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Post by bren on Apr 30, 2014 21:05:42 GMT -5
Yes, I found some later early bay seats with headrests at Barnum's salvage yard. I redid them using foam and covers from Sewfine. It does seem that these seats with the foam instead of 'horsehair' are thicker, causing the loss of headroom in the bus. If I did it again I would probably go with a TMI or wolfsburg kit with the 'horsehair' style cushions. Otherwise I happy with them.  there are more photos of the process here if you are interested: thegoodvolks.proboards.com/thread/2964/1969-bay-window-westfalia?page=9 |
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Post by michberry on May 1, 2014 11:16:44 GMT -5
Thanks for the info. I figured that I would need to make mods......luckily i work at a fab shop  I am old and fragile.....I need an extra comfy seat. Those seats look great Bren! |
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Post by michberry on May 15, 2014 14:16:00 GMT -5
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Post by michberry on Aug 10, 2015 11:10:24 GMT -5
Still working on it. Things slowed down over the last 6 months but picking back up.....
New Engine and Tranny is ordered from MOFOCO - 1776 Streetwise
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Post by michberry on Aug 10, 2015 14:07:22 GMT -5
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Post by michberry on Jan 7, 2016 16:21:11 GMT -5
Hopefully going to paint in February. Attachments:
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Post by vwrick69 on Jan 8, 2016 8:35:45 GMT -5
HOLY SMOKES!!!!!! That van REALLY did go to the right home. Looks great. Keep us posted.
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Post by michberry on Jan 11, 2016 11:02:46 GMT -5
I wanted to add more pics but it says I reached my limit for the post......
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Post by blue71 on Jan 11, 2016 15:07:14 GMT -5
Are the quad bug style tips the best idea for a bus? My understanding is the stock bus exhaust exits to the side to keep it from building up in the wake of the bus so the air flowing down the sides pulls it away from the bus. The aerodynamics of a bug are different so the exhaust can exit behind the car. For example the engine cooling vent locations on each vehicle are placed to take advantage of this.
Plus my sister used to have that Monza EMPI exhaust and it rusted to hell after about two years.
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Post by bren on Jan 11, 2016 20:08:38 GMT -5
I have a version of that exhaust on my bus. I have no issues with it. Nice thing is it fit with my trailer hitch.
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Post by MadMike on Jan 12, 2016 6:28:51 GMT -5
I had one of them 'Monzda style' pieces of crap!!! on my buy when I got it  Bugpack 1 1/2 made a world of diff in power & mileage,, Mitch,, Nice work on the bus  |
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Post by michberry on Jan 12, 2016 18:54:39 GMT -5
All I can say is I'll let you know. I have no problem disclosing my stupidity to help a fellow human being.... if it sucks,,,,,,,easy to replace. Not too worried about rust. She won't see the winters and the great lakes are unsalted And the hitch from Jeremy (Samba) fits beautifully. But thanks for the concern! Opinions are always welcome. |
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