Restoration of 1971 VW Baywindow Microbus: Restoration Complete

phamilyman · 2nd August 2009, 09:10

CONGRATS. I really admire your patience. And your wife/kids/family's.

To wait 20 months for just starting such a project - Hats off!

PAVAN KADAM · 2nd August 2009, 09:36

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Originally Posted by mjothi

OMG, OMG. It started, it started!!!

When are you getting the brakes ready boss? Or you keeping it delayed due to the threat

I was jumping similarly when the bus started

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Originally Posted by kannan666

Congrats, the wait is finally over ! Now hope to see the 'bus' on the Bengaluru roads soon ! Really admire your perseverence and dedication to get the 'bus' going again !

Thank you, need to finish some unfinished work

1) 2 door pads pending
2) Wiring to be done, with UPS
3) Brakes
4) Side Canopy for camping

Once all this is done, the BUS will be off to one trip without further delay

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Originally Posted by phamilyman

CONGRATS. I really admire your patience. And your wife/kids/family's.

To wait 20 months for just starting such a project - Hats off!

They have been really patience with me

. End of the day, Job done, Finish this project ASAP and hope my hands dont start itching again. he he he

14000rpm · 2nd August 2009, 09:37

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Originally Posted by phamilyman

CONGRATS. I really admire your patience. And your wife/kids/family's.

To wait 20 months for just starting such a project - Hats off!

fantastic work till now. The best part actually is the narration.I just bumped into this thread and saw there where 19 pages. didn't realize that 19 pages would explain the complete WIP. I have a workshop of mine in Hebbal and would've been more than glad to help you out had I seen this thread long time ago

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Now that I've caught up with the progress please let me know if you need any assistance from my side.

OT but i found this tricked out Microbus while surfing.

Tricked out VW Micro Bus – The Chameleon
The VW Electronics Research Lab has converted a 1964 Type 2 micro-bus into my dream nerd mobile. I’m a huge fan of this vehicle dubbed The Chameleon by its creators. The modifications they’ve made include switching out the drive train for an all electric system. The surfboards on the roof act as a solar array and the traditional speedometer has been replaced by a circular screen for navigation and media. The system uses Google Earth’s 3D satellite imagery for navigation! It also has a biometric palm scanner (where the gas cap would normally be) for keyless entry. The bumper even has a little screen so you can talk smack to driver behind you! I love this thing.

source - Tricked out VW Micro Bus – The Chameleon

Jaggu · 3rd August 2009, 09:49

Congratz! No one can understand the real feeling of an old engine firing up after such a long gap! Unless experienced!

Have a great journey with the bus!

Cheers
Jaggu

leadf00t · 3rd August 2009, 11:19

WOW pavan brilliant news.

I can imagine you jumping up and down with the bus firing after such a long period.

I can imagine your ride in the nite without brakes. but what the heck. the bus just fired.... YAAAYYYY!!!!!!

PAVAN KADAM · 3rd August 2009, 15:42

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

Congratz! No one can understand the real feeling of an old engine firing up after such a long gap! Unless experienced!

Have a great journey with the bus!

Cheers
Jaggu

Thank you buddy, i totally agree with what you said.

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Originally Posted by leadf00t

WOW pavan brilliant news.

I can imagine you jumping up and down with the bus firing after such a long period.

I can imagine your ride in the nite without brakes. but what the heck. the bus just fired.... YAAAYYYY!!!!!!

Next few days, i am going to concentrate in getting the brakes and wiring completed

Will keep you guys posted on the further progress.

wanderernomad · 3rd August 2009, 16:14

Pavan, what can I say except that you are the MAN. 190D is also being done side by side. Man you must have loads of patience. Any way congrats on the engine start.

RP_812 · 3rd August 2009, 16:44

Hey Pavan , great work and perseverance. Congratulations

I would love to see the bus in action on Bangalore roads , but thinking again , dont really want to see such a beauty on the beastly roads of Bangalore.

Great work and keep up the good job and start more restorations so that we office goers can also dream with you guiding.

PAVAN KADAM · 3rd August 2009, 23:08

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Originally Posted by RP_812

Hey Pavan , great work and perseverance. Congratulations

I would love to see the bus in action on Bangalore roads , but thinking again , dont really want to see such a beauty on the beastly roads of Bangalore.

