VW Bus in my future...

craigvwbus · Dec 22, 2009

In need of VW help

Hi I'm looking for a garage in Winnipeg to repair a 1967 VW bus, its been standing & the engine & brakes needs looking at, would you know of any? many thanks Craig x

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For the record:
Any Bus produced through February, 1955. The term Barndoor is credited to Jeff Walters and is in reference to the large decklid found on those vehicles. Barndoor Type 2's can also be recognized by the lack of an overhead fresh air vent over the windshield, 16 inch rims, the lack of full dash on non-deluxe models, non-opening rear window hatch (a few exceptions); not to mention miscellaneous switches, latches, seats and body panels that are unique to the Barndoor bus and no other. The term is often mistakenly used to refer to the 2 cargo doors on the side of a Bus.

A walk-through model bus is equipped with two individual front seats, rather than a bench style seat. This allows you to "walk-through" to the passenger/cargo area. This model is often equipped with a shorter 2/3 length middle seat that allows you to access the rear seat as well. The shorter middle seat is a different Bus model (as opposed to another option) so not all walk-thru front seat Buses are guaranteed to have a short middle seat. The walk-through option was a standard option from 1958-onward, although there are a few earlier examples. Most '58-'59 walk-through Buses that have survived are Panelvans. Walk-thru Buses have the spare tire mounted on the rear deck in a recessed compartment. 1967 and earlier walk-throughs use a unique lugnut to hold the spare tire in place.
Front seats
Rear of front seats
and spare tire area
Short center seat

I own and have owned many early VW's. Depending on the year, model and options, you could have seating for 9, 8 or 7.

The front seats can come as a bench, 1/3-2/3 or walk-thru.
You can get a short or full length middle seat, and all of them have a rear seat.

You can get a Kombi which has the seats, but only has interior panels up front. A standard has the seats and all the interior panels but lacks the chrome and extra windows that come on a deluxe. A deluxe can come with or without the sunroof and skylight windows, and both a Kombi and standard could come with a sunroof.

Depending on the year and model you could have 11,13,15,21 or 23 windows.

If you need help finding one, I would be more than happy to help.
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