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Is it just the trendy thing to somehow like the old one and think the new one is worse? It's a everything the old one was then some in a nicer and more modern package. I have experience with both so i'm not biased.
 



nothing wrong with an air-cooled engine, as long as you know what you are doing. gotta install the tin correctly or else....














 
Originally posted by: BrianH1
nothing wrong with an air-cooled engine, as long as you know what you are doing. gotta install the tin correctly or else....
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Don't forget the seals!

My air cooled bus is going on another 2500 mile trip Friday. Just did one a couple months ago.
 
Originally posted by: michaels
Is it just the trendy thing to somehow like the old one and think the new one is worse? It's a everything the old one was then some in a nicer and more modern package. I have experience with both so i'm not biased.
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It's watercooled, FWD, doesn't have the same lines, and wasn't designed by Hitler.

It's not just about age...I like the new Mini (and the old), hate the PT cruiser, prefer the FJ-45 to the FJ cruiser, like the new 'stang, and hate the SSR and HHR.
 
Originally posted by: BrianH1
what year bus duroc? I have a 71 Transporter that i luuuuuuuv
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The one I have now is a 78: http://www.donimages.com/guac

I've actually had 4 busses in my life.

65 Deluxe (had it in high school. Sold it. Had no idea what they would be worth...)
73 high top - Too much rust and too many issues. Gave it away.
71 Deluxe - Never had an engine, so I never had time for it. Gave it away.
78 Deluxe - The Guacamole Bus!
 
Originally posted by: michaels
Is it just the trendy thing to somehow like the old one and think the new one is worse? It's a everything the old one was then some in a nicer and more modern package. I have experience with both so i'm not biased.
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The old one was a classic that was in production for years. It has a flat four air-cooled that mkaes an awesome sound and is full of character. they were slow, they clattered, but you could work on them at home with a regular toolkit.

New ones are just regular dull cars with a hint of the original shape.
 
Originally posted by: michaels
Is it just the trendy thing to somehow like the old one and think the new one is worse? It's a everything the old one was then some in a nicer and more modern package. I have experience with both so i'm not biased.
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Umm, no it's not.
In addition to all the other stuff someone mentrioned, it also lacks a rear engine I believe.
Where's the character in that?
 
Originally posted by: loic2003
Originally posted by: michaels
Is it just the trendy thing to somehow like the old one and think the new one is worse? It's a everything the old one was then some in a nicer and more modern package. I have experience with both so i'm not biased.
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The old one was a classic that was in production for years. It has a flat four air-cooled that mkaes an awesome sound and is full of character. they were slow, they clattered, but you could work on them at home with a regular toolkit.

New ones are just regular dull cars with a hint of the original shape.
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Nice thing about my 78... No clatter. Hydraulic valves FTW! (Also, no valve adjustments at every oil change! heehee)

Bad thing is when I build my new engine, I'm going with solid lifters because the guy who designed my cam doesn't like hydraulics. 🙁 But he's the genius and his cam is what I want. Sigh.
 
The old one was a cheap, light, simple car, that many people could work on. The new one is none of those. The new one is all about the image.
 
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