The next chapter for our 1978 Volkswagen BusTumblr (3.0; @thisoldbus)http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/55fc6bfeaffb211bf4e9fed3dfc915a9/tumblr_mn4rd0hIiH1qm41z9o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d1f4f81118384f099e58d37b2d28da41/tumblr_mn4rd0hIiH1qm41z9o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7b30c3674980cacb151d8d4aed4e162d/tumblr_mn4rd0hIiH1qm41z9o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Love the new surfboard table! The bus is coming together quite nicely!</p>http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/50966126451http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/50966126451Mon, 20 May 2013 21:05:24 -0700vw busvolkswagenvwbustype 2surfsurfboardsocalcalicalilifediycustomvintageold schoolinteriorcampingsummer<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/19dd2d3d99025a687249435ea1943cb2/tumblr_mn4prv7q8d1qm41z9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>California Bay Window</p>http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/50963703411http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/50963703411Mon, 20 May 2013 20:31:07 -0700vw busbusvwsocalbeachoceantype 2vintageold schoolcalicalilifephotographyclassic carvolkswagen<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ef2a02109dcfe4287fc040254c95a406/tumblr_mn4pou56tS1qm41z9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Mission Beach sunset</p>http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/50963567559http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/50963567559Mon, 20 May 2013 20:29:18 -0700vw busvwbusvolkswagentype 2vintagesunsetclassic carold school<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6004c452a91cb694ac07f8c02f379e54/tumblr_mn4pngy4WZ1qm41z9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Beach cruisin</p>http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/50963506858http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/50963506858Mon, 20 May 2013 20:28:28 -0700vw busvwvolkswagenbustype 2bay windowclassic carold schoolvintagebeachsunsetoceancalisocalcalilife<p>So relieved! Should be able to take it out of non-operational status tomorrow!</p>http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/50888715617http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/50888715617Sun, 19 May 2013 22:44:20 -0700vw busvwvolkswagentype 2bay window<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3f5110b6dca656c1ecc7a8c518ae2e9e/tumblr_mmrw9jsPYj1qzy4ido1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://rdubya.tumblr.com/post/50402759311/little-dude-testing-out-what-will-be-the-table-in"><span>Little dude testing out what will be the table in our bus</span></a></p> <p><span>Can’t wait to get this surfboard table installed! Jump seat coming soon as well</span></p>http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/50402834194http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/50402834194Mon, 13 May 2013 22:24:10 -0700vw busvwbusvolkswagensurfsurfboard<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/451347b43647fbe0f871f60ea97afbaf/tumblr_mmpxnj4IIS1qm41z9o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e73a1c9039a462a3e698ffbc5d323a3f/tumblr_mmpxnj4IIS1qm41z9o2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1d3d179ee7c6263651ce7329a836bd3b/tumblr_mmpxnj4IIS1qm41z9o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>The Bus rides again! After sitting for 6 months after she sprung a leak we were finally able to make it to the bay area to assess the damage and bring her down to San Diego. I was shocked when she started up without a jump after not being started for 6 months. This battery is a trooper! I was able to find the leak quickly. It was gas! Luckily I was able to replace a small section of gas line and we were back in business! It felt great to drive her around the bay again. So on Sunday May 12th we loaded her up and began the long drive to SoCal. I am happy to say we made it safely and didn’t have any issues.</p> <p>My buddy Kris also helped out hugely by cutting a piece to go under the rear bench. This goes a long way in hiding the seat brackets and will allow us to install some 6x9’s. The Bus’ story can begin to be written again!</p>http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/50318899914http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/50318899914Sun, 12 May 2013 20:57:19 -0700vwbusbusvolkswagenvolkswagen busvwkombibay windowold schoolclassicclassic carhippiecalicaliforniasocal<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m79jt8azqA1qm41z9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Moving day! The bus really helped out. We fit more in the bus than in the truck!</p>http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/27339671155http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/27339671155Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:12:00 -0700vw busbuskombibay windowvintageikeainteriorwestfaliavolkswagenvw<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m79jp00c4D1qm41z9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Smile!</p>http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/27339517507http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/27339517507Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:10:11 -0700vw busbusbay windowvwvolkswagenkombivintageold schoolcolorphotographyfisheye<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4y7rrVOpC1qm41z9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Doors open man</span></p>http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/24201823304http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/24201823304Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:11:51 -0700vwbusvw busbusvwclassicvintagevolkswagenold school<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4y7qcClSc1qm41z9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Hangin in the back of the bus on a warm day</span></p>http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/24201782143http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/24201782143Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:11:00 -0700vwbusbusvwbay windowvintageold schoolcarclassic<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzvzf4VXh01qm41z9o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzvzf4VXh01qm41z9o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Splitty-AT</p>http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/18179644896http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/18179644896Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:28:16 -0800vw busbusvolkswagenstar warsAT-ATsplittysplit windowclassicfunnywtflol<p>Finally put some time into the Bus yesterday and installed some parts we&#8217;ve had ready for a long time.