Late bay Reimo high top camper build

[robinvirehn]

Hi guys.

Picked up my first T2 a few days ago.

Has been searching for a highroof camper t2 for a while and finally found one from 1975. It hade very little rust

This will be my first VW build ( used to build Honda from the 90s for track use ) so I might need some help from you guys.

This is what it look like when I pick it up.

The day after pickup I started working on it, starting with paint .
Primer is now on, tomorrow we start with the paint.

[richard123vmt]

I once had a chance to buy a fiberglass top for my 71 bus for about $200, easy to attachwith self-tapping screws and silicone. But, unfortunately my bus does not have an open roof so damaging cutting would have been involved. I am glad I didn't do it.
You don't see those hi-tops on the east coast. I am sure your will be fanstastic when you are finished.

[robinvirehn]

Todays work.
Sanded everything down and painted the white parts

[robinvirehn]

Today I did the final painting

[robinvirehn]

So here is the new paint.

[KentABQ]

Dang Robin! You don't mess around.
You just get in there and git 'er done!
Looking good.
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1976 Riviera, 1.8l FI chrome yellow VAN - "Chloe"

"I must say, how can you be in a bad mood driving this vehicle full of vibrant color.
Cars of today are so bland in comparison. It's like driving a celebration!" ---WildIdea

Bus ownership via emoticons:
---williamM

[SamboSamba22]

That's pretty interesting! If I'm not mistaking, isn't that a Vanagon high top on that Bay?!

Sam
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Oct. ’67 Double Cab (’68 Crew Cab)
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March '69 Delivery (Panel Bus)
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[robinvirehn]

[thebusandus]

Turned out great, can't wait to see the final product. Seems like a very functional high top!
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2.2 Suby powered - 75 Westy - Rita

Panamerican Highway - 2014-2017

[germansupplyscott]

Here's one that is in Ontario. Seems to be an import from The Netherlands, brought here in the late 90's. Very unusual configuration for a Baywindow. Not much info available on it that I can find.

Found this photo online:

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[robinvirehn]

[robinvirehn]

Windows, undercoating is done.

Took a look at the transmission and looks like the PO did a good job, so mounted it and mounted the clutch pedal etc.

So today I took a look at the heat exchangers and the Heater Control Pod.
They have seen better days. The piping in the exchangers looks fine, but there are holes in the cover and also some holes in the control pods.

Should I get new once? Can exhaust leak through? Or should I fix them up and paint them?

[robinvirehn]

Havent done a update here for some time.

Alot has happened.

Removed and remade alot of wiring.

Changed every fuel hose etc

Fixed the brakes

Fixed the heating system

Did a service on the engine, got the engine back in the bus and now running.

Etc etc etc

[rsbadura]

Hello Robin,

I see no construction to stabilize the cutted big hole in the roof.
So without it the body will be able to twist - be careful driving too much offroad...

Some have some extra contruction inside at the top
(see VW picture catalogue page 068-00 as e.g. parts 9 and 18 etc http://www.michaelknappmann.de/bulli/michaelk/vw_bus_d/fiche/t206800.html) -
and/or some have it below the car (see VW page 053-00 as parts 21 and 22 http://www.michaelknappmann.de/bulli/michaelk/vw_bus_d/fiche/t205300.html).

Not only my opinion and VWs as they build cars with these stabilizations -
seen this also with its effects as body cracks and tire issues at the Kombi Life channel: https://youtu.be/JcMZtMtM4BM?t=135 - and how they fixed it.

regards,
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1970 VW Karmann-Ghia Coupe
1979 VW Bus L to camper conversion
1982 Eriba Pan travel trailer
2017 VW CrossPolo
HAZET classic tools

[Alan Brase]

[orwell84]

I have seen the side belly pans at Bus Depot. I got one from Heritage in the UK. They told me it would fit. I haven’t really tried it yet. I don’t think KF makes them for Bay window. I’m not sure how different they are on splits.

[Alan Brase]

I guess I really should find them for my bucket list 1970 Westy Lack of belly pans NOT its biggest problem. ( several ton tree branch fell on its windshield previous to my ownership).
A definitive link to replacement pans would be appreciated, If anyone has a link.
Also, one of the specialty fabricators like Jeff Gagnon probably could make to order.
Need 3 pieces total. left right and center.
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Al Brase
Projects: 67 sunroof bug, 67 Porsche 912 Targa, 70 Westy
Dec 1955 Single Cab pickup WANT 15" BUS RIMS dated 8/55, thru 12/55
To New owners: 1969 doublecab, 1971 Dormobile
Vanagons:
80 P27 Westy JUL 1979, 3rd oldest known US
83 1.6TD Vanagon, 87 Wolfie Westy daily driver, swap meet home

[Alan Brase]

Now I'm actively looking. The Bus Depot is out of stock on the JustKampers ones.
Anybody have lead on any of the 3 belly pan parts for a 1970 bus, I'm needing them
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Al Brase
Projects: 67 sunroof bug, 67 Porsche 912 Targa, 70 Westy
Dec 1955 Single Cab pickup WANT 15" BUS RIMS dated 8/55, thru 12/55
To New owners: 1969 doublecab, 1971 Dormobile
Vanagons:
80 P27 Westy JUL 1979, 3rd oldest known US
83 1.6TD Vanagon, 87 Wolfie Westy daily driver, swap meet home

[robinvirehn]

[rbuzz51905]

Did you have to remove the High Top to repair any of the metal on the roof?

I have a bad Rust spot from the way the camper was resting from the original owner. Just curious if you had any experience with removing the actual top? i know there are screws just curious if im going to get in trouble past that.

Thanks! any help or suggestions would be wonderful!