My new 72 c/o Bay Window Bus

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My new 72 c/o Bay Window Bus

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Hi Volks

Just wanted to post some pics of my new bus. Like the title says, its a 72 cross over Early Bay.

Im real chuffed with it and the deal Christo and I did to both get what we wanted. We did a part swap deal and lets just say that Im on the lookout for another Trek-Bar Westy trailer again. :lol:

She has a few areas that need to be taken care of,nothing serious like the problems I have on reliable Gus, my EMPI bus.

Last week we dropped in my 1600 TP engine, with some Weber 36 IDF's, nice valve covers, serpentine belt system, new 36HP shroud and alternator. Still to be fitted is my MSD dizzy and MSD 6AL control box and MSD Blaster 2 coil... overkill for sure, but I just like the way it looks. Still need to change to an electronic gas pump, so that the MSD Dizzy will clear.

Also fitted a new EMPI 4 tip GT Exhaust from FFR as this was the only one that cleared the engine hanger bar and rear valance.

We started it up last week and it sounds amazing. Nice deep burble at idle, and deep voice when revved up. Also, she goes like the clappers for a otherwise stock motor. Cant wait to fit the rear bumper again and take her home today.... :lol:

Just looking for early bay surround engine plate from bottom pulley to around over the heads... if anyone can help, please let me know?

Muds
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Re: My new 72 c/o Bay Window Bus

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Very nice well presented,hope you have many happy miles with it. :hangloose:
Its the first time I have seen that belt set up looks like it will last a life time.
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Congratulations on the bus!
It looks stunning.

I love the colour :hangloose:
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I wish you miles of smiles chum, nice swap.
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looks brilliant....
nice one Muds
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Thanks Guys!!

Crewcab... see you at Bug Jam!
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Very Nice !
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yes, but will be coming late and hopefully i can get the crew cab there. might motivate me to get the motor in but body work wont be completed, might not even be started..lol
i wouldnt miss it..
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:hangloose: Congrats Muds :D
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Congrats bru nice looking bus
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HEY MUDS... :lol:

I think it's high time you posted an update here for us to see the current status of your lowlight. The 2016 version.. :hangloose:
Sharing is caring buddy.

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This is just for Alan..... :lol:

Bus is coming together nicely, and Im enjoying driving it every day again.
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Very nice, I like it.
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lovely colour Muds, that red interior does it for me :)
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Muds looking good,what would you say it will cost to get a motor to the upgrade your one is.not to devalge what it cost you but in general. ie 20 to 30k or 30 to 40k. How does it effect the reliability.
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