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PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2004 9:34 am    Post subject: Split Bus FAQ / How To's / Topic Catalog- *Read before posting* Reply with quote

This thread will contain links to the answers to common questions about Buses.

If you have a link that should be added to this list or a correction, please PM me (EverettB) and I will add to the list below.
Please do not post new threads asking these same questions, post in the threads that are linked below, regardless of thread age.

Site Topics
How to post photos in the Forums
More topics in the Site Forum

VW Bus Videos

Common/General Bus Topics
Bus How-To articles/links
Where can I decode my M-code plate? (VIN #s, option codes, paint codes, and so on)
Official "What oil should I use" topic
Oil- what weight should I choose?
GL 4 or GL 5 - "Official Gear Lube Topic" (Transmission fluid)
Bus sightings / Spotter's thread
Lost and Found Mcode/VIN Plates
How can I make my bus drive 65mph?

-- Buying/Selling --
What should I look for when buying a Bus?
Is a Bus for me? (Feedback from members on whether you should buy a Bus)
How much is my Bus worth?
Auto Transport/Shipping Information

-- Westfalia/Camper --
How to ID your camper (Westy or non-Westy)
Official Campingbox Thread
Official Pressed Bumper Westfalia thread
Dormobile Flipseat
Official SO23 thread
Official SO33 thread
Official SO34 flipseat thread
Official SO35 thread
Official SO42 Details and Changes
Official EZ-camper thread
Official Montgomery Ward Camper thread
VWOA Campmobile / (Sportswagon, Sportsmobile/Travel Equipment Corporation) | Literature | Owner thread
------Interior
Interior Upholstery Fabric And Patterns
Interior Wood - Refinishing a 1961 sk692a SO-23 Westfalia
Interior Screw Info
Interior Paint Match
Chandelier Wire Routing
Mauser Bowl
SO23 - Interior Limba wood restoration
SO23 - Sisal Mat Sizing
SO34 - Interior - Door Cabinet Rebuild
SO34 - Interior - Seat base/Icebox/Etc Rebuild
SO34 - Folding Chair
SO34 - Sisal Mat
SO34 - Flipseat Arm Color Match
SO42 - Pop Top Roof Panels
SO42 - Pop Top - SO42/SO44 poptop canvas replacement
SO42 - Curtains
SO42 - Rear Facing Seat
SO44 - Curtains
------Exterior
Jalousie Putty / Hehr Windows and Westy Subhatch Trim
Jalousie / Hehr windows Installation Instructions
Jalousie / Hehr - Replacing Anti Vibration Pads
Jalousie Restoration | Similar to Jalousie- Replacement Parts
Paint - SK 692A rare color (~Palm Green/Sand Green)
Roof racks | More
Roof Rack - Westy Rack Wood
Roof Rack - Building a Full-Length Wood Slat Rack
Tents (External link on WetWesties site)
Official Westy Tent Thread
Foyer Tent Info
Rare westy tents
Tent Mounts - Roof
Tent Mount - Slash Bumpers
Tent Mount - Ribbed Bumper Info
Tent Mount - Ribbed Bumper Front Bracket
Tent Mount - Rear Ribbed Bumper Hole
Toilets

-- Suspension/Lowering --
Tires, Wheels, and Suspension
How to Lower a Bus | How do I Lower My Bus?
How To Build a Narrowed Beam | How To Build a Narrowed Beam
Front End Components and Alignment Tips
Beam - Center Pin Replacement (Better)
Beam - Swing Lever Pin Replacement (Alternate)
Lug Bolts
Rear Suspension Rubber Mount RestorationSteering Box Disassembly
Steering Box Seal
Straight Axle Kit SourcesSway Bar - Mounting a Late Front Sway On An Early Beam

