Vw camper 1974 bay restoration project

[hamzamehran]

dear all (vw expert bhais especially)

iam about to undertake a vw camper restoration project. but before i start doing so i would like to ask following questions to increase my knowledge from all our seniors (vw expert bhais especially).

1. will i be able to replace the current engine with a diesel one.If yes which diesel engine shall i fit in?

2.It is an aircooled vehicle, where should we install a radiator that is in front (ouitside the body) or at rear.

3.Will i be able to find the window rubbers ? as the current ones need replacement. If not, then will the local rubbers be fixed easily.

4.Would i be able to find a new suspension and wheel bearings or may the old one be repaired easily?

your immediate help shall be highly appreciated.

RGDS

Hamza Mehran Khan

[hamzamehran]

after re make it will look something like this one.

[saadisb]

pleae attach the picture again...

[hamzamehran]

sorry i cant upload the pics but adding url for reference

http://www.vwcampercrazy.co.uk/search_results.asp?TypeID=2

[hamzamehran]

currently upload option on pw website is disable. ill surely upload the pics when it is enabled.

kindly answer my above questions if somebody could

[saadisb]

there is a similar one available for sale fully restored by a pwer in isb.....that was with its orignal engine.

[portage1]

[hamzamehran]

[hamzamehran]

@saadisb

how much is the guy asking for it?

[OwaisYunus1]

Finding the original rubbers for the windows would be pretty difficult. I've got a rebuilt 1970 microbus and we couldnt find the rubber fittings for the most of the windows so had to make do with the local ones or the ones that would fit. About the suspension, u shouldnt have much trouble in finding the parts. Finally about the engine, ofcourse its none of my business but why do u want to convert it into a diesel? Its more fun with its original engine.

[hamzamehran]

owais bhai thanks for ur help, about engine--infact iam considering to fix an A/C in it which i believe i cannot do in an aircooled engine.

Is ur micro on original engine is it running fine especially on long drives?

can u post few pictures of it please

RGDS

Hamzamehran

[OwaisYunus1]

@Hamzamehran. Yes it has its original single port 1.6L engine and its running fine mashAllah. Here are the pics.

[hamzamehran]

Mashallah u have made a wonderful piece of art, especially the bottom overall modifications. please upload any interior pics as well.owais bhai,say if i renovate the current 1.6 engine, will that be such reliable that i take my family from karachi to abbotabad and above hilly areas without much trouble. i have also heard that these buses are prone to engine fires is that right? infact this is another reason why i would like to install a diesel engine.

[OwaisYunus1]

@Hamzamehran. Thanks for your appreciation bro. About the engine being reliable enough for long routes, well I havent had a long route experience yet but it shouldnt be a problem if the engine is completely and properly rebuilt. About the engine catching fire, again if the engine is properly built and if not driven too hard it shouldnt get overheated which would eliminate the chances of it catching fire. I've shared what I've learnt from my experience with the van.
Here are some photos of the interior of my bus.

[hj2006]

@Owais
Your modified VW bus looks quite different from the original VW bus. Nice hard work. I am also looking for a 60's VW van with original petrol engine. Do let me know if you know about any such van for sale. Thanks

[psyb0rg]

@hj2006, Good luck with your search. Many people are looking for split buses.

[psyb0rg]

@hamzamehran, post some pics of your bus too.

[hamzamehran]

i surely will once completed

[AsadIshaque]

Hamza!

Please post details of the micro along with pics....we would love to see your project and hopefully also guide you along the way.

Just looking at the finished pics would be like watching the first and last episodes of a very interesting thriller drama serial!!

Best regards.

[OptimusSS]

@Owais_Yunus

MashAllah really nice ride u got there.