Dr Evil
Apr 1 2008, 02:48 AM
I havent been able to sleep as I have been wracking my brains about whether to sell the 914 for a great bus, or not to. I have reached a decision and am going to sell my car. I have a bus in mind and it will be a great candidate for all of the bastardization that I have in mind while still being very solid. The part of the plan that sold me was that a bus can store its own parts. Its like a mobile storage unit for itself. I can free up my much needed garage space
I know,
I will get some as soon as one of my contacts takes some for me. I hope I am still welcome here
Rusty
Apr 1 2008, 03:11 AM
Dude... this HAS to be April Fools...
Tell us it's not real.
Dr Evil
Apr 1 2008, 03:14 AM
Its not the Vicodin talking
degreeoff
Apr 1 2008, 05:17 AM
well there goes going fast........NOT that I have anything against a bus, I had 2 as a kid but ????
are you tinking man??
type11969
Apr 1 2008, 06:13 AM
Really? After all that work you put into that 914, all those headaches, you aren't going to drive it for a while first? Wow, you must want a bus more than I thought.
Well, with how sweet your 914 is I would think you could get a bus and a 914 driver with the proceeds of the sale. Unless you are getting some 21 window jobbie.
Good luck, curious to see the pics of this beast that drove you to parting with that rad teener.
How are the jaws doing?
-Chris
Mark Henry
Apr 1 2008, 06:58 AM
Don't want to give a big pro & con in case this is a AF joke...
But...you can't AX a bus and you can't camp in a 914.
jtf914
Apr 1 2008, 07:08 AM
Happy April Fools
Here's one with a 2.2 flat six for sale if you're looking:
http://hartford.craigslist.org/car/614646017.html
Dr Evil
Apr 1 2008, 07:29 AM
Why would someone put an air cooled engine in a water cooled bus (80)?
I am doing a similar thing, but with the turbo corvair engine and an air cooled westy
type11969
Apr 1 2008, 07:31 AM
Vanagons were aircooled until 82 or 83
They also readily melted.
fitsbain
Apr 1 2008, 07:32 AM
OK OK
I'll get the pics up soon ok.
I should see it tonight.
How about this one:
jet bus
ericread
Apr 1 2008, 07:40 AM
Why not a Ford Pinto conversion while you're at it???
Wannabe 914-6 owner
Apr 1 2008, 07:53 AM
VW vans, we used to call them parachutes
Trevorg7
Apr 1 2008, 08:20 AM
Dude
T
PanelBilly
Apr 1 2008, 08:31 AM
Get a SCHOOL BUS! One of the shorty ones and put a big ass engine in it.
Gint
Apr 1 2008, 09:17 AM
QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Apr 1 2008, 07:29 AM)
Why would someone put an air cooled engine in a water cooled bus (80)?
I am doing a similar thing, but with the turbo corvair engine and an air cooled westy
Probably for similar reasons a guy would sell a 914 (with a 6 yet) and buy a vanagan!
Cap'n Krusty
Apr 1 2008, 09:41 AM
QUOTE(Wannabe 914-6 owner @ Apr 1 2008, 06:53 AM)
VW vans, we used to call them parachutes
It would appear you never rode in The Thunderbus. True, I used to have to pull over on long, winding roads to allow traffic to get around me, but mostly so I COULD PASS 'EM ALL AGAIN! Probably the most fun vehicle I've ever owned, both in terms of utility and being a sleeper (in both definitions!).
The Cap'n
Lavanaut
Apr 1 2008, 09:44 AM
QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Apr 1 2008, 05:58 AM)
But...you can't AX a bus and you can't camp in a 914.
...which is why, with both at your disposal, ANYTHING is possible!
Click to view attachment
KELTY360
Apr 1 2008, 10:38 AM
QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Apr 1 2008, 08:44 AM)
QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Apr 1 2008, 05:58 AM)
But...you can't AX a bus and you can't camp in a 914.
...which is why, with both at your disposal, ANYTHING is possible!
Click to view attachment Sold my first 914 in 1977 and bought a '72 bus - really missed the 914 but loved the bus. Fast forward to 2005 when I bought an '87 Westy and a couple of months later a '74 2.0 914. Best combination of vehicles I've ever had!
Now I'm in the process of putting a 3.3L subiesix in the Westy so I can tow the teener....Starship Narpfignugen. Did you know that the Vanagon wheelbase is only 13mm more than a 914?
Rand
Apr 1 2008, 10:41 AM
Buses are for hauling things. The EvilBus hauls ass...
Click to view attachment
plas76targa
Apr 1 2008, 11:05 AM
This reminds me of that scene in blazing saddles when the sherif held his own gun to his throat..threateining to shoot himself
... and the crowd said "He'll do it! He'll do it"
this is not a funny April fool joke!
Dr Evil
Apr 1 2008, 12:22 PM
Alright, alright, April Fools. I was up at 4am due to my meds keeping me awake and figured this would be a good one to try. BUT, you a-holes know me too well
I will never sell my car unless I get bored with it and will be selling it for 2 more
The thunderbus was one bad ass piece of machinery and I will likely mimic it some day. I like the idea of the H6 suby transplant as well.
degreeoff
Apr 1 2008, 12:29 PM
There is a guy round here, Scott G. He has a suby turbo in a vanagon....nice ride for an ugly new body bus
ericread
Apr 1 2008, 12:34 PM
NOW, with all of that BS behind us, how much are you selling the car for?
Trevorg7
Apr 1 2008, 12:56 PM
QUOTE
I was up at 4am due to my meds
Better living through chemicals!
T
Mark Henry
Apr 1 2008, 01:01 PM
My bus before it went back together, I need to take some new pics.
