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notchboy
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BusPriest
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Yep.
And it doesnt sag like some do. I just wanted a little lift.
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1977 Champagne Transporter Custom Camper.
SOHC EJ25, tubbed, wagenswest
Work in progress build thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=619684
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Kirk
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| Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 6:58 pm Post subject: Re: John, the Engineer - '77 Champagne Transporter Build/Travels |
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Any updates?
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BusPriest
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Location: Denver, Co
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| Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:51 pm Post subject: Re: John, the Engineer - '77 Champagne Transporter Build/Travels |
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Hello all
I have been working on my bus with mild interest.
Did:
Diesel starter - great improvement
Butty bit accelerator - holy fudge it's nice
Shift bushings
Kyb all around
Got all adjusted for diff stuff
Steel brake lines
It's basically ready to roll but I need to adjust the brakes. Im giving up on that
And taking it to a brake shop to get it properly adjusted. Blah
Now that the accelerator cable is properly adjusted and the buttys is in... DEAR LORD THIS THING IS FAST!!! Like scary scary fast. Can't imagine how fast skills Is with a built franken. Can't wait to start racing it lol.
When I did the bushings for the shifter, it worked nice, but now the thing won't go into reverse. Anyone got a tip? A search for "can't reverse" brought up 3k results ha
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1977 Champagne Transporter Custom Camper.
SOHC EJ25, tubbed, wagenswest
Work in progress build thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=619684
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Tcash
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Location: San Jose, California, USA
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| Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:24 pm Post subject: Re: John, the Engineer - '77 Champagne Transporter Build/Travels |
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Might be time for clutch adjustment.
If the shift coupler is good. Adjust the shifter stop plate.
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BusPriest
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| Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 6:20 am Post subject: Re: John, the Engineer - '77 Champagne Transporter Build/Travels |
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shes cruising.
searching for reverse still. going to tear into that soon. thanks for the suggestion TCash.
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1977 Champagne Transporter Custom Camper.
SOHC EJ25, tubbed, wagenswest
Work in progress build thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=619684
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Tcash
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| Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:37 am Post subject: Re: John, the Engineer - '77 Champagne Transporter Build/Travels |
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WooHoo
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ZachL
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Location: Austin, TX
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| Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 6:01 pm Post subject: Re: John, the Engineer - '77 Champagne Transporter Build/Travels |
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I'm in Austin... so glad I found this while researching a Subaru conversion. Still have the bus? I haven't been to any local gatherings, but would love to see you bus in person.
I bought 'rebuilt' Type IV engine, but I've decided I want to go straight to an EJ. I'm on the lookout for a Subaru donor car.
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BusPriest
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| Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2018 8:47 pm Post subject: Re: John, the Engineer - '77 Champagne Transporter Build/Travels |
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Anyone know of anyone who makes an overland style bumper that includes a spare tire mount for the rear? Dont really want to mess up my front with one and need a full size spare. Thanks!
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1977 Champagne Transporter Custom Camper.
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Work in progress build thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=619684
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vwwestyman
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| Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2018 8:51 pm Post subject: Re: John, the Engineer - '77 Champagne Transporter Build/Travels |
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That is something I've thought about lots of times but haven't really gotten anywhere with besides thought experiments about how I might mount such a thing.
There are several Vanagon options so perhaps you could find some inspiration over in Vanagon land.
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BusPriest
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| Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2018 9:20 pm Post subject: Re: John, the Engineer - '77 Champagne Transporter Build/Travels |
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i know this was build by a samba member at a roll cage shop in san fran and its just about perfect.
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vwwestyman
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BusPriest
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vwwestyman
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TDCTDI
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| Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 6:19 am Post subject: Re: John, the Engineer - '77 Champagne Transporter Build/Travels |
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FWIW, I think their mount broke & they lost the spare somewhere in their travels, but they were travelling lots of rough roads.
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Ride_On
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TDCTDI
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| Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 11:49 am Post subject: Re: John, the Engineer - '77 Champagne Transporter Build/Travels |
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They are dorman wheel lugs with cone shape to fit wheels perfectly.
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I know that this is an old post but Passat wheels have a ball seat, conical seat lugs are incorrect & may cause issues.
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BusPriest
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| Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 5:20 pm Post subject: Re: John, the Engineer - '77 Champagne Transporter Build/Travels |
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They are dorman wheel lugs with cone shape to fit wheels perfectly.
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I know that this is an old post but Passat wheels have a ball seat, conical seat lugs are incorrect & may cause issues. |
yikes ok. I will check this.
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