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Tcash Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2011 Posts: 12844 Location: San Jose, California, USA
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 6:49 pm Post subject: Seeking Gasket - Steering column tube. for '74 |
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Seeking Gasket - Steering column tube. for '74
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20233 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks. that will be much easier for future searches when someone has the same issue. _________________ nothing |
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cherok Samba Member
Joined: May 07, 2008 Posts: 5 Location: ATL
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 7:37 am Post subject: Anyone near Riverside looked at this bus? |
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good morning all! still on the hunt for my bus and one was listed here last week that sounds like some samba folks might have checked out... or that's what i'm hoping
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1757111
seems like it is in pretty good shape, however, some recent "major" engine work was/is in order... sounds like that has been worked out. haven't talked to the guy yet, just some emails.
does anyone have any opinions and/or knowledge about this one?
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secretsubmariner Champagne Wrangler
Joined: January 08, 2011 Posts: 3104 Location: Tulsa, OK
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 8:11 am Post subject: Re: Anyone near Riverside looked at this bus? |
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cherok wrote: |
good morning all! still on the hunt for my bus and one was listed here last week that sounds like some samba folks might have checked out... or that's what i'm hoping
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1757111
seems like it is in pretty good shape, however, some recent "major" engine work was/is in order... sounds like that has been worked out. haven't talked to the guy yet, just some emails.
does anyone have any opinions and/or knowledge about this one?
peace! |
For 11,500 I wouldn't want to have to buy and install a turn signal lens. Hell, for 11,500 I wouldn't want a bus with a dent by the rear wheel. Seems dry though. As a personal general rule, I never spend more than 10k on any car, esxpecially one that will probably still need a little bit of work. _________________ -Tony
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Bala Samba Member
Joined: December 04, 2003 Posts: 2613 Location: Austin, TX
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 8:12 am Post subject: Re: Anyone near Riverside looked at this bus? |
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cherok wrote: |
good morning all! still on the hunt for my bus and one was listed here last week that sounds like some samba folks might have checked out... or that's what i'm hoping
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1757111
seems like it is in pretty good shape, however, some recent "major" engine work was/is in order... sounds like that has been worked out. haven't talked to the guy yet, just some emails.
does anyone have any opinions and/or knowledge about this one?
peace! |
Just from the pictures that one is way over priced in my opinion. Honestly I think it's worth about half that. And only if there are no major surprises under that re-spray. And, what's the interior look like? From that front shot it doesn't even look like a complete Westy interior is there. I'd wait it out, or move on if I were you. For $11.5k you can do much better. _________________ 1976 Westy
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Stuartzickefoose Samba Post Whore
Joined: February 07, 2008 Posts: 10350 Location: SoCal for now...
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 8:46 am Post subject: |
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three things:
not a camper, not worth 11,500
the dent, and the imperfect body, not worth 11,500
the exhaust screams i have no idea what i am doing with a bus and i like to intoxicate myself while driving, meaning you should question all other engine work purely based on the lack of knowledge. not worth 11,500. _________________ Stuart Zickefoose
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cherok Samba Member
Joined: May 07, 2008 Posts: 5 Location: ATL
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 9:46 am Post subject: |
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Stuartzickefoose wrote: |
three things:
not a camper, not worth 11,500
the dent, and the imperfect body, not worth 11,500
the exhaust screams i have no idea what i am doing with a bus and i like to intoxicate myself while driving, meaning you should question all other engine work purely based on the lack of knowledge. not worth 11,500. |
so... if i'm understanding you correctly... not worth the money he's asking
thanks for the feedback... something i need obviously! i didn't even notice the exhaust. which lead me to find http://www.ratwell.com/technical/FAQ/FAQContent.html#0304 ... now i know a bit more about the exhaust what is not immediately apparent though, what is unsafe about what you can see?
