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stever70 Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2009 Posts: 302 Location: california
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 12:22 pm Post subject: 4X4 bus project |
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Hello all. Its difficult to find just where to post my project. I guess this place is as close as it gets
Its not a buggy, or a Baja, many people have talked about a true 4x4 Bus, and a couple of people through-out the years have done it. It has been my dream for quite some time, so I started. the finished project will end up someting like this:
'68 Bay Window
CJ7 frame
300 hp LT1 connected to an auto tranny
37" Goodyears
Below is a copy to my Blog with pics. What do you think???
http://offroadvwbus.blogspot.com/ |
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kbwakesk8 Samba Member
Joined: December 08, 2005 Posts: 1499 Location: Hacienda Heights CA
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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Where in cali are you and what are your plans for the old bus parts? |
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Madkel Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2008 Posts: 106 Location: North San Diego County
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Stever,
Great idea! Looks like it will be a great set up when you get it finished.
What part of Californai are you in? Nor Cal or So Cal?
I have also been thinking on building an offroad bus, but keeping the VW powertrain. With 4 kids at home I needs the room as the Thing is just not big enough to take everyone on the desert rides in So Cal.
ROCK ON! _________________ 1973 Type 181 - 2016cc - 091 trans
ITS A FUN RIDE! |
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XLR8 Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2010 Posts: 437 Location: ulverstone, Tasmania, AUS
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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off road bus is my ultimate dream _________________ "But that parts not user serviceable!"
"Mate, everything's user serviceable." |
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stever70 Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2009 Posts: 302 Location: california
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks guys.
I live in the central coast (just north of San Luis Obispo). I wanted more room too, even though I dont have a family, nver have enough room for all the friends when we want to go out and play. Our just make is a trip for 2 and be able to go camping.
As far as the old bus parts, i would like to sell them....CHEAP. So far I have the front and read ends out (totally complete assemblies...drum to drum). There was no motor or trans to get rid of. If anyone know anyone that needs Jeep parts, I am getting rid of those too. |
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hotratz Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2005 Posts: 382 Location: North Bend, Wa.
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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You know you are going to greatly diminish the value of the CJ7 don't you? Those things are very sought after and hard to find. _________________ My Albums
My ZR2 Members Page |
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stever70 Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2009 Posts: 302 Location: california
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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CJs are all over. Besides.... 1=It satisfies the wheelbase requirements....2=it is the proper width....3=I already had it. The end result is, there is always someone that doesnt like the fact that I cut up a bus, or the jeep. But unfortunately sacrafices had to be made to make the one vehicle that i want. |
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motorbreath53 Samba Member
Joined: September 08, 2005 Posts: 901 Location: POWAY
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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I think its pretty lame... that you haven't posted all the pics on this web site.
... let me know if you need an extra sawzall on the CJ... or the bus for that matter... _________________ Shameless buildthread plug:
..."cut n' turn in progress"... |
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stever70 Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2009 Posts: 302 Location: california
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 4:56 pm Post subject: |
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I have pics on my blog site, you are welcome to go check them out. The site is at the beginning of this post.
Sawzall....naaaa....PLAZMA CUTTER |
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baja72 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2008 Posts: 456 Location: Bremen , Ga.
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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I would recomend ditching the stock Jeep axles for full size Dana 60's. With a top heavy Bus to start with, and the lift needed for the 37's you will want to go wide as you go high. _________________ I suffer from a serious disorder : Volkswagenitis |
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stever70 Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2009 Posts: 302 Location: california
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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I would LOVE Dana 60s...Got a pair you wanna give me??? |
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baja72 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2008 Posts: 456 Location: Bremen , Ga.
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 6:11 pm Post subject: |
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Love to help you out, but the only D60's that I have are under my '84 Dodge W-350 crew cab. They get used almost every day hauling fire wood out of the woods at our farm. _________________ I suffer from a serious disorder : Volkswagenitis |
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baja72 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2008 Posts: 456 Location: Bremen , Ga.
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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You have to post pics here so we can check out this beast as it comes along. _________________ I suffer from a serious disorder : Volkswagenitis |
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hotratz Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2005 Posts: 382 Location: North Bend, Wa.
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 5:56 am Post subject: |
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stever70 wrote: |
CJs are all over. Besides.... 1=It satisfies the wheelbase requirements....2=it is the proper width....3=I already had it. The end result is, there is always someone that doesnt like the fact that I cut up a bus, or the jeep. But unfortunately sacrafices had to be made to make the one vehicle that i want. |
CJ5's are all over but not CJ7's. Anyway, You're right it does satisfy your requirements. I would have gladly given you a few thousand for your CJ7 though. _________________ My Albums
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bugninva Samba Member
Joined: December 14, 2004 Posts: 8858 Location: sound it out.
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 6:15 am Post subject: |
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hotratz wrote: |
CJ5's are all over but not CJ7's. Anyway, You're right it does satisfy your requirements. I would have gladly given you a few thousand for your CJ7 though. |
CJ7's are everywhere.... there are 50 of them at any one time on ebay alone.... _________________
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With a show of hands, who has built over 1000 engines in the last 25 years? Anyone? |
GEX has. Just sayin |
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stever70 Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2009 Posts: 302 Location: california
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 9:15 am Post subject: |
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SavageManx Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2009 Posts: 44 Location: mission viejo,ca
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 11:05 am Post subject: |
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That is gonna b one wicked toy, can't wait to see the results |
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greg mgm Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2004 Posts: 573 Location: Pine Cove/ IdyllwildCA
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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Don't worry about the negative posts....you have a cool project.
I'd also like to see more pics. |
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sloboatnova Samba Member
Joined: September 20, 2009 Posts: 989 Location: Broken Arrow, Ok
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stever70 Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2009 Posts: 302 Location: california
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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sloboatnova wrote: |
If you really want to see some negative posts, try mounting the VW beams and rear end to the CJ7 tub.
That would be almost as cool. |
LOL...had to wipe the drewl off my chin for that one. could be interesting to put the jeep tub on a bug body????HMMMM that would be a strange sight. |
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