1973 Orange and White Microbus

[Hiramhaus]

Just brought it home, new project goal is to get it rolling, stopping and lit by the end of March.

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1969 Ghia
2016 Audi Q3

[busdaddy]

Doesn't look bad at all, nice score!

I suspect it was born a stationwagon and a PO added the fridge, the M plate behind the LF seat will clear that up.
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Слава Україні!

[BusPriest]

Looks pretty clean for how much snow is on the ground there!

That broken rear window is the perfect excuse to swap it for a full size solid window!
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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
Not a Priest.

[Tcash]

Welcome to Bay Window's

[Hiramhaus]

Snapped one of the plate

Looked up the code:

Decode Results:
Production Date: January 10, 1973
Exported To: USA, Jacksonville, Honolulu
Designation: 9 Seater Micro Bus
Engine KW (BHP): 49 (66)
Transmission Type: manual
Engine: *
Transmission Code: -
Extras Code: 500
Paint / Interior
Paint Scheme: bottom: brilliant orange / upper half: pastel white
Paint Codes: L20B / L90D
Paint Notes: color combination for microbuses (type 22 and 24)
Interior Scheme: black
Interior Material: leatherette
Interior Notes:
Options
D02:
227: Detachable headrest in cab
500: Full-width partition lower with two-seat passenger seat







Here is the interior it came with.

I added this giant mouse:

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1969 Ghia
2016 Audi Q3

[danfromsyr]

MAN that's a BIG mouse..
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[Hiramhaus]

First step - keep out the elements


Some more code

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1969 Ghia
2016 Audi Q3

[Hiramhaus]

What would the 9 passenger have for a rear seat?

Would it fold down like a bed or is there a camper version that does?

Does the cabinet on the passenger side come in a camper only?

I would like to somehow eliminate this cabinet and retain the bed function. Is there a seat that goes in the way back that would go all the way across? If I take out this cabinet then there will be a gap between the bed and the window. I want to get that window back so I can look out it when sitting still or driving. Another option I guess would to build a shorter cabinet for a bed stand under the window.

The sink / cooler stand thingie had "Campmobile" sticker on the side of it, a water tank and drains that ran through the floor. The sink has pretty much shattered, the faucet seems ok. I have taken it out and plan on putting it, or parts of it on the classifieds. Might come down to the faucet, some handles and hinges and things.
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1969 Ghia
2016 Audi Q3

[Tcash]

Rock N Roll bed
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=352049

Rear bench seat
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1836851
With Retro bed Kit
http://shop.delmarretro.com/main.sc
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1836851

Good luck
Tcash

[Hiramhaus]

You're the king Tcash.

Thank you
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1969 Ghia
2016 Audi Q3

[busdaddy]

Somebody's robbed the interior furniture out of a 72 Westfalia and installed it in your bus, not a bad thing if you like to camp. The 74/75 Westfalia had a full width rear seat folding bed, find someone parting one of those out, or modify your RH bed hinge and build your own (basic wood and metal work skills required).
Originally it came with fixed passenger seats in all 3 rows, no camping or cabinets, just an ass hauler.
This is the 8 passenger microbus interior in white (photo's flipped for some reason, the spare should be on the left), yours looked similar except for the full bench front seat.

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Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery!

Слава Україні!

[Hiramhaus]

Removed all seats and carpet, next removing side panels and headliner.

Looks that my floor is pretty solid as far as rust, it will require some cleanup and paint. One dogleg up front needs help and the rear corners.

Six million mice lived in here and a raccoon.

cant wait to power-wash the barnacles off this thing.
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1969 Ghia
2016 Audi Q3

[Lil Lulu]

Looks kinda like Dixie when I brought her home.

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'65 Beetle "Lil' Lulu"- Ruby Red
1600 stock from '71 bus

'72 Deluxe - Niagara Blue w/pastelwiess Camper Special 2L dual 40 Webers 002

'74 Hightop Weekender "Dixie" 1800 34 Del singles

[Hiramhaus]

Thats cool, same colors, same decal, and a tire on the snout.

I like the hightop.
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1969 Ghia
2016 Audi Q3

[Hiramhaus]

Got some gumption up yesterday and pulled the engine on the bus.
Smoked real bad and leaked lots of oil. I think this is a carb kit someone put on it in the past. Would a 1973 originally be fuel injection?

going to go for a quick turnaround. We'll see what that means

I've got some new parts for the ghia right now too....
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1969 Ghia
2016 Audi Q3

[Lil Lulu]

It begins.
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'65 Beetle "Lil' Lulu"- Ruby Red
1600 stock from '71 bus

'72 Deluxe - Niagara Blue w/pastelwiess Camper Special 2L dual 40 Webers 002

'74 Hightop Weekender "Dixie" 1800 34 Del singles

[a-marshal]

The '73 would have had dual carbs, the centre mount was added but not to replace FI.

That assumes it is the engine that came with the Bus.. what is the engine code?

https://www.busdepot.com/identifying-engine-codes/

[Hiramhaus]

So it looks like thats correct.
1972-73 Bus, 1.7 liter, Dual carb, manual trans

My guess is:

WEBER PROGRESSIVE CARBURETOR 34 DGAS 24/24

found this online by matching the picture, then I saw the 24/24 I don't know about the 34 part.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/162027788018?rmvSB=true

I wouldn't mind going back to original i guess - I have had more luck with that in the past. I have the progressive on the Type 1 and its been ok, but I can see that there are better options. I have heard about heating problems with the single progressive carb on the Type IV. I initially thought for now I'll rebuild this thing and get the mandatory things done first. But the more I read the more I realize its small, obscure, and probably going to cause consternation down the road. Now looking for an OG set of duals, or something like that.

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1969 Ghia
2016 Audi Q3

[Hiramhaus]

I finally got my bumper back on had to use some Rivnuts which worked pretty good. I have to go back and reset one of them as I must not have had it cinched all the way down (it was freaking cold)

Muffler would not go back on tailpipe was interfering with the bumper mounting bracket - so temporary short stinger (REALLY REALLY LOUD) until I can get my muffler adjusted this weekend.

Sourced a Dash Panel - with tachometer - that'll be nice - get a tach and a working fuel gauge - the sender and the gauge were both out of commission.

going to be a good winter - once I get my heat reinstalled.

mike
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1969 Ghia
2016 Audi Q3

[jtauxe]

Where is "IC"?
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John
"Travelling in a fried-out Kombi, on a hippie trail, head full of zombie..." - Colin Hay and Ron Strykert
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