1968 UVC "unidentified volkswagen camper"

[Anchovy]

This tent came with the my bus when I purchased it from the previous owner. It's a smaller drive away style tent but it's in nice shape. I don't see any labels or markings as to who manufactured it. Does anyone have an idea and does this tent help to identify the camper kit?

EDIT: Looks like this is the White Stag universal side tent that was used by ASI.

The top of the tent has a flap with a metal rod in it that rests in the drip rail and there are three snaps on the tent and bus to close off the bottom skirt.

[1972super2110]

Anchovy! What a great thread man! I have a small lantern collection and a low light I'm slowly restoring, so much inspiration here thanks for sharing everything!
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1969 Riviera Camper Bought outta my own field 2024
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[airschooled]

I'm drooling at that awning. Nice!

Is that the Baker show, or something else?
Robbie
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[vwbusride]

Whenever I feel sad about owning a Bay Window bus I check your thread for updates, then I feel better about my bus and inspired.
Are you going to do a run on this prototype awning? Looks the part.
Great Bus Great Thread. Thank you for the inspiration.

[Anchovy]

Prototype awning setup. Inspired by the early Westy side tents but with aluminum poles.

[Inky Ford]

[von_hansel]

Your bus makes me Bay Curious…

Looking great with the trailer and those General Grabbers
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[Anchovy]

[orwell84]

That’s a fantastic bus. Really like the vintage camping gear. I have similar stuff. Always preferred low tech camping. Simple and lasts for ages.

I bought the same motorcycle carrier from HF to carry a vintage Vespa. I will probably have to modify it like you did.

[Anchovy]

Had a roof rack made for the trailer. See it at OCTO this weekend.

[Anchovy]

Wolfsburg West for the seat stand mats. They are a decent fit but the cut lines for the seat rails and seat belt hardware are not in the exact right place. Overall I give them a 7/10 but I don't know of any other options.

[soissisc]

Looks good and great find! Where did you source replacements? I am in the same boat with my 68, the covers have fallen apart.
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Mark

68 Westy
92 Jetta (oh it is retired)
99 Eurovan
05 NBC
06 Audi A3
72 Westy (I am going to fix it up)

[Anchovy]

It finally came time to change out the original seat stand mats. They were so crunchy that they were chipping apart. On the passenger side I found the original key fob VIN tag. It was under the original stand mat so probably in there from Germany.

[Anchovy]

[dumptuck]

Love your bus. I have those same tires on my truck, but maybe an older version. They've been great - both on and offroad. You'll be happy with them. Happy travels
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[Anchovy]

New shoes.

Powder coated the wheels and mounted General Grabbers. The first shop that mounted and balanced the wheels used the stick on weights on the inside of rims. The weights hit in the rear on the backing plates. I took it the wheels to an old school shop and they removed the first weights and used clip on weights on the inside lip. All set.

I like the ride quality. I sit about an inch taller now as compared to the Hankook 185 r14's. No rubbing.

[Anchovy]

Cheap leveling ramps from Harbor Freight. This way you don't wake up with a headache. Although the beers may be the real problem.

[sportin-wood]

Very cool! Can I ask, why the yellow ramps?
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