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BlastMasterMannyFresh Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2001 Posts: 6102 Location: #31peach
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:01 am Post subject: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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Moderator note:
This thread is for posting recent Bus finds.
This does not typically include Buses you "found" on the Internet, unless you have actually purchased the vehicle.
stever70 wrote: |
Bus hunting history???
This weekend I got my self a '68 bus. Body is pretty straight, some repair work needed on the floor boards up front. All doors shut PERFECTLY!!!!
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stever70 Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2009 Posts: 302 Location: california
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:10 am Post subject: |
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Sorry for posting my original message in the wrong spot...ooops. Anyways, I know that there has been topics about converting to 4x4. Well that is what is in store for this bus. Should be a fun project (will take a while though) |
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BlastMasterMannyFresh Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2001 Posts: 6102 Location: #31peach
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:18 am Post subject: |
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that's a very tall order my man, best of luck with it. |
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mattcuddy Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2003 Posts: 2036 Location: Philly, PA
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:20 am Post subject: |
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Damn, Manny rollin' into the baywindow forum to start what could be an epic thread. Total post whore. |
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stever70 Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2009 Posts: 302 Location: california
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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mannys66 wrote: |
that's a very tall order my man, best of luck with it. |
Of course it is, but if it were easy, Anyone coud do it |
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1977_L63H_P27 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2006 Posts: 2345 Location: Bristol, Tennessee
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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Buy a Synchro Vanagon, a metal shop with lots of fine welding equipment, and you'll be done within a year . Have fun! _________________
busdaddy wrote: |
...and try a few chubby ones until you find one you like.
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1977 Westfalia P27
you can't spell Volkswagen without SWAG
M-code Plate
Full Moon Bus Club |
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WhirledTraveller Samba Member
Joined: January 09, 2008 Posts: 1399 Location: Cambridge, MA
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stever70 Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2009 Posts: 302 Location: california
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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a synchro wont go where I want to go, dont get me wrong, they're pretty good, but i want something a bit more agressive. below is the running gear that will go underneith it. It will be re-powered with a LT1
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BUSBOSS Samba Member
Joined: January 21, 2009 Posts: 2161 Location: Northern California
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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WhirledTrav-
Here ya go:
_________________ All the redemption I can offer, girl, is beneath this dirty hood
1976 Westfalia
1970 Karmann Ghia Convertible (sold - but not forgotten) |
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Zelten Samba Member
Joined: September 16, 2008 Posts: 1335 Location: Issaquah
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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stever70 wrote: |
a synchro wont go where I want to go, dont get me wrong, they're pretty good, but i want something a bit more agressive. below is the running gear that will go underneith it. It will be re-powered with a LT1
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I hope it's not a Dana20 two piece rear axle you're gonna use. |
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chabanais Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2002 Posts: 4866
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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Where do you find the Zero G option kit?
BUSBOSS wrote: |
WhirledTrav-
Here ya go:
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_________________ "I spud therefore I yam." |
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50353
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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If you are going to chop the sh*$ out of it at least start with a rig that is so far gone that it will never likely be driven again. History has shown that most of these half breed abortions live very short lives, so don't ruin a good restoration candidate to make one. |
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stever70 Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2009 Posts: 302 Location: california
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 5:34 pm Post subject: |
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I wanted a body that was half way decent and has to be presmog ('75 or earlier). If someone want to save this one and has an early '70's. we could talk |
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stever70 Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2009 Posts: 302 Location: california
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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Seattlekombilover wrote: |
stever70 wrote: |
a synchro wont go where I want to go, dont get me wrong, they're pretty good, but i want something a bit more agressive. below is the running gear that will go underneith it. It will be re-powered with a LT1
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I hope it's not a Dana20 two piece rear axle you're gonna use. |
Currently running single piece axels by superior. Will upgrade to DANA 44 or greater later front and rear. Since both axle are current open diffs, they will spin before they break |
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Freak182 Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2008 Posts: 244
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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Not this week specifically, but in the last 4 weeks I've brought home:
and
and just before these, I got this
I love the sister thread over in splitsville, hopefully it will be as successful _________________
johnnypan wrote: |
I also happen to believe people who roll fatties have prettier women,smarter children and are truly the uber mensch of volkswagen society..and their beer is colder and tastes better |
Supporters:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php?username=Viande
Decal restoration by bryanbrutherford
www.CooperTires.com
http://www.oeveedub.com/ |
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78Kombi Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2006 Posts: 1043 Location: Western Mass
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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id so rock those wheels _________________ 78 hightop 2.0 FI
Wildthings wrote: |
no engine that I know of will run off of hype.
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Pez Samba Member
Joined: September 16, 2003 Posts: 583 Location: Texarkana
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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Well somebody didn't read the thread But good direction to take this thing. I'll post up the Bay I should be picking up soon. _________________ Always chasing Squirrel's. |
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BlastMasterMannyFresh Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2001 Posts: 6102 Location: #31peach
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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Pez wrote: |
Well somebody didn't read the thread But good direction to take this thing. I'll post up the Bay I should be picking up soon. |
I was gonna say the same thing, props to freak 182 for bringing back around. LOL |
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20279 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:15 pm Post subject: |
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I'm looking forward to posting up some finds in this thread. Up till now, I have had to keep my bay finds to myself for fear of isolation and scolding from my split bus brethren. It's a comforting feeling to be able to explore my bay curiosity amongst friends.
Thanks for thinking of those of us on the other side of the wall, Manny.
P.S. The 68 that was the impetus for this thread is much too nice an example to be cut into a 4X4. Find a 73-74 with a roached 1.7 litre. (should not be too hard) Let the early low light bay go to the hands of someone who will appreciate it. If it weren't for the mileage between us, I would consider finding a suitable trade for that bus. _________________ nothing |
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crukab Samba Chef
Joined: December 13, 2002 Posts: 6116 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 4:47 am Post subject: |
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cdennisg wrote: |
I'm looking forward to posting up some finds in this thread. Up till now, I have had to keep my bay finds to myself for fear of isolation and scolding from my split bus brethren. It's a comforting feeling to be able to explore my bay curiosity amongst friends. |
Thats some funny Shiat there.
There are a bunch of Bays up here in the Northeast, most are rotted to death, unless they are brought in from the West, or are "Summer Only" Buses. _________________ Tom
My Pops:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=604100&highlight=
I know you will always be with me, rest in peace with no more pain. 8/13/14.....
In the yard right now:
'51 Dodge 5 window truck
'65 Bug
'66 Singlecab
'82 Rabbit Truck Diesel from CALI
'86 Doublecab W/T
'91 Vanagon carat/wolfsbrg.Tiico
'88 Dodge Ram pickup
'11 Jetta Wagon |
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