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62vwbeetle wrote:Congrats dude I see a high powered bus coming together when u back on solid ground
Nope, not high powered.
I'll be building a 1700 specifically as a bus engine to replace the 1600. Something with a bit more efficiency, and a fair bit of extra torque. Something that will allow me to get to the top of the hill while still being in 4th, while hopefully still getting better fuel economy than the stock 1600.
Time will tell if I accomplish my goals.
Me thinks, its time to draw one type 4 from the store room for this one Sir..........
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
Awesome bus there Z. My favourite kind too. Panels rock.
Decide where you stand ... then stand there!
'62 Beetle (ongoing restoration)
'64 Split Panelvan (a 'one day if I retire' project)
'71 Bay Single Cab (motor built by TonyZ)
'71 Bay Double Cab (workhorse)
Congratulations Tony. It's a German spec panel van, not Brazilian. (Notice cooling air intakes, vehicle slightly longer at the back, front emblem not pressed in, wheels, etc.
Your 1700 idea... Are you thinking 1700 type 1 or 1700 type 4?
Staying Aircooled is so much nicer.
Do'nt assume anything- (While doing fault-finding).
Tony Z wrote:
Instead, Herman buys the bus, with his money, and only after he gets the bus does he ask me to repay him.
I have no words for this kindness and trust.
Thank you Herman.
Herman has kindly arranged storage until December
Once again... Thank you Retrovan, you are a true gent.
Dawie wrote:Congratulations Tony. It's a German spec panel van, not Brazilian. (Notice cooling air intakes, vehicle slightly longer at the back, front emblem not pressed in, wheels, etc.
Your 1700 idea... Are you thinking 1700 type 1 or 1700 type 4?
Great looking bus, I take it the 1700 along with the 1750 you mentioned is the one for this bus. Was wondering why you were planning on building a bus engine.
Hey D
Both engines are engines that I have been wanting to build and test for a while. So now luckily I'll have 2 vehicles to test them in.
To be honest, I wasnt planning on getting a bus. I always wanted a panel van but never thought that I'd find one that is straight. When this one popped up, I knew that if I didnt jump onto it now, I'd regret it for a long time to come.
No regrets.
I'll reveal the specs/plans for the engines at a later stage. The 1750 will be a slightly higher spec than the 1700 and a little more work to build. I can change the spec of either to suit a bug, bus, cruiser, street racer... as one wishes. So it isnt specifically one for the bus and one for the bug.
But in my case, I'll be building a 1750 for the 1302 with the aim of around 100hp and able to use as a daily driver. For the bus, it'll be a 1700 with about 80hp (at a guess) and hopefully enough torque to pull a load without straining, also as a daily driver.
As previously said in our talks: Congratulations man, I hope the van gives you loads of pleasure and years of service.
Herman, as I said - awesome of you to help Tony like that..
Just keep on BUGGIN'
Protect the endangered, say NO to exporting our AirCooled spares & cars..
"What I would suggest is that you draw up a project plan and then prioritise the things you NEED to do linked to the budget you have." by Vader
Truer words have never been spoken...
