1970 Baywindow Bus

I don't think I am an official member of the Aircooled Airheads but I wanted to post my ride anyway!
New to the VW scene, this is my first bus. I have wanted one for a long time and when I found this one I couldnt pass it up. Bought from the original owner on 4.20.08!

1970 Baywindow Microbus
Brilliant Blue / Cloud White

See you around - Rich


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Dude if you want to be in the club then you are in. All we ask is come out and support the hobby when you can.

By the way the bus is freak'n awesome. I will keep my eyes peeled for some spindles. Maybe you could post a wanted ad...

Cool Bus, What are you needing ? I have a 77 that will be going to the crusher Thurs.

Brad 770 914-2678

Do you still have the front beam?

Old Volks Place wrote:Cool Bus, What are you needing ? I have a 77 that will be going to the crusher Thurs.

Brad 770 914-2678

I need the caliper bolts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I recently craked all the Codes for the bus....

02 - 1970 Model year
093423 - serial number
E - Built in Emden, Germany
67 - Brilliant Blue L50H body
61 - Coud white L581 roof
40 - Black leatherette interior
D25 a group of m-codes:
020 - spedometer in MPH
089 - Laminated windscreen glass
102 - rear window heating
206 - inner rear view mirror, anti dazzle
507 - ventilation windows in cabin doors
511 - padded dashboard and dashboard lid
521 - with chrome trim and sunvisor without mirror
524 - USA and Canada specifications
525 - Seatbelts for USA and Canada

50 - Production week of 12/6/1969
1 - First day of the week
7999 - Production planning number
UN - Shipped to port of NY, NY
2211 - Microbus LHD, sliding door right, seven seater, seat arrangement 2-2-3
2 -Type 1 engine- exhaust emission control M157
1 - Manual transmission, 4 speed

While cleaning out some stuff in the bus, I found a invoice for some work that was done in the late 90's (headers, brake work, oil change/tune up) It had all the owners info, so i thought it would be cool to call and try and get some history.

I called Lester (who sounded to be 100 yrs old) He told me that the bus was purchased by his brother in 1970 and used for local deliveries for his dry cleaning business in Clemson SC. Lester took ownership in the early 80's. (who also lives in Clemson) He said that the bus was great. It was a weekend vehicle for them, they used it to go to the beach, camping and Sunday Drives. All original except they had got it painted before he gave it to his grandson. The grandson soon traded it in, in North Ga, for a "mud truck."
I told him thank you for taking such good care of the bus, and he told that he was glad it was in someones hands that would continue take care of her.

Now Its time for my family to make some of our own history!

panic_fan wrote:While cleaning out some stuff in the bus, I found a invoice for some work that was done in the late 90's (headers, brake work, oil change/tune up) It had all the owners info, so i thought it would be cool to call and try and get some history.

I called Lester (who sounded to be 100 yrs old) He told me that the bus was purchased by his brother in 1970 and used for local deliveries for his dry cleaning business in Clemson SC. Lester took ownership in the early 80's. (who also lives in Clemson) He said that the bus was great. It was a weekend vehicle for them, they used it to go to the beach, camping and Sunday Drives. All original except they had got it painted before he gave it to his grandson. The grandson soon traded it in, in North Ga, for a "mud truck."
I told him thank you for taking such good care of the bus, and he told that he was glad it was in someones hands that would continue take care of her.

Now Its time for my family to make some of our own history!

Awesome story!

Old picture of your bus.

No Mountains or Beaches in Henry County....but I think the photos turned out nice

Your bus is the nuts dude, can't wait to see it int he metal.

Finally got the paperwork done on the vintage plate !!!

What all did you have to do to run the old plate?Also any one have a 1971 plate they would part ways with?

I saw a 71 plate at hawke's
yesterday

I'm afraid 1970 is the last year tag you are allowed to run. For now, 71 and newer are out of luck.

chuck who is hawke, just my luck about being 71,but if i had 1 i would use it 1 day

camch wrote:What all did you have to do to run the old plate?Also any one have a 1971 plate they would part ways with?

Yes, Sorry 70 is the last year as of right now. I just squeaked in....but to answer your question all you have to do is have a Tag that matches your year, take it to the tag office and fill out paperwork. (no charge $) You have to keep your regular tag with current sticker in your car in case you get stopped.

Inspiration

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=219965

One Day.......

Awesome Bus, I am interested in one of those vintage plates for my 67 Bug. I found one on Ebay. It has the letters AT in the middle of the plate just like yours. What are those letters??? I read somewhere else that those letter represent the county? I live in southern GA and I don't wanna buy a plate and then...get my feelings hurt..
Thanks

petervalle wrote:Awesome Bus, I am interested in one of those vintage plates for my 67 Bug. I found one on Ebay. It has the letters AT in the middle of the plate just like yours. What are those letters??? I read somewhere else that those letter represent the county? I live in southern GA and I don't wanna buy a plate and then...get my feelings hurt..
Thanks

On the old tags, the first number represents the county it was issued in. They are no longer relevant. You can use any number, although it would be cool to find the correct number for your county. I'll try to find and post the link to the info on which number goes to which county.

OK..I found it: http://www.15q.net/gaco.html

Thanks for the info. I am going to buy it, it has a little of rust color on it but it would go nice with my rust bucket 67.

I think early bays look quite sexy lowered like that. I hope to have mine done by the end of Feb.

Your blue 70 looks really clean. Great background info.

Don't go low..............ride em' high!