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Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:24 pm

Well I picked up my first Bus. A 1971 Bay.
It's a cheapie, but its a bus with clear title.
No Motor, ( putting together a 1600 for it )

So far, Brake overhaul, New Tie rods,

On the list, New Clutch Cable, Accelerator Cable, and Axle Boots. New Tires. and a good clean out.

The Bus had sat for 15 years, it was parked when the accelerator cable snapped, it had been in a barn with feed stored in it, thus attracting every mouse or rat, along with a few roaches. The motor was sold before I got to it, and No bumpers.

Here are some pictures

Data Info:

Pulled the M codes:

Plan on just rolling it as it looks,
If you have any suggestions or feedback, let me know.

Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:54 pm

Very thorough with the pictures! I felt like I was there in person checking out everything. :) Keep us posted on your progress.

Wed Feb 19, 2014 10:36 pm

Damn, I love AZ.

Wed Feb 19, 2014 10:42 pm

borninabus wrote: Damn, I love AZ.

True

Wed Feb 19, 2014 10:43 pm

Nice find, but I kind of suck at bodywork, so I might have kept walking. :D

Still, it seems to be basically an unmolested Deluxe, in the desirable 1971 year! A DP 1600 engine can be had easily enough for cash, but I would seriously consider the steel rot, if nothing else for structural integrity. There are plenty of threads about the windshield sill and the driver's floor pan.

Other:

1) You can exclude yourself from the Middle Seat Rant!

2) Some people would say: It has nice patina :P !

3) No bumpers, right...? :(

Wed Feb 19, 2014 10:53 pm

love the color combination
especially the interior

Good luck and have fun with it

Wed Feb 19, 2014 11:06 pm

I can't understand how something would lose that much paint, but it looks cool! Might want to think about fixing the jacking points though...

Wed Feb 19, 2014 11:16 pm

Congrats, read the first link before cleaning the rodent shit up!!! Good luck

Tcash wrote: Here is a little information. Good Luck
Cleaning+Rodents+Hantavirus
Volkswagen Type 2 Bus M-Plate Decoder
Bus VIN / Chassis Numbers
Type 2/Bus Owner's Manuals
Bus repair manuals
Bus parts manuals
Early Baywindow Bus Parts Book
Late Baywindow Bus Parts Fiche
Type 2 Wiring Diagrams
Model and Year Variations
Type 4: Secrets Revealed
Distributor Parts & Specifications
PARTS INTERCHANGE MANUAL

Thu Feb 20, 2014 5:21 am

Mmmm mmm...crunchy goodness!

Thu Feb 20, 2014 5:47 am

She's a beaut!

Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:58 am

cc79westie wrote: Very thorough with the pictures! I felt like I was there in person checking out everything. :) Keep us posted on your progress.

Thanks, love taking pictures...

borninabus wrote: Damn, I love AZ.

agree! but Home is in NC! gotta make the best of it with the VWs we got here! 8)

Wasted youth/adulthood wrote: Nice find, but I kind of suck at bodywork, so I might have kept walking. :D

Still, it seems to be basically an unmolested Deluxe, in the desirable 1971 year! A DP 1600 engine can be had easily enough for cash, but I would seriously consider the steel rot, if nothing else for structural integrity. There are plenty of threads about the windshield sill and the driver's floor pan.

Other:

1) You can exclude yourself from the Middle Seat Rant!

2) Some people would say: It has nice patina :P !

3) No bumpers, right...? :(

Yea, I am starting to tear down a 1600 that I pulled from our Super, I had some help putting a 1955cc together for it. Click Here if interested.

your saying that the middle seats are usually missing?

lol Patina... I call it rust. yes, it is what it is... :D

correct, No bumpers, think they were picked up by someone else...
really I thought this was a parts bus until the title was mentioned... I will not venture down the NO TITLE road again.

Jake Hoff wrote: love the color combination
especially the interior

Good luck and have fun with it

Thanks!

