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fastmc25
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Location: East Tennessee
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 Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 10:51 am Post subject: "Clyde" The Adventurewagen |
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Here is a pic of "Clyde".....My 1973 Adventurewagen Baja..... Very fun to drive and camp in...... Built as a tow rig/camper for travels to Vw events.... pulling my Formula Vee bug.... 
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1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc
I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ” |
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Mike Fisher
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| Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 11:24 am Post subject: |
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Nice to see "everybody" isn't into slamming their VW! Nice rig!
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dubtype1
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That's actually Badass!
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fastmc25
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Location: East Tennessee
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| Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Mike Fisher wrote: |
| Nice to see "everybody" isn't into slamming their VW! Nice rig! |
Thanks, I do like to be different..... 
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Paul
1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc
I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ” |
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Rich's 50
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Location: San Diego, CA
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| dubtype1 wrote: |
| That's actually Badass! |
x2  Looks good |
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neonrick
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Location: Tampa, Florida
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| Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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| That is bad ass!! How much ground clearance do you have? |
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DMNCLNR
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| Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 5:59 pm Post subject: |
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what motor do you have in it? I like the grill set up for the radiator.
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fastmc25
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| Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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| what motor do you have in it? I like the grill set up for the radiator. |
2.8 V6 bored .040 over, torquer cam, Edelbrock highrise intake, 4 bbl Holley carb, HEI ignition.....
Very Peppy...
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Paul
1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc
I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ” |
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mustard_madman
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Purists be damned. I like it!!!!!
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jmw1982
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very nice....
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lonewolfone
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| Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 7:11 am Post subject: |
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| saw that one in fredericksburg at the classic, nice one, looked like fun! |
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Keith
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That looks awesome, I love it. How does it handle cross winds? My old '78 Westy felt like it was all over the road I can imagine what that must feel like 
Did you just order the grills for a new water-cooled baywindow from Brazil/Europe?
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fastmc25
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Location: East Tennessee
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| Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 4:42 am Post subject: |
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That looks awesome, I love it. How does it handle cross winds? My old '78 Westy felt like it was all over the road I can imagine what that must feel like
Did you just order the grills for a new water-cooled baywindow from Brazil/Europe? |
It actually hands pretty well ..... The tires are "D" rated. Heavy duty gas shocks, 1" front swaybar..... The only time it gets weird is in like 30-40 mph side winds...... then you just slow down..... but it's normally pretty solid in a lane.
I got the grill from Mexico....and the upper vent grill from Brazil. Antonio Trejo from Mexico City found it for me. He works at a Vw dealer there.....He advertises on The Samba regularly....
Here's a pic of Clydes trailer...... Hauls all the big camping stuff...
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Peace,
Paul
1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc
I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ” |
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airschooled
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Sorry to hear Clyde is enjoying a new owner. Is he or she a member here? The photos would be a welcome sight once again 
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fastmc25
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| Sorry to hear Clyde is enjoying a new owner. Is he or she a member here? The photos would be a welcome sight once again |
Don't know if they are a member or not...
Here are some pics of Clyde in Utah
And NAPA Valley camping last Christmas ;
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Peace,
Paul
1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc
I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ” |
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Cjturn
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| i have to know, how did you raise the suspension on your adventure wagon? ive been doing some research and am thinking about purchasing a 69-79 and am thinking that this is something i would have to do! im not sure if you have a write up about it, ill search your post, but maybe you could give me a heads up as to how difficult it is, thanks in advance, cheers! |
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fastmc25
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Here is my build thread....
http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=99299
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Peace,
Paul
1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc
I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ” |
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Aville
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Location: Spokane, Wa
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Just saw Clyde driving on I-90 heading toward Spokane on Saturday. That's a long way from home and it looked like there was no problem keeping up with traffic. Good job on the build!
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fastmc25
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Cool..... the new owners are touring America in Clyde....... they keep me updated with pics..... here.... http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&a...;start=225
he is a long way from home.... 
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Peace,
Paul
1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc
I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ” |
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fastmc25
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Peace,
Paul
1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc
I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ” |
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