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« Reply #210 on: October 24, 2011, 21:53:16 pm »
Ha ,i wish ,they were stripped and redetailed by Kev D for his 55 race bug ,didnt fit too well
,so i got them for my 56 ,never got round to fitting them ,so fired them on this ,look great
with the original /patina,d paint work on the body Smiley
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« Reply #211 on: October 26, 2011, 20:59:23 pm »
Geoff,

I'd love to find a 2.7 to put in my Bay Window Extended Cab project.  I have always liked your bus. I followed your build and really enjoyed seeing all the mods you made with the install of the 911 trans, etc.  Nice work!

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« Reply #212 on: October 27, 2011, 23:13:26 pm »
Here's mine
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« Reply #213 on: October 27, 2011, 23:32:29 pm »
^^^ very nice!   Cool
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« Reply #214 on: October 28, 2011, 00:03:09 am »
Well done split screen panel Bus. Make those wheels silver and I'd drive it.
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« Reply #215 on: October 28, 2011, 00:36:37 am »
Quote from: MC on October 27, 2011, 23:13:26 pm
Here's mine




Sweet! I loved it before I even saw what was under the hood!  Grin
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« Reply #216 on: May 01, 2012, 15:12:19 pm »
Here`s my entry. My 1968 Roadrunner Camper.
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« Reply #217 on: May 06, 2012, 04:15:28 am »
Nice looking Bay Window!

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« Reply #218 on: May 06, 2012, 06:17:39 am »
Quote from: Bryan67 on May 01, 2012, 15:12:19 pm
Here`s my entry. My 1968 Roadrunner Camper.


Amen to that Buster. And this baby is so SWEET it makes my fillings ache
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« Reply #219 on: May 06, 2012, 07:34:49 am »
Diggin' that Bay Window... simple and to the point.
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« Reply #220 on: May 06, 2012, 14:28:43 pm »
Thanks. I`m still working on funds for a 1904 engine, new red interior and a taller geared trans.
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« Reply #221 on: May 07, 2012, 14:11:16 pm »
Bryan,

Is the front end narrowed? If so, how much? Also, how did you drop the front end?

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« Reply #222 on: May 07, 2012, 16:33:19 pm »
It`s a 4" narrowed ball joint beam, late Bay window disc brakes, wide five adapters and 2.5" drop spindles. On the back it`s 3.25 inch drop plates only.
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« Reply #223 on: May 08, 2012, 01:22:15 am »
Bryan,

You have it setting very nice.  I will keep in mind what you've done to achieve the look. Thanks for your input.

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« Reply #224 on: May 08, 2012, 03:51:19 am »
No sweat Rick. Anytime.
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« Reply #225 on: May 09, 2012, 13:59:14 pm »
My 1970 Westy, lowered, porsche disk all around, original fuchs 5,5 and 6J and power steering  Cool

Greetings from Holland
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« Reply #226 on: May 10, 2012, 16:34:21 pm »
Thats one of my favourites...
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« Reply #227 on: May 26, 2012, 12:27:17 pm »
Well,

I'm slowly going to the end of my 76' bay window project. All weldings are done and with the summer coming I will have more time to work on it and hopefully get it painted this fall.
I would build a cal look oriented bay window. I don't want to make a copy of how they were done back in the day as most of the time they were more custom rather our "less is more" mojo.

My goal is to apply the basics cal look rules on it.

Single color paint job. No white roof,no chrome headlight bezels or white bumpers. (I really dig a burgundy paint)
Lowered but not slam and some rack.
I have a set of 4 late 6" Fuchs still in original finish. I don't want to polish and paint them in high gloss black to stay with the utility origin of the vehicle.
Basic interior, no camper furnitures. (I think I will plasti dip the cargo floor, no worries about scratches and no plywood flooring).

Voilà, basic but I like this plan.

Do you have any advices, thoughts or ideas to share with this project?

