Moving day! The bus really helped out. We fit more in the bus than in the truck!
Posts tagged vintage
Posted 1 year ago
Great Progress
Finally put some time into the Bus yesterday and installed some parts we’ve had ready for a long time.
- 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.
- Replaced a busted visor clip so now the visor won’t bounce around.
- 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.
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.
Next we plan to:
- Change the fuel lines since they aren’t looking the best.
- Find new covers for the back bench, we’re still torn on which direction to take the upholstery in.
- Add a jump seat behind the drivers seat.
- Add carpet or hard wood floor, still torn on this too.
A great day for the bus! Hoping to be ready for camping and cruising by summer time!
Posted 1 year ago
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.
Posted 1 year ago
Such a beautiful first day of the year, great time for the bus!
It’s been a while since we’ve posted, but the Bus is still running!
Posted 1 year ago
Night Time Long Exposure
Decided to take the Nikon D3100 out for some night time photography, and what a better subject than the bus! Check it out:
Check out the moon!
See the high-res versions here
Tomorrow we’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…will provide pics! Can’t wait to hear some reactions to the bus.
Posted 1 year ago
The bus is back!
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!
The next chapter for our 1978 Volkswagen Bus
