Now on BaT: This 1974 VW Type 2 build loses the bus part but keeps the camper.
The camper versions of Volkswagen's iconic Microbus may be great to camp in, but they're not so great to drive. This build solves that problem.This is oneVolkswagen Microbus campers are undeniably cool. They're also undeniably slow. Attaching a cart to a team of sloths is probably a faster way to get around. And maybe it isn't the greatest idea to drive around in modern traffic in a vehicle where the front crash protection is basically just your legs.
The builder took a 1974 VW Type 2, repaired all the rust, then welded up the front doors and wheel wells and jettisoned the front axle and steering gear. A new tube-frame chassis underneath provides structural strength, and the removal of the engine creates more storage than you'd get in a powered Westy. The interior is finished in nicely contrasting bamboo and tweed, and foam insulation keeps the cold at bay. A pop-top camper top from a 1972 Wesfalia completes the makeover.
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