Great work and keep up the good job and start more restorations so that we office goers can also dream with you guiding.

Thank you very much.

The Bus will sure make itself on Bangy roads and some State Highways soon, i am more of a practical person. I use my classics like any other daily use cars

Buddy, me too goes to office regularly, Restorations are just a part of my undying passion and obsession with Automobiles

For me there's no HIGH than giving life to a dying Classic/Vintage.

gowda79 · 4th August 2009, 12:38

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Thank you very much.

The Bus will sure make itself on Bangy roads and some State Highways soon, i am more of a practical person. I use my classics like any other daily use cars

Buddy, me too goes to office regularly, Restorations are just a part of my undying passion and obsession with Automobiles

For me there's no HIGH than giving life to a dying Classic/Vintage.

Pavan you use your classics like any other cars, but you are making the other cars Classic in your garage by not using it regularly.

Safari - 17,000kms in 4Yrs WOW Buddy

71Convertible · 4th August 2009, 19:43

Pavan,
Look forward to seeing it around. BTW, what headlights are you using? These look different from the original.
B

PAVAN KADAM · 4th August 2009, 20:51

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Originally Posted by gowda79

Pavan you use your classics like any other cars, but you are making the other cars Classic in your garage by not using it regularly.

Safari - 17,000kms in 4Yrs WOW Buddy

Dude

, The Dicor is done 21000 kms in 3 yrs.

Maryaade tagiyokke ready irtheera devru.

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Originally Posted by 71Convertible

Pavan,
Look forward to seeing it around. BTW, what headlights are you using? These look different from the original.
B

Byas, Its starting and running presently, but missing brakes and electricals.

Would complete them soon.

BTW Those are original headlight assembly, Its still missing the chrome ring, would be installed during wiring.

sandeepmdas · 4th August 2009, 20:55

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Originally Posted by phamilyman

CONGRATS. I really admire your patience. And your wife/kids/family's.

To wait 20 months for just starting such a project - Hats off!

I have nothing else to say....

PAVAN KADAM · 12th August 2009, 07:55

Finally my dream garage came true yesterday night, We moved the Bus into my house parking space, Poor DICOR had to make way for this guy yesterday night.

Will be driving down to the Electrician's place today morning for completing the final work of electricals.

Hopefully August 15th- My bro's birthday, might be able to squeeze in ready by that time

S@~+#0$# · 12th August 2009, 08:32

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Finally my dream garage came true yesterday night, We moved the Bus into my house parking space, Poor DICOR had to make way for this guy yesterday night.

Will be driving down to the Electrician's place today morning for completing the final work of electricals.

Hopefully August 15th- My bro's birthday, might be able to squeeze in ready by that time

Wow Congrats Buddy

. So, finally your brakes are done. We should go for a team-bhp drive in this.

2nd August 2009, 09:10	#271
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,975 Thanked: 4,673 Times	CONGRATS. I really admire your patience. And your wife/kids/family's. To wait 20 months for just starting such a project - Hats off!
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Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,384 Thanked: 17,299 Times	Congratz! No one can understand the real feeling of an old engine firing up after such a long gap! Unless experienced! Have a great journey with the bus! Cheers Jaggu
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leadf00t BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MH04 Posts: 439 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	WOW pavan brilliant news. I can imagine you jumping up and down with the bus firing after such a long period. I can imagine your ride in the nite without brakes. but what the heck. the bus just fired.... YAAAYYYY!!!!!!
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3rd August 2009, 16:14	#277
wanderernomad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,552 Thanked: 1,296 Times View My Garage	Pavan, what can I say except that you are the MAN. 190D is also being done side by side. Man you must have loads of patience. Any way congrats on the engine start.
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RP_812 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 128 Thanked: 2 Times	Hey Pavan , great work and perseverance. Congratulations I would love to see the bus in action on Bangalore roads , but thinking again , dont really want to see such a beauty on the beastly roads of Bangalore. Great work and keep up the good job and start more restorations so that we office goers can also dream with you guiding.
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71Convertible BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 341 Thanked: 113 Times	Pavan, Look forward to seeing it around. BTW, what headlights are you using? These look different from the original. B
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