[T2] 1971 bus Muffler replacement

[Bob Pratt]

Hi Anthony,
I found the clamps at a site in Arizona. They were expensive. Even on sale they were over $8.00 each. The shipping was another $9.50 for 3 day shipping. I just want to finish the installation so I can move on to something else. 
I found that the PO cut 2 wires. One goes to the 4-way flashers an the other goes to the front driver's side turn signal. I have no idea why he did that, but I'm going to restore those wires with the same color code. Maybe that will help solve the problem withe the non working turn signals

Bob Pratt

> On Dec 9, 2015, at 5:35 AM, Anthony Hopkins <tony5amhopkins at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> The1971 VW Bus Stock Heater Box to Muffler Donut Clamp was a single grooved one bolt clamp not the double for the Bugs…I have not seen one in a few years…..It would clear the Engine support bar…
> I have used the Bug style with some frustration…Good Luck
> 
> Tony
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> On Tuesday, December 8, 2015 7:04 PM, "accessys at smart.net" <accessys at smart.net> wrote:
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> 
> I hate retractable belts, so I have made sure I have good non retractable 
> ones.
> 
> I fly and none of the belts in aircraft are retractables,  hint hint
> 
> Bob
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> On Tue, 8 Dec 2015, Bob Pratt wrote:
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> > Date: Tue, 08 Dec 2015 21:49:38 -0500
> > From: Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net>
> > To: OLIVE Yah <o_sconet at yahoo.com>
> > Cc: type2 at type2.com
> > Subject: Re: [T2] 1971 bus Muffler replacement
> > 
> > No, that Bob lives in Baltimore.
> > I think I might have a set of seat belts from a '78 bay around here some where. If I find them, I'll give them a try. $86.00 is kind of steep for each seat. But there again, we're talking about safety too.
> > Bob Pratt
> >
> >> On Dec 8, 2015, at 9:27 PM, OLIVE Yah <o_sconet at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Bob, we replaced with used retractable belts, not sure if they were from late bay or vanagon, but they work!  Yes, we have a 71.  Wonderful difference.  If i had to do again i might buy new.
> >>
> >> We have had several muffler changes , but had it done for us, so cant help.  Even then they left those clamps loose and we had to go,back.
> >>
> >> And everything is now going wrong. Tranny in for repair as it siezed up stuck in 2nd.  But isnt it your 71 that isnt starting???  Dont buy anything til it does.
> >>
> >> Cheers
> >> OnJ in LA
> >>
> >> On Dec 8, 2015, at 5:44 PM, Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> Has anyone replaced a stock muffler on a 71 bus? I'm in the process of replacing a non stock muffler with a stock one. I have everything connected except for the gaskets that go into the heater boxes. The mustache bar gets n the way when I try to install the clamps over the wire ring. Any suggestions?
> >>
> >> Also has anyone replaced the non retractable seat belts withe retractable ones?
> >> My family wants to what to get me for Christmas and seat belts are in the top of the list.
> >> TIA
> >>
> >> Bob Pratt
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