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Somewhat OT.. Who Was it that was into VW bus's
I was looking for some information on the VW bus's.. I'm considering getting a cheap parts hauler if such a thing can be had. Any web sites would be appreciated.
I'm also considering one of the VW truck deals that's half a bus with a Bed. To try an keep this on topic.. I am thinking the VW bus route since at least they're somewhat in the same manufacturing family as Porsche, and thats what I need to haul parts for anyway. Has anyone seen the Bus with the Porsche engine in it in Excellence this month? Pretty nice ride. Thanks! Chuck
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Hi,
John Walker (John Walkers workshop) is a VW nut. Also Thom (Widebody911) is a bus nut. I belive that he has a good website w/links to others. Al
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Thom's web site is http://www.vintagebus.com/
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John Walker is looking for a vintage VW bus to restore.
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Someone mentioned that bus cost around $125k to build. Seeing that Fabcar built it, I believe it. Thom has a good bus site as mentioned above. Another one is THE SAMBA.
"68 V.W. Crewcab w/2.4 & 5 speed '73 targa w/3.2 (guess where the 2.4 went) '73 S coupe
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the bus in Excellence should make anyone proud. That thing kicks butt! I want one.
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just to keep in out of OT. my 63 doublecab shop truck, 73 torsion bar housing welded in, 73 915 trans, suspension, 4 wheel discs, rack and pinion. 3.2 carbed engine. the 2.7 core is just in there to make the mounts, etc. clears the lid by 1/4". flowmaster down the left side, SC exchangers. guess i'll have to paint it now.
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JW, what is the bolt pattern of the buses? Thinking of trying some new wheels for the old girl. 4 x 100? Will wheels that fit X also fit the bus? Thanks
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