Monday, June 2, 2014

More bus problems.

So I love my bus. She is also a pain.  Ever since I got her she has been plagued with electrical problems.   This spring I have replaced her shift stop plate, front shift rod bushing, rear shift rod connector, starter and solenoid, voltage regulator, battery, ignition switch, and voltage regulator again. Now the turn signals don't work. 

Monday, May 5, 2014

Futurama and Zits VW crossover.

The comic "Zits" and Futurama both have numerous references to VW Buses.  Jeremy's bus is a 62 I believe.


















Vanagon Travels: VW Vanagon Road Trip and Photo Blog: 1962 VW Bus: Regular Feature in the Comics!

Vanagon Travels: VW Vanagon Road Trip and Photo Blog: 1962 VW Bus: Regular Feature in the Comics!: My dad recently mailed me a comic that he clipped from the local newspaper. After a little digging, I learned that the Zits writer/illu...



Pinterest VWs

A great way to relax is scrolling through your Pinterest page after you have started following a lot of VW enthusiasts.  here is my page...

http://www.pinterest.com/mrmintart/vw-bus/

you can find lots of cool things like this shirt!

Vw camper uk

More Bus Parts..

Gear Shift Lever Stop Plate
Gear shift Lever stop plate.  http://www.busdepot.com/211711149    $2.96  Aparrently mine is worn out.

I also need the front Shift rod Bushing.  http://www.busdepot.com/211711182  $3.49
Front Shift Rod Bushing
About 7 dollars seperates me from 3rd and 4th gear.  Ginger will only go into 1st and 2nd.  No reverse either.  Hope thats all i need.  I do not want to go into the transmission if I don't have to.