-- Brakes/Tires/Wheels --
------Brakes
Brake Bleeding Methods/links
Brake Pedal Spring Replacement
Brakes - Front: Wheel Cylinder Tubing Routing and Bends
Add wheel cylinder discussion- Quality, rebuilds, etc
Add Master brake cylinder discussion- Quality, rebuilds, etc
Master Cylinder Pushrod
Disc Brake Kits / Front Disc Brake Conversion
Dual Master Cylinder Conversion
(E-brake discussion) Installing A Big-Nut Transmission In A Pre-64 Bus | More | More | More
E-Brakes Cable Spring Clip
E-Brake Removal And E-Brake Pin Replacement
------Tires
15" Stock Tire Sizes and Vendors | 15" Tires - Bias Plies
Large Tires/Big Meats/Off-Road Tires
14" Tires | 14" Tires (Bay Window Tire Sticky)
------Wheels
Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment
Hubcap - How to Identify Original Hub Caps
Hubcap Clips | Hubcap Clips | Hubcap Clips
The difference between Bug and Bus Wheels
Bus 14"/15"/16" Wheels
15" to 14" changeover date
15" Wheel Discussion
Beauty Rings / Trim Rings
Repro Trim Rings
Spare Tire Mounting Bracket

-- Electrical --
6v to 12v conversion | 6v to 12v conversion
Screw terminal wire caps | Wire ends - uninsulated ferrules
Ambulance Fan Restoration
Ambulance fan switch
Coil - How to test it
Coil - Bosch coil part numbers
Emergency dash light discussion
Emergency relay 62-65
Gauges - Where to put them
Generator cross reference numbers BOSCH
Headlight - HID conversion
Headlight - Improving headlights and other lights - H-4 headlights
Headlight - Assembly process
Headlight - Bucket paint colors
Headlight - Switch rebuild process (External link)Ignition Switch Repair
LED Lights
Radio - Sapphire radio Information
Radio - Sapphire radio repair
Radio - Speaker/bracket | Radio - Speaker/bracket | Radio - Speaker/bracket
Radio - Grille Cloth - Between radio / speaker and dash (also radio bracket)
Semaphore reference guide and FAQ
Speedometer types and year ranges
Speedometer restoration
Speedometer needle removal
Starter - How to fix a Sticky Starter
Steering Lock - Differences
Steering Lock - Discussion
Steering Lock - Installation
Stereo System Install in a Bus
Turn Signal - Troubleshooting
Turn Signal - Relay
Turn Signal - Flasher early style - How it works
Turn Signal - 1958 VW Bus Turn Signal relay rebuild / refurbishment
Turn Signal-Late 1967 Lever Replacement with a Wolfsburg West Repro
Turn signal relay/emergency relay - big box relay (External link)
Turn Signal - Arm Restoration
Turn Signal - Clear and Amber 62-67 front lenses
Wiper Motors | Wiper Motors
Wiring Harness | Wiring Harness | Wiring Harness
Wiring Harness Replacement - Tutorial with photos
Wiring Terminals and crimping tool
-----Rear;
50-57 reflectors
Adding brake and reverse lights | Adding brake and reverse lightsDecklid center brake lights
Decklid bulb holder restoration
License Light - Lenses
License Light - Bulb Holders 58-67
Taillights - 58-61 taillight location
Taillights - 62-up taillight location
Taillights - 55-57 USA Bubble taillights / European flat taillights / reflectors
Taillights - '57-'61 "dollar" taillight lenses
Taillights - '57-'61 reflective tail light lens refurbishment

-- Engine --
Engine Traders Thread - Find correct engine- Buy/sell/trade
54-55 correct motor info
56 correct motor info
57 correct motor info
58 correct motor info (starting @ pg64)
May 1959 - May 1960 "Bastard" 36hp engine
(+61?)62 correct motor info
Stale Air 40hp engines
Engine Case Markings
Engine Case Production date
Air Cleaners
Air Cleaner Service/cleaning
Coil - How to test a coil
Crank handles for 36hp Buses | More
Exhaust Clamp Kits
Fuel Pump Rebuild Jig
1500cc Fan Shroud
36hp Heater Box J-tube restoration
Intake Manifold Identification
Stock Muffler discussion and pics
Mufflers
Bug vs. Bus Muffler | More
Long vs. Short Studs - 40hp
356 generator pulley in a Bus
67 engine tin and pre-heat
External Oil Cooler and Parts list (Part of an overall Bus thread)
Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating System Tutorial
Heater cable replacement
Rear seat heater pipe

