67 Savannah Bus

by SavannahVW Wed Jul 27, 2011 10:41 pm

Hey guys. New to the site. Finally getting to put my 67 Bus back together after 10 years of collecting parts and looking for a painter! It is a total body-off restoration with many custom upgrades. I'll post some pics of the progress if you are interested? Hoping to premier the bus at Bulli Brigade and Bug Jam this year. Basic intel: 13 Window Bus-all popouts, 2270 Type IV, Pro-Street Tranni, WagensWest Narrowed Beam, Disc Brakes, 17" Fuchs, Air-Conditioning. More Later......

by 68beetlebug Thu Jul 28, 2011 2:33 pm

Lookin forward to pics!

by SavannahVW Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:25 pm

I'll get some pictures up as soon as I can figure out how to post them on this site.

by **fluxcap** Fri Jul 29, 2011 4:34 am

SavannahVW wrote:I'll get some pictures up as soon as I can figure out how to post them on this site.

It's easy, especially if you already have them on the DKK blogsite. Just copy the picture's url from the blogsite. Then come here and click the 67 Savannah Bus Picture

button. Paste the url into the box that pops up and you'll get something like the text in green below:

Code:: [img]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AQD_egDc9Xw/TeBYek9DykI/AAAAAAAAAPI/aaQMPc2TEj8/s1600/Bus%2BDash%2BPaint.JPG[/img]

which will give you this:
67 Savannah Bus Bus%2BDash%2BPaint

by SavannahVW Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:52 pm

Thanks Fluxcap. How did you copy the picture from the DKK site? I've tried several ways and can't get the url to load in the box on this site?

by **fluxcap** Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:05 pm

Yeah, the box can be tricky sometimes. It pops up in weird places and sometimes has crap on top of it. You don't really have to use the image button.

you can manually just type the [img] brackets (the end bracket has a "/" in it (see code below)) and paste the url inbetween the img tags

Code:: just manually type"[img][/img]" and paste the url in-between those tags WITH ABSOLUTELY NO SPACES. [img]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m2BXSaWD1sM/TgUvL-B3T2I/AAAAAAAAAPs/JyukukO67IQ/s1600/Bus%2BPainting%2BDone2.JPG[/img]

will give you this
67 Savannah Bus Bus%2BPainting%2BDone2

by **fluxcap** Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:05 pm

SWEET bus by the way!!!

by Raggtop Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:31 pm

Yeah its even more impressive in person! Sure cant wait for Bulli, this thing is going to ROCK!!!! the show.... May end up in Savannah on the way down to Bulli.. so we may Caravan together, I'll keep you updated..

by Raggtop Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:42 pm

More Pics of Savannah VW'S bus
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by SavannahVW Sat Aug 20, 2011 10:45 pm

Got most of the Watson's wiring kit installed today (Sat). It's a nice kit and I recommend purchasing the bus extra length additional wire ($50) You suck up a bunch of wire pulling through the frame and various other knook and crannies. Plan to get all the dash wiring done on Sunday including a bunch of guages, turn sig/headlights, and interior light switch pod.

by BKiller Sun Aug 21, 2011 6:53 am

Looks nice. Should really get some attention.

by zabo Sun Aug 21, 2011 8:21 am

super clean - i like it Very Happy

by bumblebuggy Sun Aug 21, 2011 9:18 am

Nice!

by SavannahVW Sun Aug 21, 2011 9:25 am

Thanks guys. Trying to get her ready for Bulli Brigade and Bug Jam in November. Lots to do and time running out when you have to work at a "real" job. Honestly, I'm not looking for any trophies. Just hope it comes out nice and people like some of the decisions I've made.

by bumblebuggy Sun Aug 21, 2011 10:27 am

SavannahVW wrote:Thanks guys. Trying to get her ready for Bulli Brigade and Bug Jam in November. Lots to do and time running out when you have to work at a "real" job. Honestly, I'm not looking for any trophies. Just hope it comes out nice and people like some of the decisions I've made.

What counts more is how much YOU like the decisions you've made.

by SavannahVW Sun Aug 21, 2011 9:58 pm

I'm trying to do this right. I've been collecting parts for over 10 years. The overall design has changed a few times but now it's time to finish her up. We'll post some more pictures as soon as there is more to see. Right now it's just the boring wiring stuff

by SavannahVW Sun Sep 04, 2011 1:45 am

Bus Updates:
Wiring Completed, AC Condenser & Fuel Pump installed. Headlights, AC Hoses, Front Bumper, Taillights going on Sunday. Colors for the interior have been selected. Also found I guy here in Savannah who is excellent at building headers. We'll take the entire bus over to him when he's ready for it.

by 63buggin Mon Sep 05, 2011 5:37 pm

super nice

by SavannahVW Tue Sep 06, 2011 10:54 pm

Thanks 63Buggin. I got the headlights installed tonight. They are so bitchin with the Rossi design and Angle Eyes Headlamps. They should look pretty special in the running light mode and super bright in driving mode. Also installed some hidden additional driving lights that are located just below the front bumper but not below my scrubbers. They are only 2" round. Can't wait to see what they look like when I can power up everything. Selected the hardwood flooring for the rear area. Next project is the dual battery hookup and relocation. Also need to make the rear seating bracket. Making good progress.......

by Raggtop Fri Sep 30, 2011 9:49 pm

Bus is looking Sweet Mark!!
You guys are doing an awesome job!
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by SavannahVW Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:13 pm

Thanks for posting the pictures Scott. Maybe I can figure out how to do it at some point? Since those pics were taken we've installed a bunch of stuff. Safaris front and back are in. Front door window frames/rubber, hidden antenna. Going in this weekend: gas tank, last engine re install, fuel lines, front door windows, wood floor cargo area, dual batteries, AC completion. Waiting on the interior guy to install the material we selected around the popout windows before I can finish all the windows. I'll send you some new pics after this weekends installs. You need to come down here and pitch in slacker......just kiddin'

by Raggtop Sat Oct 01, 2011 12:16 am

I feel like a slacker!, lol i want to help out.. maybe i can get down for a day or so and knock some stuff out.. Will work on it...

by SavannahVW Sat Oct 01, 2011 7:50 am

Yankin your chain. Not sure there is that much you could do that would warrant the gas/trip from Atlanta. I'm getting close to sending over to Tracy to build the header. Then, over to Tom for the custom interior pieces. I hope to be on the road after that. I'll send you some updates after this weekend's builds.