SOT - To Bus or Not To Bus, Should I Go VW? Options

[seanery]

After watching the super-cool VW Bus in Bullrun the last few months, then being nudged on by a member posting a link to some busses for sale - I'm seriously considering a bus. To keep the budget/cool factor evened out I'm thinking a 13 window walk through. I like the bigger Porsche Cups or Twists, a 2.0+ type IV, disk brakes, nice but simple interior, maybe a 901.

Here's the rub...I think I'd want it to be my main driver. Now, I'm not home too much. The last 2 1/2 years have been 300+ days on the road per year - and the next 18 months I'll be in Europe & Asia. So, it's not like I'm gonna be putting 15k miles per year on it. Plus, I have the 951 still. The Durango may be sold (as of last night).

But, it would need some sort of rustproofing - or, could it be powdercoated then cleared so it looked like nice shiny paint, but with a hard, durable finish? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

I've seen a couple of A/C systems for the early busses, but they aren't very elegant, seat heaters are probably a must - what about real heat? Are the heat exchangers enough? For some reason Gas Heaters scare me, is that a justified fear?

Anyway, here are a couple of color choices I'm playing with.

Tell me what you think...I know this is a bit unconventional - but I am unconventional (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[jmill]

I had a 63 Kombi. I put in a pumped up 1914, removed the reduction boxes, lowered it front and rear and put in a set of Safari's. It went very fast and looked great. I see in your pics that they're all lowered. I have to say that the ride is lousy when lowered. You sit right over the front tire. It's a kidney buster. If you get one don't drop it that far if you plan to drive it longer distances.

That said, I'd love to pick up a double cab. I love them things.

As far as heat the heater boxes work. It does take a bit to warm up. You can't jump in and go in the winter. You will want to install an inline fan for the front defog. The hot air doesn't have any force behind it and it takes forever for the windows to clear.