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Bala Samba Member
Joined: December 04, 2003 Posts: 2613 Location: Austin, TX
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 10:10 am Post subject: |
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cherok wrote: |
what is not immediately apparent though, what is unsafe about what you can see? |
I don't think there is anything unsafe about it. I have the same exhaust on my bus (installed by the PO). While it's not ideal, I've had no issues with it and don't notice any exhaust fumes in the cab while driving or stopped. Maybe some do? I do plan on going back to stock at some point. It does look a bit "cheesy" to the more "sophisticated" bus owner. _________________ 1976 Westy
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20233 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 11:10 am Post subject: |
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Hey Stu, looks like a camper from where I sit. Has a poptop, and though there are no interior pics, the ad says it was working camper stuff.
Body looks really dry. The dent isn't good, but the rest of the bus is straight.
I don't know shit about late bay engine stuff, but what do you guys figure would be a fair price for this bus. I'm not shopping, I am just curious.
The ad could certainly be more informative for the asking price. _________________ nothing |
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Bala Samba Member
Joined: December 04, 2003 Posts: 2613 Location: Austin, TX
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 11:25 am Post subject: |
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$11,500 / 2 = $5,750.00 not a penny more not a penny less. _________________ 1976 Westy
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Stuartzickefoose Samba Post Whore
Joined: February 07, 2008 Posts: 10350 Location: SoCal for now...
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 5:59 pm Post subject: |
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cdennisg wrote: |
Hey Stu, looks like a camper from where I sit. Has a poptop, and though there are no interior pics, the ad says it was working camper stuff.
Body looks really dry. The dent isn't good, but the rest of the bus is straight.
I don't know shit about late bay engine stuff, but what do you guys figure would be a fair price for this bus. I'm not shopping, I am just curious.
The ad could certainly be more informative for the asking price. |
dang i totally spaced there. gotta eat my own words. my bad! _________________ Stuart Zickefoose
2011 Jetta Sportwagen TDi 6 speed manual
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1967250s Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2015 11:04 am Post subject: |
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Not to mention the tires are probably wrong and the wrong size engine and the ugly tire carrier. _________________ '72 Elm Green Deluxe |
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kkjellquist Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2013 Posts: 752 Location: Asheville, NC
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Goshen Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2012 Posts: 833 Location: Miami. FL & Cartagena
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Goshen Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2012 Posts: 833 Location: Miami. FL & Cartagena
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Bernolds Samba Member
Joined: March 09, 2015 Posts: 1 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 1:43 pm Post subject: Picked up this bus for $500 |
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Picked up a 1976 Type II Bus yesterday for $500. Needs a crankshaft and a flywheel to get up and running. Has a brand new clutch and carburetor. Looking for some help on where to find a good crankshaft and flywheel for a decent price.
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aerosurfer Samba Member
Joined: March 25, 2012 Posts: 1602 Location: Indianapolis, IN
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Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 11:31 am Post subject: |
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At walmart today i found Royal Purple 0-w20 for the wife's crv marked down to $5.00/ quart, but rang up at $3.00 each! Bought them all! Pretty sure some of the Suby engines also use 0-20 _________________ Rebuild your own FI Harness..My Harness
77 Westy 2.0L Rockin and Rolling Resto!
72 Sportsmobile (sold)
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alman72 Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2014 Posts: 2573 Location: MICHIGAN
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1977_L63H_P27 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2006 Posts: 2345 Location: Bristol, Tennessee
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 4:05 am Post subject: Re: found one under 3K! (maybe 2K) |
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Ad says "All original paint, interior, little rust on chrome and top. Manuel Transmission, Had a complete brake job done since i've owned it. Newer heater core, am willing to work on price. "
I just want to know how they installed that _________________
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...and try a few chubby ones until you find one you like.
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sparky892 Samba Member
Joined: August 22, 2014 Posts: 97 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi.
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 8:27 am Post subject: Re: Picked up this bus for $500 |
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Bernolds wrote: |
Picked up a 1976 Type II Bus yesterday for $500. Needs a crankshaft and a flywheel to get up and running. Has a brand new clutch and carburetor. Looking for some help on where to find a good crankshaft and flywheel for a decent price.
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I have a 1800 case that has good internals from an automatic, Would be willing to maybe swap parts for my 72 1700 westy... |
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