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Viva.Sabata
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Location: Alaska
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My dream ride - RS6 engine and drive train under a decent Vanagon body. Sleeper.
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1987 Westy Full Camper, Peloquin 5-Speed 2wd |
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Viva.Sabata
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Joined: October 09, 2013
Posts: 172
Location: Alaska
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| Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 10:56 pm Post subject: Re: Dream Mods |
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| vino de vano wrote: |
| I would say a brand new stock trans is, not a mod. But it is a dream. |
Not a dream. I managed to buy two. They’re out there but $$$
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1987 Westy Full Camper, Peloquin 5-Speed 2wd |
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Viva.Sabata
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Joined: October 09, 2013
Posts: 172
Location: Alaska
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| Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 10:55 pm Post subject: Re: Dream Mods |
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My dream ride - RS6 engine and drive train under a decent Vanagon body. Sleeper.
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Sabata
1987 Westy Full Camper, Peloquin 5-Speed 2wd |
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Crankey
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Joined: July 11, 2004
Posts: 2672
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| Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:31 pm Post subject: Re: Dream Mods |
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Just to participate...
One dream would be built in 4 corner hydraulic jacks
so I could jack it up any time any where, change a tire or peep at the leaks...but then another dream is a vanagon without coolant leaks. Sounds like a 911 engine swap dream.
A realistic dream is AC.
Installing nut-serts or riv-nuts in every hole with a sheet metal screw. Every damn hole.
I'm starting with the gate bumpers.
Just remember though, these words of wisdom
https://youtu.be/QcxWxNO8idc
Except for a transmission that's kinda basic everyone needs that.
Is it a dream mod if it can be done or is it only a DM is it's near impossible ?
If it's only for dreams I'd go back in time and sneak a stack of stainless steel sheets in the pile heading for doka production, all the guages needed to produce an entire doka and it's stamped suspension parts. 304 is fine. |
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plummerdesign
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Joined: September 04, 2010
Posts: 551
Location: PNW
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| Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:11 pm Post subject: Re: Dream Mods |
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To peel away the metal cocoon of my 1984 Westfalia and find an emerging butterfly trapped inside....a 2021 VW T6.1 California Ocean!
(wake up in cold sweat)
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It is old and green and it makes me grin.
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vino de vano
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Joined: September 10, 2016
Posts: 362
Location: columbia gorge
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| Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 3:54 pm Post subject: Re: Dream Mods |
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I would say a brand new stock trans is, not a mod. But it is a dream.
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82westyrabbit
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Joined: March 02, 2015
Posts: 1022
Location: Ma
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| Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 2:18 pm Post subject: Re: Dream Mods |
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| I am with Neil on this one. A brand new transmission. John |
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mikemtnbike
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Joined: March 26, 2015
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Location: North Carolina
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Vanagon Nut
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Joined: February 08, 2008
Posts: 10524
Location: Sunshine Coast B.C.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 11:53 am Post subject: Re: Dream Mods |
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Easy to source, mod, install, OE low mileage or new transaxle.
Neil.
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1988 Westy DIY 50º ABA
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0cean
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Location: California
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Merian
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Joined: January 04, 2014
Posts: 5212
Location: Orygun
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| Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 5:39 pm Post subject: Re: Dream Mods |
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I am waiting to see someone post on adding adaptive radar based cruise control on their vanergun
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candyman
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Joined: December 20, 2003
Posts: 2717
Location: Missoula MT
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| Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 4:33 pm Post subject: Re: Dream Mods |
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| skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
rats....
here i thought we'd see djkeev scantily clad going all Tawny Kitaen on the roof of his van like a whitesnake video |
I am choosing to stay away from your dream life from now until forever. The whitesnake vid broke the camel's back. |
Once you see, you can never un-see it |
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skills@eurocarsplus
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Joined: January 01, 2007
Posts: 17977
Location: sticksville, ct.
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| Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 3:49 pm Post subject: Re: Dream Mods |
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| jimf909 wrote: |
I am choosing to stay away from your dream life from now until forever. The whitesnake vid broke the camel's back. |
i have a very vivid imagination 
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my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
| Jake Raby wrote: |
| Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
| Brian wrote: |
| Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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SCM
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Joined: January 26, 2011
Posts: 3483
Location: Bozeman MT
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| Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 3:30 pm Post subject: Re: Dream Mods |
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Eh, not hassling with loading up a car with a tent, camp stove, and water jugs for spur of the moment trips was already a dream come true.
I guess I'd settle for an easy to install upgraded gas tank (no saddle/hoses and greater capacity) and some functional skid plates for a 2WD engine/trans.
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0cean
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vino de vano
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Joined: September 10, 2016
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Location: columbia gorge
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| Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 1:14 pm Post subject: Re: Dream Mods |
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Anti-gravity drive, just don't know where I'd put it. 
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jimf909
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| Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 11:53 am Post subject: Re: Dream Mods |
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| skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
rats....
here i thought we'd see djkeev scantily clad going all Tawny Kitaen on the roof of his van like a whitesnake video |
I am choosing to stay away from your dream life from now until forever. The whitesnake vid broke the camel's back.
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| Butcher wrote: |
| This is the main fault with DIY'ers, they get together on these forums and pat themselves on their backs spreading bad information. |
Guilty as charged.
Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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Crankey
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Joined: July 11, 2004
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| Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 11:05 am Post subject: Re: Dream Mods |
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| danfromsyr wrote: |
well how many other 80s cars/minivans/4x4s do you see running around?
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| I dream of a reliable drivetrain. |
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Good point but I don't always notice where the gas filler is...
But really I just care about my vehicle in my dreams |
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danfromsyr
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| Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 11:00 am Post subject: Re: Dream Mods |
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well how many other 80s cars/minivans/4x4s do you see running around?
| 4Gears4Tires wrote: |
| I dream of a reliable drivetrain. |
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Crankey
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| Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 9:34 am Post subject: Re: Dream Mods |
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^ ^ ^
Yeah what he said. |
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