</p> <ul><li>Installed the last door panel on the sliding door so now all the door panels match. It really looks great and completes the feel of the interior. </li> <li>Replaced a busted visor clip so now the visor won&#8217;t bounce around.</li> <li>Installed the engine seal that wraps around the engine bay and keeps out exhaust from entering. It was easier than I thought and glad I did it myself.</li> </ul><p>Afterwards the Bus ran like a dream! Used it to get some heavy stones to build the retaining wall in the backyard and it handled the weight well. </p> <p>Next we plan to:</p> <ul><li>Change the fuel lines since they aren&#8217;t looking the best.</li> <li>Find new covers for the back bench, we&#8217;re still torn on which direction to take the upholstery in.</li> <li>Add a jump seat behind the drivers seat.</li> <li>Add carpet or hard wood floor, still torn on this too.</li> </ul><p>A great day for the bus! Hoping to be ready for camping and cruising by summer time!</p>http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/17161939093http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/17161939093Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:49:37 -0800vw busbusvolkswagenvolkswagonvwdubvintageclassicold schoolhipsterbay window<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxsyqaFbXt1qm41z9o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>A beautiful day to take the bus out and just chill</p>http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/15838979570http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/15838979570Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:13:22 -0800vwbusvwbusbay windowclassicold schoolinteriorjamba juicejuicebabycute<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxilko3xVi1qm41z9o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxilko3xVi1qm41z9o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxilko3xVi1qm41z9o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxilko3xVi1qm41z9o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>The warmer than usual weather here in the Bay Area prompted a run to the new dog park down the street from our house. Somehow we fall in love with the bus all over again every time we ride in it. The big pup loves it too! He hangs out on the rear deck.</p>http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/15553093427http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/15553093427Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:53:00 -0800vw busvolkswagonvolkswagenbusbay window70sretrovintageold schoolhipsterclassicrestorebluepitbulldogpuppybabylifebeautiful<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxg12aJEYw1qjx1y0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/15501914215http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/15501914215Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:46:48 -0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxfuyk4jlg1qm41z9o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>1978 Volkswagen Bus</p>http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/15457830828http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/15457830828Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:23:07 -0800busvwvwbusretrovintageclassichdriphonephotographybluerestorecar<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx5tw4M6IM1qm41z9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Such a beautiful first day of the year, great time for the bus!</p> <p>It’s been a while since we’ve posted, but the Bus is still running!</p>http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/15172992801http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/15172992801Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:24:04 -0800vwbusvolkswagenvw70sretrovintageold school<p>Decided to take the Nikon D3100 out for some night time photography, and what a better subject than the bus! Check it out:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsqj6fK5gM1qzx5f3.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsqj6nKeR51qzx5f3.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsqj6tzsY31qzx5f3.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsqj6zZCwh1qzx5f3.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsqj76SEdV1qzx5f3.jpg"/></p> <p>Check out the moon!</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsqj7d1hL41qzx5f3.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsqj7uTher1qzx5f3.jpg"/></p> <p>See the high-res versions <a title="here" target="_blank" href="https://picasaweb.google.com/ryanjkw/NightTimeLongExposureOfTheBus?authuser=0&amp;feat=directlink">here</a></p> <p>Tomorrow we&#8217;ll be taking the bus to a local Metalfest/canned food drive. We plan on selling some of our art out of bus! We really taking on this hippy thing full bore&#8230;will provide pics! Can&#8217;t wait to hear some reactions to the bus.</p>http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/11173329264http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/11173329264Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:57:00 -0700vw busbusvwbusvolkswagenvolkswagontransporterphotographylong exposurenightmoonstarsflashbeautifulrestorevintage70s1978bluewhiteawesome<p>Finally got the key fixed! Took the bus out in the first major rain of the season to get some vegan/vegetarian groceries and he ran like a champ! Even after sitting for almost 2 months. More updates to follow! We plan to sell some of our art pieces out of the bus this weekend. Happy to be back!</p>http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/11012725886http://thisoldbus.tumblr.com/post/11012725886Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:19:42 -0700vwbusvwbusvolkswagentransportervintage70s