You are encouraged to join the "family".
To be a member you MUST own a VW Bus of any color - as long as it's green. :greenbus:
You must pass the initiation - Change your fuel lines.

If you complete this "hit" (on your wallet), you'll be welcomed into the family.

We await your acceptance of this "invitation" to join "the family".
The secret token of entry is to quote the country of origin and date of manufacture of your fuel hose.  If you are about to say "Empi"-Don't bother is isn't a country, If the country starts with the letters "ch" do not bother.

Homer has green doors . . . does that qualify him?   :lol:

I'm part of the family.
                           

Name: Russ
Location: NW Ga.
Hose Change: 8-08
Hose DOM: 03-07
Country: Germany

Replaced my fuel lines when we swapped the engine back to FI last fall. Used the correct diameter Cohline German hose, reinforced for high PSI and solid style hose clamps. I have all new vent lines too.

And for some protection, I'm also armed with two ABC fire extinguishers, which are also fairly new and inspected regularly. A small one is in the original location strapped to the rear bench seat, but it wouldn't be easy to get to from the driver's seat if a fire broke out. I've got a larger one inside my Westy stool between the front seats, I can get to it much quicker if I need it.

Hot start relay - Because your getaway vehicle should start every time.
Pertronix electronic ignition module - The Don doesn't like it when your points wear and your timing drifts.
VDO Quartz Clock - Being on time is important. You don't want to keep The Don waiting.

Stuff I plan to do once I shake down some more protection money:
H4 headlights - To see cops sooner
Retractable seatbelts Members of the Family come in all shapes and sizes. And it's a pain to unbuckle when you drop your piece on the floor.
CHT gauge - Gotta keep an eye on your head temps when hauling a guy wearing concrete shoes up to the river.

Bus: 76 Westfalia Deluxe owned since '99.

Hoses: US-made non-braided (they'll rot out under that braiding and you'll never see it!), changed a few years ago when I put the dual Dellortos and 76 Porsche 912 heads.

Also a hot-start relay, still wired up even after replacing the starter.

New fire extinguisher in the original clip.

Eberspacher gas heater with VDO auto-start dash timer/clock (rare)
YES, IT WORKS AND YES, ITS SAFE.

A/C with updated compressor and condenser.

You can actually run both at the same time and see who wins!!!

Some other stuff...do I get my gun now?