221(5/6/7) - The 9 Passenger Info Thread FAQ

[rcrjacob]

[tubdub]

[delux68]

[Vntg Volks]

Hello everyone, this is my 9 passengers '69 Italian Kombi:

It also has M500 option (Full width metal (half-height) partition between cabin and load compartment with 2-seater passenger seat) mentioned on the M-plate:

My Kombi comes without the black padded cover on the metal partition between cabin and load compartment. In the first step I thought that it was removed by the previous owner BUT ... there aren't any hole for assembly it on the metal partition neither the holes were closed.

After an accurate check it seems it was born without holes for rivets and also without the black padded cover. ...My question is: WHY?!


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1969 T2a Kombi L512 Velvet Green

[webwalker]

What condition was your Kombi in when you got it? Headliner? Any seats installed?

It may be that what you got was the most basic base model that they made for that market, which is essentially a steel box on wheels.

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[Vntg Volks]

When I got it the "box on wheels" was in very good conditions. All the original seats were installed, with their covers (worn but original).
Headliner only in driving cab.

Here in Italy the Kombi with 9 seats and the partition between cabin and load compartment are very commons. The walk-thru is an "unusual version" and it's not so common.
Now what I'm trying to do is to verify how many other Kombis have the option M500 and to understand if they are in the same configuration of mine.
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1969 T2a Kombi L512 Velvet Green

[curtis4085]

Anyone have a picture of a latebay 78-79 front seats. Curious if the 1/3 drivers seat is slightly taller than the 2/3? Any help appreciate greatly.
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[Tcash]

Maybe in the brochures?

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/lit/type2_2.php

Good Luck
Tcash

[jtauxe]

[MonkeySee]

Just found this thread today so I'll be catching up on all the reading this evening.
Last June I picked up a 7/69 Bus from Yuma, AZ. Has all seats though front had been redone just before I got it. Full length middle seat is pretty toasted. No panels in Pass area but black door panels front with tan basketweave back seats. Looking to see if it came with black panels and tan seats. Here's the
M-plate...

This is bus #569 of the 1970 production year.
Can someone tell me how to put the M-plate decoder at the bottom of my post window?

[d-rick]

I picked up this '69 Nine passenger bus yesterday

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1962 single cab *1/2
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1967 panel/camper
1968 cig-panel *1/2
1968 passenger bus *1/2
1969 beetle
1969 dormobile
1978 sage green Westy
1990 DoKa
2002 Golf TDI

[entyceingvws]

I have been a Samba member for about 2 years and this is my first post. I picked up this 69 9 passenger a couple weeks ago. In todays aircooled vw economy I got a very good deal. The way the add was posted said nothing about a non-walkthrough so needless to say I was excited...It is quite complete...all panels and seats. A 1600 dp was sitting in the middle with reap bumper, mustache bar and rear apron... The engine turns out to be a bug engine so after many hours of research I figured out how to use the mustache bar adapter. I got it running on the floor and now it is in the bus. It came with brand new tires as well new master cylinder and brake parts. Not sure if I will keep it or fix up a bit to sell. I have 3 other Bays, a 67 bug and a 88 Vanagon...It has been quite fun to research these "Rare" (USA anyway) It is a Brilliant Blue and white...

[bclark357]

[GTV]

Just picked this one up. The good: Very dry, very straight, strong original paint, bench seat. The bad: Not complete, no drivetrain, some hacks. Waiting for a day off to clean it up.

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[Birdhouse]

So was the M501 an option for all bays or just the 68's only?

[busdaddy]

[Birdhouse]

Thanks, I have a 68 that is supposed to be an Arizona yellow nine passenger. Unfortunately before i found it all of the interior was stripped out except for the driver seat and the two bottom bars that are part of the m501 kit. This thread has been a huge part of me figuring out exactly what I have. Now to find that third piece! If anyone has just the top piece of the m501 please pm me.

[Gstillwill]

This is a 1974 nine passenger I picked up last wee,. 15 plus years. It is complete and the engine turns over, I got a very good deal on it. Has a tires carier on the front, would that have been added later on?

[busdaddy]

[mikewire]

If you own a 9-passenger non-walkthrough Bus and are on FB, I created a group and registry. It's there, representing for the masses. Join and share!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/vw9passengerbus/

By all means keep posting here as well!!
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1972 VW Kombi 9 Passenger Deluxe w/ 2.0L F.I. VWAC swap
1965 VW Beetle Deluxe Bahama Blue