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ohiovw
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 Posted: Fri May 09, 2025 11:09 am Post subject: 1969 VW bus build thread |
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We bought the bus 2 years ago. Just starting to make some improvements. Thought I'd create a build thread to track them. Has been in storage most of that time but hoping to change that. Here's the pic of when we trailered it home.
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ohiovw
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2025 11:27 am Post subject: cleaning up front end |
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A lot of areas I could work on but thought I'd start on the areas that are looked at the most and are quick and lower cost fixes. Front end....headlights were dim, and I believe losing the reflective coating so decided to swap them out. Also liked that the led's are low power draw.
I bought my new headlights and led bulbs off ebay. Cheap as I could find. $32 headlights, $13.50 for the bulbs. Got the new rings from jbugs.
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ohiovw
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2025 11:34 am Post subject: license plate brackets |
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Don't need it so it's gone. I figured the little details will help clean it up. Now I gotta find some white plugs to cover the holes up. Maybe someone knows where I can find some?
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Will add a rear bracket pic soon...
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2025 11:40 am Post subject: Re: 1969 VW bus build thread |
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New wipers and blades. I think these were listed at jbugs for the early70's bus but still fit. Seem to be ok. Not 100% sure I should have got black. Maybe chrome would be nicer. They don't cost much so I didn't think too much about it. Can always replace later.
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2025 11:45 am Post subject: Re: 1969 VW bus build thread |
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Sunvisors were dirty, so washed them up and replaced the plastic brackets. One was missing. Tried dish soap. Tried hydrogen peroxide, soaked for a while. They're pretty good now.
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2025 11:52 am Post subject: Re: 1969 VW bus build thread |
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Current seat covers are torn in a few places and just plane old. Didn't want to spend $500 on a new set just yet, so sourced some office chair covers from ebay for $15 each. They don't really fit good but they're ok for now.
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2025 9:42 am Post subject: Re: 1969 VW bus build thread |
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I didn’t like the all red covers so paid a few extra bucks and got some other el cheapos from eBay. It added a bit more comfort(padding) and fit the seats somewhat better. Once I get the long tapered back rest piece sewed up to shorten the cover it’ll fit much better.
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