Date: Thu, 22 Jun 1995 02:31:59 -0400 (EDT)
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From: EROBINSO@ccmail.sunysb.edu
Subject: bus/camper questions
Hi all, I'm reletively new to this list so I'll tell you my story. I recently
acquired a '73 bus with an automatic tranny and have been working on getting it
ready for the road. I really wanted to have a camper but this bus just came
along one day as I was driving to work in my '73 squareback. It was too cheap
($400) and too rustfree to refuse. I started designing some sort of foldout
bed and such for the interior but then my local VW guru guy (I'm sure every
torn has one) told me about a '71 Westfalia rotting behind someone's house
(just one mile away from my own house!). Less than an hour later, I purchased
this westy for a mere $50. To make a long story short (is it too late for
that?) it had a mint interior which is now almost completely transplanted into
the bus. Right now I'm cleaning out the sink/icebox and being really scared
about cutting a hole in my floor for the drain. Okay, now for the questions:
1. Exactly how does the icebox work, i.e where do I put ice? I have a
tray-shelf with a drain hose attached. Does ice just sit on that? I think I
may need an owner's manual. Is there an electric refrigerator I could use
instead? (12V)
2. I want to install the jalousey windows instead of the vent/solid combo. I
know I will need to screw them in but how do I get the old ones out? Do I just
pop them out the other side?
3. I've almost totally decided NOT to install the poptop. Even though it's
really cool, there's something very comforting about having a solid roof over
my head (plus I'd have to replace the canvas). But I really want to put a roof
rack up there. Is there a rack to fit my bus besides the one with the poptop?
and where can I get it?
4. What do I do with a very sad looking (almost) completely empty camper with a
type I engine (probably runs, but I'm not gonna try it) and a standard tranny,
neither of which I have much use for. Is there anyone on Long Island who needs
some parts?
Thnak you for your time.
Erik
erobinso@ccnova.sunysb.edu