Transportation
 

Just got my VW Vanagon. Working on it day and night to get it ready for the season ahead. It provides a great spot for the Fiance to rest while I fish all night. Just dropped the alternator into it and changed all the belts. I want to get or create a pole holder that sits on the back bumber. Is there anything that you guys can suggest for this? Roof racks would be to high up ( I'd need a ladder ) and inside would be kinda in the head way.
And if you see a vanagon grey with black strips feel free to stop and say hello.

Thanks for your imput.

DJ

Too bad it's not a Syncro Camper. Then you'd really have the ultimate fishing machine.

As for your question, maybe a cooler rack built to go into a trailer hitch?

Speaking from experience though, vertical 10 footers can be more then a little scary on some roadways. Vertical clearance can be a VERY serious issue.

I was going to mention that above 70 mph or so on windy days they start to sway in a mildly concerning way too, but in a Vanagon that's irrelevant... :hihi:

yeah for about 2 months until it breaks down :bl2:

if it goes 70 then i'll worrry

i am dropping cabinets into it, maybe a propane stove and a pergo floor. When i am done i'll be able to live in it and fish shhhhhh..... don't tell the fiance

When i started seriously surf fishing I owned a '79 bay window westfalia .. I went everywhere in it, even drove the beaches a couple times. Didnt even know about the oversand sticker:conf: :tm: man i miss that rig :(

i'll post a pic in the next couple of days

Drop in a Porsche chassis and engine while you're at it:
:hee:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XvjVvFdMIY

wowzers :ss:

VW vanagon
 

Isn't this the same set of wheels that was in the Kevin Costner baseball movie where he mowed down his corn field to build a baseball field?

that should get me to the surf alot quicker..... still need help on these racks.

That's hilarious....


Racks - PVC Tubes cut & notched :D

I heard there was one of those Vanagon's still on the road.......

If it's got cabinets, are they suspended or are they on the floor? Either way, there might be wasted space either above or below that could be used?

:confused: Are you putting an addition on this? They're kind of small inside.

Bought this because i just wanted something a little bigger then my CHITFIRE (crossfire) that is the only car i own and trust me a 20#er in the hatch back isn't cool. Thinking of adding a live well to. They are kinda small in the inside but I took the middle 2 seats out today for more room. My parents own a floor covering store and they have alot of left supplies that i can pimp this thing out wtih.

Ripped out the carpet yesterday and to my surprise i found fermenterd bag of pot. In the front seat there was a corner of carpet that was lifted and it was under there.... Considering that i bought this off me future mother inlaw i think i need to have a talk with her

Ask her for rolling papers:bl2:

E-ZEE WIDERS..oh yah

I think that came standard with all VW buses back then.

ahhh hay... ahhh me and your m-law had a think going a while back.... don,t say nothing to her , and give me back the stuff...

Fermented or not. Time to roll up a fatty and look for Easter eggs.

LOL............. I talked to her about it and she was like " DJ are you crazy?" My reply was " are you crazy or just stoned LOL"

fermented works for wine :musc: why not herb.... :D

it doesn't work.... don't ask.....

That van would come in handy when you need to be on the beach fast.

true....you need sugar cane alcohol and a low heat perculator...

a very smelly process