New 52 year old Type 2

[Granite]

Ok Thanks, I've connected the other three wires but not tried the ignition yet. I'm going to get it checked by my electrician first.

 

[sparkywig]

Grey wire was for perm live for the key warning buzzer. (I think)

Yes, but UK buses didn't have this fitted.

 

[naskeet]

So far as I am aware, an ignition warning buzzer (buzzes if the ignition is on with the driver's door open or ajar) was only fitted to North American specification, 1968~79 VW Type 2s. Details of the wiring colours for that model-year, should be available in the Robert Bentley manual, wiring-diagram excerpts from which, are accessible on-line, on The Samba website.

www.thesamba.com

 

[Stuartk]

Here you go Grant, click on the link below and all the details are there.

http://www.vw-mplate.com/mcode.php?lang=EN&id=15832

It looks like your bus was bought as transport for somebody who had difficulty getting around, or for a private care home.

Guys ,Where would I find the M plate for my 72 Bay . Is there a normal location .

 

[sparkywig]

Yes, it's mounted on the seat bulkhead behind the left hand cab seat.

 

[mike202]

Look beind the cab seats. M plate is usually painted, VIN plate is not

 

[Stuartk]

Look beind the cab seats. M plate is usually painted, VIN plate is not

Thanks thats great . I want to insulate under the seats better so that's an ideal time to photo that. Cheers

 

[roobug67]

Bus looks great from the picture. But it isn't a Westfalia. Wrong roof, and unless it's a SA import they never came in RHD. That looks more like a Devon conversion by the roof and the fact it's RHD.

The M Plate will tell you if it's a factory Westfalia, it should have at least one of these M Codes 517, 518 and D67.

 

[Granite]

Bus looks great from the picture. But it isn't a Westfalia. Wrong roof, and unless it's a SA import they never came in RHD. That looks more like a Devon conversion by the roof and the fact it's RHD.

The M Plate will tell you if it's a factory Westfalia, it should have at least one of these M Codes 517, 518 and D67.

Hi I know it's not a Westphalia. I owned one in the 80's. Mine was originally fitted out as an ambulance.