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Re: 1972 custom crew cab
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:11 pm
by Tony Z
glad to see you are making good progress...
We'll have to get together soon
Re: 1972 custom crew cab
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 4:25 pm
by JC Rousseau
Looking for grab handles x3 any body?
Tony i agree ,will you be at the braai get together ?
Re: 1972 custom crew cab
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 6:12 pm
by Tony Z
JC Rousseau wrote:
Tony i agree ,will you be at the braai get together ?
I am doing my best and looking forward to it. Unless something urgent pops up, I'll be there
Re: 1972 custom crew cab
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2016 6:54 am
by Magoo1975
Morning Tony,
Please let me know what Tyre's you put on your crew cab.
Thanks,
Llew
Re: 1972 custom crew cab
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2016 2:18 pm
by Tony Z
195R14C 8 ply
whatever I could get my hands on. Just make sure they are commercial
Re: 1972 custom crew cab
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2016 5:56 pm
by Magoo1975
Thanks for the reply, will do!
Regards,
Llew
Re: 1972 custom crew cab
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2016 8:57 pm
by sean
Magoo1975 wrote:Thanks for the reply, will do!
Regards,
Llew
If you are running a standard bus, do not put the 195R14's on. It will effect the power and it makes quite a difference. Rather use the the 185 tyres the busses came with.
I personally don't like the commercial 8 ply tyres, the reinforced sidewall 185/80 R14 is the best for normal driving. The commercials give a very hard ride.
Choices are not great in the 185 range these days. There is plenty choice in the 195.
Dunlop still offers the SP44 reinforced 185/80R14, Continental Vanco has the commercial 185R14 and then obviously the Chinese imports are also around. 1
Re: 1972 custom crew cab
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:15 pm
by JC Rousseau
Yip i run dunlop 185/80 14 on my crew
Re: 1972 custom crew cab
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 7:57 am
by Magoo1975
Thank you Sean and JC, MUCH APPRECIATED!
I narrowed it down to :
New 185R14C Dunlop SP44 8ply commercial tyres at R700 fitted each.
Will that work, there is no mention of (80) which I guess is the profile?
Regards,
Llew
Re: 1972 custom crew cab
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 8:01 am
by Magoo1975
PS Not standard, running a 2.L Golf motor so I guess 195's can do the job as well?
Regards,
Llew
Re: 1972 custom crew cab
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 9:47 am
by JC Rousseau
So i got me a donor
I needed the back window plus body down to the load bed
Drop sides are rotten so will remove all the hinges and locks on the drop sides and on the cargo door /crew cab door, i will be removing the lock mechanism.
So maybe some one needs a:
Roof
Front seats and top of the back seat bottom look not nice frame work shot
Front disc brakes full suspension
Steering box and column
etc etc
Will post in parts by tomorrow or make me a offer for the bus
Re: 1972 custom crew cab
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2016 9:02 am
by JC Rousseau
So its sold ,the donor that is
Re: 1972 custom crew cab
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2016 11:34 am
by JC Rousseau
Re: 1972 custom crew cab
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2016 1:08 pm
by jolas
I see a CL registration plate - so you are through the roadworthy, etc, etc
Re: 1972 custom crew cab
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2016 3:41 pm
by jmvv
Nice to see the bus returning to its former glory.
Actually looks rather nice with the suitcase on the roof rack.
