Restoration of 1971 VW Baywindow Microbus: Restoration Complete

PAVAN KADAM · 14th September 2009, 17:20

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Originally Posted by inderpalgill

just let me know if you nead new hub caps as i have a source for new ones

Sirjee, "Neki aur puch puch"

I would love to get 1 for each wheel (Set of 4)

Please let me know how i can lay my hands on them

PAVAN KADAM · 18th September 2009, 19:13

Now for some ICE ICE BABY

Budget DIY ICE DVD player and a 7" screen in its nascent stage.

1) 7" screen= Had it at home since last 2 yrs unused
2) DVD Player = My home DVD player powered by the Bus UPS
3) RC Cables =Used the one's Satya from EVO pulled it out of my DiCOR to install new ones.

Next stage:

1) Set of round Speakers(Blaupunkt) = Was removed from my M-800 years ago
2) Set of Oval Speakers (Kenwood) = Same, came out of my M-800
3) Sony 2 Ch amp = Again comes out of my M-800

Till this stage , my costing still remains "0"

Only for the wiring i need to spend some money. he he...

Presently "0" costing.

14000rpm · 18th September 2009, 19:27

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Now for some ICE ICE BABY

now begins pimping the 'bus. keep it going. seems like you can never end your obsession of the 'bus.

PAVAN KADAM · 18th September 2009, 23:57

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Originally Posted by 14000rpm

now begins pimping the 'bus. keep it going. seems like you can never end your obsession of the 'bus.

Not obsession buddy.

The whole design is being planned in such a way that, when we take this thing out for a looooong drive,

I need my family to have the comfort = already achieved by overhauling the complete suspension, and cushioning the existing seats.
Few essentials required = Got the UPS, to start the coffee/Tea maker, run DVD's, maybe i'll add small Fans inside later.

Working on a canopy and roof carrier, lets see how long will i take to do it.

All in all, i need this fella to run like a tank but comfortably, giving a Home Away from Home feeling.

inderpalgill · 19th September 2009, 15:21

Pavan please update me about any upcoming events especially the vw ones in or aroung Bangalore

S@~+#0$# · 20th September 2009, 08:30

I got to drive Pavan's VW Bus yesterday. It was a fantastic experience as I have always wanted to own/drive one. The Bus is mechanically very sound and one can drive it effortlessly. Also, I did not expect the air-cooled engine to pull so well. Especially because it is the same engine used in the much lighter Beetle. The LHD may take some getting used to, but I own a LHD Willys, so was easy.

Some interesting things to share:
a) I was driving on a flyover near my house and suddenly I spot a yellow Microbus. First reaction was "Wow!!" and then "Where is the driver, I can't see anyone?". Then I see Pavan on the LHS

b) Pavan and I planned to meet up at my place in the next few hours. I tell my wife "Pavan is coming home. Guess what? He is coming in the bus!!" to which my wife says "Why? He has so many vehicles, why does he need to come by bus?"..lol
c) While I was driving the bus, I took a right turn (somewhat blind turn) and less than 30 meters away, a bus(public transport) was coming down the road in full speed that too on the wrong side. I looked at the driver and he was not looking at the road. I honked and the "Jalwa" horn immediately caught his attention. He turned the bus away, otherwise Pavan's classic microbus would have been a micro-bus.

All in all, great effort Pavan. Well Done!!

PAVAN KADAM · 20th September 2009, 23:35

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Originally Posted by S@~+#0$#

I got to drive Pavan's VW Bus yesterday. It was a fantastic experience as I have always wanted to own/drive one. The Bus is mechanically very sound and one can drive it effortlessly. Also, I did not expect the air-cooled engine to pull so well. Especially because it is the same engine used in the much lighter Beetle. The LHD may take some getting used to, but I own a LHD Willys, so was easy.

Some interesting things to share:
a) I was driving on a flyover near my house and suddenly I spot a yellow Microbus. First reaction was "Wow!!" and then "Where is the driver, I can't see anyone?". Then I see Pavan on the LHS

b) Pavan and I planned to meet up at my place in the next few hours. I tell my wife "Pavan is coming home. Guess what? He is coming in the bus!!" to which my wife says "Why? He has so many vehicles, why does he need to come by bus?"..lol
c) While I was driving the bus, I took a right turn (somewhat blind turn) and less than 30 meters away, a bus(public transport) was coming down the road in full speed that too on the wrong side. I looked at the driver and he was not looking at the road. I honked and the "Jalwa" horn immediately caught his attention. He turned the bus away, otherwise Pavan's classic microbus would have been a micro-bus.

All in all, great effort Pavan. Well Done!!

Mutual admiration club buddy, need i mention that i was blown by your Home theatre, must commend on the work you've done.

And not to forget that startled 2 wheeler guy seeing me (RHS) in anger,when sitting in the driver's seat (LHS)you honked that Jalwa

My total of 100 kms yesterday was really fruitful, glad the Bus made it through such heavy traffic in hot humid weather and in the evening rains sans the wiper

inderpalgill · 22nd September 2009, 12:19

dear pavan please let me know how did you manage the the window rubbers,with which car are they common?

PAVAN KADAM · 22nd September 2009, 16:23

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Originally Posted by inderpalgill

dear pavan please let me know how did you manage the the window rubbers,with which car are they common?

The window rubbers suit from the Maruti-Van

. but its 2 mm big than the original rubber beadings, you can install them as they are the closest available and will serve the purpose, not to forget, easily available.

Some more pics of running the bus all across Bangalore City, Drove , and drove 1 meter at my house gates, the engine belt gives way

Not a big issue anyways, The belt was not a suited one, replaced this morning and problem solved.

14000rpm · 22nd September 2009, 21:19

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Some more pics of running the bus all across Bangalore City,.

Pavan, your 'bus looks sweet. So when is Mr Rudra Sen getting his hand on your 'bus. time we saw his magic and sooner than later, a thumbnail image on the top of the page!!

PAVAN KADAM · 25th September 2009, 21:51

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Originally Posted by 14000rpm

Pavan, your 'bus looks sweet. So when is Mr Rudra Sen getting his hand on your 'bus. time we saw his magic and sooner than later, a thumbnail image on the top of the page!!

Not yet spoken to rudra sir buddy.

Still lots to complete, will finish and then take his time

Side ORVM's / Mudflaps / right wheel hub caps / chrome trims... etc., etc.,

OMG, still lots to do and so less money.

14000rpm · 26th September 2009, 08:12

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Not yet spoken to rudra sir buddy.

Still lots to complete, will finish and then take his time

Side ORVM's / Mudflaps / right wheel hub caps / chrome trims... etc., etc.,

OMG, still lots to do and so less money.

like they say, god is in the details and the finer details take the most pain. keep it going.

PAVAN KADAM · 22nd October 2009, 12:50

Some more pics, for updates.

14000rpm · 22nd October 2009, 13:35

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Some more pics, for updates.

i still insist you need a good photo shoot of your VW's.

67Bug · 22nd October 2009, 23:34

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Some more pics, for updates.

What about the rear rubber...the one on the boot lid? Is that from Maruti Van too?

18th September 2009, 19:13	#362
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	Now for some ICE ICE BABY Budget DIY ICE DVD player and a 7" screen in its nascent stage. 1) 7" screen= Had it at home since last 2 yrs unused 2) DVD Player = My home DVD player powered by the Bus UPS 3) RC Cables =Used the one's Satya from EVO pulled it out of my DiCOR to install new ones. Next stage: 1) Set of round Speakers(Blaupunkt) = Was removed from my M-800 years ago 2) Set of Oval Speakers (Kenwood) = Same, came out of my M-800 3) Sony 2 Ch amp = Again comes out of my M-800 Till this stage , my costing still remains "0" Only for the wiring i need to spend some money. he he... Presently "0" costing. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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19th September 2009, 15:21	#365
inderpalgill BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 465 Thanked: 50 Times View My Garage	Pavan please update me about any upcoming events especially the vw ones in or aroung Bangalore
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20th September 2009, 08:30	#366
S@~+#0$# BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 700 Thanked: 42 Times View My Garage	I got to drive Pavan's VW Bus yesterday. It was a fantastic experience as I have always wanted to own/drive one. The Bus is mechanically very sound and one can drive it effortlessly. Also, I did not expect the air-cooled engine to pull so well. Especially because it is the same engine used in the much lighter Beetle. The LHD may take some getting used to, but I own a LHD Willys, so was easy. Some interesting things to share: a) I was driving on a flyover near my house and suddenly I spot a yellow Microbus. First reaction was "Wow!!" and then "Where is the driver, I can't see anyone?". Then I see Pavan on the LHS b) Pavan and I planned to meet up at my place in the next few hours. I tell my wife "Pavan is coming home. Guess what? He is coming in the bus!!" to which my wife says "Why? He has so many vehicles, why does he need to come by bus?"..lol c) While I was driving the bus, I took a right turn (somewhat blind turn) and less than 30 meters away, a bus(public transport) was coming down the road in full speed that too on the wrong side. I looked at the driver and he was not looking at the road. I honked and the "Jalwa" horn immediately caught his attention. He turned the bus away, otherwise Pavan's classic microbus would have been a micro-bus. All in all, great effort Pavan. Well Done!!
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22nd September 2009, 12:19	#368
inderpalgill BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 465 Thanked: 50 Times View My Garage	dear pavan please let me know how did you manage the the window rubbers,with which car are they common?
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22nd October 2009, 12:50	#373
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	Some more pics, for updates. Attached Thumbnails
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