Traveling the USA with our ´70 Baywindow Bus

[ducmic]

Hallo,
The Bus is an original tin top Westy, we bought in Long Island 10 years ago.
Interior was in extremly good shape but we could not stand with the narrow bed (we are over 25 years old). So I build three interiors in the last 7 years to find an Optimum for us.
The kitchen is inspired by the 67/68 Busses and the cabinet under the side window has the same dimension like the kitchen of the late Westys.
We have a 3kg propane bottle under the Stone, a 9gal water tank with a three stage water filter system from ALP and a petrol heater all in the "dead corner" of the cabinet. Fridge is between the seats and a self made compact 100Amp batterie under the rear seat.
My wife cries for a small pop top in the middle of the Bus. I have a repro fibre rooof for the Splitty and I can no longer avoid to assemble it for the next trip

Yours
Michael

[vanagonjr]

Hi Michael, just logged in at lunch and saw your post.

Could you point out which ALP filter system it is?
https://expeditionupfitter.com/collections/water-solutions?page=1&grid_list=grid-view
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[ducmic]

https://alb-filter.com/products/pro-camper-set

[ducmic]

You can add the pre filter. It is a modular system.
Sorry forget it

Michael

[Abscate]

M$B safely arrived on the Islet of Longhorns and we are enjoying their company here. The1970 is truly a beauty, great to see it back home!

The Volvos are not jealous of her and made space in the driveway.
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[hobthebob]

Volvos are such decent, accommodating vehicles. :p I see you on the volvo forums btw, volvo RWD FTW

[ducmic]

Yes,
We had quiete nights in the driveway between the Volvos
And a lot of talking with Stephen and Barbara.
Now we are in the Hamptons to see how "other people" live

Michael

[ducmic]

Morning,
Is there anybody very near/in NY where we can park our Bus tomorrow safe. Must not be an overnight stay. Safe parking would help.

Thanks
Michael and Bernadette

[ducmic]

This is an Updates pictures of my Bus at the parking Place he used her whole Life.
Nobody was there and the first owner does not live there any more.
When selling the house 9 years ago, the Bus has to move.......in our hands
He moved to Kentucky but I have no adress. So the story ends with this foto

[TDCTDI]

Where in NY?

My parents have a house near Newburgh NY, just an hour out of NYC.
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[ducmic]

[TDCTDI]

If you were camping in the bus, I’m sure they wouldn’t mind.
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GOFUNDYOURSELF, quit asking everyone to do it for you!


An air cooled VW will make you a hoarder.


Do something, anything, to your project every day, and you will eventually complete it.

[NJ John]

Don’t forget there’s empanadas in Maryland if you get a chance.
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[67rustavenger]

[NJ John]

Awesome. We’ll be here.
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1973 standard, yellow, lowered, 3” narrowed front, 1600 blo-thru turbo w/single dell 15.4@86, so far
11.41 et buggy. Long gone
Let’s go O’s! Let’s go O’s!
https://www.youtube.com/@AirSpooledGarage

[ducmic]

Hi,
After crossing NYC on sunday we are now near Harrisburgh,PE.
To drive with the Bay thru NYC was an fantastic experience. Without any trouble, we crossed the Manhattan bridge, the Broklyn Bridge, parked 500ft near Times Square, drive Broadway, 6th Ave, Greenage Village and had breakfast at Poppys in Williamsburg.
What an epic ride

Regards
Mic

[ducmic]

Now are located east of Hartisburgh, PE. Using only smal back roads cost a lot of time, but we meet my people for a short talk and I think it is worth....our right way to travel

Michael

[NJ John]

Harrisburg, PA? Your pretty west right now.
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1973 standard, yellow, lowered, 3” narrowed front, 1600 blo-thru turbo w/single dell 15.4@86, so far
11.41 et buggy. Long gone
Let’s go O’s! Let’s go O’s!
https://www.youtube.com/@AirSpooledGarage

[Xevin]

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Keep on Busin'

[ducmic]

We Are now North of Harrisburgh

By the road