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Jay Pearson Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2004 Posts: 128 Location: Reno, NV
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 7:12 am Post subject: Re: 1971 Bay "time capsule" 32,000 og miles |
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Thanks for the input on the best tire selection(s). Not to start an unsubstantiated rumor.
I returned the Hankook Kinergy no problem, asked the person working at the branch of; "largest independent tire and wheel retailer in the world". If they could get the Vantra's, he did some checking and came back to say that it appears that the manufacturer has stopped making that tire and inventory that is out in the marketplace is all that's left. He stated that the RA08 was the replacement for Vantra. Interesting if you go to the Hankook site and use their tire selector they show no tire selection for a VW transporter (starting only at 1975 as the oldest) but show the Kinergy 205/70/14 tire as the selection for the Vanagon.
Will try to get a set of Vantra's, another site is showing they could have availability, will look at the Yokohamas as well, net net seems like LT tires are the way to go based on the responses.
May stay at 185 , will consider 195 & 205 as well.
Again thanks for the input based on experience. Will let you know the outcome.
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Xevin Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 8:00 am Post subject: Re: 1971 Bay "time capsule" 32,000 og miles |
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The Vantra LT aka RA18. I wonder if the clerk misread the number? They are still on Hankooks website. _________________ Keep on Busin'
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The Volkswagen Ranch Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2002 Posts: 704 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 8:17 am Post subject: Re: 1971 Bay "time capsule" 32,000 og miles |
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Jay, try Amazon. Got my Vantra LT 185R14c 8PR tires there a few months ago. Best price, free freight, had them in 3 days. Bob _________________ 1963 Convertible (Lizzie) and 1964 Convertible (Patience) 1976 Westfalia (Winnie) |
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vwmerckx Samba Member
Joined: August 12, 2012 Posts: 195 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 8:57 am Post subject: Re: 1971 Bay "time capsule" 32,000 og miles |
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My brother talked me into "Simpletire" https://simpletire.com/
At the time (2018), I purchased four Federal Ecovan ER-01 185/R-14 for my '71 Tintop Westphalia and had the local Discount Tires install them
Have been very pleased.
Did a quick cut n' paste search on the Vantra LT's
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Jay Pearson Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2004 Posts: 128 Location: Reno, NV
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Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 10:39 am Post subject: Re: 1971 Bay "time capsule" 32,000 og miles |
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I did place an order with Tire Rack today, for the 185 Vantra's, they have a distribution center here in Reno.
Will see how soon they get the tires in for me to pick up!
If it gets delayed or not filled I will reach out to other sources that have been mentioned.
Thanks for all the input and information.
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Jay Pearson Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2004 Posts: 128 Location: Reno, NV
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 5:00 pm Post subject: Re: 1971 Bay "time capsule" 32,000 og miles |
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Just received very nice inner NOS Cargo Door and Seat Belt Hanger from vwcrazyz, Zack in Springfield OR. OG Cargo door handle had a significant crack in it an let's just I finished it off
Ordered a second seat belt hanger from Wolfsburg West and the quality is very high/ equal to nos only a bit more white color that the nos. Will continue to use them for the little bits plastic and rubber that have aged out.
Last item for now I could use some input on is what size screw / thread pitch and the corresponding tap I need. This is the rear seat back screw that mounts it to the brackets. When I got the Bus, two from one side were in a plastic bag in the glove box, after numerous attempts on the spare tire side I'm concluding that previously someone may have cross threaded the holes a bit and they need a clean up with a tap. Anyone have this experience / advice?
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notchboy Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 22463 Location: Escondido CA
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Rustyvdub Samba Member
Joined: July 23, 2019 Posts: 9 Location: Acampo
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 11:59 pm Post subject: Re: 1971 Bay "time capsule" 32,000 og miles |
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I also just purchased an OG 71. Brought it home last month.
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Jay Pearson Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2004 Posts: 128 Location: Reno, NV
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Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 6:24 am Post subject: Re: 1971 Bay "time capsule" 32,000 og miles |
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Rustyvdub, Very nice!! Outside of the antenna on the front and the different color curtains the two look like twins. Do you know your production date?
It would be interesting to see it and what differences may have taken place on our two if it was built at a later time in the model year. Mine is an" early" 71, built 29 Sept. 1970.
It has been mentioned on this thread that some changes did occur in the model year.
