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| seanery |
 Apr 27 2009, 08:55 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey!  Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None  |
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) Attached thumbnail(s)  
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| aircooledtechguy |
Apr 27 2009, 04:38 PM
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The Aircooledtech Guy Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I have a '66 E-Z Camper that is 2.0L type-4 powered with a freeway flier trans and stock redux boxes. It cruises down the hwy nicely at 70+ around 4K RPMs. I'm planning to dump the stock trans and rear suspension in favor of a 1970 bus IRS and a late 70s 6 rib trans (or possibly a 901). If you build it with some power they are very capable of nice comfortable speeds on the open road. I've had mine up to about 95mph with ease but I'll be honest; with stock brakes I don't like to. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Driving an old bus is a completely different experience that must be experienced to appreciate. You're not driving a car, you're driving an icon. Everyone waves, flashes peace signs and gives thumbs-ups as you go down the road no matter how it looks. . . You meet the nicest folks in an old bus. . . I love mine. |
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seanery SOT - To Bus or Not To Bus Apr 27 2009, 08:55 AM
sww914 Go for it!
To powdercoat a car it must fit in ... Apr 27 2009, 10:23 AM Wilhelm au contraire mon frere! You can cure powderco... Apr 27 2009, 10:38 AM kwales Ever drive one?
If the engine is stock, it's ... Apr 27 2009, 10:44 AM jmill I had a 63 Kombi. I put in a pumped up 1914, remo... Apr 27 2009, 10:53 AM Cupomeat Everyone should drive a bus for a while.
It gives... Apr 27 2009, 10:56 AM hcdmueller Go for it. I have a bay window double cab that I ... Apr 27 2009, 10:57 AM type2man I've got a 67 westy with a type 4, a 60 single... Apr 27 2009, 11:19 AM
zonedoubt
Is the ear protection hanging on the steering ... Apr 27 2009, 05:25 PM
type2man
Is the ear protection hanging on the steering... Apr 27 2009, 07:45 PM maf914
Here are some shots of Charles Slaters bus. Basi... Apr 29 2009, 12:00 PM McMark
Unless you use 'drop spindles'. Maintain... Apr 27 2009, 11:31 AM jmill
Unless you use 'drop spindles'. Maintai... Apr 27 2009, 12:02 PM Dr Evil What, no mention of a corvair power plant? Look fo... Apr 27 2009, 01:13 PM seanery no corvair!
I've got a 2.2T motor in the ... Apr 27 2009, 01:36 PM seanery Sweet Ride Doc!
I like the look of the Corvai... Apr 27 2009, 03:28 PM DBCooper They're collectable. You'll really love i... Apr 27 2009, 05:24 PM Cap'n Krusty I drove the Thunder Bus ('73 Bay Window) for 2... Apr 27 2009, 07:10 PM markb
I drove the Thunder Bus ('73 Bay Window) for ... Apr 29 2009, 04:27 PM type11969 The bay I have now is way more comfortable than th... Apr 27 2009, 08:52 PM kwales I really like my Vanagon.
Not as cool looking but... Apr 28 2009, 08:08 AM strawman I say go for it!!!
In terms of VW bus... Apr 28 2009, 04:33 PM pete-stevers i would say go for it unless you have long wet win... Apr 29 2009, 06:59 PM seanery I've seen A LOT of panels on the samba - not t... Apr 29 2009, 07:36 PM swood I had a '79 Bus, auto trans. Man I miss it. Bu... Apr 29 2009, 08:25 PM seanery got any more pics of the Foosemobile? I forgot wha... Apr 30 2009, 08:09 AM McMark
got any more pics of the Foosemobile? I forgot wh... Apr 30 2009, 04:49 PM germanv82000 Had a 71 bus, a 61 single cab and a 60 double cab.... Apr 30 2009, 11:07 AM seanery yeah, that's a pretty damn cool bus! Apr 30 2009, 06:02 PM seanery On a 1-10 scale how bad is the lift throttle overs... Apr 30 2009, 06:36 PM type2man
On a 1-10 scale how bad is the lift throttle over... Apr 30 2009, 08:53 PM swood Cool Mark. Now I don't have to upload the othe... Apr 30 2009, 08:08 PM seanery I've added Double Cabs to my list of vehicles ... Apr 30 2009, 09:33 PM |
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