The Ruby Bus: 1970 Bay Window

The Ruby Bus: 1970 Bay Window

Posted by Austin Nichols on 10th Apr 2024

Story of this Bay Window: This 1970 Bay Window Bus came to us from a customer some time ago and his been in the shop family for almost two years.  The Bus has seen some great updates and its history is a bit uncertain.  The paint and bodywork was handled approximately three years ago prior to our ownership and it is a quality paint job.  Once the van was queued up for a conversion the team decided to take the time to use this as a test mule for new production parts and everything on this Bus is now in full production and listed on the website.  

Exterior BuildMechanical BuildInterior Build
  • Wheels: Qube 16" Rims
  • Tires: Hankook 195/75/16
  • Paint: Both body and top have been re-sprayed
  • Engine: 2005-2012 2.5L Subaru Engine
  • Transmission: 091 transmission
  • Conversion Parts: Small Car Performance
  • Brakes: Small Car Big Brakes Front and Back
  • Suspension: Koni Shocks and ball joints
Heat: Watercooled heat exchanger utilization stock controls
Camper Equipment: Westfalia cabinets, ice box, and sink
Other Goodies: ,
  • New Canvas
  • Radio
  • New seat covers
  • New door cards

There were also a few other systems that were restored on this Vanagon while it was in the shop for its build.

  • Steering system rebuild
  • CV service performed on axles
  • Fuel system - resealed. new fuel pump/filter
  • Late model spindle upgrade