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Anyone have a vw bus?

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by IDtrucks, Jun 26, 2011.

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  1. Jun 26, 2011 at 10:40 PM
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    IDtrucks

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    After going with my friend to a vw show today to show his 72 baywindow (now lowered) I got a strong urge to buy a POS bus and just completly dump it and restore it as a project car. I was wondering if anyone on here has any experience with busses and lowering them?? Its probably a long shot but oh well.

    I would want to build somthing like this. The in the grass, 2-3" of ground clearence, weathered look.

    [​IMG]
     
    IDtrucks, Jun 26, 2011
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  2. Jun 26, 2011 at 10:47 PM
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    Dr. Pepper

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    I love the VW buses, I would rock one dragging ass all day everyday. I'll have one someday. Theres a few different lowered ones running around my town...they look so damn cool.
     
    Dr. Pepper, Jun 26, 2011
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  3. Jun 26, 2011 at 11:09 PM
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    IDtrucks

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    oh ya. I want one BAAAD now. After looking through 20 pages of this http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=299939&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
    :drool:

    I just have to start saving enough up to buy it and lower it and fix any major imperfections. And since it wouldnt be my DD, i dont give two shits how low and impractical it is:D
     
    IDtrucks, Jun 26, 2011
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  4. Jun 26, 2011 at 11:11 PM
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    Dr. Pepper

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    Well get one then man!

    And gee, thanks for the link...now I'm not going to sleep tonight...lol
     
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  5. Jun 26, 2011 at 11:15 PM
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    IDtrucks

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    ok let me pull 2gs out of my ass, there we gooooo! Mabye ill have to start playing some scratch lottos, it will be my "bus fund"

    and me neither, ill probably look through the whole thread drooling...
     
    IDtrucks, Jun 26, 2011
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  6. Jun 26, 2011 at 11:23 PM
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    I don't. But I too think they are a very cool project. Sub'd in hopes that some TW members have a bus hiding in their garage
     
    YFZ_TRD, Jun 26, 2011
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  7. Jun 26, 2011 at 11:25 PM
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    That would be a fun restoration. Who needs aerodynamics:D
     
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  8. Jun 26, 2011 at 11:29 PM
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    YFZ_TRD

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    I drive an FJ :spy: I know nothing of this aerodynamics word you speak of :laughing:
     
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  9. Jun 27, 2011 at 12:33 PM
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    NO Chrome,3" NFab's steps,TRD skid,Wet okie's.011 grill, k&n,5100's,All this comes right off when the old lady says let's go get a NEW ONE!!!
    Did anyone see the one that sold at barrett jackson in la this weekend 200k for a fuc&ing vw bus it was nice but i never saw that coming
     
    river rat 69, Jun 27, 2011
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  10. Jun 27, 2011 at 12:37 PM
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    They are big money for rotted out junk.the newer years are just fugly. I love the pick up buses with drop down sides and crew cab pick ups.the dude mike from American pickers has a cool bus
     
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  11. Jun 27, 2011 at 12:42 PM
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    A guy who owns the warehouse across the way from ours at work, restores these things and has at least 10 of these things in various stages of resto in there.
     
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  12. Jun 27, 2011 at 6:13 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    VW Buses ROCK! That's on my list.
     
    Steves104x4, Jun 27, 2011
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  13. Jun 29, 2011 at 3:14 PM
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    derekp giddy up!

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    That was a 21-window that sold for $198k! :eek:

    I'd drive one! I like the westy also, with the full screen house add-on! :cool:
     
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  14. Jun 29, 2011 at 3:28 PM
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    and if you pull out some more money and want to go fast i belive some older porshe engine have the same mounts and will bolt up with minor issues i belive.
     
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  15. Jun 29, 2011 at 3:36 PM
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    caged, camburg long travel, 50t leafpack (soon to be installed) light rack over cab, 5pt harnesses etc
    dude that is pretty dam sweet!
     
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  16. Jun 30, 2011 at 1:05 AM
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    IDtrucks

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    What the bus? Or the bus with the porshe engine? Because the bus is still as aerodynamic as a brick and weighs as much as a small church lol, I doubt it would go very fast, even with a good engine hahaha.
     
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  17. Jun 30, 2011 at 1:42 AM
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    Very cool....all those old buses are selling for top dollar, if you can find one.
     
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  18. Jun 30, 2011 at 10:13 AM
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    Not true. Search Craigslist in Oregon. You can find decent ones with minimal rust for $2K or less. I don't call that top dollar for a running classic vehicle.
     
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  19. Jun 30, 2011 at 12:10 PM
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    That's cuz all the hippies moved there from Ca. :D
     
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  20. Jun 30, 2011 at 12:43 PM
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    God dammit. Fuck the hippies :frusty::rant::annoyed::facepalm:

    And unfortunately, you are 100% correct
     
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