Quick drive 1970 VW Bus

The pug dog and I take the bus for a spin

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Autos & Vehicles

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• vw
• bus
• pug
• camper
• drive

[t3hrasterbator]

if you're having trouble steering with one hand, which I assume most people would driving a heavy machine like that, then you should invest in a steering knob.

[WESTY70]

@t3hrasterbator I suspect thats a common misperception; let me explain. Steering knobs are a throwback to the 1950's and 60's - they were meant for power assisted steering that was many turns lock to lock so you can easily spin the wheel to save time.(unlike todays cars with close ratio steering that may be only 2.5 turns lock to lock intead of 5 or 6) In my non power assist VW bus application a spinner knob would likely just break off- they do not provide any additional mechanical advantage.

[ford9572]

@WESTY70, Also when I'm cruising in my '71 Westy, I'm NOT guzzling down tanker truck loads of gas with each mile!!! I'm sipping it just as easily as one sips a fine vintage wine!!!

[WESTY70]

@ford9572 Yep, as far as old cars go - ACVW's are pretty easy on the wallet. I had a Baja bug once that would push 30 mpg...

[ford9572]

@iski7b1232 You got THAT right Baby!!! I have a '71 Westy, But it's nowhere NEAR as cool as THIS bus!!!

[WESTY70]

@ford9572 Thanks you guys - glad so many people appreciate my old bus !

My dad restored a 71 bus years ago and gave it to me when I hit 16, and then helped me fix this 70 up years later - he's since passed away so this bus is very special to me ;)

[macmankrisk]

Great Vid! How did you hold the camera, steer, and shift?! Love the comments too: "truck in my rear-view mirror, not goin' fast enough for him" "rush, rush, rush." You sound like me when I drive my bus, I always wonder where people are going in such a hurry when they pass me.

Cute dog too! :)

[lastmondaypast1]

lol people do look and stare when you drive those. I took one out for a test drive and people were like YYEEEEEEEAAAAA lol

[ford9572]

/@13grasterbator, All you really need is a good quality, non-slip steering wheel cover and you're good to go if you're worried about losing your grip on the wheel, Besides, These VW Buses are WAY more easy to steer than you might think. They don't steer at all like a 1926 Model T Ford!!! Besides, A steering wheel knob also known as a "Brodie Knob" or "Suicide Knob" would just look EXTREMELY tacky and break off easily.

[ford9572]

@t3hrasturbator, I don't think he believes in them, But you're right, They DO help a great deal!!!! I have one on my '71 Westfalia Bus, Would NEVER be able to drive it without one!!!

[ford9572]

@WESTY70 I REALLY ENJOY you poking fun at the person who passes you and Hutch on the left!!! I completely agree with you on that!!! Too many people it seems to me are in too much of a hurry for who knows what, "Gottta go!!!! I'm late!!! I'm late for THIS or THAT!!!" These people need to relax and enjoy life and NOT try to work themselves up into a cardiac arrest frenzy!!! That's why I thoroughly enjoy cruising in my '71 Westy, I'm NEVER in a hurry to go anywhere!!! Plus I'm NOT guzzling down ta

[iski7b1232]

COOLEST BUS EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!