1974 Safare Camper

Doodoob · Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2021 5:50 pm Post subject: Re: 1974 Safare Camper

Made some more progress on the floor, gas tank install, seat bulkhead, propane tank, engine compartment.

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Doodoob · Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2021 7:05 pm Post subject: Re: 1974 Safare Camper

Made a little more progress.......I removed the rear hatch and sliding door in order to paint the inside and apply sound deadening. I also removed all the windows to apply paint, reinstalled all of the parts, and then installed some of the panels.

Doodoob · Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2021 8:20 am Post subject: Re: 1974 Safare Camper

Its been a while so I figured I would post some progress.
I got a belt from the thrift store to hold the spare tire in place, finished cutting the ABS panel for the 110V Power Panel to fit, sound deadened the cab, installed new walkthrough mat, pedestal mats, and floor mat, Cut the new 1/4" Birch plywood sub floor, placed in the rear side seat frame and my Setpower fridge to check spacing for the heater, installed the transmission, mounted a engine block with a early support bar, welded in the engine cross bar mounts, and fabbed up some adapters.

Gauthier D.V. · Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 11:52 pm Post subject: Re: 1974 Safare Camper

Hi Doodoob, such dream camper! Nice job! Safares are the best. May be you can help me. I'm building a safare like from a panel. But i got 2 very young boys i want to be secure with seat belt. Can you tell me or show me how rear seat belts are installed ? Only 2 points belts?
Thank you so much for your help.

Doodoob · Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2021 9:31 am Post subject: Re: 1974 Safare Camper

It has been a while to I thought I would post some updates.
I managed to glue down the subfloor, installed a JustKampers sliding window in the sliding door, cleaned and rebuilt the Webber 40 IDF's, installed a new Butty's Bits throttle linkage, and worked on the engine mock up/test fit.

Doodoob · Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2021 9:32 am Post subject: Re: 1974 Safare Camper

Doodoob · Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 4:37 pm Post subject: Re: 1974 Safare Camper

Been working away on the bus but it just seems to be taking a while to get anywhere. Anyways overhauled the axles with new CV's, replaced the rear wheel bearings, rear wheel cylinders, cleaned and painted all associated parts, and finished assembling the engine thanks to my friend Hy. Tried to use some Berg Pushrod tubes but they had rust inside which caused them to deform. So I went with some Jaycee ones and now it is almost ready for the break in run.

Doodoob · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:54 am Post subject: Re: 1974 Safare Camper

Well I got new wheels and tires, new battery, and the engine break in run is complete. I replaced the tie rods, stabilizer, drag link, ball joints, shocks, sway bar bushings, cleaned and painted all old parts(such as the control arms). Got new rotors, going to clean the calipers, and waiting on new pads, grease fittings, and steering coupler to show up so I can complete the front end.

orwell84 · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2022 9:21 am Post subject: Re: 1974 Safare Camper

I like that you replaced the hacked up metal. I have a 73 Westfalia and would love to passenger seat on later buses that swivels around, but I just can’t cut up my bus like that.

I think original high tops are really nice and it’s great that you’re keeping it that way. My preference would be to keep the type 4 engine but having taken 3 attempts to build a decent one, I totally understand your choice. I have considered the same option at times.

Best of luck with your project. You’re doing great work.

Doodoob · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2022 10:19 am Post subject: Re: 1974 Safare Camper

Doodoob · Posted: Sun May 01, 2022 6:23 pm Post subject: Re: 1974 Safare Camper

Been a busy couple of weeks.....I finished installing and bleeding the brakes, installed the motor, steering coupler, mud flaps, new wheels and tires, washed it, clay bared and waxed it. Clearanced the engine bar for the muffler and installed the spare.

Doodoob · Posted: Sat May 28, 2022 6:19 pm Post subject: Re: 1974 Safare Camper

Made some more progress ...........pulled the top, cleaned up the roof and rails, glued in some 1x3 strips and coated the top.

Doodoob · Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:40 am Post subject: Re: 1974 Safare Camper

Got the Hightower back on and new seals installed for the sliding windows.
Alo stripped off the white painted on VW from the front which exposed all the holes. Gon a install an early Bay Emblem to help cover up this area.

Doodoob · Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2022 12:18 pm Post subject: Re: 1974 Safare Camper

Made a little more progress.........installed an early bay emblem, made an ABS filler panel in the rear of the hightop, welded up the heater exhaust hole seeing as I couldnt get the heater repaired, and framed out new seat frames for the rear.