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blue72beetle Samba Member
Joined: April 23, 2008 Posts: 846 Location: Fort Wayne, IN
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Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 6:32 am Post subject: Re: 1971 Bay "time capsule" 32,000 og miles |
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My bus is a 71 Deluxe built on 12 Sep 1970, although it's nowhere near low mileage. I'm curious, does yours have an 'E' on the M-plate? Meaning it was built at the Emden plant rather than Hannover. _________________ -Andy-
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51153 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:50 am Post subject: Re: 1971 Bay "time capsule" 32,000 og miles |
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Jay Pearson wrote: |
Last item for now I could use some input on is what size screw / thread pitch and the corresponding tap I need. This is the rear seat back screw that mounts it to the brackets. When I got the Bus, two from one side were in a plastic bag in the glove box, after numerous attempts on the spare tire side I'm concluding that previously someone may have cross threaded the holes a bit and they need a clean up with a tap. Anyone have this experience / advice? |
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Jay Pearson Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2004 Posts: 128 Location: Reno, NV
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Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 2:55 pm Post subject: Re: 1971 Bay "time capsule" 32,000 og miles |
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Blue 72 , the only letter is an E on the M code plate.
Bus Daddy- thanks again for sharing your knowledge this time on the size of the rear seat back screws.
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Rustyvdub Samba Member
Joined: July 23, 2019 Posts: 9 Location: Acampo
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Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 3:09 pm Post subject: Re: 1971 Bay "time capsule" 32,000 og miles |
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April 1971 manufacturer date.
I posted some pictures in the baywindow deluxe gallery. |
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Anchovy Samba Member
Joined: August 05, 2000 Posts: 2922 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 3:30 pm Post subject: Re: 1971 Bay "time capsule" 32,000 og miles |
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Rustyvdub wrote: |
April 1971 manufacturer date.
I posted some pictures in the baywindow deluxe gallery. |
Very nice. Cool Zee Products bed too! |
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Jay Pearson Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2004 Posts: 128 Location: Reno, NV
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Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2021 6:08 am Post subject: Re: 1971 Bay "time capsule" 32,000 og miles |
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Busy Saturday, got a lot done the refresh continues. Replaced one seat belt retractor, made one working og unit out of the broken parts of the two.
Replaced 1/2 of the seat surround on the passenger side it was like an eggshell if touched it cracked, funny the other three are fine, soft and pliable.
Cleaned the front Driver and Passenger Seat and door panels they came back very nicely.
Pulled the front floor mat and cleaned out the dirt and debris, floor condition in the front is excellent, paint is great and zero rust.
Pulled the front kick panels and will get them back in shape and reinstalled today.
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Jay Pearson Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2004 Posts: 128 Location: Reno, NV
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Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2021 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: 1971 Bay "time capsule" 32,000 og miles |
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Got to the Front Kick Panels, as mentioned earlier the edges had released from heat and the adhesive releasing over 50 years.
Easy fix with spray adhesive and a blow dryer at low medium heat.
Look as they should now.
Took another Sunday drive , then changed the oil.
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51153 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2021 6:20 pm Post subject: Re: 1971 Bay "time capsule" 32,000 og miles |
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_________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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Anchovy Samba Member
Joined: August 05, 2000 Posts: 2922 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 9:07 am Post subject: Re: 1971 Bay "time capsule" 32,000 og miles |
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Nice work! Looking good. |
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Jay Pearson Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2004 Posts: 128 Location: Reno, NV
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2021 2:52 pm Post subject: Re: 1971 Bay "time capsule" 32,000 og miles |
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Sun visor clips different on the driver and passenger side? Seems odd!
Anyone seen this before. The Driver side allows it to unsnap and pivot, the passenger side does not and appears to have a brass color ring on the visor end by the clip.
Any input on this, did this just occur in the previous owners time?
Good news rear seat back problem solved, some seat material under the seat cover was blocking the mounting screws from threading in. All good now.
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51153 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2021 3:01 pm Post subject: Re: 1971 Bay "time capsule" 32,000 og miles |
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Those visor clips are correct, although I've never seen a brass sleeve on one before, originally only the drivers side unclipped to pivot, the passenger was SOL if the sun was coming from the side for some reason. The new replacements WW sells both unclip, but you have to come up with your own stud for the RH side, I save the old one when it breaks off and shove it into the end of the visor.
Edit: Thinking about that sleeve, maybe a gorilla passenger already broke it off and the sleeve is bridging the split?, usually they break off clean to the mount, but if there's a bit left sticking out it would be a crafty repair.
Make sure you include a warning about the non swivel sunvisor in your pre drive safety briefings, if not the sun will come out and it'll be yank yank YANK!, and later "why won't this stay up now?". _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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