"DailyTurismo" (thedailyturismo)
10/16/2014 at 14:38 Filed to: Daily Turismo, Blog
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"DailyTurismo" (thedailyturismo)
10/16/2014 at 14:38 Filed to: Daily Turismo, Blog | 2
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Ever see a car that is oddly well executed, despite how badly it could've turned out given its mission statement? This next feature could be described at the world's largest crew cab pickup or a shorty bus with a bed...whatever you call it, it came out really well given the humble beginning as a crushed bus.
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That is one hell of a large crew cab. The bed seems pretty small but maybe useful for hauling engines, firewood, parts of other deceased VWs, sheep, etc. The story goes that a building fell on this Bus and caused damage to the roof that the seller decided to fix with some customization. The detail work around the rear window is well done and even features an opening rear hatch.
The 2.0L fuel injected Type IV engine is really not bad at all for a VW flat-4. It is reasonably peppy in town and out on the open road. The general consensus around the DT "office" is that the drivability of a '77-'78 2.0 Bus is great unless you encounter 40+mph Oklahoma wind gusts. The seller is one the right track with his bumper sticker: "I know, a Porsche motor bolts right in."
Anybody else notice the custom fishing pole holders in the ceiling?
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505Turbeaux
> DailyTurismo
10/16/2014 at 14:45 |
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that thing is fantastic
Your boy, BJR
> DailyTurismo
10/16/2014 at 14:46 |
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Not to be "That guy", but I honestly feel like I could be a decent contributor. What do I have to do?
RazoE
> DailyTurismo
10/16/2014 at 15:20 |
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Sorry, I love this more.
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> Your boy, BJR
10/16/2014 at 15:22 |
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Just have a can-do attitude and be ready to get the boss his coffee in the morning...wait... what are we talking about?
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> RazoE
10/16/2014 at 15:23 |
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Wow. That is...something.
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RazoE
> DailyTurismo
10/16/2014 at 15:24 |
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Yup! If you notice, the hatch has been converted into a rear window (that's open in the pic!)
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Your boy, BJR
> DailyTurismo
10/16/2014 at 15:25 |
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.wait WHAT ?!!
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> Your boy, BJR
10/16/2014 at 15:28 |
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The rug really tied the room together...No seriously...what was your original question? I think I did not understand it.
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Your boy, BJR
> DailyTurismo
10/16/2014 at 15:32 |
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I wanna break into automotive writing, and I'm giving you guys the chance to draw first blood. How do I get you to staff-tize me?
The reason I want to break into auto writing is a long story, something I'm saving for my introductory column for whoever hires me.
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> Your boy, BJR
10/16/2014 at 15:48 |
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Ah okay, now I understand, at first I thought you were saying you could be a contributor to the field of customized El Caminos. Why don't you craft up a Daily Turismo style post and send it to me here: tips@dailyturismo.com
Or write an article about why you want to be an automotive journalist? I've published all kinds of crap over the years (as you can tell by reading DT) so you can write whatever you want.
I'll post it up and ask my readers for feedback.
Just to be clear, Daily Turismo is my site, but I do syndicate some of my stories here because opponuats are the best.
-Vince DT Editor-in-Chief & Chief-Chiefinator