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adventurebus Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2005 Posts: 180 Location: Quad Cities
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Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 6:14 pm Post subject: 1974 Westy saved - MORE PICS!! UPDATED! |
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Hey guys, I've been on thesamba through my dads account lately, but it's time to introduce myself. My name is Zach and i'm 16 and just bought my very own 1974 westy for $500. Here's the story, me and my dad were in rockford, IL in 2005 at a car show displaying one of our other westies and some guy told us about an old yellow one sitting in a field. We went to see it, thought it was cool and wanted to buy it but it wasn't for sale. I forgot about it until a couple months ago and sure enough the ranch was for sale and so was the bus, so we bought it. Just picked it up yesterday. it was a mice apartment but thankfully they didnt do much damage. Here's how she looks-
Pic from 2005 (sat here from 1991-late 2011)
Owner moved to garage where we picked it up
In my dads shop
As you can see, I found quite a few nice surprises such as the yellow bucket, 2 stools, original ice cube trays, silver socket power adapter, super 6 fire extinguisher, a lot of original manuals, rear bug net (chewed by mice), plastic battery cover, tool kit, etc. The spare has never been used at all! All the laminate is there, but in some spots a little faded. Is this a deluxe westy because of 2 stools, fridge, etc? The color is ravenna green. anyone know the correct curtain color? The ones in here aren't original but I just bought some olive ones from hazetguy56. In some pics you can tell it's been painted about half way down, the color doesn't match that well. Also, theres much bondo on the nose too! otherwise body is fairly solid, it just doesn't look that good with the surface rust. The plaid material is one of the nicest I've ever seen! All the lights work, even the buzzer. Engine turns over but the gas is varnish. Anyway, let me know what you guys think! I know ill have more questions soon! _________________ 1968 Karmann Ghia
1974 Westfalia Automatic (sold)
1974 Thing (sold)
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durfeec Samba Member
Joined: May 03, 2010 Posts: 1279 Location: Mio, MI
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Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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Ill be the first to say it. Change those gas lines before you even try to start it.
It looks like you got a good deal for $500. Id peel off that bondo so water doesnt keep getting behind it and rotting it away and push the nose out if it needs it. blend the paint. buff it and roll it just the way it is. _________________ 1960 Bus Panel/Camper |
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adventurebus Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2005 Posts: 180 Location: Quad Cities
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Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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yeah, the fuel lines will definitely be changed. and thats exactly what im planning to do! _________________ 1968 Karmann Ghia
1974 Westfalia Automatic (sold)
1974 Thing (sold) |
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Boesen Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2011 Posts: 532 Location: Iowa
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Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 7:54 pm Post subject: |
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Sweet!!!! Looks like I'll be stopping by your Dad's shop alot this winter to watch the progress on this one. I'm sure it will look as good if not better than that Champagne he restored last year. Can't wait to see that rolling around the Quad Cities later this year!!!! Nice SCORE!!!! |
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adventurebus Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2005 Posts: 180 Location: Quad Cities
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Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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Boeson, thanks! We are not going to fully restore this one, at least not at the moment. We'll do some body work and blend paint and make it drivable but that's about it! Interior doesn't need much work thankfully, unlike our current 78 project. Anyway, come up any time!! _________________ 1968 Karmann Ghia
1974 Westfalia Automatic (sold)
1974 Thing (sold) |
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bugsy95 Samba Member
Joined: December 18, 2009 Posts: 275 Location: chicago
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Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 8:23 pm Post subject: ddd |
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Nice looking bus with a lot of goodies!! You might have it ready in time to take to effingham ILL for the VW show in june. dave 1973 bus |
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Boesen Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2011 Posts: 532 Location: Iowa
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 4:05 am Post subject: |
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adventurebus wrote: |
Boeson, thanks! We are not going to fully restore this one, at least not at the moment. We'll do some body work and blend paint and make it drivable but that's about it! Interior doesn't need much work thankfully, unlike our current 78 project. Anyway, come up any time!! |
The 78 Project doesn't happen to be the one that was out in front of Bridgeway a few months ago was it a green one with stripes? I had gotten a text from a friend about that one a day to late, or I'd have purchsed it.
Super excited to see them both!!!! |
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Kirk Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2003 Posts: 5487 Location: North Texas
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:28 am Post subject: |
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Damn nice score man! Love it! _________________ MAKE FORUMS GREAT AGAIN
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chazz79 Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2008 Posts: 2268 Location: ohio
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:08 am Post subject: |
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That is the best westy made. Period. Highest stock passenger capacity balanced with most functional interior. Great score on all those accessories! Poop bucket and all! You have made folks jealous everywhere. _________________ One day as a lion, or a lifetime as lamb
The green monster in bits and peices: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=332556&highlight=green+monster |
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adventurebus Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2005 Posts: 180 Location: Quad Cities
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:28 am Post subject: |
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Boesen wrote: |
adventurebus wrote: |
Boeson, thanks! We are not going to fully restore this one, at least not at the moment. We'll do some body work and blend paint and make it drivable but that's about it! Interior doesn't need much work thankfully, unlike our current 78 project. Anyway, come up any time!! |
The 78 Project doesn't happen to be the one that was out in front of Bridgeway a few months ago was it a green one with stripes? I had gotten a text from a friend about that one a day to late, or I'd have purchsed it.
