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Posted by: Tom_T Jul 26 2016, 03:28 PM

Well, it is powered by the later gen bus Type IV 2.0L derived from out 914s, but i'ts still only good for 0-60 mph in 30 minutes!

Still, as a Pittsburger where Gulf headquartered during the time of our 914's run, before being bought by Standard Oil, as well as an `88 Westy owner - I found this evil-bay ad for one in this paint scheme interesting!

Perhaps others will too? And the PNW folks may even know it well!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/272318993455?forcerRptr=true&item=272318993455&viewitem=



Maybe it could be the support vehicle/living quarters to a 914-6 in Gulf Livery!?

Enjoy!
Tom
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Posted by: 76-914 Jul 26 2016, 04:58 PM

I like it. Looks better on a 914 but I like it.

Posted by: Alphaogre Jul 26 2016, 05:54 PM

This would be great to flat tow a Gulf livery 914...

Posted by: Tom_T Jul 26 2016, 06:25 PM

I'm guessing you've not driven a Vanagon before?

I wasn't far off on the 0-60 = 30 mins.! .... on a downhill, with a tail wind, etc....
.... well, you get the idea!

You might flat tow a 914 on the flat with a tail wind & not much over 55-60 mph with a stock 2.0L aircooled, or the 1.9L or 2.1L waterboxers. A built 2.2-2.7L GoWesty, Subie or Porsche H-6 conversion would all do progressively better in that order.

It's even slower with the full camper version like this one, plus all your luggage & gear, food, water (tank inside), driver + 1-3 or 4 passenger(s) (4 with a jump seat, or 3 across the back). Grades are even slower!

Still, they are great fun for camping, traveling, beach, mountains, skiing/snowboarding, etc., so long as you're patient with their pace.


Tom
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Posted by: Tom_T Jul 26 2016, 06:37 PM

Like this!?



Possibly a member here, but I just googled for a nice looking one to keep you happy!

So a souped-up GoWesty 2.4-2.7L flat 4 up-grade "built" OE engine, a Subie flat /4 or /6 conversion, an Oettenger WBX6 3.2L or 3.6L flat 6 waterboxer conversion from the `80's, a real `85 Porsche B32 Carerra Van, or a Porsche flat 6 air or water boxer conversion powered Westy/Vanagon in the same Gulf colors would be nice to flat tow it with without too much strain - assuming you likewise upped the brakes to big discs & wheels/tires all around!


Tom
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