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Thanks for the replies. As I mentioned, I'm used to Type 1 applications where there is nothing in the way. I was hoping that it would be a quick and simple remove/replace... I'll take a closer look. I'm glad to hear that it can be done without removal of the engine mount bar. As for...

Hey folks, I just bought a stock replacement muffler for my '71 SC. I went to install it this past weekend only to find the mustache bar blocking the way. Is it possible to replace the muffler without removing the motor from the vehicle? I mean, if I jacked up the motor, then removed the...

Hey everyone, just updating my project again. I realize that things have been slow...but I am starting to make some progress and getting a little bit more brave when it comes to this Bus. As we all know, it's RUSTY...but I've surfed enough forums and watched enough builds to inspire me to...

I have a question for you all. My brother has a 73 westy ( I know it's not a low-light..but my question remains ). His rear hatch/ lift gate has had a bad rear window seal for a decade or so and has rotted the rear panel bad enough to require replacement. I have sourced a rear hatch/ lift...

Question... My Single Cab needs some of the usual replacement panels that nearly all of us need. Outer Rockers Inner Rockers Cab Floors Corners Battery Tray etc... My question is about Outriggers and Jack Points. Can Split Bus outriggers and jack points fit onto a Bay Window? I only ask...

Today, I did a couple of things. Firstly, I had another mission to use the truck as a truck. My brother needed a load of Bricks moved to his house in Grand Coulee...and since the truck is the perfect vehicle for this type of work, it was drafted into the task. Here are a couple of photos of...

Another small update for my page here. I finally purchased a MIG welder for myself. It's a Lincoln Easy-Mig 140. It can be used for MIG welding or Flux Core welding. I'm going to be using it for MIG welding - all I need to do is purchase the Gas bottle and the Argon shielding gas and I'm...

Again, not much to report. But, I'll keep updating for you when I have some news. Even small news is some news. So, the body panels have arrived. This particular order included the lower nose section and both rear wheel arch sections. For me, it's exciting to get replacement panels. It...

Hello again... I've been working on and off on this project as time and weather allow. Basically, I've been using a wire wheel to attack the surface rust and clean things up a little. I also use the wire wheel to scuff up the 'good' paint a little bit, so that my new rust paint has better...

* B - U -M -P * Well friends, I promised an update once I started working on the Bus again. This winter was long and nasty. It didn't end until just recently...and as soon as winter ended, the Flooding began... only recently it has been dry enough and just warm enough to get back at my...

Here's an update that falls into the "Better late than never" category. Back about a month ago, we got some unusually warm weather for one weekend. It melted much of the snow that had been dumped previously and was actually warm enough to get back to work on the truck. My focus at this...

* BUMP * :mrgreen: It's been a while since I updated. There's not a lot to report since we got the first blizzard of the season and the snow and cold stopped my progress on the truck. I did start with some Tremclad ( rust paint ) painting. I started with the flat black on the Belt-Line up...

Hahaha... Thanks. My plan is to keep it as low-budget as I can. I do plan to re-paint. But, rather than re-spray...I'm planning to use Tremclad Rust Paint which I can use a roller to apply. Lots of good examples of this type of paint job can be found on THESAMBA.com I have the paint...

This past weekend I did some more work on the truck. Not a lot of work...but anything is something. BUT, what I DID do...was put the truck to work!! My brother ordered too much landscaping rock...and needed to get rid of it. I could use a gravel driveway to park my Single Cab on... so we...

M-Code Details... Started working on the Bus tonight. A little CLR ( Calcium, Lime , Rust - Remover ) on some '00' grade - steel wool and did some cleaning on the paint. The nose was where I started...and I am quite happy with the results. No more orange spots were the stone chips are...

Thanks guys... This was a deal I couldn't pass up. It used to be my Boss's Dad's truck. Unfortunately he passed away a few months ago and the truck has been sitting ever since. It wasn't getting any use...so they decided to sell it. I was lucky enough to be in the right place at the...

Picked up the Single Cab today. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :D :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: All it took was a battery swap and after 30 seconds of cranking she fired right up and ran like a top!! I had been warned by the previous owner that they had turned up the idle like Crazy...

You can also try VolksWorld's "online" magazine. http://content.yudu.com/A1oszy/VWUSA16/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; It comes to your email inbox on the first of every month...and it's free. (it's also "all models" and not specifically Bay...

Thanks... That was what I was looking for. :D I appreciate the help! - Doug

Newbie to the Bay Window group... I'm buying a '71 Single Cab in the next week and it has been hit in the front right nose - right on the turn signal lens. What I'd like to see, is a photo of the "inside" nose section ( with kick panels removed etc...) so that I know what I'm looking for -...