Stu & Clare Present Murphy - Aircooled Campout 2020 Pics

[Supertramp]

Looking good Stu. A VS exhaust is definitely on the list.

 

[Haveacamper]

Great work and some awesome progress.

I wish I had put a fuel sender hatch in the same as my engine hatch, but not sure I could face cutting the hole whith all my interior in place - especially with any sparks!

I'm not sure whether its a good thing or not, but seeing all of you do this great work as "on the road" projects makes my mind wander and I am very much looking forward to when I get back! Some small and big things in the pipeline!!!

NaFe

 

[aspro]

Getting heaps of work done on the bus Stu. Well done. I wish I had the time.

I'm very interested to see what improvements if any the VS exhaust has to a stock 1600DP. Looking forward to the report.

To be honest mate - I am not expecting any noticable improvement in performance however exhaust note has improved dramatically!

I'm sure you can get fake exhaust sounds for your stereo system. A hell of a lot cheaper than a VS exhaust.

 

[Myvanway]

It looks awesome Stu. 8)

 

[StuF]

Many thanks for all the positive comments -

Nathan hope your having a wild time over in Aus, very cryptic statement you made there!!
"Some small and big things in the pipeline!!!" :lol:

Chris it wasnt that expensive and to be honest paid more for the stick on aluminum bumper trims - love my bus bling!
Radio exhaust tunes arent shiny!

Paul how's tricks mukka loving your garage build - big jobbie that one!

Dont want to go back to work next week been enjoying this time off after my holiday abroad!!

 

[simo]

Good stuff stu - tempted by the seductive VS mmmmmmm :mrgreen:
Will have to have a look at datc to compare towbars to make sure it will fit mine too

 

[StuF]

Well referring to the other thread I started about installing an uprated headlamp loom from here http://www.dubz-by-dan-shop.co.uk/shop/article_11/VW-T2-Bay-Window-Bus_Camper-Uprated-Headlight-Loom.html?sessid=MIKqxp7fDrrnv6UH5zd9SvUtuMvd35bLYQs9pZv0mQDyj4vjvDlAI92TwdkemDhs&shop_param=cid%3D3%26aid%3D11%26" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I have managed to do it and light output has improved significantly. My old orangy light now shines with a blue tinge as I have replaced the bulbs with some capable of taking more wattage. Orangey to nice clean white/bluish light. I also added some LED sidelights so they last longer as one of the old ones had blown.

The loom takes power directly from the fuse box to a set of relays, connects to the old drivers side loom for switching and then runs across to the passenger side headlamp. Would probably take 30 mins or so to revert to the old loom without much bother.

The only issue is now my sidelights and dipped beam come on together regardless of the position of the headlamp switch? Light output is strong and unchanged on both the first and second position of the switch. Not sure if this will be an issue come mot time and cant find anything definitive online - all it seems to say is that they must illuminate and be of the correct adjustment.

The dash is all back together and all the other dash lights are working - so things are much clearer when driving.

Some pics of the progress

Old main beam

New loom main beam

Decided to take power from this section of the fuse box

Mounted the relays under the dash out of the way but accessable

Wasnt a 5 minute job and although the loom is made to a high quality the instructions are not for a VW type 2 - more likely a golf mk2! As a total electrics biff I was quite pleased the headlights still worked! Even though the sidelights and dipped lights are on together!

 

[68_early_bay]

That looks better 8)

 

[gas1man]

Very nice upgrade !!!!!
Will keep that on bookmark for def.

Thanks for the info

J & P

 

[Foz]

Nice work Stu.....nice to see progress being made.

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[StuF]

Today only a quick bulb replacement - found the H4's I got from eBay to be a little too "Blue" for my tastes so I shelled out for some proper bulbs

Should do the trick - will be able to test them out soon as we are planning some night driving down south to see friends

 

[Myvanway]

Quality job Stu.
Daunting to me but I need to do the same at some point.... well the whole lot could do with replacing for piece of mind!

..... When you free?!?!? :lol:


8)

 

[StuF]

Quality job Stu.
Daunting to me but I need to do the same at some point.... well the whole lot could do with replacing for piece of mind!

..... When you free?!?!? :lol:
8)

Paul - if you bought the loom and took it to a show where we were camping I could easily install it for you mate, wouldnt take much longer than an hour now I know what I am doing! Couple of beers would be ample payment!

 

[Bigbear]

Quality job Stu.
Daunting to me but I need to do the same at some point.... well the whole lot could do with replacing for piece of mind!

..... When you free?!?!? :lol:
8)

Paul - if you bought the loom and took it to a show where we were camping I could easily install it for you mate, wouldnt take much longer than an hour now I know what I am doing! Couple of beers would be ample payment!

You can do mine first mate, then you can tackle Pauls after the couple of beers payment. :lol:

 

[StuF]

Quality job Stu.
Daunting to me but I need to do the same at some point.... well the whole lot could do with replacing for piece of mind!

..... When you free?!?!? :lol:
8)

Paul - if you bought the loom and took it to a show where we were camping I could easily install it for you mate, wouldnt take much longer than an hour now I know what I am doing! Couple of beers would be ample payment!

You can do mine first mate, then you can tackle Pauls after the couple of beers payment. :lol:

Haha - the more the merrier! Honestly it's not a tricky job to fit the loom, hardest bit is getting power from the fuse box

 

[StuF]

Had a great day today at Stanford Hall - massive thanks to Mike for organizing such a great display and sorting out all the tickets
Was fantastic to catch up with all the guys after my prolonged trip to Afghan - how much can change in a year hey Baz!!

Made some cool plans for Spa and had a great cruise down this morning with Aspro! Am slightly sunburnt and enjoying a vino rouge!

Looking forward to catching up with you guys at a show soon - Aircooled 14 is our next one!

Here are some pics Clare took today - apologies if some are out of focus

 

[martin.sim]

Nice to see you there


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Why didn't I buy my bus years ago !?

 

[StuF]

Nice to see you there


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Why didn't I buy my bus years ago !?

And you mate - hope you got back ok! 8)

 

[mike202]

lovely pics- very nice blue 68 Porsche

 

[martin.sim]

We did thanks, today's dilemma is where to fit the bottle opener we purchased yesterday lol


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Why didn't I buy my bus years ago !?