Something odd...

[mjknight71]

....about this crossover..... :shock:

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beautiful looking bus, at what apears to be a most excellent price but something not quite right......

.....any experts out there.....who could offer a guess....

 

[Loxy]

Its got a late bay fuel cap? & its a deluxe with no waist trim?

 

[Araon]

Hmmmm interesting the fuel cap since the 73 late still had the flap, 73 registration ......

 

[mjknight71]

Its got a late bay fuel cap?

thats what i thought.....odd?

...and not trying to dis the bus because it does actually look very good and at a good price.......not to mention it is the best conversion ever Danbury

 

[Loxy]

Hmmmm interesting the fuel cap since the 73 late still had the flap, 73 registration ......

I was wondering about the dates for the fuel flap/cap - cant find my copy of the Molenaar bible to check the exact date of change.

 

[Araon]

The Meredith book puts the flap as aug 72 being deleted but recently stumbled on two early 73s in original condition unadulterated (one yesterday) both having the flap...

 

[Loxy]

Hmmmm interesting the fuel cap since the 73 late still had the flap, 73 registration ......

I was wondering about the dates for the fuel flap/cap - cant find my copy of the Molenaar bible to check the exact date of change.

Just found it 08.73 fuel filler changed - I reckon its had a replacement panel there at some point - there are a lot of other early/crossover parts on there that are right like the brake fluid reservoir, door latches, sliding door lock, dials, central heater lever, steering wheel, column, one year only front arches & indicator switch etc etc

 

[Loxy]

The Meredith book puts the flap as aug 72 being deleted but recently stumbled on two early 73s in original condition unadulterated (one yesterday) both having the flap...

Which would tie in with the above from the Molenaar book

 

[Araon]

and camper and bus has a nice looking 73 with close up of flap....

I'd pose the Q about the rear quarter as that is likely to be an area of concern to keep an eye open for any rust appearing....any pics of the restoration may well highlight it.....

 

[Danbury Doug]

Yep, petrol flap carried over to the 73 model year.

A nice crossover Danbury with good original interior, but with the replacement front and quarter panel, as has been mentioned.