Super excited to see them both!!!! |
Yup thats the one! Sorry we took it from ya! _________________ 1968 Karmann Ghia
1974 Westfalia Automatic (sold)
1974 Thing (sold) |
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adventurebus Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2005 Posts: 180 Location: Quad Cities
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:46 am Post subject: |
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Whats the best thing to "revive" some of the laminate? It's kinda white-ish in some spots but i've heard there are products that can make that go away!
Also, is this camper the deluxe version? I don't know much about the 74-75 westy. _________________ 1968 Karmann Ghia
1974 Westfalia Automatic (sold)
1974 Thing (sold) |
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VDubTech Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2002 Posts: 9142 Location: Syracuse, NY
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:58 am Post subject: |
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That spare tire isn't original and doesn't belong with that Bus. '74-'75 Westfalias had a collapsible spare tire in the sink cabinet. _________________ First Trip in the RustyBus:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=279077&highlight=
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a measurement of your rod would be extremely useful. |
notchboy wrote: |
my dad wasnt a belittling cock when he tought me how to wrench on cars. |
EverettB wrote: |
One photo = good for reference.
10 photos = douchebaggery |
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adventurebus Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2005 Posts: 180 Location: Quad Cities
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:08 am Post subject: |
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VDubTech wrote: |
That spare tire isn't original and doesn't belong with that Bus. '74-'75 Westfalias had a collapsible spare tire in the sink cabinet. |
Oh, ok thanks! I thought it was original but I don't know much about a 74. can you tell me anything else about this bus? _________________ 1968 Karmann Ghia
1974 Westfalia Automatic (sold)
1974 Thing (sold) |
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seventyfo Samba Member
Joined: February 13, 2007 Posts: 916 Location: Ocoee FL
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:19 am Post subject: |
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The yellow bucket boys will be creaming their jeans over this one.
WD40 works good bringing laminate back. About the only thing it's good for. _________________ 85 Vanagon GL Westy GW 2.2 (Rebuilt by YT)
"I don't know you well enough to care about your comments". Watkins Cravey |
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adventurebus Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2005 Posts: 180 Location: Quad Cities
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:29 am Post subject: |
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Yeah, I already put a pic of the bucket in the make notchboy jealous with the yellow bucket thread...
Does wd 40 leave a greasy feel on the laminate after use? _________________ 1968 Karmann Ghia
1974 Westfalia Automatic (sold)
1974 Thing (sold) |
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1975 Kombi Samba Member
Joined: August 12, 2007 Posts: 2452 Location: Acton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:32 am Post subject: |
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Ya you have $500 in the bucket/storage box, stool, side step and super 6. lol. _________________ Brett
“He’s decieving you boy! Reach into his pocket and take what he’s got.” Mr. Crabbs.
75 Westy auto
03 Jetta TDI
71 SB
74 Westy
Licensed pilot (single engine land VFR)
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Rust In Pieces: 72 Bug, 73 Bug, 81 Rabbit LS D 2D, 83 Rabbit D 2D, 84 Jetta TD GL, 85 Jetta D, 68 Z28 RS 302, 91 Passat 16v
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adventurebus Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2005 Posts: 180 Location: Quad Cities
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:35 am Post subject: |
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Yeah this thing payed for itself in about 5 minutes. I'm fine with that! _________________ 1968 Karmann Ghia
1974 Westfalia Automatic (sold)
1974 Thing (sold) |
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MOX Samba Member
Joined: December 12, 2006 Posts: 879 Location: OTTAWA
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:57 am Post subject: |
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awesome deal! _________________ if you can't bring it back in one piece, at least bring back all the pieces |
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notchboy Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 22416 Location: Escondido CA
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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adventurebus wrote: |
Yeah, I already put a pic of the bucket in the make notchboy jealous with the yellow bucket thread...
Does wd 40 leave a greasy feel on the laminate after use? |
just rub it in eh
good score brother. Well talk specs when i get in front of my puter _________________
t3kg wrote: |
OK, this thread is over. You win. |
Jason "notchboy" Weigel
1964 1500 S
1964 T34 S Convertible
1977 Westfalia Camper pop-top |
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adventurebus Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2005 Posts: 180 Location: Quad Cities
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Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:31 pm Post subject: |
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notchboy wrote: |
adventurebus wrote: |
Yeah, I already put a pic of the bucket in the make notchboy jealous with the yellow bucket thread...
Does wd 40 leave a greasy feel on the laminate after use? |
just rub it in eh
good score brother. Well talk specs when i get in front of my puter |
sounds good _________________ 1968 Karmann Ghia
1974 Westfalia Automatic (sold)
1974 Thing (sold) |
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