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PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

this thread is doing way better than i expected! Cool

i of course cannot make everything in this thread, i don't have all the equipment and certainly don't have enough time but lets keep adding to the list in hopes that someone either has a resource or the ability to build the parts we all need Exclamation Exclamation
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 1:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Stuartzickefoose wrote:
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Somebody needs to repop the plastic screen insert behind the front grill for 68-71 bays:

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correction sir, the 72s also came with the same size.

as far as the screen, i can take a look tomorrow, as i have one bus with each...ill get back at this for you Wink


'68-'72 are different than '73-'74. The screw tabs on one sit deeper than the other. I tried to put a later one on my '72 and it was a no go.

So what does WCM really have?
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 1:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've got an email in to WCM so we'll see what they say.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 1:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I've got an email in to WCM so we'll see what they say.

keep us posted! I just recently found the wcm one but haven't purchased it. But I have been scouring the swap meets for two years with no luck.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 3:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

RocketSurgeon wrote:
srfndoc wrote:
I've got an email in to WCM so we'll see what they say.

keep us posted! I just recently found the wcm one but haven't purchased it. But I have been scouring the swap meets for two years with no luck.


I found a WCM repop at a swap meet for 10$. From a guy who said it didn't fit his 77. I figured it would fit my 69 and it did. So there IS an early repop, I just don't know how to order it...
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rear retractable seat belt mounts:

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Holes from the left:
Belt Pivot
Upper seat belt mount behind seat (below window)
Middle mount (may require captive nut installed, I think)
Seat belt roller

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Davidoft is selling 3 x left side (US driver's) and 2 x right side (US passenger) on the Late Bay forum in the UK - genuine VW.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 1:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

asiab3 wrote:
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I've got an email in to WCM so we'll see what they say.

keep us posted! I just recently found the wcm one but haven't purchased it. But I have been scouring the swap meets for two years with no luck.


I found a WCM repop at a swap meet for 10$. From a guy who said it didn't fit his 77. I figured it would fit my 69 and it did. So there IS an early repop, I just don't know how to order it...


WCM got back to me and said 'yes we have them' but when I pressed them for details on which year it fits I got no response.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 1:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice can u put a more getto looking thing in your window for everyone to laugh at..
Not to mention the not going to save u. Becase the z bed ripped appart in the wreck. And well at leastit will entangle ur body for the fire ...
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 6:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hard to find a good image of an S&S main jet tool:

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a screwdriver with a post the size of the hole in an S&S main jet. holds the jet securely while you install it. something like this for the Solex would be good. change the main jet without removing the bowl.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 7:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Nice can u put a more getto looking thing in your window for everyone to laugh at..
Not to mention the not going to save u. Becase the z bed ripped appart in the wreck. And well at leastit will entangle ur body for the fire ...


That is the factory rear retractable seat belt mount, and is naturally designed for the standard rear seat in a bus. Assuming no rot, the chances of that coming our are slim.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 8:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

copellos wrote:
Nice can u put a more getto looking thing in your window for everyone to laugh at ...


That was an excessively negative comment. Confused


Iirc, These mounts were sold in australia in compliance to local safety standards... And likely in many other places as well. I learned that from helpful people here in the baywindow forum sometime over the last 10 years.

Copellos, please take that negative energy elsewhere.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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An unfortunate truth is that, while I would love to see someone fab repros of these, the liability risks are high enough that I think many fabricators would steer clear.

That said, I have wondered about whether a top bolt arrangement (with a plate welded in above the window) would work as well. I don't want to peel my headliner apart to find out, so does anyone have any experience with this? This would utilize a rigid sash guide like so:

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 7:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

howzabout tools? i know i could sure use one of these right now;

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 9:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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howzabout tools? i know i could sure use one of these right now;

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you could just leave the wheel on, use wheel chalks with a socket and johnson bar..... or an impact gun while its on the ground .... or have someone put their foot on the brake while you use a socket and johnson bar.... why such an elaberate tool?
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 1:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

MOX wrote:
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howzabout tools? i know i could sure use one of these right now;

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you could just leave the wheel on, use wheel chalks with a socket and johnson bar..... or an impact gun while its on the ground .... or have someone put their foot on the brake while you use a socket and johnson bar.... why such an elaberate tool?


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 3:47 pm    Post subject: Chrome vent covers Reply with quote

If i had one item on a wish list for the bus it would be these chrome vent covers. A member of the "Kombi Club" forums here in Australia found these in a VW parts store in Bali, but I have not found these anywhere else. What are the thoughts on these out of either stainless or aluminium.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 4:20 pm    Post subject: chrome vent covers Reply with quote

^ I have never seen these!! Shocked
any name of maker on the backside?
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 4:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There was an add on here about two years ago from Thailand or Philippines if I remember right. I got a set of them. They're two piece and brazed. The fit is ok... Not amazing work, but pretty good. It would be cool to see someone make a set of pressed ones.

FYI my bus goes so much faster with them on there.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 5:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That seatbelt bracket for three point retractable belts would be great. Also, trans mount for automatics. I have been unable to find that anywhere.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 6:32 pm    Post subject: Re: Chrome vent covers Reply with quote

Jim981 wrote:
If i had one item on a wish list for the bus it would be these chrome vent covers. A member of the "Kombi Club" forums here in Australia found these in a VW parts store in Bali, but I have not found these anywhere else. What are the thoughts on these out of either stainless or aluminium.
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Umm. I want to like them. But I don't. Perhaps a picture of them on a rolling bus without the 80s Cal Bug/Bus pink paint job would change my mind Think I do appreciate the uniqueness though.
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