Restoration of 1971 VW Baywindow Microbus: Restoration Complete

mjothi · 22nd September 2008, 13:02

Wow, it coming up great. Neat job. I am waiting for this guy to come out.
Pavan, you do have patience

badboyscad · 22nd September 2008, 14:18

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

The movie name is SA-RO-JA

The video song with the VW microbus:

YouTube - Saroja - Dosth Bada Dosth HQ Video Song

Stanher · 22nd September 2008, 14:55

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

The movie name is SA-RO-JA

Ohh.....d*mn! Ive heard of the movie, didnt know its the same one!

Not surprisingly its originally a tamil movie.

And yes, van is quite modded up, especially those ugly plastic hubcaps!!

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BTW , there's one 2 door herald for sale in Bangy, any interest?

Have you seen the car? Any pics.? Do pm me if youve got more details.

PAVAN KADAM · 25th October 2008, 22:36

Rains.... rats :<

Incessant rains has actually halted some procedures on the Bus as of now.
Inspite of a covered place, there's no point doing anything on the body since it would not dry properly. Waiting for the sun to shine some day soon.

Instead of wasting time, got few other jobs done.

Anti Rust coating -- A nice double coat of Wurth Antirust coating on the underbody done.
Cleaned the complete inside of the car and just doing some seat layout, want to check which kind of seating at the rear would look good and practical.
The 2 bench seats facing each other looks too neat, but some areas getting wasted, so setting it up as normal front facing seats.

Surprising to see despite of its small stature- Its smaller than our Safari. It can seat 2+3+3 =8 comfortably that too, and at the rear a neat bed also is planned.

VW has got the design so damn correct.

Meters-- All the meters and console is removed and serviced. Neatly cleaned and now all wrapped up.

brat001 · 26th October 2008, 22:52

Should commend on your spirits in being with the car throughout the week, inspite of low progress.

Keep up the same patience level. Waiting for the Bus to come out neat after your restoration.

Whats happening to the choice of Color BTW?

PAVAN KADAM · 26th October 2008, 23:11

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Originally Posted by brat001

Should commend on your spirits in being with the car throughout the week, inspite of low progress.

Keep up the same patience level. Waiting for the Bus to come out neat after your restoration.

Whats happening to the choice of Color BTW?

Thank you. Patience and me

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The choice of color is left to my lil brother. Its going to be his ride after my restoration. He'll be monitoring this upto the finish as he wants the Bus to have all the elegance and fit n finish that we could'nt implement during our VW Beetle restoration.

Final color scheme is Passion Yellow( Same as my VW Bug) and Francos white for the roof and bumpers.

His choice of color is to have any more VW family of cars we would own in the future with the same color pattern.

, We are known as the Yellow VW Beetle house in the locality.

Makes sense as all the small chrome fittings go well with the color scheme and looks elegant too.

PAVAN KADAM · 3rd November 2008, 18:05

Wanted to know anyone who can find out any links to find the original color codes for the Bay window bus.

Samba doesnt have much info on these, and since the VW MB is rare, becomes difficult to also search around for some restoration pics.

Is that 2 color combi painting correct or did they arrive in single color?

Spitfire · 3rd November 2008, 19:17

They came in dual tone.

The 71's came with top was always Pastel White

Here you go. Had this on my system must be of samba:

PAVAN KADAM · 3rd November 2008, 22:55

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

They came in dual tone.

The 71's came with top was always Pastel White

Here you go. Had this on my system must be of samba:

, Abhi, you in town or what.

Need of the hour is, i seriously need to see one complete Baywindow.

Lot of things coming out of my bus as on now, still need to find what to put where and whats actually missing.

Spitfire · 4th November 2008, 12:29

Mine is in Goa, if you want to have a look. Its in regular use now.

As for me i keep travelling most of the week. Was in town for Diwali though. What is that you need to get right? Post pics up here we will see what can be done.

What stage is it right now? Engine done?

PS: Carbug needed some help and he had contacted me. But unfortunately had to fly out the next morning,. I think he tried calling me. He is going to beat me up once i am back :(

PAVAN KADAM · 4th November 2008, 13:40

[Spitfire;1039775]Mine is in Goa, if you want to have a look. Its in regular use now.

