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The Volkswagen Bus has become an icon across America and the rest of the world. They are modified and customized in some fashion by most owners, and for fans of the immortal Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter, VW Bus Custom Handbook covers all of the air-cooled models from 1949 to 1982.

Author Laurence Meredith provides a history and takes the restorer from purchasing, repairing, and restoring to engine tuning and chassis modifications. Also included are sections on customizing, the Cal Look, body graphics, and dress kits for those who want to really make their bus their own.

Whether you own or want to own a Splittie, Bay, or Wedge?Camper, Microbus, Kombi, Pickup, Crewcab, or High-top?stock or modified, VW Bus Custom Handbook is a wealth of information, advice, and ideas, illustrated with over 150 photos.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Transporter Story
The second generation, 1967-1979 | Wedge models, 1979-1983

Buying a Transporter

Restoration
Rebuilding your bus | Getting rid of rust | Preparation and painting | Personalization | Stop that thief

Performance Modifications
Suspension lowering

Cal Look and Customs

Camper Conversions

Transporter History in Brief

• Publisher: Motorbooks International ? 1994
• Author: Laurence Meredith
• Binding: Paperback ? 8? x 10? inches
• Pages: 128 ? Over 150 b&w and color photos
• ISBN: 1870979478