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A VW toad for Steve VW
08-07-2014, 10:53 PM
Mary RayA VW toad for Steve VW
How much for the interior of the VW?
Mary
Don't mess with us old folks, we don't get old by being stupid!
1968 Barth trailer, 1975 Barth Motorhome and 1985 Barth Motorhome
08-08-2014, 07:43 AM
Steve VWIf you want it, or know someone who does, you can have it!
9708-M0037-37MM-01
"98" Monarch 37
Spartan MM, 6 spd Allison
Cummins 8.3 325+ hp
08-08-2014, 11:47 AM
Mary RayI do! Will go in my Dodge van/camper.
Mary
Don't mess with us old folks, we don't get old by being stupid!
1968 Barth trailer, 1975 Barth Motorhome and 1985 Barth Motorhome
Steve I envy your time and talent! Keep keeping us informed and entertained! Moving along nicely!
Dana & Lynn
1997 38ft Monarch front entry
Spartan Mountain Master Chassis
Cummins 8.3 325hp
Allison MD-3060 6 speed
22.5 11R
Cummins Factory Exhaust Brake
8000 watt Quiet Diesel Generator
9608-M0022-38MI-4C
Christened Midnight
1972 22ft
Christened Camp Barth
08-12-2014, 12:19 PM
MichaSteve,
Nice, I am still missing my old Westie 1977 (was chrome yellow too), kept it for 16 years, lots of good memories, sold it for over twice the price paid, almost kept it as a toad, keeping an eye on your project and maybe one day ...
(hope you put 6 ply tires on it, make a big difference for crosswind)
08-12-2014, 12:35 PM
Danny ZEvery time I see this thread it reminds me of Doug, his buddy, and I taking a Westie pop-up to Michigan for deer hunting. It had the god-awful automatic, and was a fully loaded camper, but if you were going downhill and the engine stayed running, it was a pretty cool vehicle. BTW Steve, if the inside of the distributor falls apart, it will quit running.
79 Barth Classic
08-20-2014, 05:56 PM
RustyI found a VW bus in decent condition; with a little sheetmetal work and new paint, it looks modern (still need to put on the flower and peace decals - and a Mary Jane fragrance pod):
Rusty
"StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP
Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields
08-20-2014, 09:29 PM
Steve VW[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rusty:
I found a VW bus in decent condition; with a little sheetmetal work and new paint, it looks modern
Might want to change the front emblem (or is that the way they write VW in Japan?)
(still need to put on the flower and peace decals - and a Mary Jane fragrance pod)
I thought they all smelled that way... a variation of the "new car smell"?
9708-M0037-37MM-01
"98" Monarch 37
Spartan MM, 6 spd Allison
Cummins 8.3 325+ hp
08-22-2014, 06:11 PM
RustyI'm in the market for a soccer ball...
Rusty
"StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP
Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields
06-21-2016, 08:49 PM
Steve VWFinally getting back to this project.
Mounted new tires, replaced the lenses and bulbs in all the running lights with LEDs. Replaced headlights, all lights working well now. Rebuilt the carb to get the idle stable, installed new air filter.
Ordered more parts: new foam cushions and seat covers for both front seats, wipers, magnetic oil drain plug.
Engine now runs OK but leaks oil from the pushrod tubes. Installed a pressure gauge to check oil pressure, it seems normal so I will just do a top end rebuild.
Removed the rear bumper and skirt, also muffler. Ready to drop the engine soon.
to be continued:
9708-M0037-37MM-01
"98" Monarch 37
Spartan MM, 6 spd Allison
Cummins 8.3 325+ hp
06-23-2016, 08:12 PM
Gary CarterWhat fun. I am looking for a diesel VW bus. They made this bus the last couple of years with a gas engine and diesel was an option. Add a turbo to diesel and you are set to go.
'92 Barth Breakaway - 30'
5.9 Cummins (6B) 300+ HP
2000 Allison
Front entrance
06-23-2016, 08:44 PM
Kevinquote:
a turbo to diesel
Yes Gary, the VW turbo diesel was peppy little diesel. I had Turbo diesel put in a VW rabbit pickup truck. That was a perfect match.
Another VW Jetta was not a turbo, but it had a grease car kit in the car when I purchased it. Left it run anywhere I went, and folks gathered round to find out where to purchase the funnel cakes and fries. It always made the drivers behind me stop somewhere to eat.
I sill have to put the turbo diesel in my 1987 Ford. You might find a turbo diesel bus already done on eBay.
Sorry Steve VW, We know you are not a diesel nut, but a gasser nut. You will probably put a high performance Volkswagen engine in that bus with Scat heads or something.
06-24-2016, 10:05 AM
Steve VWI considered big jugs, dual carbs, etc but 1600 stocker is probably all I'll need for a toad. (I've always been fond of big jugs in the right context)
I can always hotrod later when I get the rest done. My new Barth trans will be here on Wed, after that the VW gets the wrench.
9708-M0037-37MM-01
"98" Monarch 37
Spartan MM, 6 spd Allison
Cummins 8.3 325+ hp
06-24-2016, 07:42 PM
Doorman Pertronix ignitor is a good investment. No point adjustment. Starts faster, more top end power. In a VW bus any power loss or gain is noticeable.
1986 31' Regal -1976 Class C
454/T400 P30 -350/T400 G30
twin cntr beds - 21' rear bath
06-25-2016, 08:29 PM
Steve VWThere is a module of some sort in the distributor already. It may not be installed correctly because the vacuum advance cannot fully turn the baseplate.
It will be inspected soon. If I don't trust what is there I will gladly take your advice with the Pertronix setup. Thanks!
9708-M0037-37MM-01
"98" Monarch 37
Spartan MM, 6 spd Allison
Cummins 8.3 325+ hp