1974 pop top ques

7 posts · joined Jan 2007 · 28 Jan 2007, 1:23 pm

#567857

hi all just picked up a 1974 pop top camper for a cartoon of beer!! only prob is engine is had it, cracked heads, conrod bearings gooone and main journal bearings.
My question to all of you way more knowledgeable than myself. what sort of gearbox do you use with the EJ22 conversion (got one of these engines for $500).
When i am looking for parts what is the actual name of this model?? cause the side, middle windows are not orginalls and i want to change them back.
Thanks for any help i can get

Andy

76camper Fahrvergnugen

884 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 28 Jan 2007, 4:07 pm

#567880

Can use any kombi box, but would be best to use the 2L unit. For a good working gearbox of this type you would be looking at around $400-$600, their id code starts with 091 (from memory)....

You would refer to your bus as a 1974 baywindow poptop when seeking parts.

http://www.bytevision.com.au/dee/kombi/index.htm

4x4dubfamily Learner Dubber

7 posts · joined Jan 2007 · 28 Jan 2007, 6:11 pm

#567916

thanks for that, there is some many different names depending on which country. Going to try and get all the parts over the next couple of months while i make the body all good and then get in and do the engine over a couple of weeks

Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter

2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 28 Jan 2007, 7:17 pm

#567936

As Edward said, you're best going with the 2L box, which has a model number 091...

If your bus is a '74 and has all the original bits and bobs then the gearbox fitted to it would be an 002, which has lower (IMO annoyingly low.. especially 1st) gearing than the 091.

The 091 gearbox was used in 2L Kombi's (most Kombis after 1975 were 2L as opposed to 1600) from 1976 to 1979 (maybe also early aircooled Caravelles but not 100% sure on that one)

I imagine using an EJ with an 002 gearbox would leave you particularly thin of wallet... 😂

Cheers!

1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
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4x4dubfamily Learner Dubber

7 posts · joined Jan 2007 · 29 Jan 2007, 6:39 pm

#568170

well I'm hoping that i can get the gearbox cheap through a friend. I got the engine for $500 buck and the car for a cartoon so i'm thinking with gearbox and adaptor i am going to try and get it going and on the road for under $2500.
The interior is really good
Does anyone have any names of people that i could get window seals from, at the moment I'm in need of the back one cause i've had to take it out and fix the rust
Cheers
Andy

Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter

2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 30 Jan 2007, 7:41 pm

#568449

Get in touch with Roy from The Bus Stop... check out the website www.thebusstop.com.au or get in touch with him on the Kombi Club forum, www.kombiclub.com

He can hook you up with almost any Kombi bits from seals to entire body panels. 😎

Cheers!

1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
[img]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/c

4x4dubfamily Learner Dubber

7 posts · joined Jan 2007 · 1 Feb 2007, 6:23 am

#568803

thanks for that i am getting on the website now and getting the wallet out, that seams to be happening a bit lately.
Where is the chassis/vin no's keep on them? trying to find what sort of identification it has and can only find one plaque is the engine compartment..is that it

andy