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Grabber28 · 10-13-2012, 08:07 PM

Has anybody ever reversed a VW bus steering box.....???? Is it even possible?????

Thanks....Grabber 28....

**117harv** · 10-13-2012, 08:12 PM

Why? They work fine as is.

Grabber28 · 10-13-2012, 08:47 PM

If the box worked in the current configuration I wouldn't be asking the question....BUT...it has worked great for many years.......

Fat ASS Whitewalls · 10-13-2012, 10:19 PM

You can reverse a Corvair box, but I haven't heard of anyone reversing a VW Bus box. I have one in my Roadster, and the arm points down. Marty Strode use them, but his arm points up. Here's his info,
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/member.php?u=149503

49ratfink · 10-13-2012, 10:44 PM

did you even think a little bit when you made that title for this post?

Grabber28 · 10-14-2012, 06:36 AM

Thanks for the input all....helpful and otherwise.....

62rebel · 10-14-2012, 09:53 AM

there's probably a way to do it since VW built LHD and RHD cars/trucks; try on Samba and see what they can tell you. i used to peddle parts for VW (ten years worth) and there's many ways to change over the configuration for both types. unfortunately, i can't recall what the bus box looks like or how it's set up.

10-13-2012, 08:07 PM	#1
Grabber28 FNG Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 16	Help if possible Has anybody ever reversed a VW bus steering box.....???? Is it even possible????? Thanks....Grabber 28....

10-13-2012, 08:12 PM	#2
117harv Alliance Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Medford Oregon Posts: 4,376	Re: Help if possible Why? They work fine as is. __________________ A hot rod with too much modern spice, loses it's traditional flavor. Make the HAMB a better place, don't start or post on drama threads and treat other members with respect

10-13-2012, 08:47 PM	#3
Grabber28 FNG Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 16	Re: Help if possible If the box worked in the current configuration I wouldn't be asking the question....BUT...it has worked great for many years.......

10-13-2012, 10:19 PM	#4
Fat ASS Whitewalls Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sedalia MO. (Formerly Fremont CA.) Posts: 1,409	Re: Help if possible You can reverse a Corvair box, but I haven't heard of anyone reversing a VW Bus box. I have one in my Roadster, and the arm points down. Marty Strode use them, but his arm points up. Here's his info, http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/member.php?u=149503 __________________ Mom was right, I am going blind!

10-13-2012, 10:44 PM	#5
49ratfink Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S.F. bay area, California Posts: 13,312	Re: Help if possible did you even think a little bit when you made that title for this post? __________________ *"everytime someone posts about an LS motor on the HAMB a vintage motor throws a rod through the pan"*

10-14-2012, 06:36 AM	#6
Grabber28 FNG Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 16	Re: Help if possible Thanks for the input all....helpful and otherwise..... Last edited by Grabber28; 10-14-2012 at 06:37 AM. Reason: Spelling

10-14-2012, 09:53 AM	#7
62rebel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: north charleston SC Posts: 1,519	Re: Help if possible there's probably a way to do it since VW built LHD and RHD cars/trucks; try on Samba and see what they can tell you. i used to peddle parts for VW (ten years worth) and there's many ways to change over the configuration for both types. unfortunately, i can't recall what the bus box looks like or how it's set up. __________________ i hate to see her leave, but i love to watch her GO....

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