Whats the best year Early Bay?

[dean_butler]

To go hand in hand with my other post on whats the most desirable Early Bay Conversion...
http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=53845" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm interested to know what year Early Bay people find most desirable?
Please dont just put a year because you own that year van.
Interested to see results.

 

[lard]

Hi - controversial as 1972 isn't in the selection (not my preference but in the interest of fairness to all early bay owners - it's still a low light van..)

 

[dean_butler]

Hi - controversial as 1972 isn't in the selection (not my preference but in the interest of fairness to all early bay owners - it's still a low light van..)

Good point. Made the edit cheers wasnt thinking

 

[Clem]

'68
If we are all about early bays, then its the earlier the better 67 builds preferably :lol:

 

[dean_butler]

'68
If we are all about early bays, then its the earlier the better 67 builds preferably :lol:

Yes totally understand your point and have thought this myself. Though the later they got the more they progressed so is later better?

 

[lard]

massive question - best year imo is 1971 as you get the later tech but the early design, but the most desirable would have to be a 1968 as it's one year only, wide 5 e.t.c. - in relation to the other thread, this confirms that my dream bus is a 1968 panel van! 8)

 

[dean_butler]

massive question - best year imo is 1971 as you get the later tech but the early design, but the most desirable would have to be a 1968 as it's one year only, wide 5 e.t.c. - in relation to the other thread, this confirms that my dream bus is a 1968 panel van! 8)

Glad this thread helped cement in your head your dream bus

I have been under the impression for a while the 71 is best bus though in history (non VW) related more happened in 68 - Woodstock. So that makes me think 68 is an iconic year.
There where early bays at woodstock.

EDIT - I need to correct myself. Woodstock was 69 lol

 

[Lee152]

Come on, you cant beat a 69! :lol:

Guessing as been said before, later the van the better the refinement. Still the same great shape but tweaked, but then Im not a crossover fan but each to their own so very subjective

Lee

 

[dean_butler]

Come on, you cant beat a 69! :lol:

Guessing as been said before, later the van the better the refinement. Still the same great shape but tweaked, but then Im not a crossover fan but each to their own so very subjective

Lee

After the 3rd time reading I just got your joke :shock:

 

[monkeyvanwestybike]

Ah ha ha 72
I very nearly got another 73 when I got the 72 But that had more rust and I only had 2k to spend:lol:

 

[Clem]

For all you guys wanting that later refinement ....

http://www.thelatebay.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

:lol:

 

[dean_butler]

For all you guys wanting that later refinement ....

http://www.thelatebay.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

:lol:

Haha very good sir. Thats taken you 2 hours to think that one up

 

[marco]

1971 for me, disc brakes and removable valence, best of both worlds and still got the good looks

 

[KevH]

Given that we all think that our bus is a fine example of the best year, it has to be 69.

But if I owned a 68, than obviously 68 would be the best year...

Then again, if I owned a late bay...I'd be envious :lol: .

 

[simo]

I have to go with a 69 ( ok i am biased :lol: ) but the lift out stainless sink is a must 8)

 

[KateLovesPurple]

1971 for me, disc brakes and removable valence, best of both worlds and still got the good looks

Ditto! Although, if it had wide 5 as well it would have been about perfect!

And yes, mine is a '71. Just a coincidence though, honest!

 

[MrAndyP]

I went with a biased opinion of 69.....obviously earlier the better though if im answering for real!!!

 

[bluenose]

i voted 69, just because it's my favourite number and I have one

 

[gninnam]

Think 71 for me.
Looks plus the mechanicals etc.......

 

[bigdaz]

71 for me good looks good brakes
One year only calipers can be hard to get though.

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