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~ Laurence Meredith (Author) "For most German people who had survived the devastation of a six-year war, life was still pretty grim after the cessation of hostilities in 1945..." (more)
Key Phrases: elevating roof, engine lid, cab floor, Ben Pon, Bay-window Bus, Dutch Volkswagen (more...)
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Looking for new and exciting ways to customize your VW? Get fantastic coverage of the VW Bus from the first Type 2 Transporter of 1949, to the air-cooled models of 1982, in this detailed and informative work on Volkswagen rebuilding and modifying. Offers advice on wise buying and successful restoration, cutomizing and tuning.

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  • Paperback: 127 pages
  • Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition (July 29, 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1870979478
  • ISBN-13: 978-1870979474
  • Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #295,606 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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For most German people who had survived the devastation of a six-year war, life was still pretty grim after the cessation of hostilities in 1945. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
elevating roof, engine lid, cab floor, body filler, spring plate, cylinder barrels, detail improvements, load area, alloy wheels, torsion springs
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Ben Pon, Bay-window Bus, Dutch Volkswagen, Heinz Nordhoff, The Judson, Volkswagen Bus, Volkswagen's Bus
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4.0 out of 5 stars This book has a wide range of useful information., August 25, 1998
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You get a taste of the history of the bus along with some pretty good photos of the various models. The book also gets into buying and restoring a bus. With information on customizing. I would recommend the book to someone who is interested in buying a bus, especially if they intend to restore or customize it.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars VW Custom handbook! great read for the enthusiast, September 28, 2005
By Ga Robinson (Dunedin, Otago New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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a book that is very clearly laid out, points you to the right direction with regards to finding out the history and nature of your bus, camper etc.
Amazing photos that show you in close detail, things to look for in buying a bus or camper, how to look after the one you have - and points out how lucky you are to own one in today's market.
cheers!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, June 27, 2009
I bought a 68 Bus to restore, and needed some guidance. I expected, by the table of contents, to get it here. Rather, all this book really contained was an overview of the processes. While it showed photographs of some work being done, it did little to explain how to do it. Plus it skipped over such important issues as HOW to get rid of rust; HOW to apply bondo; HOW to use fiberglas: and on and on. The HOW TO is not in this book. As far as examples of different VW Busses, little there to stimulate the imagination or provide ideas for your projects. Better to go on the internet for help and information.
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This book doesn't necessarily "read" like a book, or describe "how-to" customize your bus. Instead it has awesome pictures and history of the VW bus and how different people have... Read more
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