-- Safari's --
Window discussion
Glass
Threaded plate
Window Frame Indent - DIY
One-eyed duck (Safari windshield wiper holder)

-- Interior/Seats/Seals --
-----Interior;
Changes - Dashboard
Changes - Parcel Tray
Door - Front Window Latches
Door - Vent wing seals and latches
Door - Front door window frame restoration (Part of a larger thread but detailed)
Door - Pocket rivets
Cargo Door - Check Straps
Cargo Door - Latch, Inner - Identification
Cargo Door - Mechanism - Rebuild
Parcel tray / Package Tray upholstery / covering
Bulkhead - Rubber kick panel material at bottom of front seat bulkheadBulkhead - Drink tray(Bench seat Buses)
Bulkhead - Panel trim removal and install(Bench seat Buses)
Luggage - luggage area tar strips
Luggage - Standard Microbus luggage area hardboard
Luggage - Deluxe luggage area carpet
Mats - Front Floor
Mats - Walk-thru
59-61 Blue-Grey interior pattern | More | More
Rear View Mirror-67'
Rear View Mirror rebuild
Roof-mounted speaker bracket
Sound DeadeningSpare Tire Covers
Steering wheel restoration
Visor identification
-----Headliner;
Cleaning headliner
Mohair headliner discussion
-----Sunroof;
Ragtop / Sunroof restoration
Sunroof cover replacement
Ragtop / Sunroof cover replacement tips
Ragtop / Sunroof Cover replacement
-----Seats,Front;
Vinyl Seat Repair
Seats - Bench front seat bracket measurementsSeats - 55-58 Black front seat upholsterySeats - 59-61 Grey Commercial Bus front seat upholstery
Seats - 1/3 2/3 front seat mounts
Seats - 63-67 driver's seat - adjustment and removal
Seats - Walkthru Front Seats
Seats - Walk-thru front seats and changes
Front seat cover video (External YouTube link)
-----Seats,Middle;
Seats - Middle
Seats - Mounting Hardware | More | Seat Mounting
-----Seats,Rear;
Seats - Rear seat mounting brackets
Seats - Rear/Back Seats
Double Cab rear seats
-----Seatbelts;
Front- 3-point seat belts
Middle and rear seat belts - seat belt mounting
Middle and rear seat belts - seat belt mounting
-----Seals;
Door Rubber seals and original door rubber seal patterns
Door Seals
Overhead air vent seals
Overhead air vent directional lever and seals |
More

-- Transmission/Reduction Gear Boxes(RGB)/Shifting --
Transaxle rebuild guide (External link)
Tunnel-case / Split-case nosecone mounts
Installing a tunnel transmission into an early split-case transmission Bus
Transmissions | Transmissions | Transmissions | Transmissions
1950-1967 Type 2 Gear Ratios
Gear ratio images in Gallery - Here | Here | Here
How to flip ring gear? (Also see Suspension/Lowering category above)
-----Reduction Gear Boxes/Axle;
RGB - General Info
RGB - Differences
RGB - Bearing Pullers: Info and Sources
RGB - Rebuild Photos
RGB - Small Nut Box Disassembly
RGB - Leaks/Rear axle seal replacement | More | More
Rear Axle Seal-Installation
Spring Plate Bolts
-----Shifting;
60-66 and 66-67 shifter Differences
Front Shift Rod Differences
Front - Early Shift Rod 'M' Guide Bushing
Front - Later Shift Rod Bushing Installation
Middle Shift Rod Coupler Removal
Rear Shift Coupler
Rear Shift Rod Bushing parts guide from Wolfsburg West (External Link)
Clutch Pedal Lever
Stuck in 4th Gear

Reverse lock-out plate

-- Fuel System and Related Items --
Forum post with links to Belmetric modern Ethanol-rated fuel lines
Fuel Gauge - How to test
Fuel Sender - How to test
Fuel Sender Rebuild (Bay Window section but same)
Fuel Pump Rebuild Jig
Fuel Pump Rod
New Reproduction OG Style Fuel Pump - refit to use on 40hp / 1500cc
Fuel Sender Discussion | New VDO fuel senders
Gas Tank restoration | More
Gas Tank color
Installing a Bay Window gas tank |
Bay Window tank install
Overhauling the fuel reserve tap
Rebuild fuel tap (Beetle Forum - with photos)
In tank fuel filter screen install order
Accelerator cable spring assembly on early carburetors
Accelerator cable guide tube
Accelerator pedal bracket / hinge / floor mount
Bus gas cap
Gas pedal linkage - parts and installation

