My 1968 Panel

[kevinbmx]

So the van is finally back on the ground, and also much closer to it The ride quality is fantastic. I was shocked at how the ride quality didn't change from stock. Had some trouble with tyres rubbing the top of the wheel arch, but I sorted that with lower profile tyres. All I need now is a new pair of shocks and thats it, couldn't be happier

Here is a picture from yesterdays meet, hope you like it, more pics should be coming soon.

 

[Grazy]

Looks SO much like mine man , QUALITY !!!

8) 8) 8)

What size tyres are you running ??

 

[vwcanuck]

Me likes a lot! Great stance ... are those stock 14 inch wheels?

 

[compdrag]

Looks good.

 

[kevinbmx]

Thanks for the compliments guys. in the picture the tyres are 185 60 14, and it was rubbing like crazy on bumps, but yesterday i changed them to 165 55 14 and no rubbing what so ever

 

[vwcanuck]

I'm looking to lower my front end just a little more but not as far as yours since I'm rolling new 186/65R14s up front. Nice van

 

[kevinbmx]

I would suggest dropped spindles if your lowering. With 185 60 i had about 2 inches of clearance from the wheel tubs with a 5 1/2 inch drop. so with mild lowering 185 65 should be good

 

[kevinbmx]

Some new photos I took today, hope you like them 8)

 

[*Sam*]

Looks nice buddy, what wheels are they ? 14" or 15"


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Michigan Missile1970 L87 Westy

 

[magoo]

This looks great, I want your suitcases! Any daylight pictures of the interior? Did you redo the upholstery?

 

[shiplee123]

Love it chap
I'm really missing my panel now

 

[kevinbmx]

The rims are 14", they are the stock ones that came with the van. I also have a set of empi wide five I was going to fit, but the offset wouldn't work. The suit case, some I got for free from friends and family , and the rest I found on the streets. People put them out for the trash man and I took them home lol :msn4:

This is my stash so far


Here is some interior pics. The bench is home made, and flips into a bed. I still need to upholster the cushions. Also the front seats need covering, but they work for now.

 

[trebor]

Really nice van, not sure on the curtains :shock:

 

[kevinbmx]

Haha me neither :lol: But you know how it works, you need to compromise with the girlfriend, I like low cars and she likes flowers and patterns so like this we're both happy

 

[kevinbmx]

Yesterday was a public holiday, so it was a good time to take the van for a ride. Hope you like the pictures 8)



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[Grazy]

Yeah nice Kevin 8)

 

[kevinbmx]

Thanks Grazy, I do my best Thinking of changing my shocks to Monroe air shocks. What do you think?

 

[Dave.P]

Looking good, like the handbrake !
Your brave running that low on Maltese roads, 8) is there still lots of classics on the road as there were years ago last time I visited ? Used to love the old busses and the people were so welcoming.
loved Malta . :mrgreen:

 

[Grazy]

Thanks Grazy, I do my best Thinking of changing my shocks to Monroe air shocks. What do you think?

Your van mate , your rules , but im guessing you would be wanting to tub wheel arches to go much lower ??

Mine isnt tubbed or notched --- Yet :msn4:

 

[shiplee123]

Cool bus 8)