How to restore these rotten buffer supports on the RGBs

[kenshapiro2002]

Thanks. Great work on the bus.
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Looking for a correct 1967 rear seat

Looking for '67 Engine / Block HO 183xxx - HO 194xxx

[mstra]

This is an old post but if someone ends up here as I did the parts are now available at BBT and CIP1.

Knowing what to search was the hard part.

REAR SUPPENSION SUPPORT ON SWING AXLE TUBE

Who would have known?


https://www2.cip1.com/vwc-211-501-505/

[Mile High Puma]

mstra, thanks for the update, good to know!
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1965 Velvet Green DC

[BulliBill]

Hi "mstra",

Thanks for the update tip on where to locate the reproduction part! I should have know that Bob at BBT would have that part reproduced and provide it to his network of retailers. BBT Bob is awesome!

Thanks again, this will make this repair much easier on a '67 Bus transaxle I have stored away as a spare!

Bill
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I'm looking for these license plate frames for my fleet:
Coeur D'Alene - Lake Shore Volkswagen
Mission VW - San Fernando
Thornton VW - Stockton

Thanks for any help!

[kguarnotta]

I've just run into this issue - on my '65. This thread is great - and the link to the readily available part is excellent.
https://www2.cip1.com/vwc-211-501-505/

I'm trying to figure out how important these parts are, and if I buy the parts - can they be welded on the bus - or do you need to remove the rear axle to do this?

It sounds like some earlier buses didn't even have them...
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-Kevin
Lincoln, MA

'86 Triple Knob Syncro w/EJ22
'78 Westy
'69 Single Cab
'65 Kombi - EZ-Camper

[Who.Me?]

[kguarnotta]

My bus has the brackets. I was just reaplacing my shocks, and bumped the bumper with my arm...and it came off. When I looked at the spot where it is supposed to attach - it was totally rusted out, and the nub that the rubber piece attaches too was completely rusted off. Just like th pics earlier in this thread.

I was wondering if it is worth it or needed to have a new mount installed, and if so - can they be welded in place, or do you need to remove the beam. I'll see what my mechanic says - I am not a welder
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-Kevin
Lincoln, MA

'86 Triple Knob Syncro w/EJ22
'78 Westy
'69 Single Cab
'65 Kombi - EZ-Camper