[T2] '78 Auto Bus for sale

[Robert Mann]

Since we're on the theme of road kill (which can be v good tucker), and
since the 'spare wheel on the front' has been mentioned, the theme of 'bull
bars' or 'kangaroo bars' arises.
My bus came with 43mm steel, bolted at 6 points to what amounts to the
chassis. With std 185R14c tyres, the steering is plurry heavy at parking
speeds.  I had the bar off to paint it, and the steering was then half-way
reasonable; with the bar & spare wheel back on, here I was murmuring futile
wishes for power steering  ...  I've not tried an aluminium version but I
dare say the aloominum bar would be in between.  Anyhow, I think moose bars
are some worthwhile protection against Ralph Nader's over-stated nightmare
and are a better place for the spare wheel in most contexts, liberating
valuable lockable space at the rear.


Robt Mann
'73 1600dp Devon


On Wed, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:33 AM, <accessys at smart.net> wrote:

>
> lol
>
> it gave you the hoof.
>
> I hit one near the top of Red Mountain pass in Colorado but only clipped
> the corner of my 65 Westy, since I was near the top of a long climb I was
> not going very fast but still put a decent dent in the front panel.
>
> Bob
>
>
> On Tue, 24 Apr 2018, John Sheldon wrote:
>
> Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2018 19:04:48 -0400
>> From: John Sheldon <sheldon67 at verizon.net>
>> To: 'type 2' <type2 at type2.com>
>>
>> Subject: Re: [T2] '78 Auto Bus for sale
>>
>> During 1979, while driving in Navy housing in Monterey, CA, I was of
>> course driving very slowly - post at 15 mph.  I had a 72 bus with the wheel
>> mounted on the front.
>>
>> So when the buck came out of nowhere, I hit it using the tire as a
>> bumper.  The buck fell and arose and starting walking away.  I stopped the
>> car and asked " are you alright?" (I was still drinking back then, I
>> think.).
>>
>> Later, I heard about moose charging you - this one had a large rack.
>>
>> At least this is how I remember it...
>>
>> John
>> Columbia, MD
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: type2 [mailto:type2-bounces at type2.com] On Behalf Of
>> accessys at smart.net
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 6:39 PM
>> To: Kevin Guarnotta
>> Cc: type 2
>> Subject: Re: [T2] '78 Auto Bus for sale
>>
>>
>> yeah I'm glad I am a survivor, buddy of mine who is a retired police
>> chief in NJ said I was very lucky he had seen too many deer impacts go bad.
>>
>> not being very energetic about selling it but if the right offer comes
>> along I guess it will not be parked out back.
>>
>> extra ad, the bus has all four OEM heavy duty koni shocks from the bus
>> depot group buy.  have lifetime warranty
>>
>> thanks
>> Bob
>>
>>
>> On Tue, 24 Apr 2018, Kevin Guarnotta wrote:
>>
>> Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2018 22:19:13 +0000
>>> From: Kevin Guarnotta <kevin at guarnottadesign.com>
>>> To: "accessys at smart.net" <accessys at smart.net>
>>> Cc: type 2 <type2 at type2.com>
>>> Subject: '78 Auto Bus for sale
>>>
>>> Good news – you survived the Deer hit.
>>> Bad News – you have to sell your bus. I’m sorry to hear, I’m sure that
>>> is going to be a difficult item to part with. You are welcome to come
>>> visit my bus any time 😉
>>>
>>> -Kevin Guarnotta
>>> Jamaica Plain, MA
>>>
>>> ’78 Westy
>>> '69 Singlecab
>>> '65 Ez-camper
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
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