Thrasher22 wrote: I can't understand how something would lose that much paint, but it looks cool! Might want to think about fixing the jacking points though...

I agree.. something has to be missing from the story of why so weathered.
Will be checking the underneath structure a little more in detail.
will post more pics when I do. I get photo happy at times. :lol:

Tcash wrote: Congrats, read the first link before cleaning the rodent shit up!!! Good luck

Tcash wrote: Here is a little information. Good Luck
Cleaning+Rodents+Hantavirus
Volkswagen Type 2 Bus M-Plate Decoder
Bus VIN / Chassis Numbers
Type 2/Bus Owner's Manuals
Bus repair manuals
Bus parts manuals
Early Baywindow Bus Parts Book
Late Baywindow Bus Parts Fiche
Type 2 Wiring Diagrams
Model and Year Variations
Type 4: Secrets Revealed
Distributor Parts & Specifications
PARTS INTERCHANGE MANUAL

Thanks for the links Tcash!
Damn Rat Shit! Would the disposable white Respirator do the trick or a half mask style?

If there is a photo of an area you would like to see closer, let me know... I am always open to suggestions and advice.

Thu Feb 20, 2014 8:36 am

I can guarantee there's some disgusting suprises waiting for you under that headliner, I'd go full hazmat suit when removing that :shock:

Thu Feb 20, 2014 8:37 am

Great deal. If you need another let me know...

Thu Feb 20, 2014 8:48 am

busdaddy wrote: I can guarantee there's some disgusting suprises waiting for you under that headliner, I'd go full hazmat suit when removing that :shock:

no doubt!
Maybe It is just some water that spilled on a speed bump. :lol:

Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:36 am

NCdad wrote:
So far, Brake overhaul, New Tie rods,

On the list, New Clutch Cable, Accelerator Cable, and Axle Boots. New Tires. and a good clean out.

Plan on just rolling it as it looks,
If you have any suggestions or feedback, let me know. That bus has a lot going for it, but it needs more than that list. Signal housings, lenses, headlight, mirrors, every rubber seal, wheel bearings, center link, dampner, shocks, fuel tank cleaned, electrical debug, trans gone through, etc.. I'd say for 6 grand you will have a patina driver. :D BTW, that's a sweet shorty single cab back there! 8)

Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:57 am

Red Fau Veh wrote: NCdad wrote:
So far, Brake overhaul, New Tie rods,

On the list, New Clutch Cable, Accelerator Cable, and Axle Boots. New Tires. and a good clean out.

Plan on just rolling it as it looks,
If you have any suggestions or feedback, let me know. That bus has a lot going for it, but it needs more than that list. Signal housings, lenses, headlight, mirrors, every rubber seal, wheel bearings, center link, dampner, shocks, fuel tank cleaned, electrical debug, trans gone through, etc.. I'd say for 6 grand you will have a patina driver. :D BTW, that's a sweet shorty single cab back there! 8)

ya, that stuff is around there... fuel tank cleanout is getting done too. tranny good, just gotta replace the boots
Not droppin $6k that I know.

The shorty is a '63 that was saved.

Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:18 am

doing some research on the Tires...

not sure if I can link this here or not.... but the RADIAL RA08/O.E. by HANKOOK TIRE are on sale for $69 ea. through Feb 28th..

seems like a decent deal. what ya think?

http://www.performanceplustire.com/products/tires/productID/7420/tireDataID/30547

set of 4 would run $276 with Free S/h.

Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:36 am

Derek Cobb wrote: Mmmm mmm...crunchy goodness!

X2

And it even came with the optional wasp's nests in the engine compartment. 8)

Good luck.

-dasdachshund

Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:48 am

take some pics next time.... 8) JK

Good luck.

Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:52 am

dasdachshund wrote: Derek Cobb wrote: Mmmm mmm...crunchy goodness!

X2

And it even came with the optional wasp's nests in the engine compartment. 8)

Good luck.

-dasdachshund

I thnk I counted 6 all around... :lol: