Restoration of 1971 VW Baywindow Microbus: Restoration Complete

PAVAN KADAM · 30th July 2009, 18:49

29th July 2009 Troublemaker == Starter

Because of which the Bus could not be started

30th July 2009 Starter == Troubleshooting done

Starter serviced, new brushes installed.

The starter is now as good as new.

Now i only need to wait for my mechanic to come.

For his convenience to travel, i have provided him the pleasure of using my M-800 since last 4 days. :<

Lets hope he comes and starts the Bus.

mjothi · 30th July 2009, 18:59

Damn, I was so eagerly waiting for this thing to FIRE and start running. Came to the thread hoping for that update and still

Man you really have patience

srikant · 30th July 2009, 21:12

Thats Great going sir, hope i can see the bus firing first along with you. Leaving tomorrow morning to Bangy, will be there tomorrow evening. Will PM you my mobile no.

The excitement is building up.

Cheers
Sri

IndrojitSircar · 30th July 2009, 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

29th July 2009 Troublemaker == Starter

Because of which the Bus could not be started

30th July 2009 Starter == Troubleshooting done

Starter serviced, new brushes installed.

The starter is now as good as new.

Now i only need to wait for my mechanic to come.

For his convenience to travel, i have provided him the pleasure of using my M-800 since last 4 days. :<

Lets hope he comes and starts the Bus.

I'm sure it will start really soon.Hope to see your car on the road soon.

Cheers

kannan666 · 31st July 2009, 16:35

Pavan Saar, startu aiyitha ? Elladare pushu startu maadi !!

gowda79 · 31st July 2009, 16:56

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Originally Posted by kannan666

Pavan Saar, startu aiyitha ? Elladare pushu startu maadi !!

Sahebru ivathu muhurtha ittidaare and 200% sure it will come alive today after staying in COMA for long years.

PAVAN KADAM · 31st July 2009, 17:16

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Originally Posted by mjothi

Man you really have patience

You bet

Quote:

Originally Posted by srikant

The excitement is building up.

cant take it any longer

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndrojitSircar

I'm sure it will start really soon.Hope to see your car on the road soon.

I require all those wishes sir.

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Originally Posted by gowda79

Sahebru ivathu muhurtha ittidaare and 200% sure it will come alive today after staying in COMA for long years.

Yes anna, waiting for 8:00 pm, when the mechanic arrives and starts the Bus

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Pavan Saar, startu aiyitha ? Elladare pushu startu maadi !!

We can push start the Bus, but how do i stop it, NO BRAKES ( he he he),

The starter is serviced, today evening we are sure to start.

I am doubting if i need to start it as of now, received a recent threat that "IF THE BUS STARTS, I AM GONNA STEAL IT"

So ...........?????

sabsubs · 1st August 2009, 13:32

Hi Pavan,

Nice going buddy. Any updates as of 1st Aug 2009?
Capture a video once the bus starts and please post it.

kannan666 · 1st August 2009, 20:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

I am doubting if i need to start it as of now, received a recent threat that "IF THE BUS STARTS, I AM GONNA STEAL IT"

So ...........?????

Whoever wants to steal it probably has to wait in a long queue !

Any update on the 'start' ?

IndrojitSircar · 1st August 2009, 21:36

Take some pics of it when you start it as a momento

gowda79 · 1st August 2009, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

received a recent threat that "IF THE BUS STARTS, I AM GONNA STEAL IT"

So ...........?????

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannan666

Whoever wants to steal it probably has to wait in a long queue !

Any update on the 'start' ?

Imagine if the threat given is the person 1st in the queue

kannan666 · 1st August 2009, 22:37

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Originally Posted by gowda79

Imagine if the threat given is the person 1st in the queue

Hmmm, you got me there Gowdre ! Guess then all the others will have to pounce on him and see to it that he dosent get away ! Guess Pavan is so busy starting the bus that he has'nt time to come online here and 'quench our thirst' !

