Our Baja Bus ( Back at it again )

OZ Towdster · 2007-11-18T02:18:00+00:00

Hi all , amongst my other projects i currently have underway i thought shit i'mm not busy enough yet lets start something else as well as the house resto and Towdster rebuild (bloody idiot comes to mind here). Well it all started approx 8 months ago when Buggy Brad decided to sell his EG33 subie Boxer motor and i thought it would be a nice conversion to our 77 Baja Bay Deluxe , so a deal was done and then it sat and sat and sat in the roof of COR till two weeks ago when i took a week and a half off work and had this CRAZY vision that i could do the hole conversion in this time to which Brad couldn't stop laughing about. Well i'mm back at work now and needless to say the Bus is still sitting at COR unfinished but is still coming along slowly (Comon Brad you know you''ll dig me here so imm ready for it ). What weve done so far ~ When i bought the motor of Brad it had already been previosly mounted in his old dual cab and had an exhaust fabricated for it and a few other bits and pieces plus had been proven to be quite an easy fit in the dual cab body , but alas not such an easy fit in the kombi body due to the fuel tank . So after some measuring it was found as noted above that the easiest fix for the fuel tank was to remove it all together from behind the motor and fabricate a new one but more about that later. Once the engine bay was all cleaned up i mated the motor complete with a "Volksconversions" adapter up to a rebuilt 091 2ltr box rebuilt by Mick @ Mick Motors and after afew final measures fitted it in to the engine bay which is tight but nice fit with the twin throttle bodies and associated plumbing siting through into th old fuel tank area. With that done i then fabricated a new sump so as to gain 60mm ground clearance back but reatain the oil capacity of the original sump. As previosly mentioned brad had already had exhausts fabricated for the conversion so that was a pretty quick bolt on item with the next item on the list a new engine crossmember which i fabricated and fitted yesterday so as it no longer had to just hang off the geabox ears. While this was all going on i also cut and folded a new alloy fuel tank up which is going in front of the old fuel tank area where the back seat would normally go which i don't have anyway and will hold approx 100 litres which will be great for those long road trips. Once fitted this will be fully enclosed with a newly fabricated firewall so as to be safer etc. The next item to be fabricated is the alloy bull bar / radiator mount which i have allready done some work on and will get folded up this week for fabrication next weekend . I will post more as soon as done and mabey some photos if i ever rember to take my camera with me . At this point i would also like to thank Dave and all the boys at Custom Vee Dub formally known as Custom Off Road for their help and keeping my ideas in check.

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 May 2008, 7:52 am

#644842

so is it done yet ?

mmm won't make valla, no hope of making Dyno day either, unless you count Dave working on it as a Dyno Day ,,,,😂

In fact I am thinking my Iguana has more chance of making Valla than your Bus ......

Oh in case you missed my question ... is it done yet ? is it ? is it ? is it ?

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects

1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 8 May 2008, 10:58 am

#644876

At least its moving faster than my Towdster and yes i'mm still trying to make Valla , although my new XR6 Falcon would be nice to take too

Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 May 2008, 2:51 pm

#644894

OZ Towdster wrote:At least its moving faster than my Towdster and yes i'mm still trying to make Valla , although my new XR6 Falcon would be nice to take too

So that is a NO it isn;t done yet and what about the Dyno day ?????
🥷😂🤪🤓

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects

1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 8 May 2008, 4:27 pm

#644917

Oh it'll be at the Dyno Day , it may just look a little sad , but the horse power will more than make up for the looks

Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 8 May 2008, 6:21 pm

#644935

nice work andrew.

nick

LIFE IN THE LOW LANE All people have the right to stupidity but some abuse the pr

2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 8 May 2008, 7:08 pm

#644942

Love your commitment mate!!!!

ACCEPT THAT SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE PIDGEON AND SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE STATUE

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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 May 2008, 11:35 pm

#645007

OZ Towdster wrote:Oh it'll be at the Dyno Day , it may just look a little sad , but the horse power will more than make up for the looks

So I am guessing you would like to borrow a car trailer then ...😎

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 May 2008, 11:50 pm

#645016

At least its close to home for Andrew (ie. just outside his side fence!).