As for me i keep travelling most of the week. Was in town for Diwali though. What is that you need to get right? Post pics up here we will see what can be done.[/quote]

will put pics very soon

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What stage is it right now? Engine done?

Engine done. Paint stripping done, 50% tinkering done. Electricals ready

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PS: Carbug needed some help and he had contacted me. But unfortunately had to fly out the next morning,. I think he tried calling me. He is going to beat me up once i am back :(

I had few contacts in Goa on my computer, surprisingly not able to track them. Carbugs in Goa right now, it was me who had given your number. I'll also be in-line to get beaten up by him, once he's back

Spitfire · 4th November 2008, 16:04

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Engine done. Paint stripping done, 50% tinkering done. Electricals ready

So what parts didnt go in? engine is running? gearbox? No issues?

Carbug is still in Goa? Oh.. let me see if i can ask someone to meet uo with him. I am across a couple of oceans.

71Convertible · 4th November 2008, 22:32

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

, Abhi, you in town or what.

Need of the hour is, i seriously need to see one complete Baywindow.

Lot of things coming out of my bus as on now, still need to find what to put where and whats actually missing.

I might know where you might find one in Blore. Call me on Thursday.

B

Spitfire · 4th November 2008, 22:38

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Originally Posted by 71Convertible

I might know where you might find one in Blore. Call me on Thursday.

B

Nice. Folks get some good pics if the owner allows. We dont see many 71's out there.

PAVAN KADAM · 4th November 2008, 23:17

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Originally Posted by 71Convertible

I might know where you might find one in Blore. Call me on Thursday.

B

Byas

Wonderful.

I am waiting for thursday to come. You've been out of town since long, Your phone's not working Byas.

Saw a nice notch back, just a glimpse of it this evening in Bangy. Looks nice, but has taken one frontal bang.

Anyways lets catch up on thursday.

22nd September 2008, 13:02	#46
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,290 Thanked: 232 Times View My Garage	Wow, it coming up great. Neat job. I am waiting for this guy to come out. Pavan, you do have patience
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25th October 2008, 22:36	#49
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,554 Times	Rains.... rats :< Incessant rains has actually halted some procedures on the Bus as of now. Inspite of a covered place, there's no point doing anything on the body since it would not dry properly. Waiting for the sun to shine some day soon. Instead of wasting time, got few other jobs done. Anti Rust coating -- A nice double coat of Wurth Antirust coating on the underbody done. Cleaned the complete inside of the car and just doing some seat layout, want to check which kind of seating at the rear would look good and practical. The 2 bench seats facing each other looks too neat, but some areas getting wasted, so setting it up as normal front facing seats. Surprising to see despite of its small stature- Its smaller than our Safari. It can seat 2+3+3 =8 comfortably that too, and at the rear a neat bed also is planned. VW has got the design so damn correct. Meters-- All the meters and console is removed and serviced. Neatly cleaned and now all wrapped up. Attached Thumbnails
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26th October 2008, 22:52	#50
brat001 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 155 Thanked: 33 Times	Should commend on your spirits in being with the car throughout the week, inspite of low progress. Keep up the same patience level. Waiting for the Bus to come out neat after your restoration. Whats happening to the choice of Color BTW?
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3rd November 2008, 18:05	#52
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,554 Times	Wanted to know anyone who can find out any links to find the original color codes for the Bay window bus. Samba doesnt have much info on these, and since the VW MB is rare, becomes difficult to also search around for some restoration pics. Is that 2 color combi painting correct or did they arrive in single color? Last edited by PAVAN KADAM : 3rd November 2008 at 18:06.
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3rd November 2008, 19:17	#53
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 777 Times	They came in dual tone. The 71's came with top was always Pastel White Here you go. Had this on my system must be of samba: Attached Thumbnails
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4th November 2008, 12:29	#55
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 777 Times	Mine is in Goa, if you want to have a look. Its in regular use now. As for me i keep travelling most of the week. Was in town for Diwali though. What is that you need to get right? Post pics up here we will see what can be done. What stage is it right now? Engine done? PS: Carbug needed some help and he had contacted me. But unfortunately had to fly out the next morning,. I think he tried calling me. He is going to beat me up once i am back :(
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