What a wonderful video, thanks! Something I'm starting to realize is that my May of '58 splitty is a special one: of the millions of splitties in the world, I'm the happy owner of the oldest farthest North VW bus. The HiBearN8R and I travel around Alaska year-round ✌
@@Thecampervanchannel who knew there were over 20 different companies doing conversions ? I said whoever did this conversion did a nice job since I thought it was home made. After I got title to the 67, the seller said, you want this beat up cabinet ? Sure. It had the sundial tag on it. Mine had gone 175K miles in first 23 years, Eddy parked it for 20 years and I bought 11 years ago. It was my first T1, a tin top walk through.
Thanks so much for this. I adore my TDI converted splitty bus still undergoing restoration but am very excited for my new T3 Vanagon to likely get a 3.6 VR6. I think 280 HP should move it around nicely.
Enjoyable video except I wish the archival footage hadn't been stretched horizontally to fill the 16:9 aspect ratio of the video. Makes everything look squished and bad.
They sure are comfortable. I've had an '85 Westy for years. Seems like they have a plethora of electrical gizmos which tend to act up a bit much, though, and hence, the Subaru conversions. Mine's still original and, amazingly, hasn't given us many problems. Cheers.
I feel the need to mention that the T1 was designed by Dr. Alfred Haesner, head of technical development, who later designed the Ford FK 1000 and Transit vans.
What a wonderful video, thanks!
Something I'm starting to realize is that my May of '58 splitty is a special one: of the millions of splitties in the world, I'm the happy owner of the oldest farthest North VW bus. The HiBearN8R and I travel around Alaska year-round ✌
How fantastic! Sounds amazing.
Great video
You should do an episode all about Westfalia. I've got a walkaround video of my 68 Early Bay Westfalia on my RUclips channel.
Thanks. Great idea. Will definitely take a look. Can't wait til we can film out on the road again!
@@Thecampervanchannel who knew there were over 20 different companies doing conversions ? I said whoever did this conversion did a nice job since I thought it was home made. After I got title to the 67, the seller said, you want this beat up cabinet ? Sure. It had the sundial tag on it. Mine had gone 175K miles in first 23 years, Eddy parked it for 20 years and I bought 11 years ago. It was my first T1, a tin top walk through.
Great video yet again! So interesting seeing and hearing about the history of the vw camper. Thank you.
Thanks so much for this. I adore my TDI converted splitty bus still undergoing restoration but am very excited for my new T3 Vanagon to likely get a 3.6 VR6. I think 280 HP should move it around nicely.
I think so too. It will be awesome !
Enjoyable video except I wish the archival footage hadn't been stretched horizontally to fill the 16:9 aspect ratio of the video. Makes everything look squished and bad.
T3 is the best. I own 2: one air cooled the other water cooled
The best of both worlds!
They sure are comfortable. I've had an '85 Westy for years. Seems like they have a plethora of electrical gizmos which tend to act up a bit much, though, and hence, the Subaru conversions. Mine's still original and, amazingly, hasn't given us many problems. Cheers.
I feel the need to mention that the T1 was designed by Dr. Alfred Haesner, head of technical development, who later designed the Ford FK 1000 and Transit vans.
Thanks for the extra info
I really need one 😂
It's serious when it reaches "need"! Go do it!