1970 Baywindow Bus
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Re: 1970 Baywindow Bus
In the Rockies! Long live the low life!!!zabo wrote:low is a trend -stock is forever
Re: 1970 Baywindow Bus
I am still unsure about lowering it. Its so nice and "stock" I hate to mess with it too much. I do like the drop spindles up front, it drops it just enough I think, and you can always go back to the OG spindles. Wish the drop spindles were a little cheaper! I pulled this from the SAMBA. Only 2.5 drop spindles installed. I think this looks good. Not too low....
Sidenote: I found some cheap vw mud flaps (25 for the pair) Have to figure out how/where to mount since the 70 model doesnt have the bolts to mount like later models. Got them on ebay and I think he had plenty more.
regis101 wrote:Stock
Sidenote: I found some cheap vw mud flaps (25 for the pair) Have to figure out how/where to mount since the 70 model doesnt have the bolts to mount like later models. Got them on ebay and I think he had plenty more.
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Re: 1970 Baywindow Bus
cut and turn the beam and put some boomerang plates on the back it will look great
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I just picked up a set as well. Not sure it will fit yours but I have bracket plans for a 74'.panic_fan wrote:Sidenote: I found some cheap vw mud flaps (25 for the pair) Have to figure out how/where to mount since the 70 model doesnt have the bolts to mount like later models. Got them on ebay and I think he had plenty more.
Here is the item # for all others Item number: 170295831080 (ebay)
Re: 1970 Baywindow Bus
71_georgia_beetle wrote:I just picked up a set as well. Not sure it will fit yours but I have bracket plans for a 74'.panic_fan wrote:Sidenote: I found some cheap vw mud flaps (25 for the pair) Have to figure out how/where to mount since the 70 model doesnt have the bolts to mount like later models. Got them on ebay and I think he had plenty more.
Here is the item # for all others Item number: 170295831080 (ebay)
Yep, those are the flaps. The guy was selling them last week for 45/pair plus 10. Glad I waited! He dropped the price 20 bucks.
I have looked on Ratwell http://www.ratwell.com/technical/Mudflaps.html from what I can tell, it looks nothing like that under my 70. I dont think they were a factory option until 72, so I will have to figure something out.
Scott I would like those plans if you dont mind....
panic_fan- Dub Nut
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Well shit. They aren't there anymore. They were on the Ratwell site under "Jamie River's mudflap bracket plans" but the link is dead. Maybe it is temporary.
Re: 1970 Baywindow Bus
No problem. I have seen them on there a while back, but I didnt save it since I had no flaps! Now it seems to be gone? O well. Thanks anyway.
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Re: 1970 Baywindow Bus
71_georgia_beetle wrote:I just picked up a set as well. Not sure it will fit yours but I have bracket plans for a 74'.panic_fan wrote:Sidenote: I found some cheap vw mud flaps (25 for the pair) Have to figure out how/where to mount since the 70 model doesnt have the bolts to mount like later models. Got them on ebay and I think he had plenty more.
Here is the item # for all others Item number: 170295831080 (ebay)
I got my flaps in over the weekend. They look pretty good after I cleaned them up. A small piece of the vw logo had chipped off, but other than that perfect. Now just have to decide how to hang em.
Did you get yours Scott?
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Re: 1970 Baywindow Bus
Just got them and they are awesome. I'll let you know what I figure out about the mounts. Right now I could bolt the on as is. You can attach them to the inner well extension, just where it sticks below the battery tray but it puts them high up. Here are the flaps. 1/2" thick and 2.5 lbs a piece.
This is the look I want.
This is the look I want.
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Re: 1970 Baywindow Bus
71_georgia_beetle wrote:Just got the and they are awesome. I'll let you know what I figure out about the mounts. Right now I could bolt the on as is. You can attach them to the inner well extension, just where it sticks below the battery tray but it puts them high up. Here are the flaps. 1/2" thick and 2.5 lbs a piece.
Cool.
I have the cloud white top & bumpers on my bus, so the "off white / yellowed" vw logo matches great! I think I am going to mount them like you mentioned, on the wheel well extension. Im not out driving thru the mud or anything...they are just for show!
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Re: 1970 Baywindow Bus
Alright Rich, I picked up the steel today for around 20 bucks. I'll document the process following that plan and post it later.
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Got my Flaps installed this morning....
panic_fan- Dub Nut
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Just drilled a couple holes and went with some hinges and a few bolts and washers.
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Re: 1970 Baywindow Bus
Got my side jail bars installed. Still waiting on the rear.
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Re: 1970 Baywindow Bus
Finally got my rear jail bars from BusDepot.
Also found some old stuff for the back. Bought the cooler from Brad at Y U Buggin. Then came across some old cola bottles at Melissa's Grandps's house over the Fourth of July weekend in Blue Ridge.
Also found some old stuff for the back. Bought the cooler from Brad at Y U Buggin. Then came across some old cola bottles at Melissa's Grandps's house over the Fourth of July weekend in Blue Ridge.
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Wow, how cool is that, your vintage blue cooler matches the blue on your bus! Looks great.
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Re: 1970 Baywindow Bus
A Few Snapshots of the bus.....
Converted the Sealed Beams to H4's and replaced the turn signal lenses.
Finally........the long awaited addition to the bus, CUPHOLDERS! (Thanks Mom!)
Converted the Sealed Beams to H4's and replaced the turn signal lenses.
Finally........the long awaited addition to the bus, CUPHOLDERS! (Thanks Mom!)
panic_fan- Dub Nut
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Re: 1970 Baywindow Bus
Very nice looking .
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After a round of Golf this past Sunday....
panic_fan- Dub Nut
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that's a sweet looking bus... is that an antique FL tag?
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