My Shorty VW Bus

[tgoo426193]

I made mention of this earlier in another thread, however I thought I might start a thread dedicated to it

Below is a photo from the start of the project and the other 3 are a current update

(Update August 8th 2012)​

I did some detail work and under chassis wiring along with mounting and installing the wheels & tires. I had to test fit a couple of size tires on the rear to find one as fat as possible that would still clear the inner body

Earlier in the build I did use a porta power and jack the wheel well opening outward as far as I could without kinking the panel. I ended up with a tire size of 205/60/15, which I used all around as the rear fit was close but clear and front fit was no problem

Here is a link to see the whole build from the getgo
http://www.tlgenterprises.com/vw_stuff.htm​

 

[earthman]

Love it!

 

[MACKAZ]

Sweet!!!! Nice workmanship.

 

[tgoo426193]

love it!

THX !​

 

[Charley Davidson]

Nice[dr

I have a buddy that has several of these, he owns a chain of "Small Loan" stores in Missouri and has one in front of every store.

 

[Neverdone]

Ever since I saw your first post about the shorty bus on your other thread I have been stuck on them!!! Even half looking for a bus to play with!!! These little dudes look AWESOME!! Doing a heck of a nice job by the way!!!!

 

[jpswino]

How do these drive when done?
Looks great.

 

[Paul_J]

Looks like a lot of fun!

 

[tgoo426193]

How do these drive when done?
Looks great.

Never drove one, however I know they do easy wheelies, and nose down hard in a panic stop from what I've seen in videos and other forum threads. No one has said though that they are undriveable as such.

Guess I'll find out???

 

[tgoo426193]

Ever since I saw your first post about the shorty bus on your other thread I have been stuck on them!!! Even half looking for a bus to play with!!! These little dudes look AWESOME!! Doing a heck of a nice job by the way!!!!

I'm assuming you went to my VW page and read the intro at the top of the page? When I saw that little red one in person that day, I was hooked for sure. That one was an earlier split window bus, however those just a few years newer (like mine) became much more moderized, but still looked like a hippy bus and have much nicer suspension, factory power disc brakes, windup door windows and a few more amentities.

One thing I miss though is the flip open safari front split windshield. You can't fake that. On the other hand, I probably wouldn't want to spend the time and money on an early bus and cut it up as a good resto is worth big bucks in original condition.

The baywindow bus, as mine is called, is coming into it's Hay day, but has a long time to go just yet, so I'll chop them up every day and not think a thing of it.

 

[tgoo426193]

Thought I might just add this video link for those who ask how they drive
JUST CLICK THE FOLLOWING TEXT LINK

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0gKXEX9SKQ&feature=related

 

[Dirtyrat]

That thing so looks like it will tip over.....

 

[jfg455]

Paint a 3 on it and call it a pool ball!

 

[Shea Laking]

Paint a 3 on it and call it a pool ball!

LOL!!

Looks like you're having a blast with this little guy! Have fun!

Regards,
Shea