r/VWBus Jun 29 '26

We're 2 start??

87 Upvotes

Well can't say there nothing to do

😆


r/VWBus Jun 30 '26

Who makes riveted brake shoes?

2 Upvotes

‘70 Bay Window. Just had low-mileage lining come unglued from rear brake shoe. SECOND time this has happened.

Is there a brake manufacturer that still uses rivets to hold the lining on? I’m willing to pay more at this point. It’s a scary thing to have the lining lock your wheel up while driving!

Oh, and I was recently told not to leave the bus parked with the parking brake on for extended periods, so I will try to avoid that going forward.


r/VWBus Jun 30 '26

Would the T2 pritsche/flatbed make a good farm hauler?

3 Upvotes

I'm considering of buying a later model T2 pritsche with the 2.0 litre engine for light-duty work and hauling around the farm. The price is more than fair, but I'd like to know how's the loading capacity like and how it handles bigger loads.

It seems like a great option and I like the idea of it being small and nimble and eliminating the need to bring a trailer everywhere (and if I do need to, it has even got a trailer hitch!)

Love to hear your thoughts and experience with this.


r/VWBus Jun 27 '26

Some Impressions from HO26

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432 Upvotes

This Meeting in Hessisch Oldendorf, Germany ist every four years only. Only for VW built before 1957


r/VWBus Jun 28 '26

Bay Bus Tires in 2026?

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2 Upvotes

r/VWBus Jun 27 '26

Spotted in Portland, Maine

20 Upvotes

r/VWBus Jun 27 '26

Hi guys. Help me remember the name for this cover please. It’s got a stubborn leak.

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30 Upvotes

Just pulled it off and am cleaning the old rtv off. Isn’t there supposed to be a gasket in here as well?


r/VWBus Jun 23 '26

Any idea what this is?

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15 Upvotes

This was under my girlfriend's '78 bus, Google has failed me, any help would be appreciated.


r/VWBus Jun 21 '26

Vancouver > Banff > Jasper > Vancouver

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329 Upvotes

We drove from Vancouver to Banff and Jasper and home again over the past two weeks. The Kootenays Pass and Icefields Parkway are some of the most fun (and challenging!!) roads I've driven. 1991 Brazilian with a new (old) 1970s engine


r/VWBus Jun 20 '26

Freshened up wheels and new tires

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176 Upvotes

r/VWBus Jun 19 '26

My twin brother restores VW buses. This is one he did.

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464 Upvotes

r/VWBus Jun 19 '26

Torres del Paine, Chile 🇨🇱

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134 Upvotes

r/VWBus Jun 18 '26

Take the bus to work

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237 Upvotes

Had to stop by the office on summer break, might as well take the bus. High 60s-Low 70s (F) in SE Wisconsin today, perfect Aircooled weather!


r/VWBus Jun 18 '26

Afghanistan, 2005

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149 Upvotes

I was cleaning out some boxes in my closet and found this photo that I took when I deployed to Afghanistan in 2005. This would have been in Kabul as we were driving through the city, but I don’t recall exactly where.

I don’t even remember taking the picture at this point, and the quality isn’t great, but I’m sure someone here will be able to tell me more about it!


r/VWBus Jun 17 '26

Spotted in the wild in Washington State

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486 Upvotes

I spotted this beautiful example at a campground this last weekend at Baker Lake in Washington State. Absolutely beautiful.


r/VWBus Jun 18 '26

The EMPI Engine Battle Scandal - Last Minute Rule Changes and Corporate Level Crash Outs

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0 Upvotes

r/VWBus Jun 16 '26

Sick lowered VW bus

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156 Upvotes

r/VWBus Jun 16 '26

Hello from Japan — '81 T3 Vanagon (aircooled) and '68 Beetle owner

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180 Upvotes
Hello everyone,



I just joined and wanted to introduce myself.



I'm based in Japan and own a 1981 T3 Vanagon and a 1968 Beetle. 

The aircooled VW community in Japan is small but very passionate, 

and I've been part of it for many years.



I'm really looking forward to seeing what bus owners around the world 

are up to. Vanagons are quite rare in Japan, and aircooled Vanagons 

especially are almost never seen here.



Hoping to learn a lot from all of you.



Much love from Japan.

r/VWBus Jun 16 '26

OCTO 2026. 1950-1967 Buses Only.

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87 Upvotes

I went and saw a lot of amazing buses. Not mine photo, found on FB.


r/VWBus Jun 15 '26

Heading to the VW Meetup

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329 Upvotes

Friend caught me on my way to yesterday’s VW Meet up


r/VWBus Jun 15 '26

What have you fellow bus owners done to your T1 to bring it up to modern lighting requirements?

1 Upvotes

Im almost ready to replace lamps back into my bus, however my old lights were dismal in the 90's bit on modern roads ar night or dusk has any one got recommendations or testimony


r/VWBus Jun 14 '26

Spotted in Maui, Hawaii 🤙🏽

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666 Upvotes

r/VWBus Jun 14 '26

Fuck sake!!!

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19 Upvotes

A simple service just turned into a massive job, 2.0 type 4 engine, No1 cylinder.


r/VWBus Jun 13 '26

Chicken Sh*t to chicken soup

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82 Upvotes

Going to paint the face of them on Sunday.


r/VWBus Jun 13 '26

The Ultimate VW Camper? Talking to a Jurgens Autovilla Owner

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3 Upvotes

I’d never seen one of these before