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fastmc25
Joined: 22 Oct 2007
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 Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:13 am Post subject: '73 Adventurewagen Baja Bus......Definately not for Purists |
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Here are a couple of pics of my current Bay window project.......
It's 1973 Adventurewagen camper originally. I decided on needing more reliable towing power than the conventional 2.0 could deliver.........Many of my club members know i like challenges.....so...... I decided on it becoming watercooled........ 
I installed a 2.8 Chevrolet V6, mated to a regeared 091 bus tranny.....rear fenders are reworked to clear tires and look like they are factory.......4" lift on the bus to fit the taller tires required.....The front grill is original Vw from a Mexican watercooled Vw Baywindow bus....
As before, it's a camper........ when finished it will have fridge, microwave oven,sink, dropdown DVD/Tv, and many other cool changes...... 
Note, The roof is not painted yet........I placed it on to get some measurements....It will be sprayed with white Bedliner when finished...
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| Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 11:02 am Post subject: |
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WOW! I used to read a lot about Adventure wagen.
It's look like Bay from Brazil 
They have a big front grill.
BTW, Welcome to the site!
PAT
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| Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 7:03 am Post subject: |
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Awesome!! I don't know how I missed this earlier.
I would love to see more photos of the engine and install if you have them. At some car shows lately I've seen all types of engines other than VW installed into our rides to give them more modern power.
Whatever works and looks clean I always say. Have FUN and Enjoy the ride!
More pics and details requested!!
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| Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 7:15 am Post subject: |
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Here is another custom chevy powered panel. Guy bought the chevy engine off ebay for $300.00 and put it in himself.
and Here's something else cool.. Beetle Camper!
Very Cool Alternative Rides Indeed.
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fastmc25
Joined: 22 Oct 2007
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Location: Bossier City, Louisiana, USA
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| Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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Hey chris,
Yeah,,,,, I'm the weird child .............I am a Vw purist in some aspects and yet i like to be creative also.................The bus was purchased for $200 and needed going through............. The 2.0 that was in it was in boxes.........needing complete rebuild............so i thought for the same price of a good type 4 rebuild i'd try something different and get more reliable HP............... 
Here is the complete buildup as it's ongoing....
http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=99299
Here is my project so far:
http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i160/Fastmc25/Adventurewagen%20Baja/
I love the design and buildup involved with these projects............usually i get bored when it's completed though............
When it's finished it i'll probably remove the engine and install a VR6 from a Passat or something ....... Just to keep it Vw......
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fastmc25
Joined: 22 Oct 2007
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Location: Bossier City, Louisiana, USA
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I guess it's been a while since i posted any progress........ Well i have been driving "Clyde" around a lot........ I have installed the stereo, headliner, dvd video, i have built a cabinet for the refridgerator and am currently building a sink cabinet.........
I took Clyde on a trip to south central Texas last month to the Texas Vw Classic.... I logged over 1200 miles round trip and had a blast...... I won "Peoples Choice" and they named him " King Of the Road"... 
Mike "ItLives" came by yesterday to tryout my new Airconditioning setup i have...... we sat in the van and had a couple of beers while watching a video......
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| Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 3:29 pm Post subject: |
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That all looks sure nice. Great work and congrats on the award!
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fastmc25
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| Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:34 am Post subject: |
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Hey Gang, It's been a while since i've posted here.... sorry,
Here are some pics from Mike and My camping trip to Arkansas... found a guy stuck in a ditch..... I had Mike get a picture of me pulling him out...
We had a great time...
Can't wait until this weekend at Eureka Springs, Vw Festival.. We are camping during our stay there...
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fastmc25
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| Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:39 am Post subject: |
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Here are some pics of a trailer i built for my bus..... I'll use it for hauling camping supplies on trips ....
We'll be using it for the first time this weekend..... I can't wait..
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| Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:09 pm Post subject: |
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Awesome pictures. The trailer looks fantastic.
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fastmc25
Joined: 22 Oct 2007
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| Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:17 am Post subject: |
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Thanks, It's been a fun project.... We're gonna use i on our trip to Eureka Springs.... Hopefully it tows well on the highway... we'll see...
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| Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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Well I should get to see it in person then. I made my reservations today.
I look forward to meeting you guys.
Godspeed and Safe travel.
chris
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fastmc25
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Location: Bossier City, Louisiana, USA
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It's been a awhile since i've posted anything with Clyde...
I installed my new 65watt panel today....... It's a BP365J from BP solar.... I have a Morningstar SunSaver 10amp controller installed to direct the power... It was a very easy install..... Not too pricey... for what it is...
This system will power anything i have onboard Clyde from the Vitrofridge refridgerator to the 3 speed ceiling fan on hot days... all while have plenty of reserve power to recharge both my onboard batteries...
I 've been wanting to do this for a few years and finally wen ahead and did it... I hope you all get to try this some day...
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 3:34 am Post subject: Nice |
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Nice off road Bus you got there!!!! BTW Please send some SUNSHINE over the pond
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| Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:35 am Post subject: |
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Paul.
That looks like a very clean install... congrats. You know how much I love the details and this looks good.
They need to make a curved transparent one for the back window of a VW bug.. lol...
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