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DuncanS
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What about the coat hanger and Gorilla tape?
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mtnhome 
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dobryan
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shagginwagon83
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| Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 5:34 am Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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DuncanS
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| Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 5:52 am Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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mtnhome
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dobryan
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SteveVanB
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| Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 2:50 am Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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On the way down to Key West I stayed with Steve Van B outside Daytona as usual.
This is his new ride.
I call this Beauty and the Beast…
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Always great to see you!
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dobryan
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| Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2023 6:24 pm Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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Today I added some labels to remind me that the speedo reads low by about 6% based on gps due to tire size partly (215/70r15). I went conservative on the conversion since in Europe the speed limit can be taken seriously by the police. The gas gauge reads low too.
And when I leave it at a storage area I want whoever drives it to know how to get into reverse.
And a reminder of the clearance needed. Double sided so it can be seen from outside. The euroBus is actually 8’-8”.
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https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=620646
Building a bus for travel in Europe (euroBus)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=695371
The Western Syncro build
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outcaststudios
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| Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2023 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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 thats a really great idea!
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dobryan
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shagginwagon83
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| Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2023 7:40 pm Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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Double exhaust silencers 
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dhaavers
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| Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2023 8:57 pm Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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| Double exhaust silencers |
All the kids are doing it these days! 
PS: Love that under body heater box!
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TinyPickle
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| Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2023 4:38 am Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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| dobryan wrote: |
Today I added some labels to remind me that the speedo reads low by about 6% based on gps due to tire size partly (215/70r15). I went conservative on the conversion since in Europe the speed limit can be taken seriously by the police. The gas gauge reads low too.
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These are good ideas! Especially with the reverse one, none of my friends can put it into reverse..
"Hey, where is the reverse?"
"It's the same as first gear but you have to slighty push it more to the left and slightly bend the lever more left while pushing it down and turning it counter-clocwise, all while whistling the Rocky Balboa Music Theme" 
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tjet
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dobryan
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tjet
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| Posted: Tue May 02, 2023 1:22 pm Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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ok - thanks
I found this
https://rightcasa.com/the-itv-test-explained/
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jimf909
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| Posted: Tue May 02, 2023 1:23 pm Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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As I've been seeing these mods I've wondered if the euroBus will be registered in euro and if it will pass all the strict modification rules or if it will be a Maryland expat living in euro?
And I guess this is the answer from page 1:
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| I'll be running it on US plates while it is over there and will have the proper insurance coverage. I'll not be on the road for any length of time that will trigger any notice vs six months. It will be in storage for at least 9 months a year. There are a ton of US vehicles in storage over there. I can keep the US registration/plates up to date since my state does not require an inspection or emissions for a historic vehicle. |
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tjet
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| Posted: Tue May 02, 2023 2:00 pm Post subject: Re: Building a bus for travel in Europe "euroBus" |
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No clue at all. Sorry.
I am keeping this bus registered in the USA.
I cannot register it in Europe since I do not have citizenship in a country there. |
When do you plan on shipping it there? - just curious.
I've been watching a youtube series where a woman from the Netherlands rides her motorcycle all over the world. She has sometimes has issues going over borders. I'm still on season 6. Pretty cool series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTnuoczs3tw&list=PL8M9dV_BySaXAcvOFRz-nz97x2eEHqZSr |
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