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Written by alientom   
Wednesday, 03 March 2010 15:28

On the quest to find parts for our Birk bus restoration Alientransporter visited Old Speed in Paramount, California.

According to their web site "Old Speed is able to provide just about any parts you may need for your air-cooled VW. Old Speed also has a full stock of good used parts available including engines, trans, body, and interior parts, including whole parts cars."

Old Speed
We spoke to Russ and he said they specialize in converting the suspension of Transporters Spit or Bay window which will allow faster freeway speeds and disc brake conversion. Russ was kind enough to show us around and let us take a few pictures. Hit them up when you need to upgrade your Transporter!

 

 

Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 March 2010 22:49
 
1964 VW Kombi, The Birk Bus
Written by alientom   
Tuesday, 10 March 2009 15:33

Here is a Volkswagen Transporter. Manufactured on January 29, 1964.

 

1964 VW Transporter

 

Steering wheel / ignition lock has been added as an option. It is painted Dove Blue or Taubenblau L 31 as it says on the sticker.

 

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The bus originally was used as a...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 22 September 2009 21:16
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