Welcome to The Modern Bay Family! New Client Questionnaire

Logistics:

Welcome! We are excited to start this journey together. We'll start by making sure we've got all the correct contact and shipping info.

Your Name*

First Last

Primary Email*

This is the primary email we'll use (or continue to use) for official communication around your build.

Primary Contact Phone #*

Can we text you at this phone number?*

Please select
Yes
No

As a new member of the Modern Bay Fam, we've got some snazzy stuff to send your way - what's the best mailing address?*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Does your sweet bus also reside at this address?

(This can become necessary if we need to consider shipping your bus or shipping parts)

(Please Select)
Yes
No

Where does your bus live?

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

T-shirts & Swag!

We are stoked to be a part of your bus' journey. Although they can't wear our T-Shirts, you can! Head over to this link, order up to 5 shirts for you, the fam, the dog - even the goldfish. Be sure to use the code CLIENTLOVE when you checkout!

Us, Meet Bus!

We're excited to see your bus live-and-in-the-flesh, however, until then, can you tell us a bit about it by answering the questions below?

What year is your bus?*

What is the name of your bus?

We appreciate you trusting us with a member of your fam, and we look forward to getting to know them.

Do you have social media account(s) for your bus?

If so, list them here! We'd love to tag you in the process of your build.

Are you OK with us posting content on social media (including YouTube) that may includes you and your bus?

How would you describe your plans and aspirations for your bus?

Help us see your vision, so we can be a part of making it a reality.

Current Condition of your Bus

Please generally describe what condition your bus is in (or will be when it arrives at the shop). Does it run and drive? Is there an engine in the engine bay still? General exterior and interior condition? You can also attach photos below to give a bit more color.

Drop Your Bus's Selfie Shots Here

Don't be shy! We'd love a picture for our builds wall, but also would love to see general shots if you have them showing anything relevant.

Max. file size: 50 MB.

What is your ideal timeline for completion of your bus's build?

When would be ideal to ship your bus to our shop in Colorado?

We generally like to have your bus at the shop a few weeks before start time, however, we can typically accommodate storing your bus if you need to ship it our way sooner, or storing it if you need to pick it up at a later date.

Build Details: Transmission & Gearing

What kind of transmission does your bus currently have?

Manual
Automatic

What type of transmission are we using in your build?

VW Manual Transmission
VW Automatic Transmission
Reversaru Automatic Transmisison
Unsure (we'll talk about options!)

What kind of roads are you planning to regularly encounter?

Primarily highway and flatland use
Primarily hilly, mountainous terrain
A combination of these

How much do you intend to drive your bus?

Rain or shine, snow or sleet, all year round!
Year-round, but I'm not about that inclement weather.
Generally during summer & shoulder seasons only
Sporadically - such as for road trips, weekend beach or camping trips, etc

Do you currently run or have plans to use tires other than the stock tire size?

Stock tire size (~185 R14) such as Hankook RA08 tires, which are 25.6" tall
Bigger than stock tires (such as General Grabber AT2 27" x 8.5 R14LT)
Smaller than stock tires (such as those on a lowered bus - please input size below)
Other (input below)

What size tires do you plan on using?

Do you have any personal preference on the gearing of your transmission

We can advise based on your answers to the previous few questions in this section, but if you have any specific wants let us know!

Build Details: Options

Clink this link to browse Prismatic Powder's website and choose your color!

Which color would you like your engine components to be?

Would you like us to add our custom hitch setup to your build?

Having a hitch simply makes the #buslife experience that much more enjoyable, with the option to carry bikes, skis, surfboards, a spare tire on the back, a cooler or other items, or even tow a small trailer or jon boat. So many great options!!

I'd love a hitch setup on the back!
No thank you - I'm fine without
Possibly - let's talk!

Might you be interested in a dual battery setup?

The dual battery setup can be useful for camping or other places where you need shore power. It can also be useful for starting in case your other battery dies.

Yes - I might like a second, auxiliary battery to power things when camping, etc without draining the main battery
Yes - I might like a second, auxiliary battery to power things when camping, etc without draining the main battery, AS WELL AS a switch that would allow the second battery to be used for starting if needed.
No - One battery should do the trick!

Current or Future Electrical Changes / Add-Ons

Do you have any planned additions or upgrades from an electrical standpoint, such as solar, added lights, bumpin' sound system or other things that we might want to account for?

Brakes

The stock VW braking system on '71 and up systems is generally sufficient for your needs, however, you do have the option of upgrading it!

If the stock system does the trick, that's fine by me!
My bus is pre-'71, and I might like to upgrade to front disc brakes and add power brake booster (Pre 1971 Buses only)
I'm interested in upgrading to a more modern, 4-wheel-disc brake system (any model)

Are you interested in adding our heating system?

Heat. It's amazing. Enough said!

Yes- I'm interested in adding the heating system!
No- The cold builds character

If we're able to add it to your build, are you interested in...

Select all that apply

Air Conditioning
A simple USB / Aux port under your dash
Koni shocks (or other non-stock shocks to improve the ride)
Lowering your bus
Other options (please tell us below)

Known Issues to Address

Common Bay Window Ailments

Let us know if you have any of these common issues. We run a whole battery of diagnostic tests once your bus comes in the shop, but it is nice to know of any pressing problems beforehand!

Describe the problems you selected above.

Try and be as specific as possible, and include any solutions you have tried.

Thank you so much for taking the time to introduce us to your bus and give us the down low. We'll reference this form as well as our shared estimate to make sure we not only take care of all your bus's needs, but also meet your vision for what you hope to use your bus for in the future. We can't wait to continue the process of working with you on your build!!

Welcome to The Modern Bay Co. Family!

Logistics:

Us, Meet Bus!

Build Details: Transmission & Gearing

Build Details: Options

Known Issues to Address

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