I love these 2 cars, and just recently thought of putting a Mini in the back of a Microbus. Any ideas? Heres the dimensions, but theyre very close
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quote Originally posted by grkboy707: I love these 2 cars, and just recently thought of putting a Mini in the back of a Microbus. Any ideas? Heres the dimensions, but theyre very close Mini Microbus

I have a 73 VW Bus, (body style that went from 1968-1979), and a Cooper Mini most definitely would not fit inside... or at least, you wouldn't be able to fit it in through the cargo door.

You could maybe put an Isetta in there...


I know you can put 80 bags of mulch though...

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Todd,
2008 Jeep Patriot Limited 4x2
2002 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr 4x2
2002 Ford Crown Victoria LX
1987 Pontiac Fiero SE / V6
1973 Volkswagen Type-2 Transporter

Going by the outside width specs 70" and 55.5" respectively, its quite possible. You have to figure in at least 6"-8" between the exterior and interior trim X 2 sides. I dont see the measurement for the rear door width on the van. Even if walls are wide enough, it may not go thru the door.

quote Originally posted by rogergarrison: Going by the outside width specs 70" and 55.5" respectively, its quite possible. You have to figure in at least 6"-8" between the exterior and interior trim X 2 sides. I dont see the measurement for the rear door width on the van. Even if walls are wide enough, it may not go thru the door.

The rear door would be modified, either to open up or to one side. I dont know, I just love the idea

quote Originally posted by rogergarrison: . Even if walls are wide enough, it may not go thru the door.

Nuttin a sawzall cant fix.

I had a buddy who restored a Sunbeam Tiger with a Ford small block. He bought one of those wierd older GMC motorhomes with the curvy fiberglass body that had a gutted interior. The rear was removable with big screws. He just had a machine shop build up some hinges for the bottom and reinforced the panel. To go to shows, he just flipped down the rear end, used it for a ramp and drove his Sunbeam inside it.

quote Originally posted by grkboy707: I love these 2 cars, and just recently thought of putting a Mini in the back of a Microbus. Any ideas? Heres the dimensions, but they're very close Mini Microbus

I could barely fit a 90cc Honda trail bike in my '65.
The engine hump has to be taken into account, you know.
The Kombi isn't just a rectangular box with a flat floor.

quote Originally posted by NEPTUNE: I could barely fit a 90cc Honda trail bike in my '65. The engine hump has to be taken into account, you know. The Kombi isn't just a rectangular box with a flat floor.

I figured the engine was up front, and all I had to wory about was the wheel wells. Maaaaan, this wouldve been cool.

quote Originally posted by grkboy707: I figured the engine was up front, and all I had to wory about was the wheel wells. Maaaaan, this wouldve been cool.

Hah, no man... the engine is in the back!

The door in the rear is very small... it's really just for like, loading groceries or crap in, it's not that frequently used.


Here's the inside of my VW Bus when I first got it. It's filled with 'crap' to say the least...




It's all clean now, but I don't have any new pictures of the rear-area for some reason. Anyway, you can see the rear engine hump.

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Todd,
2008 Jeep Patriot Limited 4x2
2002 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr 4x2
2002 Ford Crown Victoria LX
1987 Pontiac Fiero SE / V6
1973 Volkswagen Type-2 Transporter

It woudl depend how fast you were going at the time. Enough momentum, and it wouldn't matter if was narrow enough or not!

quote Originally posted by 82-T/A [At Work]: Hah, no man... the engine is in the back! The door in the rear is very small... it's really just for like, loading groceries or crap in, it's not that frequently used. Here's the inside of my VW Bus when I first got it. It's filled with 'crap' to say the least... It's all clean now, but I don't have any new pictures of the rear-area for some reason. Anyway, you can see the rear engine hump.

Maaaan, so theres no way around that, unless I move the engine... Oh well, I still want a Mini some day!