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1972super2110
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 Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2024 5:07 pm Post subject: Re: 1976 Bus Powered by EZ36 Subaru Motor and 6 Speed Trans |
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What is within the "Hotel pan" Tank on the front? I'm guessing diesel.
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Looks like the work of a younger, more agile jackass to me.  |
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scirocco_crazy
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Parkerman
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| Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 2:02 pm Post subject: Re: 1976 Bus Powered by EZ36 Subaru Motor and 6 Speed Trans |
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Can one of you with a Westy please get me the measurement of front face board on the rear bench seat? I dont have one and im curious if my measurements are correct. Thank you
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Do you still need this? I could snag the measurement when I get home from work. |
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scirocco_crazy
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Parkerman
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| Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:24 pm Post subject: Re: 1976 Bus Powered by EZ36 Subaru Motor and 6 Speed Trans |
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I set myself a reminder on my phone to remind me when I get home today.
It's been a busy week and I completely forgot about it once I left work...Haha. Sorry about that.
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Yes please
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| scirocco_crazy wrote: |
Can one of you with a Westy please get me the measurement of front face board on the rear bench seat? I dont have one and im curious if my measurements are correct. Thank you
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Do you still need this? I could snag the measurement when I get home from work. |
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Parkerman
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| Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:58 pm Post subject: Re: 1976 Bus Powered by EZ36 Subaru Motor and 6 Speed Trans |
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13.125" roughly.
Hope this helps.
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soissisc
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| Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2024 4:29 pm Post subject: Re: 1976 Bus Powered by EZ36 Subaru Motor and 6 Speed Trans |
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(Plus the carpet thickness)
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Parkerman
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| Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:25 pm Post subject: Re: 1976 Bus Powered by EZ36 Subaru Motor and 6 Speed Trans |
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It sits on top of the carpet. |
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scirocco_crazy
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scirocco_crazy
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scirocco_crazy
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panel
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| Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:01 pm Post subject: Re: 1976 Bus Powered by EZ36 Subaru Motor and 6 Speed Trans |
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Japanese shift knob ?
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Shonandb
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| Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:47 pm Post subject: Re: 1976 Bus Powered by EZ36 Subaru Motor and 6 Speed Trans |
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Good eye, panel!
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W1K1
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| Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:38 am Post subject: Re: 1976 Bus Powered by EZ36 Subaru Motor and 6 Speed Trans |
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Today I drove to Mishawaka Indiana today to the RV manufacturing capital of the world. I went there to goto an RV surplus store. I bought a ceiling product that isnt wood based and is super flexible but will be rigid enough for the ceiling.
once home I installed some new parts to include a pad for under the coco mats
new coco mats
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the azdel is pretty neat product our local windsor plywood has a bunch of it.
I can't stand the quality of the new door panels and clips I installed, I'm going to make some new panels with fabric and vinyl once the wife gets done sewing the cushion covers in the back.
you might consider getting a matching tan vinyl to put under those open patches on your mat, just so it blends in and doesn't eat your pad up or make it filthy over time.
I keep checking every time  an update pops up for the "it's Alive!" post
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scirocco_crazy
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scirocco_crazy
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| Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:08 pm Post subject: Re: 1976 Bus Powered by EZ36 Subaru Motor and 6 Speed Trans |
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I cut some pieces tonight as I work on the ceiling and wall panels. So far its really nice. As for the "its Alive'. well I am patiently waiting for a friend of mine to come by and program the new key. He was supposed to be here today but was sick so i will wait. The only other option is to tow it to a facility and I would just prefer to wait and do it at my house.
as for under the mat i totally agree, I am going to buy the curtain and rear seat material tomorrow and will get some for under the mat.
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the azdel is pretty neat product our local windsor plywood has a bunch of it.
I can't stand the quality of the new door panels and clips I installed, I'm going to make some new panels with fabric and vinyl once the wife gets done sewing the cushion covers in the back.
you might consider getting a matching tan vinyl to put under those open patches on your mat, just so it blends in and doesn't eat your pad up or make it filthy over time.
I keep checking every time an update pops up for the "it's Alive!" post |
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Current Build 1976 VW Bus Subaru with EZ36 https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9443081#9443081
Second Current Build 1979 Porsche 911SC
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=10117349#10117349
Previous Builds 78 Westy with matching trailer
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=589790&highlight=westy
78 Bay with Acura 3.2 Type S engine
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Shonandb
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| Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:45 am Post subject: Re: 1976 Bus Powered by EZ36 Subaru Motor and 6 Speed Trans |
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I had to move the bus outside so I can work on the interior pieces and I thought i would snap a couple of shots to get perspective of the progress. ONE this is totally for sure. It needs an awesome roof rack to balance out the look.
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Looks great and I agree that a robust looking roof rack, maybe full length would be icing on the cake. It looks like you may have muffler clearance issues if you do any off roading. Any way to tuck it up a bit more?
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scirocco_crazy
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| Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: 1976 Bus Powered by EZ36 Subaru Motor and 6 Speed Trans |
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Your correct, Full length for sure. I just picked up the last parts today to build it. Im having a local waterjet cutting outfit cut out the front fairing and side panels this week. It will be robust with an awning built into the side of it, spot lights, roof top 12v for a fan, and solar panels that flip out when parked. I dont have the rest of the solar system yet but i will work on that once i build the rack.
As for the exhaust, its on the list of items to rework once its running. I had to put some items on the back burner to focus on getting the bigger items wrapped up. I figure i will have a nice list after the first couple hundred mile for sure.
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I had to move the bus outside so I can work on the interior pieces and I thought i would snap a couple of shots to get perspective of the progress. ONE this is totally for sure. It needs an awesome roof rack to balance out the look.
Looks great and I agree that a robust looking roof rack, maybe full length would be icing on the cake. It looks like you may have muffler clearance issues if you do any off roading. Any way to tuck it up a bit more? |
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Second Current Build 1979 Porsche 911SC
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=10117349#10117349
Previous Builds 78 Westy with matching trailer
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=589790&highlight=westy
78 Bay with Acura 3.2 Type S engine
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=516038&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 |
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