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PostPosted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 2:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

sgbdoe wrote:
I'm not sure if I'd want to pay anything over $1000 for it. Looks like it'd be a pretty big project, especially considering my lack of experience.


Well, since it's been sitting in a field for who knows how long, I would just assume the underneath is rusted, the engine is probably toast, ditto on brakes and tires. Then you've got the electrics to deal with and whatever else comes up, and it will come up.

Not saying not to buy it, just saying that maybe 1000 is too much. I would treat it as a parts vehicle and maybe go to 500. But we are in different parts of the country so your mileage may vary.....

Good luck, hope you make a deal!
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I'm not sure if I'd want to pay anything over $1000 for it. Looks like it'd be a pretty big project, especially considering my lack of experience.


Well, since it's been sitting in a field for who knows how long, I would just assume the underneath is rusted, the engine is probably toast, ditto on brakes and tires. Then you've got the electrics to deal with and whatever else comes up, and it will come up.

Not saying not to buy it, just saying that maybe 1000 is too much. I would treat it as a parts vehicle and maybe go to 500. But we are in different parts of the country so your mileage may vary.....

Good luck, hope you make a deal!


What would help people put a price together is pictures of the interior and camper. If the cabinets and interior are in great shape, they can fetch a good chunk of change.

I'd certainly knock on his door and see if he's interested in selling it. If he is, you could then snap a lot more pictures of it, then post them here.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I'd certainly knock on his door and see if he's interested in selling it. If he is, you could then snap a lot more pictures of it, then post them here.



I agree with Bill on this. It's fun speculating though, isn't it?
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 9:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I'd certainly knock on his door and see if he's interested in selling it. If he is, you could then snap a lot more pictures of it, then post them here.

I left a note in his mailbox about a week ago, so I'll give him a little time before knocking. I'll definitely be sure to post pictures up when/if the opportunity comes.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 13, 2014 3:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I paid 300 bucks for a bus in better shape than that two years ago. Go in at that and max maybe 500. Its worth about 300 in scrap metal.

I don't know about that approach. He has another really nice bus and I'm sure he is aware of how stupid much even a project bus is going for here. If it's complete and not rotted underneath, and it appears to at least come with a drivetrain, I'd pray for $500 but go up to $1000. I've flipped a few in similar condition, and once they can move under their own power it's a 2.5-3.5k bus as it sits. But if the motor is shit(probably is) and the front end needs serious work and you want to keep it as opposed to flipping it, be prepared to get far more money into it. The real money is going to go into tires, and bringing the brake system and front end up to par.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 9:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just saw this gem in the classifieds... $19,500 Rolling Eyes

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1677729
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 9:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Just saw this gem in the classifieds... $19,500 :roll:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1677729


What is up with the fan mount arrangement. Also found this nice Westy>>
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/4558971351.html
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 10:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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dabble wrote:
Just saw this gem in the classifieds... $19,500 Rolling Eyes

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1677729


What is up with the fan mount arrangement.


Looks like a car/914 engine.

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 6:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

dabble wrote:
Just saw this gem in the classifieds... $19,500 Rolling Eyes

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1677729



Wrong thread. Should go here... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=318096&start=6080
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mebbe someone is interested in a dormobile in ontario??

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/city-of-toront...nFlag=true

not a steal but not a rip off either- now you know as much as i do
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 3:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

New here, and to VW's of all kinds. I thought it was good deal but some may say otherwise. Paid a cool $600. Colorado bus so rust is VERY minimal. A bit of surface rust on the outside but nothing is even close to rotted through. Pulled up all carpet and no rot at all on the floor either. PO said it ran 2 years ago when he parked it. I have had it two weeks and haven't had it running yet. Its a 1979 Transporter (i think?) and has a sunroof. Looking forward to the information available here! oh and the enjoyment of owning a bay.


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PostPosted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 3:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's a great deal for a rust free bus!

You can find out anything everything if you run the numbers on the m-plate (riveted behind the driver's seat) here: http://www.vw-mplate.com/mcode.php
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 12:38 am    Post subject: Found This 72 Bus Reply with quote

Found this one while hunting for a bug for my daughter.
Deposit paid and waiting for delivery
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 7:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Picked up this rough 70 Westy the other day along with a 68 Kombi.

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just picked this 75 westy last night. Its actually really solid in the floors. Rockers and quarters are junk, but not a big deal. It is an auto looks like the flex plate bolts broke, hope to pull the engine out of it this weekend (as long as I get time to rebuild the carbs in my 72) and see if I can get it in working order.

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Got a lead on a 73 bus this Am. Supposed to be straight and rust free, and pretty complete. Abandoned on some property about 8 years ago. Turns out to be an 83 Vanagon. Other than that, the description was just about right.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 7:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

so did you get it? Razz
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 7:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Nope. Still sitting in the woods.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 11, 2014 11:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Some real winners around here. Man if I only had tens of thousands in disposable income Smile

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1974 Westy
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