My '69 Bay

[Martin L]

I have been on here for a few years now and finally getting round to starting a thread. I have put up a few posts/pics......help needed with pics although, not very tech minded!
Brought it in April '21 and thoroughly enjoying it.
I have been into VW's since the early '90s and have had a Beetle, 3 Type 3's (one I still own, brought in '94) and this Bus.
Got a Bus full of parts when I brought it and finally gone through the last few today. It doesn't have the original interior in it, but I do have it! Just wondering what interior I do have (pics attached)?
I will try and keep updating as I am having help with pics now.
Mine is the Velvet Green.

 

[sparkywig]

That looks like a Danbury interior.

 

[Martin L]

Weekend trip away to Firs Campsite near Banbury for the WBC 9th B'day and Campout. Good weather Fri, grey start to Sat but cleared up. Had to leave early Sat evening....Mrs wasn't very well......was looking forward to the party!

 

[Martin L]

Drive out to my local (not really local) Aircooled Meet last night. Handfull of nice vehicles, and friendly folk.

 

[ozziedog]

Drive out to my local (not really local) Aircooled Meet last night. Handfull of nice vehicles, and friendly folk.

That looks great Martin, so where was that and is it a regular thing maybe ?

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,,,,,what’s not to like

 

[Martin L]

That looks great Martin, so where was that and is it a regular thing maybe ?

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,,,,,what’s not to like

On the edge of Cannock Chase, near Stafford. Last Tue of every month. Bit of a drive for me ,45 min, but always some cool motors. And a better bunch of people than the clubs near me......No T5/6's!

 

[ozziedog]

On the edge of Cannock Chase, near Stafford. Last Tue of every month. Bit of a drive for me ,45 min, but always some cool motors. And a better bunch of people than the clubs near me......No T5/6's!

Sounds Like a worthwhile trip on a nice evening. It’s VWs so generally a great bunch.
Ozziedog,,,,,,,,not like the rough necks on here

 

[redgaz54]

On the edge of Cannock Chase, near Stafford. Last Tue of every month. Bit of a drive for me ,45 min, but always some cool motors. And a better bunch of people than the clubs near me......No T5/6's!

I've been to a few meets there, good run for me too.

 

[Martin L]

Engine out last week for a Winter rebuild/checkover. Ticked over to 90'000 miles on way home from Ninove in March, so thought it would be a good idea to have a look.

Top end was upgraded to 1641 before I brought it, but bottom end looks **** it hasn't been touched. Original bottom end bearings in there! Looks like I caught them just in time!
Starting to put it all back together in the next few weeks. Then get it run in and Ready for Ninove in March and getting married next Sept' and Mrs wants taking to it in the Bus.

 

[james_stan]

What's the face like on the cam shaft wher it fits in the buggered shell? Could fit a 'warmer' cam while you're in there ;-)

 

[Martin L]

What's the face like on the cam shaft wher it fits in the buggered shell? Could fit a 'warmer' cam while you're in there ;-)

Not too bad. I'm keeping this quite stock. I have a Notchback that I might put some extra work into the engine.

 

[sparkywig]

Not too bad. I'm keeping this quite stock. I have a Notchback that I might put some extra work into the engine.

If you want some Type 3 parts, I've some left over from when I put the squareback's engine in the deluxe. Balanced fan and pulley, loads of black powdercoated tin, etc.

 

[Martin L]

If you want some Type 3 parts, I've some left over from when I put the squareback's engine in the deluxe. Balanced fan and pulley, loads of black powdercoated tin, etc.

I might take you up on that Sparky, currently running without any tinware!

 

[Martin L]

Not too bad. I'm keeping this quite stock. I have a Notchback that I might put some extra work into the engine.

Next set of engine rebuild pics. Coming along slowly but, nicely. Will be ready for Ninove.

 

[creationblue]

Was there much end float when you stripped it?