The Stupid Question Thread

[ivwshane]

While browsing the classified I came upon this picture and saw something I've never seen on a bus, some sort of belly pan. Is that stock? What is the name of the part?

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69 ghia coup 1600dp
70 single cab

[airschooled]

That's a BA6 belly pan if I've ever seen one… More info about the heater here, and people who can answer questions better than I…

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=331276

Interesting, no pictures or part numbers there though…
Robbie
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[JCurry]

My wife talked me into buying her a 73 bus. It does not have an engine at this time, and I have been looking for one for awhile, but I seem to get conflicting answers as to what will fit, and what will not fit. I just need something to bolt in and drive, not looks for Subaru conversions or anything like that. Will bug engines go directly into the bus? I have a guy with a 75 bus engine for sale which he says will go in fine, but my buddy says that it will not go.


Please help me out!

[busdaddy]

[KentABQ]

[wihr]

I just got an $85 ticket for not having a front license plate. The original one was secured by two screws through the middle of the plate to the front bumper. The plate took a lot of damage throughout the years. Any suggestions for a better mount? (1970 [early bay]).

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[Hikelite]

[Zonkey]

Hello!
I have a 1970 Adventurecamper and have been fixing it up. In the pic it's on a trailer but it runs pretty good (leaky carb, bad breaks) and I have only driven it around my ranch. I've been fixing the brakes. I don't like having to remove a castle nut to service the brakes. I'm guessing this is why VW discontinued it's usage 1971+?



Here's where my stupid questions begin.

PERTAINING TO REAR HUB REMOVAL TO ACCESS BRAKES

1.) What are my options to use something different then the castle nut rear?
2.) Can I use 1971+ rear setup?
3.) Should I just go to some kind of aftermarket disc brake setup? 4.) Should I stop whining and just stick with the castle nut rear?
5.) Is there any advantages to having a castle nut?

Thanks!

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1970 Adventurewagon

[busdaddy]

Nice looking bus!
I'd be more concerned about fixing that fuel leak and replacing ALL the fuel lines before it caught fire, it won't be so nice anymore if that happens.

Removing the drum isn't a big job if you have the right tools, this makes it easy and can ride along in the bus for roadside use: http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC-C10-7045
There's not many times that drum has to come off once the brakes are dialed in, count on replacing the cylinders and shoes (& maybe cables) and cleaning everything else up. Adjustments and shoe thickness inspections are done from outside through conveniently placed holes, keep them adjusted and there's no real need to remove the drum regularly.
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[SBD]

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC-C10-7045

"WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm"
What did they do, make them out of Uranium???
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[Zonkey]

Thanks guys, I'll get better at taking the castle nuts off.

Here's a pic of my wheel. The tire is a 165 sr15 so this must be the wide 5 wheel. After some research, this doesn't appear to be a bus wheel because the valve stem doesn't line up with the lug nut. My tires are old and I want to get all new tires.

Stupid questions.

1.) Am I correct to assume this is not a bus wheel?
2.) Should I replace these wheels with other wide 5 SB wheels OR get some 14" bus wheels or even something else?
3.) What are advantages to 15" SB wheels as opposed to 14" stock wheels?

Thanks!

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1970 Adventurewagon

[busdaddy]

Looks like a bug wheel, not nearly as strong as a real bus wheel, narrower too. 14" wide 5 bay wheels aren't hard to find, they are guaranteed to be up to the weight of a fully loaded camper and will play well with transmission ratios and speedometers. Careful when shopping for aftermarket alloys, most are cast not forged and are 15".
Make sure whatever tires you choose have the C load rating or better yet LT.
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[airkooledchris]

[notchboy]

So when did they start to change radio sizes? Up to when will fit in the stock dash hole without modification?

Ive been eyeing 80's Blaupunkt for some time and have yet to pull the trigger.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911-Classic-Blaup...Swkshbr8g-
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[maz-o]

when you buy repair panels that have some factory paint on them, is it necessary to strip all of the paint and re-primer? or can you strip just the welding contacts and leave the rest

[busdaddy]

[busdaddy]

[Volswagon]

I've found very little info on this Japanese Blaupunkt Tucson cassette I had in my old Bug.
I'll probably put it in the Bus. It has 2 sets of RCA outs, F/R, got it in '83.
I was amazed back then that the Dolby button worked with the radio as well.
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'75 Bus https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=697183&highlight=

[Sawspa]

Are all the car covers the same? I know thats a stupid question. What I mean is:
I see car covers as cheap as $25 up to $150 on ebay and other places. Some say waterproof/water resistant. Some have zippers. Anybody try these different styles and have any opinions? I live in Ohio, so rain and ice are the norm. Im just trying to keep water out and from laying wet touching the outside. Anyone have any recommendations?
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[notchboy]