Date:         Tue, 3 Apr 2001 20:22:10 -0700
Reply-To:     VW Addict aka The Bus Nut <solomon_scott@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         VW Addict aka The Bus Nut <solomon_scott@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: T2/T1/0.5?
Comments: To: Craig Spaeth <spaeth@GORGE.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <3AC97672.D3573110@gorge.net>
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NO, the 68 Bus was the first year or IRS in the Bus, it came as part of the
changes to the bay window. However, they still used the large 205mm on 5 bolt
pattern. One thing to keep in mind is that some call the first Baywindow a 67
model because it came out in 67, but the US call it a 68 because it was
produced for the 68 model year. ALL Baywindows are IRS.
--- Craig Spaeth <spaeth@GORGE.NET> wrote:
> As far as I know the IRS or CV rear end did not start in busses until 71. The
> first three years of Bay window busses had swing axle rear ends just like the
> splitties. I am pretty positive that
> no split window busses ever had CV joints. This is something that could
> easily vary according to country as well. 67 busses got the 12 volt but it
> could be ordered as early as 63 as a special
> order item. The bolt pattern on the early busses was 5x205.
> hope this helps,
> Craig
> the Gorge VW club
> gorgevwclub.com
> ps - very much a splitty junkie


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