-- Metalwork/Paint/Body -- (also see Body/Paint forum)
-----Metalwork;
Samba Iron Workers club (list of some threads with metalwork/rust repair)
Metal install-order of operations (floor)
A-pillar
Battery Tray Replacement
B-pillar upper cross section/hinge plate
B-pillar puzzle/order of operations
B-pillar pics
Bracing Jig- Nose
Bulkhead transplant
Decklid gap
Decklid repair
Dogleg Replacement
D-Pillar replacement
Engine Surround Seal Channel, lower
Engine Surround Seal Channel, upper
Front Door - Hinge fix/replacement | More
Front Door - Rust Repair
Floor - Cargo floor Replacement | More | More | More
Floor - Cargo - seat hold downs
Floor - Front Replacement | More
Frame repair | More
Heater tube replacement using exhaust piping
Heater Tube replacement / repair
Jackpoint Templates
Nose Replacement
Nose/lower inner valance replacement tips
Nose/lower seam tool
Nose repair - Youtube video of fixing front nose damage with inflatable football
Radio area / Dash RepairRear corner - full replacement | More
Rear Inner Wheel Well | More
Rocker - Cargo Rocker Replacement
Rocker - Cargo Rocker Replacement 2
Rocker - Long Side Rocker Replace/Wave Removal(no cargo floor)
Roof replacement - Partial/Upper A-pillar
Roof Replacement
Rotisserie | Another Version
Side Panel - Long panel and short panel-Full replacement (using panel adhesive)
Truck - Bed Removal
Truck - B-pillar work
Truck - Bulkhead Removal
Truck - Gate Repair
Truck - Treasure Chest Door Hanger Rebuild
Truck - Treasure Chest Door Rebuild
Truck - Treasure Chest Floor Repair
Walkthru section rebuilding
55-mid62 Wheel Well (flat) / Arch Measurement
mid62-67 Wheel well / arch measurement
-----Paint;
Why do people value original paint Buses?
How to remove aftermarket paint to reveal original paint
L-82 Silver White-powder coat matching
Color of paint (primer) in cargo area/underneath/belly
Color of paint for intake manifold and heater boxes
Color of Rear bumper splash pan and bumper brackets color?
Hubcap - emblem paint
Hubcap - Dove Grey Hubcap/color/paint/powdercoating
Pinstripes (original) /Pinstriping
-----Body component repair/restoration;
Cargo Door Nut Plate | Cargo Door Nut Plate | Cargo Door Nut Plate
Cargo Door Screw Removal
Check Rod Fix-64-67 Front door
Bumper - Pressed bumper brackets
Bumper - Pressed bumper hardware
Bumper - 1959-60 Truck rear bumper
Bumper - Split Bus vs. Bay Window bumpers
Decklid prop and spring
Deluxe Beltline Trim
Deluxe Beltline Trim Insert
Deluxe Bumpers And Bumper Trim
Deluxe Bumper Trim Installation
Deluxe Rocker Trim
Emblem - (Front) Positioning
Emblems - Rear Volkswagen And 1500 Scripts
Front Door - Hinge Pin Replacement
Handle - Cargo Door - Outer Handle Internals
Handle - Front Door - Handles And Mechanisms
Handle - Front Door - Door Handle Spring Installation
Handle - Front Door - Door Handle Troubleshooting(64 65 66 67)
Handle - Rear Hatch Latch - Rear Cargo Door Latch Repair
Handle - Rear Hatch Lock Repair And Restoration (64-67 Big hatch)
Heater Tube Wrap Material | exact specifications | Replacement Material
Heater Tube - Rear seat
Heater Muffler - Discussion And Restoration (From heater boxes to body)
Hinge Pin Removal (door) | Door Hinge Pin Removal
Wiring Conduit Details On Belly Pan Buses

