Road Warrior Photographs
- airkooledchris
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I am simultaneously crushed and inspired by all that ive read here in the past hour. crushed over what happened and to whom, and inspired by the community that so quickly gathers to best take care of those who take best care of us.
glad your OK Colin. =D>
ive been so deep in the 67 beetle project of late that I have been visiting my bookmarked type1 forum threads directly - and missing out on the rest of the site.
as everyone else has said, I to will do anything I can to assist.
I had a quick look around, but a 72 is the closest in my neck of the woods thats currently up for grabs. (and even without motor and in blue and white - but completely wrong body style.)
glad your OK Colin. =D>
ive been so deep in the 67 beetle project of late that I have been visiting my bookmarked type1 forum threads directly - and missing out on the rest of the site.
as everyone else has said, I to will do anything I can to assist.
I had a quick look around, but a 72 is the closest in my neck of the woods thats currently up for grabs. (and even without motor and in blue and white - but completely wrong body style.)
1979 California Transporter
- Birdibus
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By looking at the photos here, it appears that the outrigger frame rails and box section behind the front bumper appeared in '73. Based on what happened, I wouldn't want a Bus without them.
Don
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78 Westy
71 Super Beetle Convertible Autostick
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78 Westy
71 Super Beetle Convertible Autostick
"When we let our compassion go, we let go of whatever claim we have to the divine." - Bruce Springsteen
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I don't think so:vwlover77 wrote:Maybe all Bays have them then.
I'll do some guessing:
He doesn't want a '71 or earlier because of the Beetle engine.
He doesn't want a '72 or earlier because of the less-rigid frame.
He doesn't want a '74 or later because of the lack of a gas cap door.
He wants a '73 because of that neato one-year-only sliding door.
Ludwig--1974 Westfalia, 2.0L (GD035193), Solex 34PDSIT-2/3 carburetors.
Gertie--1971 Squareback, 1600cc with Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection from a '72 (E brain).
Read about their adventures:
http://www.ludwigandgertie.blogspot.com
Gertie--1971 Squareback, 1600cc with Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection from a '72 (E brain).
Read about their adventures:
http://www.ludwigandgertie.blogspot.com
- zblair
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Here's my guess Mr. Grady: He wants a '73 because that is what the Road Warrior is and what he's driven his whole life.whc03grady wrote: I'll do some guessing:
He doesn't want a '71 or earlier because of the Beetle engine.
He doesn't want a '72 or earlier because of the less-rigid frame.
He doesn't want a '74 or later because of the lack of a gas cap door.
He wants a '73 because of that neato one-year-only sliding door.
Continuity and Familiarity if at all possible
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- Birdibus
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he told me he thinks VW started cheaping out on construction starting 1974, though I forget which details he mentioned besides the gas filler door, mostly because of mandated safety and emissions equipment. I expect he wants a 73 so he can reuse much of the old bus, simple as that. He already has known parts known to be good on the Road Warrior and spare '73 parts already in stock, so staying with 73 makes good sense.
Heehee, I'd like to sell him my 74, but I think I already know the answer to that.
Heehee, I'd like to sell him my 74, but I think I already know the answer to that.
71 bus, 74 westy
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Colin -
Remember Ms Cruz's '74 Westy?
I can look into that for you. With a sufficiently heart-rending story like this, she might be convinced to part with it. You do really need a Westy, for all your traveling. It really would suit you much better than the passenger bus. Maybe not a '74, but a Westy for sure. Think about it.
Remember Ms Cruz's '74 Westy?
I can look into that for you. With a sufficiently heart-rending story like this, she might be convinced to part with it. You do really need a Westy, for all your traveling. It really would suit you much better than the passenger bus. Maybe not a '74, but a Westy for sure. Think about it.
John
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- Amskeptic
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Thanks John. I am specifically looking for a '73 so I may utilize all '73 parts as necessary. I ain't giving up no fuel filler door nor super sliding door technology that was deleted in '74. I am also sticking to 7-passenger but will consider a sunroof model . . . as if beggars can be choosy.jtauxe wrote:Colin -
Remember Ms Cruz's '74 Westy?
I can look into that for you. With a sufficiently heart-rending story like this, she might be convinced to part with it. You do really need a Westy, for all your traveling. It really would suit you much better than the passenger bus. Maybe not a '74, but a Westy for sure. Think about it.
Colin
BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
- Amskeptic
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You nailed it, Birdibus! This is not just familiarity and continuity, Z, it is a conscious and knowing choice that '73 had the best damn brakes of the bunch, all the safety engineering available in the bays, and the last of the decent earlier craftsmanship, like solid seat construction with the basketweave seating surfaces. The ONLY way to fully utilize the carcass of the Road Warrior is to get a same-model year.whc03grady wrote:I don't think so:vwlover77 wrote:Maybe all Bays have them then.
I'll do some guessing:
He doesn't want a '71 or earlier because of insufficient highway stamina.
He doesn't want a '72 or earlier because of the lack of frame rail-tying "deformation element".
He doesn't want a '74 or later because of the lack of a gas cap door and the desperate cheapening going on through-out the car.
He wants a '73 because of that neato '68-'73 sliding door.
BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles