Baygeistert
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Hello All
After checking the bay forums out there I have decided to register on this one as it seems the best one. That said Even though I have a 1972 bay it is not an earlybay as it is one of the first few that have the large rear lights and new front. So if that is a problem let me know.
If not I'd like to share my restoration project with you and obviously ask a few questions along the way. I had a few fast beetles in the 90ies but this is my first bus. It is an ex German fire brigade with two sliding doors. We got it as a present from my soon to be wife's brother. The objective is to get it on the road. Then put a decent engine in and lower it quite a bit. The orignial paintjob is still present under the graffity. Hopefully this can be saved too. Currently there is a 34hp 1300cc engine installed, I am thinking about a two litre, but I am open to suggestions. I want decent speed, fuel consumption and reliability (I know that is what we all want) within reason...
Pictures in a minute I need to figure out why the forum does not let me upload them...
cheers
Chris
After checking the bay forums out there I have decided to register on this one as it seems the best one. That said Even though I have a 1972 bay it is not an earlybay as it is one of the first few that have the large rear lights and new front. So if that is a problem let me know.
If not I'd like to share my restoration project with you and obviously ask a few questions along the way. I had a few fast beetles in the 90ies but this is my first bus. It is an ex German fire brigade with two sliding doors. We got it as a present from my soon to be wife's brother. The objective is to get it on the road. Then put a decent engine in and lower it quite a bit. The orignial paintjob is still present under the graffity. Hopefully this can be saved too. Currently there is a 34hp 1300cc engine installed, I am thinking about a two litre, but I am open to suggestions. I want decent speed, fuel consumption and reliability (I know that is what we all want) within reason...
Pictures in a minute I need to figure out why the forum does not let me upload them...
cheers
Chris