-- Glass --
Cleaning window glass
Pop-out window restoration
Pop-out hinge installation tool
Headlight glass
Vent wing glass removal/restoration
Sigla vs. Sekurit vs. Delog glass
Front windshield repairs
Front Window Frame restoration
Windshield seal replacement
Front window glass install
Putty for Jalousie /Hehr windows and Westy subhatch trim
Jalousie / Hehr windows installation instructions
Jalousie / Hehr window restoration
Jalousie / Hehr window replacement parts
Jalousie / Hehr windows - Replacing Anti Vibration pads

-- Topics about specific Buses --
Post Barndoor, Wolfsburg Bus Features And Changes
The crazy 8's ('58's thread)
Palm Green / Sand Green (PG/SG) Buses
Join the Mango Mafia - Mango Bus pics
Turkis / Turquoise / Turkis-Bluewhite thread
Sea Blue Buses
L87 Pearl White Buses
Sealing Wax Red / Beige Grey (SWR/BG) only thread
Single Cab Thread
Double Cab / Crew Cab Thread
Binz Double Cab trucks
Official 1959 - 1963 15 window count thread
Swivel Seat Buses
1967 Bus Features
Lotus White Deluxe Buses
Sunroof Kombi / Standard Buses - Registry
Brazilian Bus discussion
Brazilian Bus VIN Numbers discussion
Factory Two Toned Kombis

-- Restoration threads --
Neil's 1958 15-Window Deluxe Restoration
1956 Sunroof Kombi
1958 "Coram Rug Works" Bus
1959 Single Cab Restoration Thread "Funky Truck" (Detailed metalwork on a Single Cab)
BulliBill's 1959 Double-Cab restoration
Pearl White walk-thru '63 15-Window with 8K miles
56 Westy

-- Bus Extended Trip Reports / Adventures --
Taking your split bus off the beaten path... (General thread)
Detroit to Alaska Adventure!

-- Miscellaneous --
Matra Dealership Tools
Rear Hatch Indent-Changeover Discussion
Aprons - Year Changes Discussion
Steering lock- but no key
Pedal Pan / Front Splash Pan - Year Changes Discussion
Date coding of parts from Hella/SWF/Bosch/Blaupunkt
Model Year vs. Production year
Truck wood bed slats
Truck wood slats for tilt / hoops
Panelvan upper vents | Panelvan upper vents | Panelvan upper vents
Date coding of parts
Dealer transmission / engine lift tool
Church keys
Bus Tool rolls
Jacks
Mud flaps
Eriba Puck Camping Trailers
Winter storage / general vehicle storage
Theft Prevention
How to pack and ship a Bus middle seat
Where to jack up a Bus | Where to jack up a Bus
Bus Dollies

Split Bus information available on The Samba
VIN Numbers
M-Codes
Paint and Upholstery combinations
Wiring Diagrams
Production Figures
Brochures / Literature
Manuals


Other information on the Internet
Type2.com - Tons of technical articles
Type 2 Parts List and other manuals
Camper Interior


Type 2-specific Parts Vendors
Wolfsbugwest.com
Bustoration
BusBoys
Wolfgang Int.
BusDepot

Sheet metal vendors:
Autocraft in the U.K. (also distributed in U.S.A. by Wolfsburgwest, CIP, etc.)
Gerson - KlassicFab aka the Green Panels, Columbia
Bustoration (sells from various vendors)
Wolfsburg West Sells WW and Autocraft


Type 2 only Clubs/Websites
Type2.com
LiMBO - USA-based
Dropgates.com - Trucks
Barndoor.dk - Barndoor
Arizona Bus Club
WetWesties westy club


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PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 8:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Updates:
- Added one-eyed duck thread to the FAQ
- Removed NEATO link as the web site was dead (thanks to a member)


If you see any new or old threads that you think should be added to the FAQ:
PM me or post in this topic with a link and I will add it.

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 17, 2023 2:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Split Bus FAQ and How Tos - *Read before posting* Reply with quote

Removed SV2'S And S.A.M.B.A. dead club links. Did a bunch of reorganization and classification work. etc
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