Once together and after a couple of times around the block we gave it a 2500km shake down drive to PEI and Nova Scotia
Edit:
Doesn't want to let me link a pic from my blog....if you want to see my bus I guess that's where you'll have to look.
zymurgist
Apr 1 2008, 03:13 PM
Dammit Mike.
I had already lined up a flatbed to come up to Hershey.
ericread
Apr 1 2008, 09:09 PM
OK - Now for the overall grade: B-
Don't get me wrong, the idea was good and Mike almost pulled it off, but those of us that follow Dr. Evil's postings here would never believe this stunt for a second. For the idea he receives an A. For his presentation he receives an A-. Being first on the board to present an April 1 prank certainly deserves an A. However, the plausibility of this being a true desire to rid himself of his "cherished" 914 really dropped this down to the B-.
Now we all have to wait to see if e gets voted off the island (time for a survey???)
Dr. Evil - thanks for laughs
jimtab
Apr 1 2008, 10:02 PM
Mike, Mike, Mike....you really need to find something to do to fill your time....
Joe Bob
Apr 1 2008, 10:17 PM
Step AWAY from the BONG....slowly, slowly....take a deep breath and go play in the sand box....
fitsbain
Apr 2 2008, 07:37 AM
OK,
I got the pics of Evil's new ride...
Er house...
Got to deal with all those school loans you know.
Click to view attachmentClick to view attachmentClick to view attachmentClick to view attachmentMy son not included.
fitsbain
Apr 2 2008, 07:40 AM
It already has 5 bolt wheels.
Click to view attachmentComes with a HH
Click to view attachmentAnd I found this inside
Click to view attachmentCan we call this the Evil Abode?
type11969
Apr 2 2008, 07:46 AM
Comes with a kid too? Score. I hear they go for good money on the black market these days.
I wonder how the top turned red like that. What is it, a 76?
A straight swap for your 914 is a fair deal.
-Chris
euro911
Apr 2 2008, 08:44 AM
only got two things to say ...
1.... and
2.
ericread
Apr 2 2008, 08:55 AM
Well, the ad said it was rust free...
KELTY360
Apr 2 2008, 09:10 AM
QUOTE(ericread @ Apr 2 2008, 07:55 AM)
Well, the ad said it was rust free...
I think it meant free rust.
racerx9146
Apr 2 2008, 09:52 AM
I hear you, a 914-6 and a Vanagon are the best of both worlds. Mine is 3. 3 subie powered as well!
Here they are next to each other
Click to view attachmentClick to view attachmentQUOTE(KELTY360 @ Apr 1 2008, 09:38 AM)
QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Apr 1 2008, 08:44 AM)
QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Apr 1 2008, 05:58 AM)
But...you can't AX a bus and you can't camp in a 914.
...which is why, with both at your disposal, ANYTHING is possible!
Click to view attachment Sold my first 914 in 1977 and bought a '72 bus - really missed the 914 but loved the bus. Fast forward to 2005 when I bought an '87 Westy and a couple of months later a '74 2.0 914. Best combination of vehicles I've ever had!
Now I'm in the process of putting a 3.3L subiesix in the Westy so I can tow the teener....Starship Narpfignugen. Did you know that the Vanagon wheelbase is only 13mm more than a 914?
Eric_Shea
Apr 2 2008, 11:23 AM
Lava... do you live next to Pete Newport?
type11969
Apr 2 2008, 11:41 AM
Is that a syncro? Either way, nice ride.
QUOTE(racerx9146 @ Apr 2 2008, 07:52 AM)
I hear you, a 914-6 and a Vanagon are the best of both worlds. Mine is 3. 3 subie powered as well!
Here they are next to each other
Click to view attachmentClick to view attachmentQUOTE(KELTY360 @ Apr 1 2008, 09:38 AM)
QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Apr 1 2008, 08:44 AM)
QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Apr 1 2008, 05:58 AM)
But...you can't AX a bus and you can't camp in a 914.
...which is why, with both at your disposal, ANYTHING is possible!
Click to view attachment Sold my first 914 in 1977 and bought a '72 bus - really missed the 914 but loved the bus. Fast forward to 2005 when I bought an '87 Westy and a couple of months later a '74 2.0 914. Best combination of vehicles I've ever had!
Now I'm in the process of putting a 3.3L subiesix in the Westy so I can tow the teener....Starship Narpfignugen. Did you know that the Vanagon wheelbase is only 13mm more than a 914?
crash914
Apr 2 2008, 12:09 PM
Damn, AF joke....I was going to buy your bike.....bummer...
markb
Apr 2 2008, 12:41 PM
I was just asked to replace a wiring harness in a 72 914, and in talking with some mutual friends, found out the guy has a nice 71 Bus with a Corvair motor. I'm going to be taking a bunch of pics.
richardmosselman
Apr 2 2008, 08:26 PM
Click to view attachmentMust be something in the air! Bought an '85 Westie yesterday. Better update the sig! R
beech4rd
Apr 2 2008, 08:48 PM
I've owned VW Kombis since the split window busses and of all the rear engined ones, I liked my synchro best. However, I bought a Eurovan with the VR6 engine and the MV weekender package and I can't imagine reverting to an old Type3. The Euro (T4) will easily crack 100mph and is almost as tractable as the Synchro. But of course VW, marketing geniuses that they are, replaced it with the Touareg. Which gets terrible gas mileage and you can't get a sheet of plywood in it.
And why bother with Subie engines when you can do this
http://www.dls-automobile.de/view.php?idx=...mp;x=49&y=4And it's for sale for only E29,991.00
Chris
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