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tburton100 Samba Member
Joined: August 26, 2021 Posts: 8 Location: UK
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Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 11:25 am Post subject: 1979 Bay - New Member Intro |
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Hi All,
Just a quick intro as I'm new to the forum. I was lucky enough to recently get myself a 1979 registered Bay, a long term dream for my wife and I which we plan to tour the UK in initially once it's ready. We are based in Kent, in the South East UK.
I believe it was once a Kombi then converted by Devon Conversions into a Camper. I can't be certain as there is very little history with it other than the last 3 years. Miles say 58k, could well be 158k I suspect or more.
It's not in bad condition, some obvious patches of filler to deal with and idles poorly and does not stop too well, but got me home ok on a warm day. The camping setup is only half there, so looking forward to sorting that out. I added the canopy for it's maiden outing as it was due to be damp.
There is no m-plate that I can find but the paint sticker is there which matches it's current paint colours and VIN. I'd love to find out more history.
I'm sure I'll be looking for information in the forums frequently, already it's been a great help and given me many great pointers.
Great to be part of the community.
Tony.
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 11:36 am Post subject: Re: 1979 Bay - New Member Intro |
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welcome. M-plate will be on the top of the left side air vent tube I think. _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin |
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tommu Samba Member
Joined: November 15, 2011 Posts: 615 Location: L.A.
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Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:18 pm Post subject: Re: 1979 Bay - New Member Intro |
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Welcome!
What engine / gearbox combination do you have? Pics of the engine pls. _________________ |
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MorkC68 Samba Member
Joined: December 23, 2015 Posts: 610 Location: Nottingham, England
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Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: 1979 Bay - New Member Intro |
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Welcome from Notts!
Good looking bus, hope you have some great adventures _________________ Major; 1977 Westfalia Campmobile
- Subaru EJ20
- Koni Classic adjustable dampers & Empi Heavy Duty Anti Roll Bar
- 180W Solar System
My blog: https://twolatebays.wordpress.com/ |
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aeromech Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2006 Posts: 16922 Location: San Diego, California
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Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:52 pm Post subject: Re: 1979 Bay - New Member Intro |
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Very nice looking camper. I’d be curious what it’s worth in the UK because I believe they are very rare in unrusted condition over there _________________ Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Licensed Pilot (Single engine Land)
Boeing 727,737-200-300-400,757,767
Airbus A319,320,321
DC9/MD80
BAe146
Fokker F28/F100
VW type 1 1962,63,65,69,72
VW Type 2 1971 (3 ea.) 1978, 1969
VW Jetta
VW Passat
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tburton100 Samba Member
Joined: August 26, 2021 Posts: 8 Location: UK
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Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 1:33 am Post subject: Re: 1979 Bay - New Member Intro |
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Thanks for the welcome.
To answer the questions, it's 1600, 4 speed manual. Engine pics below:
I've been all over the cabin air tubes, front and back looking for the m-plate, no sign of it yet. Ordered a certificate from VW in the end.
I paid £10k for it, which is quite a good price in the UK for this condition. No doubt there is rust with filler over it, but will sort that out in time. |
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wagohn Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2014 Posts: 740 Location: United States
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Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 6:55 am Post subject: Re: 1979 Bay - New Member Intro |
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Welcome, nice bus. It's awesome that in the UK you can have a 79 with an upright type engine. I have a 76 over here in the USA and we only have the fuel injected choice (type 4) for an engine - fewer parts available. IMHO, you have the best of both worlds.
Congrats. _________________ 1976 VW Transporter, 2.0 FI Engine |
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tburton100 Samba Member
Joined: August 26, 2021 Posts: 8 Location: UK
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Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 2:01 am Post subject: Re: 1979 Bay - New Member Intro |
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Happy Friday!
Turns out the bus was built on 27th June 1978, so must have been sold and registered a few months later in the 1979 year.
The engine is being replaced with a refurb 1641 as I believe that old one might a 1300 with 1600 carb on it, it's certainly got no power and compression was very poor, described as knackered by the garage..
We are loving it so far. Pic below.
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mikedjames Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2012 Posts: 2714 Location: Hamble, Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 12:07 pm Post subject: Re: 1979 Bay - New Member Intro |
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Nice bus .
If you want to go on a voyage of discovery : A campout with people working on their buses in Leicestershire UK. ..
https://thelatebay.com/index.php?threads/techenders-2022.93941/ _________________ Ancient vehicles and vessels
1974 VW T2 : Devon Eurovette camper with 1641 DP T1 engine, Progressive carb, full flow oil cooler, EDIS crank timed ignition.
Engine 1: 40k miles (rocker shaft clip fell off), Engine 2: 30k miles (rebuild, dropped valve). Engine 3: a JK Preservation Parts "new" engine, aluminium case: 26k miles: new top end.
Gearbox rebuild 2021 by Bears.
1979 Westerly GK24 24 foot racer/cruiser yacht Forethought of Gosport.
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MorkC68 Samba Member
Joined: December 23, 2015 Posts: 610 Location: Nottingham, England
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Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: 1979 Bay - New Member Intro |
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Good shout Mike!
I'll second what Mike posted, its a great weekend spent with a great, friendly bunch in a lovely location too. We always enjoy the weekend _________________ Major; 1977 Westfalia Campmobile
- Subaru EJ20
- Koni Classic adjustable dampers & Empi Heavy Duty Anti Roll Bar
- 180W Solar System
My blog: https://twolatebays.wordpress.com/ |
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tburton100 Samba Member
Joined: August 26, 2021 Posts: 8 Location: UK
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2021 3:42 am Post subject: Re: 1979 Bay - New Member Intro |
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Thanks for the great tip. I certain need to learn more about the mechanical side of it so that could be very useful. |
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