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yesbytd
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 Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 5:38 pm Post subject: Just got my first Aircooled VW. A 72 Camper! |
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I recently bought (at a steal) a 72 campmobile.
My first aircooled VW.
I've just read John Muir's book.
I have the Bentley Manual. And the owners manual.
It's got a brand new rebuilt Engine and Transmission. Which haven't been broken in even, according to the previous owner.
It seems to run great. Though I have it stored now for winter(I'm in Newfoundland). Just an occaisional drive around the block now and then.
Any advice, tips or warnings are welcome and sought after.[/img] |
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Red Fau Veh
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Sounds cool, we want to see pictures of it and the area you are in plus any pics of local dogs in your area, I hear they are huge there.
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1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
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AlohaAhola
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| Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Red Fau Veh wrote: |
| Sounds cool, we want to see pictures of it and the area you are in plus any pics of local dogs in your area, I hear they are huge there. |
I too am interested in the dogs. 
But cool find! You'll love your bus, and a second on the request for some pics!
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check rubber brake lines and fuel lines ...learn how to date the tires(I looked at a 95 conversion van today ;the tires " looked good" but were actually 12 tears old)  ...............search for thread "How to date a tire"
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yesbytd
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| Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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Haha, I can't seem to figure out how to post pics!
Newfoundland dogs are, indeed, huge. However, I don't personally know any.
I have a boxer... I'll put up a pic of her in the van when I figure it out. |
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yesbytd
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yesbytd
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ok. I got it now.
planning on spending the weekend with her.
I'm still trying to come up with a name too... I'm leaning towards Delores.
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Millennium Falcon
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| Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 9:59 pm Post subject: Re: Just got my first Aircooled VW. A 72 Camper! |
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Congratulations on your new bus. Now you are on your journey of bus ownership. Enjoy!
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| It's got a brand new rebuilt Engine and Transmission. Which haven't been broken in even, according to the previous owner. |
Unless you have accurate receipts and documentation from the previous owner about the engine and transmission rebuild I would take that with a grain of salt. Was the work done by a reputable air cooled mechanic? Do you know how much an actual full rebuild costs for a type 4 engine? It is very hard to find a good rebuilt engine for a steal now a days. Maybe you hit the jack pot.
And your dog will love it.
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| yesbytd wrote: |
I'm still trying to come up with a name too... I'm leaning towards Delores. |
It's your bus, of course, but she looks more like a "Mango" to me 
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BumbleBus
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Nice! Looks like a runner. Welcome to the '72 L11H club! Best year & color ever! 
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| Yes,welcome to the '72 club. The most hated/loved year of the Baywindow. |
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yesbytd
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Thanks everyone!
Had fun working on it this weekend.
got to know the shifter, rear brakes, handbrake, etc.
spent a lot of time cleaning it up.
Seems like one of the Fuel cut off valves isn't working. I have dual Solex carbs....
I've been searching CIP for a replacement but not sure exactly what I'm looking for.
Next weekend I get with the bus I've got to replace the wheel cylinders, and handbrake cable and rear shoes.
My altenator belt is also loose, and the bolt that needs to be loosened in order to adjust it is seized and stripped. Any advice on how to get it off?
Also, my driverside window wont go up or down now. something has let go in the handle... Do I have to pull that whole assembly out or can I fix it while it's in place?
Forgive me if this is the wrong thread for these type of questions....
and thanks in advance!
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Lookin' good! Hope there aren't too many newfie hacks lurking
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BeachVolks
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Congrats, 72 Westy in Sierra Yellow is one of the finest VWs ever made!
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raynose
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| Welcome to the world of volkswagens......nice wesley....there's a guy near you in a place called Carbonear who thinks he knows a lot about them. Check him out ...Keep pics comming so we can follow your progress...lol |
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Red Fau Veh
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| BumbleBus wrote: |
| Nice! Looks like a runner. Welcome to the '72 L11H club! Best year & color ever! |
Can it be a Sierra Yellow 72 non Westy to be in the club? 
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1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey
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yesbytd
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Paint cleans up real nice!
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window won't roll? Pop the plastic cover off the window crank (lifts off the round part) and check the screw is in all the way. Might be that easy...
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