Aircooled VW South Africa

Hi guys, I have bought myself a 1979 Bay window today. Unfortunately I'm sitting at the airport on my way out of the country, so I can't even play with it until July.

Hopefully it won't be my last bus. I'm still hoping there is a split with my name on it.

Congrats dude.....only July??? hold on...on your way to ......the states if i recall?

Not to worry, it wont be going anywhere!!

Nice find! Guess we have to find a nose badge for you?

Rabid_ant wrote:Congrats dude.....only July??? hold on...on your way to ......the states if i recall?

Not to worry, it wont be going anywhere!!

States? I wish! Kazakhstan again.
Knowing it's waiting for me will make the time fly I'm sure.

Pine wrote:Nice find! Guess we have to find a nose badge for you?

Nose badge is one of many things on the list. Bus is in good condition, but I'd like to go through everthing.

Nice score....................time will fly...................or.................go by really bloody slowly....lol.

Hey!Nice find...

Does it still have a Type 4 engine?

Will try and fetch it as soon as I can for you and start checking it out and get it mobile as we spoke then I got some more transport till you get back did speak to GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG and will call him in the week again

Blitzkrieg_Beetle wrote:Hey!Nice find...

Does it still have a Type 4 engine?

At last I've got internet again.

Yes Blitz, still has a 2liter with twin solex carbs.

Bugger wrote:Will try and fetch it as soon as I can for you and start checking it out and get it mobile as we spoke then I got some more transport till you get back did speak to GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG and will call him in the week again

Thanks Pierre, I appreciate the help.

Well,don't you think that the type 4 is too underpowered pull it out and send it my way!get a subaru conversion or something but give me the type 4

I've been thinking along those lines, but I think I need to visit Mr Impi when I get back and see what he can do for me. Then I can keep it aircooled. If I have to go watercooled, I'll take the 2.1 wbx that's coming out of my DC and put that in.

After thinking I might never get to register the bay, I got confirmation from Bugger today that the previous owner has finally produced the papers. Now it can get a roadworthy and finally get registered. Then the fun can begin.

Thanks for the trouble Bugger. I owe you bigtime!

Some of the things I plan for the bus is to completely strip the body and get it freshly painted. I'm still deciding on a single colour or two tone. But it will probably be a blue metallic like this As it will be a mild custom bus, I have already sourced a caravelle interior that will be recovered and installed to replace the tired original seats. Along with this, lots of sound deadening material, new panels, carpets and headliner. Aircon from a caravelle and a nice entertainment system will also be on the list.
I am toying with the idea of making a custom dash from fibreglass and having it recovered in leather.
Outside I want some chrome bits like the bumpers and wheels. A bit of lowering front and back and discs allround is also planned. I haven't found nice wheels yet so please keep a look out for me. Chris, my steed is in need of a nice set of fuchs!
Engine wise it will get a mild 2.4 type 4 with fuel injection. I was tempted to go watercooled, but common sense prevailed. For the time being it will go into storage until Dec. Then I'll take it apart and get it painted.

In the meantime I'm having a drink or two to celebrate!

I also had one on the bus
I had to phone him again coz the domestic did not know anything about papares then went inside to go and search for them
And got them

So Yes will do the RWC now and sort the flat tyre and get it reday for you when you come back here

I also got 2 manifolds for IDF to Type 4 for the cabs Type 4 motor with those 44`s laying here
Will send you a PM

Byt I am glad for you that we eventually managed to get the papers from this dude