 143160	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:13 pm Subject: Re: Roo Bar
fccperdiem Replies: 788 Views: 143160	U-channel brackets welded to the subframe, then bolts through the tubing. I'll post some pics tomorrow.
Topic: Roo Bar
fccperdiem Replies: 788 Views: 143160	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:15 pm Subject: Re: Roo Bar
fccperdiem Replies: 788 Views: 143160	Based upon solid feedback, I narrowed the hoops toward the center and swept them back another 6 degrees. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2168251.jpg https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/ ...
Topic: Roo Bar
fccperdiem Replies: 788 Views: 143160	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2021 2:09 pm Subject: Re: Roo Bar
fccperdiem Replies: 788 Views: 143160	Hi All. This is the Roo Bar I made for a customer. It was built with 1.75" tubing, rather than adhering to the EXCELLENT version that obnoxiousblue created using 1.5" tubing. Do you all ...
Topic: Roo Bar
fccperdiem Replies: 788 Views: 143160	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2021 6:25 pm Subject: Re: Roo Bar
fccperdiem Replies: 788 Views: 143160	I'm building one for a customer next week. If there is STILL interest (super old post) I can post up some pics.
Topic: Without a Hitch!
fccperdiem Replies: 1 Views: 190	Forum: Bay Window Bus Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 3:33 pm Subject: Without a Hitch!
fccperdiem Replies: 1 Views: 190	I have to say, after 1900 mile trip from Wichita to Maine, this bus has performed flawlessly! I drive her often and never take it easy. She has been faithful and reliable through countless family excu ...
Topic: Thing Hood Rack Ideas...
fccperdiem Replies: 6 Views: 783	Forum: Thing/Type 181 Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2018 4:57 pm Subject: Re: Thing Hood Rack Ideas...
fccperdiem Replies: 6 Views: 783	The uprights are 2' on the Beta. I may try to take it down to 1' but it would endanger the paint when installing bungee cords/tie-down implements. I had envisioned a 'spider-bungee net'' covering the ...
Topic: Thing Hood Rack Ideas...
fccperdiem Replies: 6 Views: 783	Forum: Thing/Type 181 Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 5:07 pm Subject: Thing Hood Rack Ideas...
fccperdiem Replies: 6 Views: 783	I knocked this rough draft together as a concept for a customer. I've fixed the bar alignment (after taking these pics), so everything is now symmetrical. What do you guys think? https://www.thesamb ...
Topic: Rear Thing Rack...Any Takers?
fccperdiem Replies: 49 Views: 6260	Forum: Thing/Type 181 Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 9:21 pm Subject: Re: Rear Thing Rack...Any Takers?
fccperdiem Replies: 49 Views: 6260	Thanks, Mr. Waugaman. I can't wait to see it on your Thing!
Topic: Valve ajustment and THIS happens!
fccperdiem Replies: 25 Views: 2704	Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 1:04 am Subject: Re: Valve ajustment and THIS happens!
fccperdiem Replies: 25 Views: 2704	What does the oil soak accomplish?
Topic: New 2017cc locked up during break-in
fccperdiem Replies: 20 Views: 3267	Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2017 8:17 pm Subject: Re: New 2017cc locked up during break-in
fccperdiem Replies: 20 Views: 3267	All too often, I read about people's problems with their VWs, but rarely hear what actually fixed the problem. I thought I would close the loop on one of my little issues. To recap... I tried to br ...
Topic: Webasto Heater Retrofit
fccperdiem Replies: 8 Views: 881	Forum: Thing/Type 181 Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2017 10:44 pm Subject: Re: Webasto Heater Retrofit
fccperdiem Replies: 8 Views: 881	I am pleased to report that the Webasto is doing great! Temps were down to 28F a couple days ago, and the temp inside the cabin was 72F at a 1/3 setting. I reconfigured the flow to pull fresh air from ...
Topic: Webasto Heater Retrofit
fccperdiem Replies: 8 Views: 881	Forum: Thing/Type 181 Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 10:23 pm Subject: Re: Webasto Heater Retrofit
fccperdiem Replies: 8 Views: 881	I ordered mine from Heatso.com. They initially sent me a diesel version, and I considered running it, but returned it for a gasoline unit. The wiring was super easy to put together. My only gripe ...
Topic: Webasto Heater Retrofit
fccperdiem Replies: 8 Views: 881	Forum: Thing/Type 181 Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 12:40 pm Subject: Re: Webasto Heater Retrofit
fccperdiem Replies: 8 Views: 881	This is the heater: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1704844.jpg https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1704843.jpg https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1704842.jpg
Topic: Rear Torson bushing change
fccperdiem Replies: 10 Views: 1012	Forum: Thing/Type 181 Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 6:55 am Subject: Re: Rear Torson bushing change
fccperdiem Replies: 10 Views: 1012	What a great idea, Mondshine! Thank you. I've gotta make one of these. Your idea is far safer than jacks, ratchet straps, chains, etc...
Topic: Webasto Heater Retrofit
fccperdiem Replies: 8 Views: 881	Forum: Thing/Type 181 Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 6:28 am Subject: Webasto Heater Retrofit
fccperdiem Replies: 8 Views: 881	There was no way in Hell that I was going to endure another Kansas Winter without a heater in my DD. So, I finally installed my Webasto! It fits in the stock location with a simply fabricated bracket. ...
Topic: Things West 2018 in Chino CA June 10th @ Blackstar
fccperdiem Replies: 54 Views: 4738	Forum: Thing/Type 181 Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2017 9:13 pm Subject: Re: Things West 2018 in Chino CA June 10th @ Blackstar
fccperdiem Replies: 54 Views: 4738	Sounds like an epic adventure. I'm in!
Topic: Rear Thing Rack...Any Takers?
fccperdiem Replies: 49 Views: 6260	Forum: Thing/Type 181 Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 4:00 pm Subject: Re: Rear Thing Rack...Any Takers?
fccperdiem Replies: 49 Views: 6260	Yes, sorry about that...$350. I have an ad in the Thing parts section with more info.
Topic: Rear Thing Rack...Any Takers?
fccperdiem Replies: 49 Views: 6260	Forum: Thing/Type 181 Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 12:15 am Subject: Re: Rear Thing Rack...Any Takers?
fccperdiem Replies: 49 Views: 6260	I'll make them as and when they are ordered. I have some of the sub-assemblies pre-made, so a 7 day turn around should be reasonable.
Topic: Rear Thing Rack...Any Takers?
fccperdiem Replies: 49 Views: 6260	Forum: Thing/Type 181 Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 3:00 pm Subject: Re: Rear Thing Rack...Any Takers?
fccperdiem Replies: 49 Views: 6260	It took a while to get settled in to a new job, school, house, ect... but I am back up, and ready to start making Thing racks. Is anyone still interested in the lift rack?
Topic: Aftermarket heater solutions?
fccperdiem Replies: 22 Views: 1714	Forum: Thing/Type 181 Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 4:08 pm Subject: Re: Aftermarket heater solutions?
fccperdiem Replies: 22 Views: 1714	They offer a gasoline version. The consumption rate for gasoline is slightly higher... But the benifit far outweighs the cost, IMHO.


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