can you identify this part?????

[strongy]

ive had alot of trouble trying to find one of these with some people even teling me they dont exsist.its of my 68 and the rear bumper slots in to it ,i think origanaly it would have had a toe bar runing beetween the pair of them?i would still like to get hold of a pair as the ones ive had to make arent briliant.
have you got these on your bus?
if so what conversion is it?
were these part of a conversion?
any info would be great,thanxs for reading :wink:

 

[Justin & Muttley]

It looks a bit like the tow bar parts on my '72 Devon - I'll get under the bus tomorrow (work permitting) and take a look!

 

[strongy]

spot on m8y that would be great,id also no it was probably a devon before the interior was robed.

 

[strongy]

It looks a bit like the tow bar parts on my '72 Devon - I'll get under the bus tomorrow (work permitting) and take a look!

did you get round to having a look :?:

 

[Justin & Muttley]

Right, here we go... These are pictures of the underside of the tow bar and where it joins to the bodywork/bumper mounts. I'm not sure if its the same (I have my doubts!) but it might help you - unfortunately, I'm not sure if I'm removing the towbar yet...

Hope it helps,
J&M


P.S. Excuse the rust!!!! :lol:

 

[strongy]

mm not the same but thanxs very much for having a look.

oh dont worry about the rust. i thought that was just ratty style underside

 

[Justin & Muttley]

Yes, umm... Ratty, that's it - well spotted! :lol:

 

[kee]

Of course they're different. A 72 has the new engine compartment with the non-removable rear valance, so therefor the tow bar, and rear bumper mounts are different from the older ones. Allthough I've seen some different styles of the older mount, they don't just differ from towbar non-towbar but also between different towbar styles. I'm not quite shure if this could be a OYO 68 example though, but if it's a hard to find piece I would look to see if the 69-71 type fits in. To me, judging by the pics, it seems like it'd do.

 

[strongy]

not to worry ive created one with my bare hands.oh and a big hammer a vice,grinder and a welder.

im quite happy with the result aswell

 

[Justin & Muttley]

Nice work dude!

 

[speedwell68]

Nice work dude!

Yeah, that is a nice bit of welding.

 

[strongy]

thanxs i was happy with the result just got to make one for the other side now

 

[alpsbay]

Before I start nice bit of welding!
The piece you you have just made is from a early westy towbar. I have one the same on my. I bought the whole thing off volkshaven.It has a round section at fits between the side pieces. I hope this helps.

 

[Justin & Muttley]

Alpsbay - howcome there's no rust on your bus? I thought all VW's had at least a little bit!! :lol:

Love the heatwrap on your pipes - nice touch!

 

[strongy]

well ive made them now but at least i no what conversion its of now,thanxs for that ,oh and where is your rust :?: :?

its not fair