Thanks.
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« Reply #228 on: May 26, 2012, 19:44:25 pm »
All great aspects. Only advice: no rack. There are enough VWs with racks to last till the end of time and beyond. It's so refreshing to see a Bus without one.
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« Reply #229 on: May 27, 2012, 01:48:41 am »
Quote from: DKK_Fred on May 26, 2012, 19:44:25 pm
All great aspects. Only advice: no rack. There are enough VWs with racks to last till the end of time and beyond. It's so refreshing to see a Bus without one.
X2, Hoping to start working on my wife's 66' bus, making it a true Cal-Look. And NO narrowed beam, and NO rack, just a slight dump and stock rear. A mild 1776cc with IDA's, I hope.  Grin

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« Reply #230 on: May 27, 2012, 04:39:22 am »
Quote from: DKK Ted on May 27, 2012, 01:48:41 am
X2, Hoping to start working on my wife's 66' bus, making it a true Cal-Look. And NO narrowed beam, and NO rack, just a slight dump and stock rear. A mild 1776cc with IDA's, I hope.  Grin

Ted

Perfect. Looking forward to seeing that, Ted.
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« Reply #231 on: May 27, 2012, 06:09:47 am »
Quote from: DKK Ted on May 27, 2012, 01:48:41 am
Quote from: DKK_Fred on May 26, 2012, 19:44:25 pm
All great aspects. Only advice: no rack. There are enough VWs with racks to last till the end of time and beyond. It's so refreshing to see a Bus without one.
X2, Hoping to start working on my wife's 66' bus, making it a true Cal-Look. And NO narrowed beam, and NO rack, just a slight dump and stock rear. A mild 1776cc with IDA's, I hope.  Grin

Ted
Hmmmmm ...I'm thinkin you need ta make room for the bus.......Wink
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« Reply #232 on: May 27, 2012, 07:34:03 am »
Quote from: Kaferdog on May 27, 2012, 06:09:47 am
Quote from: DKK Ted on May 27, 2012, 01:48:41 am
Quote from: DKK_Fred on May 26, 2012, 19:44:25 pm
All great aspects. Only advice: no rack. There are enough VWs with racks to last till the end of time and beyond. It's so refreshing to see a Bus without one.
X2, Hoping to start working on my wife's 66' bus, making it a true Cal-Look. And NO narrowed beam, and NO rack, just a slight dump and stock rear. A mild 1776cc with IDA's, I hope.  Grin

Ted
Hmmmmm ...I'm thinkin you need ta make room for the bus.......Wink
Grin
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« Reply #233 on: May 27, 2012, 10:05:52 am »
Quote from: DKK_Fred on May 26, 2012, 19:44:25 pm
All great aspects. Only advice: no rack. There are enough VWs with racks to last till the end of time and beyond. It's so refreshing to see a Bus without one.

I would say rake Fred. Sorry for my misspell. And no, no rack Wink
But a proper Cal look, bus or whatever, need some rake to give it the right stance  Wink
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« Reply #234 on: May 27, 2012, 13:05:21 pm »
yep he meant rake, but a good rack is always a plus too.
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« Reply #235 on: May 27, 2012, 17:53:40 pm »
Quote from: j-f on May 27, 2012, 10:05:52 am
I would say rake Fred. Sorry for my misspell. And no, no rack Wink
But a proper Cal look, bus or whatever, need some rake to give it the right stance  Wink

MOST EXCELLENT! Please post up some pics when you get it all. sorted.
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« Reply #236 on: May 27, 2012, 18:02:01 pm »
Quote from: nicolas on May 27, 2012, 13:05:21 pm
yep he meant rake, but a good rack is always a plus too.

Do you want to be banish from the Lounge Nico?  Wink

And I will try to finish this project as quickly as possible.

If anybody has a good idea, don't be shy and share it with me  Wink
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« Reply #237 on: May 27, 2012, 19:11:46 pm »
no, i think people here have much enjoyment when they see one, just not on a car or bus...
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« Reply #238 on: June 10, 2012, 20:05:53 pm »
Here's my contribution, 1957 Kombi, OG paint , 1776 w/ Italian Weber's 40's, Hurst Shifter, Porsche 944 disc brakes, Porsche pattern American Racing torque thrust. 







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« Reply #239 on: August 01, 2012, 15:03:16 pm »
Jesus....great shots of your bay windows...

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