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Lego Creator - Classic Volkswagen Camper Van
The Volkswagen Campervan Lego Creator set is one of the coolest Lego sets available. No Lego Vanagon model yet. Maybe Lego could issue an Island Hoppers Lego Vanagon from Magnum P.I. This VW Lego replica can be found at Lego or on Amazon. I would assume this is for a limited time.
Vanagon Wheel Options
There are many aftermarket Vanagon wheel options. The two most popular (based on numerous Flickr searches) are the Mercedes Replica 8 hole wheel and South African Rhein Vanagon wheels. Both wheels are available in 15" and 16" sizes from your favorite Vanagon shop or classified site. The Porsche B32 Carrera Vanagon featured the classic 911 Porsche Fuchs wheels.
Porsche Fuchs Wheels
South Africa Rhein Wheels
Mercedes 8 Hole Wheels
Ronal R9 Wheels (out of production)
South Africa Rhein Wheels
Mercedes 8 Hole Wheels
Ronal R9 Wheels (out of production)
You can find Mercedes Replica Wheels and South Africa Wheels at:
(Small Car Does Not Carry The South Africa Rim, but features many other Vanagon Options)
Can They Be Friends?
It's always perceived that the Eurovan was smaller than the Vanagon. While both are classified ironically as Mini-Vans, the Eurovan is larger (not by much) in some measurements.
Carbon Fiber Go Pro Boom-Paddle
Paddling California Air from bigmattwolf on Vimeo.
An expensive (carbon fiber) but very creative solution to creating a boom pole for a GoPro Camera. Makes me feel like a kite!
Syncro-Bo
SyncroBo: Wales from Randall Brown on Vimeo.
Note - If your into Cinema quality video, this was shot on the Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera with the aerials on the GoPro Hero 3.
Volkswagen Van Types - Historical
This year marks the final year that the classic VW Bus/Kombi will be produced in Brazil. VW Vanagons were manufactured in South Africa until 2002. There are 5 generations of Volkswagen Vans (Worldwide).
Volkswagen Type 2 - (T1 Generation, Split window bus or Microbus)
Volkswagen Type 2 - (T2 Generation, Bay window bus)
Volkswagen Type 2 - (T3 Generation, Vanagon)
Volkswagen Transporter T4 - Eurovan
Volkswagen Transporter T5 - Eurovan
Vanagon Exhaust - Stock vs Stainless Steel
Photo comparison of new stainless VW exhaust vs the old rusty looking exhaust.
Upgrade VW Vanagon Exhaust
Upgraded the old Vanagon exhaust system and catalytic converter to a lighter, stainless steel system. The sound is completely different in real life, may not appear that way on camera audio. Visually, a huge improvement, no more rusty and cracked exhaust pipes.
Kids Retro VW Bus Play Tent
Even the kids can go retro with this 1965 Volkswagen Bus play tent. Room for 3 kids inside. Waterproof and fire retardant. Available in blue, pink and red. Sold at Amazon.
Classic 1965 Volkswagen Bus Tent
Camp in retro style with this exact size replica 1965 Volkswagen Bus replica tent. Available in red or light blue. Tents are waterproof and most adults could stand up inside this Campervan tent. Available at Amazon.
Das Mule - The Ultimate Volkswagen Syncro
A close up view of some of the many modifications to this VW Vanagon Syncro born into a Westfalia.
Das Mule On The Way from 2Ply on Vimeo.
Das Mule On The Way from 2Ply on Vimeo.
Porsche Powered B32 VW Vanagon
The B32 Vanagon was created and utilized by Porsche in the mid 1980's as a racing support vehicle for the Paris to Dakar Rally. Only 11 Volkswagen B32 Carrera Transporter's were built by the Porsche factory.
The factory conversion for the B32 Vanagon included a 911 Carrera 230 hp, 3.2 liter flat 6 cylinder capable of a 130 mph top speed, upgraded suspension, brakes, leather interior, and Carrera wheels.
A while back, a B32 Vanagon showed up for auction on Ebay, who knows where the remaining original 10 Porsche Powered B32's are and how valuable they might be.
The factory conversion for the B32 Vanagon included a 911 Carrera 230 hp, 3.2 liter flat 6 cylinder capable of a 130 mph top speed, upgraded suspension, brakes, leather interior, and Carrera wheels.
A while back, a B32 Vanagon showed up for auction on Ebay, who knows where the remaining original 10 Porsche Powered B32's are and how valuable they might be.
Drive Nacho Drive - Driving A Westfalia Around The World
Brad and Sheena Van Orden are driving a 1984 Volswagen Vanagon named Nacho around the world.
Follow their progress on their website DriveNachoDrive.com. Additional links at the bottom of this post.
What If you're interested in Brad and Sheena's road worthy Vanagon Westfalia modifications, they have posted them here.
Links For Drive Nacho, Drive
Drive Nacho Website: Drivenachodrive.com
Twitter: @DriveNachoDrive
Facebook: Brad Van Orden
Follow their progress on their website DriveNachoDrive.com. Additional links at the bottom of this post.
What If you're interested in Brad and Sheena's road worthy Vanagon Westfalia modifications, they have posted them here.
Links For Drive Nacho, Drive
Drive Nacho Website: Drivenachodrive.com
Twitter: @DriveNachoDrive
Facebook: Brad Van Orden
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