rusty old nail to sow's ear

[DeeDeeTheBay]

Love this bus.

Those graffiti pics are ace

 

[sparkywig]

Ta

Using it for the rest of the summer Simo, then some more work over the winter ready for next year.

 

[StuF]

All back together with all forward and reverse gears. And a decent starter battery, no more lazy starter.

Does the battery make much of a difference Si?
Ours has always been a bit of a reluctant starter when warm!

 

[FWZ]

I just read the entire thread, and must say that i have enjoyed watching your bus come together, really nice work it looks awesome

I have gotten myself into buying a rusty '68 bus that have spendt the last 20 years in a barn, never owned a aircooled vw before and i am really excited to get it home, and judging by your thread i properly have a lot of fun ahead of me :lol:



And i know it dosen't look like an earlybay, unfortunately it was facelifted in the 70's

 

[sparkywig]

A big difference to a 45Ah one, but I have got a bit more compression and capacity over stock.
You might have other issues as well Stu. Check all the connections and make sure the solenoid's working fine. More resistance when warm.

 

[Myvanway]

If i had an engine bay like that i wouldn't put a lid on it either.


8)

 

[sparkywig]

I just read the entire thread, and must say that i have enjoyed watching your bus come together, really nice work it looks awesome

I have gotten myself into buying a rusty '68 bus that have spendt the last 20 years in a barn, never owned a aircooled vw before and i am really excited to get it home, and judging by your thread i properly have a lot of fun ahead of me :lol:

And i know it dosen't look like an earlybay, unfortunately it was facelifted in the 70's

Nice bus, panel van conversion.
If it was mine I'd put it back to a panel.

 

[sparkywig]

If i had an engine bay like that i wouldn't put a lid on it either.


8)

Had a bit of rust forming along the top edge of the engine hatch, so sorted that while the lid was off.

Sorry too disappoint you Paul.

 

[sparkywig]

Bus back from the yard with fully functioning CV joints and a stance adjustment.

All ready for the trip to Bristol Aircooled+.

 

[sparkywig]

Saturday was mainly a set up day, a few ciders, and a Rockabilly band playing on a flatbed truck.

Balloon was awesome.

Sunday was the main show day with more people attending than anticipated. Large selection of good quality autojumble and a diverse range of VWs and Americana.

And on the plus side I sold £240 worth of parts.
Roll on next year.

 

[robins]

was a good day
and most of that money came from lucie :lol:

 

[sparkywig]

True.

:lol:

 

[issit]

Great little show only went for a few hours Sunday lots of Bargains to be had

Your Vans looking Sweet bud

 

[toffo24]

Nice one Wig gotta count me in for a trip to Bristol next year. Bus looks great mate , your my inspiration when things break and you need to just keep going. Great thread.

 

[K@rlos]

Glad it's running well Si! When I fitted my Rancho box I put lock tight on the bolts then torqued them.

 

[sparkywig]

So this weekend was Big Sunday at Croyde. Drove down Saturday evening and met up with Rich and Co. at Hidden Valley Campsite.
Just a couple of pics.
The front end looks way up high in this one. :lol:

Lining up before the cruise.

Nice place for a show.

Shamelessly lifted from a facebook post.

And then followed Graham and Jenni in the Valley Electric bus home along the A361 and M5.
Couldn't go back to a stock 1600. :lol:

Pleased to say it looks like all the engine gripes have been cured, it flew down on Saturday evening and even surprised a couple of BMWs on the hills.

 

[StuF]

Cool pics mate - looks like a great show 8)

 

[mike202]

Nice place for a show, good for surfing too

 

[robins]

was a good day

 

[sparkywig]

Upton Cheney Chilli and Cider Festival next week.