PAVAN KADAM · 2nd August 2009, 01:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabsubs

Any updates as of 1st Aug 2009?
Capture a video once the bus starts and please post it.

For fresh updates, scroll down.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannan666

Whoever wants to steal it probably has to wait in a long queue !

Any update on the 'start' ?

Secured and locked. No one dare come near it.(grrr..)

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndrojitSircar

Take some pics of it when you start it as a momento

There are too many pics sir, please have a look at them.

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Originally Posted by gowda79

Imagine if the threat given is the person 1st in the queue

Gowdre, nimma heightge Bus perfectagi ide, but no thanks, i now want to keep it.

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Originally Posted by kannan666

Guess Pavan is so busy starting the bus that he has'nt time to come online here and 'quench our thirst' !

Buddy, Fresh updates for today.

10:00 pm == Mechanic comes home, starts with little bit of tuning and other stuff.

11:00 pm == Everything is set, but again the starter gives way, Poor fellow by Beetle had to donate its starter to get the bus started.

12:00 pm == Starter fitted and a second battery goes into the bus(Electricals not done yet) and still we could not get the engine firing. phew.... another half an hour passes without any result, mechanic changes firing order and again tries...

12.45 pm == Roooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrr roooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Engine fires after 8 long years for the first time, too much of smoke,and a great sounding roar, Everyone is happy, this was the moment we were waiting for since almost 20 months. Now i feel we need to take the bus on one small round. heck...! the brakes are not yet ready, its already close to 1:00 am.

1:00 am == We decide to try some tricks using the hand brake(silly of us) we take the Bus out, my brother behind the wheel,and my ever so excited kid holded onto her sleep just to witness this moment.

Aahh.. that thrill and excitement on her face to see her "MICLOBUS" start and run was priceless.

We took it out for a simple one km run (without brakes) Risky but it was fun.

Some pics to quench everyones thirst.. lol

NOTE: Till today, even presently, I HAVE NEVER SAT BEHIND THE BUS's STEERING WHEEL. Mera number kab aayega.

mjothi · 2nd August 2009, 07:16

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

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

kannan666 · 2nd August 2009, 08:50

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 !

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PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,601 Thanked: 2,557 Times	29th July 2009 Troublemaker == Starter Because of which the Bus could not be started 30th July 2009 Starter == Troubleshooting done Starter serviced, new brushes installed. The starter is now as good as new. Now i only need to wait for my mechanic to come. For his convenience to travel, i have provided him the pleasure of using my M-800 since last 4 days. :< Lets hope he comes and starts the Bus. Attached Thumbnails
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30th July 2009, 18:59	#257
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,290 Thanked: 233 Times View My Garage	Damn, I was so eagerly waiting for this thing to FIRE and start running. Came to the thread hoping for that update and still Man you really have patience
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30th July 2009, 21:12	#258
srikant BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 489 Thanked: 12 Times	Thats Great going sir, hope i can see the bus firing first along with you. Leaving tomorrow morning to Bangy, will be there tomorrow evening. Will PM you my mobile no. The excitement is building up. Cheers Sri
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31st July 2009, 16:35	#260
kannan666 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA-02 Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 133 Times View My Garage	Pavan Saar, startu aiyitha ? Elladare pushu startu maadi !!
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1st August 2009, 13:32	#263
sabsubs BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 325 Thanked: 329 Times	Hi Pavan, Nice going buddy. Any updates as of 1st Aug 2009? Capture a video once the bus starts and please post it.
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1st August 2009, 21:36	#265
IndrojitSircar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kolkata/Delhi Posts: 2,319 Thanked: 1,001 Times	Take some pics of it when you start it as a momento
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2nd August 2009, 07:16	#269
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,290 Thanked: 233 Times View My Garage	OMG, OMG. It started, it started!!! When are you getting the brakes ready boss? Or you keeping it delayed due to the threat
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2nd August 2009, 08:50	#270
kannan666 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA-02 Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 133 Times View My Garage	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 !
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