Had a quick squiz at the bus today Andrew - that nose certainly will benefit from a reskin!
Al

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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 May 2008, 11:55 pm

#645017

Dasdubber wrote:Had a quick squiz at the bus today Andrew - that nose certainly will benefit from a reskin!

Reskin ??? why he is just goingto dint it when he drives offroad, you do still intend to drive it off road don't you Andrew ?

If not then you better stay off the trailer as well.. we know what happened last time 😂

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 May 2008, 1:12 pm

#645385

so is it done yet ????

Brad
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11CAB If ya got it....Baja it

4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 May 2008, 1:46 pm

#645389

Its a show pony.....they were too scared to take it offroad at Mt Mee..........😂

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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 May 2008, 12:55 am

#645844

Is it done yet ???? More pics ????

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
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TheMiniMan Insano Dub Head

849 posts · joined Aug 2006 · 19 May 2008, 6:23 pm

#646737

How`s about a drag race when you`re finished Andrew?
& then we can do a gearbox change race after that yeah?
:-)
well done mate, looking good, saw it again today while i was at COR having yet another gearbox change :-)
& get well soon old fella, Lots of water, vitamin C & heaps of baked beans, That`ll flush it all outa ya :-)

rocknrob Insano Dub Head

844 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 20 May 2008, 6:47 am

#646837

speaking of gearboxes Andrew...something to cheer you up while recovering...

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130223084202&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=003

OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects

1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 20 May 2008, 7:43 am

#646844

Oh that is so tempting , aits just a pity i'dd have to spend another 2k on it to gear it for the bus , but bullet proof all the same

Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 May 2008, 12:16 pm

#646882

so is it done yet ??

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects

1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 20 May 2008, 3:13 pm

#646923

you know

Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel

LIFE IN THE LOW LANE All people have the right to stupidity but some abuse the pr

2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 20 May 2008, 6:01 pm

#646971

Could be a whole lot closer if Brad was around there working on it hey Andrew???LOL

ACCEPT THAT SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE PIDGEON AND SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE STATUE

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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 May 2008, 6:10 pm

#646976

LIFE IN THE LOW LANE wrote:Could be a whole lot closer if Brad was around there working on it hey Andrew???LOL

Yeah Andrew, do tell whos part we are aiting on..

Is it Brad's 🙅

Is it Andrews 😂

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects

1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 21 May 2008, 7:46 am

#647073

Yes i'mm a bit slow but hey at least i've got an excuse for a change

Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 May 2008, 1:00 pm

#647124

Yawn you know what they say about excuses and eveyone having one ...

Now get back to work and get some pics

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects

1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 22 May 2008, 3:34 pm

#647354

I'mm going I'mm going , bloody slave driver

Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Jun 2008, 8:43 pm

#651694

well ????

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

TheMiniMan Insano Dub Head

849 posts · joined Aug 2006 · 17 Jun 2008, 6:23 pm

#652419

yeah,,, well??? :-)

sorry, couldn`t help it :-)

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 17 Jun 2008, 6:25 pm

#652420

Shhhh
You'll wake Andrew up.

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OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects

1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 17 Jun 2008, 6:45 pm

#652426

Hi lads , yes i'mm awake and will be back in to it this weekend

Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Jun 2008, 9:35 pm

#652481

OZ Towdster wrote:Hi lads , yes i'mm awake and will be back in to it this weekend

mm just thought I would grab a quote as you seem to think the bus will finish itself yet you plan on working on it ?? what gives ?

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

newoldmanx Wolfsburg Wizard

468 posts · joined Aug 2006 · 13 Jul 2008, 4:17 pm

#657346

any progress????

its just a car for f*%k sake

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Jul 2008, 4:30 pm

#657349

hehe is it done yet ???

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects

1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 13 Jul 2008, 4:38 pm

#657352

Just got home from working on it and have just finished lately all new inner and outer sills on the drivers side and today finished removing all rotten metal from the inner , outer and intermediat sill on the passengers side .
Will have the bus at Dyno Day next sat as is and am hoping to have all new metal in the passengers sill by end of next weekend.

Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel