Great instructional video. There’s so much to like aside from the helpful knowledge transfer. I like the picture-in-a-picture two mechanic view, the use of personal protective gear and head lamp, great camera work, pleasant background music, excellent lighting, the emphasis on safety and longevity, the light humor (“This guy here”), and finally the lack of unnecessary shenanigans. Bravo - I’ve smashed the Subscribe button.
@themodernbayco17 күн бұрын
@kodadoge1559, thanks so much for watching and for your kind words. Hugely appreciate it!!
@jeffwoodral458224 күн бұрын
Can anyone let me know if this place is still around or doing buses.. I would like to have my bay window converted and been trying to get ahold of this place or does anyone have a different number for them… their stuff looks amazing and looks super clean I definitely interested in letting them do the work… appreciate any info
@themodernbayco21 күн бұрын
Jeff - my apologies for not getting back sooner as we were on vacation. It was great to connect with you, and I'm excited to hopefully get your bus on the build schedule! Thanks so much, and talk soon!
@jeffwoodral458224 күн бұрын
Can anyone let me know if this place is still around or doing buses.. I would like to have my bay window converted and been trying to get ahold of this place or does anyone have a different number for them… their stuff looks amazing and looks super clean I definitely interested in letting them do the work… appreciate any info
@Inspirationsbycody2Ай бұрын
can you do an automatic in a beetle
@craignicholas5422 ай бұрын
That shirt you’re wearing is awesome. VW plaid
@yenyerita2 ай бұрын
What waa the cost of this?
@eddymiranda49893 ай бұрын
Wow that was awesome! Have you guys ever had a client bring in a water cooled combi from latin america? If so, was the cooling any different?
@themodernbayco3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, @eddymiranda4989! Really appreciate it. And we haven't yet, but do have one upcoming client conversion on a water cooled combi from Central America. Stay tuned! :D
@eddymiranda49893 ай бұрын
@@themodernbayco I cant wait to see it! I'd love to have a boxer in my combi.
@user-zg7iu9rh5c4 ай бұрын
AWESOME! THANK YOU!
@thelouisvillecaboose3 ай бұрын
Right on much appreciated, Anthony!
@CutthroatLocator4 ай бұрын
Is there a conversion kit to make the Subaru upgrade run on propane?
@joeyvonny51464 ай бұрын
This may be a silly question but do the automatic buses still have a parking brake/emergency brake?
@themodernbayco3 ай бұрын
They do, generally don't use it as much. And it sometimes will hit the shifter when the e-brake is pulled and the shifter is in park.
@andrewphillips6524 ай бұрын
Fantastic. It's all the extra expert tips that make a huge difference!
@larryleclerc35574 ай бұрын
Is it possible to mount the Vanagon automatic trans into a VW bug rear torsion tube assemble? ie... to build a VW trike.
@alecjones72994 ай бұрын
Can I be your Brasilian, South American distributor? This was awesome thank you.
@themodernbayco4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Alec! Very much appreciated. You might call KEP and ask them if they're interested! Cheers,
@migtyalex5 ай бұрын
hola amigo, gracis por tus videos. oye quisiera saber si me puedes ayudar a hacer la conversion para mi early bay 70. ;)
@B.B.4235 ай бұрын
Did you ever make a step 3 video?
@jamie-r20345 ай бұрын
I love my automatic bus. Always considered a Subi swap (by a professionals of course. lol). You aren't located in or near Pennsylvania are you?? lol Just curious, what does a conversion like this cost?
@themodernbayco5 ай бұрын
Automatics are absolutely amazing!! And right on - we are located in the Denver/Boulder area of Colorado. Give us a shout via our website at modernbay.co to talk about your bus and potentially working together to do your conversion!
@manuelgil67282 ай бұрын
How much horsepower can that vw automatic take with a subie swap
@jamie-r20342 ай бұрын
@themodernbayco will do! 🤙🤙
@ryantaccone62855 ай бұрын
How much should the total swap run me?
@Pock2775 ай бұрын
where does one get a Vanagon transmission so new?
@hunterluxton59766 ай бұрын
I got a set of konis for my 71. They were like hen's teeth to find and as you say not cheap. I also got a heavy duty ( empi) sway bar ar which makes the bus ride as if its on tracks. 😊
@vintagevanfirenze13006 ай бұрын
Love it! Passion for VWs!!!!!
@themodernbayco6 ай бұрын
Thank you! :D
@juniorclassicvwbugs9246 ай бұрын
Where did you purchased this front piece
@themodernbayco6 ай бұрын
Could you clarify what you mean by front piece? Whole roof is from Space Roofs
@juniorclassicvwbugs9246 ай бұрын
Oh I was under the impression that you purchased them separately. So both are from the same supplier. I can remember if you mentioned it parts were from a supplier in US or UK?
@themodernbayco6 ай бұрын
@@juniorclassicvwbugs924 correct - while kit was shipped from UK
@fenderbendersb37 ай бұрын
What about the ignition key.. do you need the key barrel for the computer to run engine?
@themodernbayco7 ай бұрын
Great question! If you're running [generally] pre-2005 USDM Subarus that are drive-by-cable instead of drive-by-wire, you don't need items such as the key barrel, or the body-integrated unit and gauge cluster that all need to be matched to the coded ECM on later model vehicles. If you do use later model, CANBUS donors, you'll need some or all of those additional items. That's why we generally stick with pre-2005 models!
@hunterluxton59767 ай бұрын
What an absolutely fantastic video! I've been thinking of getting one of these for my 71 Bay, but Go West have put thecprice up considerably😢. Your videos are clear, well presented and en pointe. ❤
@themodernbayco7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Hunter! Hugely appreciate it!
@michaelpietschmann97487 ай бұрын
Where did you get that shirt
@themodernbayco7 ай бұрын
A t-shirt company that went out of business a few years ago unfortunately(!). Wish I could find them again!
@CutthroatLocator7 ай бұрын
Every time I watch one of your videos I gain more appreciation for your attention to details and professional expertise.
@themodernbayco7 ай бұрын
Thanks Dad much appreciated :)
@new2gold7 ай бұрын
What kind of mpg do you get with a Subaru conversion???
@davidbergman70687 ай бұрын
Hello, I am not able to find this starter on your website. How do I purchase one?
@thomasfx31907 ай бұрын
Totally. Can’t wait to see it!
@stanfordkoch12717 ай бұрын
I have a 1969 bus with a subi engine in it, conversion not done by me though, drives super
@CutthroatLocator7 ай бұрын
Great vid.
@RustyRatchetGarage7 ай бұрын
Awesome videos, would you be able to tell me the width of the rear of the trans (where trans pan is) looking to see if it will work in my swap. Thanks
@mitchtorrie79337 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video!! Is the Kennedy kit designed to take all engine weight or do you design brackets to mate to the Subaru engine mounts as additional support?
@themodernbayco7 ай бұрын
@mitchtorrie7933 Great question! It is not - you still need an engine hanger/support bar that typically mounts to the frame of the bus.
@martinvaldepena488 ай бұрын
My subaru 2.5 ildel no matter what I do it's stays 1500 can't figure this out replace tps throttle body any would appreciate.
@user-zj6zy6hs9l9 ай бұрын
As long as the price is reasonable, I'd buy the reverser from you. The throttle body mods look like something could do myself.
@sandrajar29519 ай бұрын
Can u use a different transmission on a automatic vanagon?
@patrickwitt13239 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Will adjustment at this place, be available to make your throttle less sensitive? My EJ25 conversion has a very sensitive pedal. I wish it was less sensitive when starting out from a stop.
@themodernbayco9 ай бұрын
This adjustment will not do that, but our throttle cable kit video details how we replace our throttle kit assembly to adjust sensitivity!
@matthewmcintosh92699 ай бұрын
Awesome video ! Is this a Subaru 4 speed or a vw 3 speed ?
@bobbymarriott91279 ай бұрын
I need some help with my bosses bus
@chopperhehehe9 ай бұрын
Briliant video . Couldn't ask for simpler . Can I ask how much the kit is ? Because I think am going to be doing this to my mates bug . He wants more power so I say this is the way 😊 👍👍👍😜🏴🦕🦄😁🤞✌️ Ps cracking video thanks for yer time
@themodernbayco9 ай бұрын
I'd look up Kennedy Engineering Products and ask for Lori, she's been helpful for us every time!
@chopperhehehe9 ай бұрын
@@themodernbayco nice one chears 👍👍👍😜🏴🦕🦄😁🤞✌️
@blinddog1409 ай бұрын
Another perfect video. Just received my new coupler! Thank you for the tutorial and gear oil advice! Will do!
@themodernbayco9 ай бұрын
Right on!
@blinddog1409 ай бұрын
And done! Twice even! (I forgot the horn wire, hahaha!)
@lmfarms46119 ай бұрын
Excellent Video. Question with all of the vibration, do you need locktie on all of the bolts?
@metahacker9 ай бұрын
ever rotate the intake manifold?
@thelouisvillecaboose9 ай бұрын
Yo! We thought about it, but between relocating the alternator and not leaving forward compatibility for adding an A/C compressor, we decided to stick with stock format for the intake.
@lukedorny9 ай бұрын
I run Konis on my ‘71 and they are the best. Have lasted 10 years.
@lukedorny9 ай бұрын
Somehow this was suggested to me as I’m about to do the full brakes on my ‘71. Thank you! Great tips. I hesitated to pay for the new backing plates but clearly I’ll need em.
@themodernbayco9 ай бұрын
It is well worth it my friend
@blinddog14010 ай бұрын
Nicey nice!
@themodernbayco10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@JTBryan6210 ай бұрын
Love the videos... Can you address the problems on coolant burping and getting the air out of a system. Seems the plague a lot of Subi conversions.. Especially on getting the thermostat to open when burping the system... thanks
@themodernbayco10 ай бұрын
I will try and get it in a video soon, but for now: it just takes some patience. After filling the system you just have to run the engine for a bit, let it cool, top it up, rinse and repeat. It always takes a little longer than expected, but a little patience goes a long way we have found.
@metahacker10 ай бұрын
090 with the external cooler and an upgraded converter!? baller setup y0 Those 3 speed VW autos are awesome... I love the way Buses drive with them !!! Looks like a GoPNH (Precision New Hampshire) torque converter? is the whole tranny from Ken @ GTA?
@themodernbayco10 ай бұрын
It is a Kennedy Engineering Products (KEP) Torque converter, and yes the whole tranny was done by German Transaxle. Thanks for the support, baller setups is the goal :). !!
@blalalabla10 ай бұрын
It's always a pleasure watching your videos. Regarding the sump, the design of these are awful since there is no baffles or pipe for the oil mist return channel. This makes the crank vent system malfunction since crankcase pressure enters the return system. I have shortened the oem sump and added a 8mm steel plate on both sides of the sump so that it's almost impossible to hurt the sump. Can share pictures if you are interested. 👍
@CdnBullyboy10 ай бұрын
i went with the outback shortened one, iMy engine mount is the lowest point on mine. I've seen someone catch a rock and lose a chunk out of the aluminum pan and get sidelined for a couple days in the boonies, they had a couple hunters go by and gave them a ride to town to shop for JB weld and oil