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Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:37 am

Definitely the ceiling insulation drooping into the fan shroud. The sag pattern is a match to the clips that hold it to the ceiling.

It could be the lighting or photo angle, but it does look like white overspray on the top of the rear hatch gasket. Could be wrong, but better photos would answer that Q.

Many more photos necessary to make a good determination of condition, and value.

Wed Apr 24, 2019 8:41 pm

Ok.I am really having trouble trying to put a value on my 1978 bus.An i see
ads like this.

My bus has low mileage too-67k miles or (107km canadian edition).An all orginal inside an out.Problem is it has a few rust spots on it.Underneath you can see surface rust but not bad at all IMO. Like all the jack points are solid an not rusted out.There are still some rust spots.

I have orginal paper work from orginal owner so can prove stuff too.Its a pop top Wesfalia , everything orginal,curtains,kids bunk,canvas pop top.etc
Fully working BA6 heater sytem .Orginal FI system working.

So,i plan on selling my baby since she needs a better home now.Kids grew up.
Do i take detail photos of all rust spots.In process of patching some -before after ? or skip that ? That under front floor mat picture is worthless-not a real rust spot-not like under the step- mat-rubber rust spot.

In my mind i have a value of around 15k. (vrs that preceeding one here i am way under valued)
Just looking for a fair value for myself an future purchaser.

What would be your opinions on how i should proceed.

Thu Apr 25, 2019 6:17 am

thewilly789 wrote: Ok.I am really having trouble trying to put a value on my 1978 bus.An i see
ads like this.

My bus has low mileage too-67k miles or (107km canadian edition).An all orginal inside an out.Problem is it has a few rust spots on it.Underneath you can see surface rust but not bad at all IMO. Like all the jack points are solid an not rusted out.There are still some rust spots.

I have orginal paper work from orginal owner so can prove stuff too.Its a pop top Wesfalia , everything orginal,curtains,kids bunk,canvas pop top.etc
Fully working BA6 heater sytem .Orginal FI system working.

So,i plan on selling my baby since she needs a better home now.Kids grew up.
Do i take detail photos of all rust spots.In process of patching some -before after ? or skip that ? That under front floor mat picture is worthless-not a real rust spot-not like under the step- mat-rubber rust spot.

In my mind i have a value of around 15k. (vrs that preceeding one here i am way under valued)
Just looking for a fair value for myself an future purchaser.

What would be your opinions on how i should proceed.

We keep getting questions like these coming up. Things are worth what someone is willing to pay for it. A nice baywindow is 15-20k. A very nice baywindow is 25. Maybe 30k if you are lucky and find the right person.

Thu Apr 25, 2019 6:53 am

Spike0180 wrote: thewilly789 wrote: Ok.I am really having trouble trying to put a value on my 1978 bus.An i see
ads like this.

My bus has low mileage too-67k miles or (107km canadian edition).An all orginal inside an out.Problem is it has a few rust spots on it.Underneath you can see surface rust but not bad at all IMO. Like all the jack points are solid an not rusted out.There are still some rust spots.

I have orginal paper work from orginal owner so can prove stuff too.Its a pop top Wesfalia , everything orginal,curtains,kids bunk,canvas pop top.etc
Fully working BA6 heater sytem .Orginal FI system working.

So,i plan on selling my baby since she needs a better home now.Kids grew up.
Do i take detail photos of all rust spots.In process of patching some -before after ? or skip that ? That under front floor mat picture is worthless-not a real rust spot-not like under the step- mat-rubber rust spot.

In my mind i have a value of around 15k. (vrs that preceeding one here i am way under valued)
Just looking for a fair value for myself an future purchaser.

What would be your opinions on how i should proceed.

We keep getting questions like these coming up. Things are worth what someone is willing to pay for it. A nice baywindow is 15-20k. A very nice baywindow is 25. Maybe 30k if you are lucky and find the right person.

The more honest, open and descriptive you are the better. Put it up for higher than you want. Maybe a lot higher. You don't want it up at what you would be happy with because everyone always offers less than they see. So if you want 15k out of it you better put it up at 22.5 or 20k :wink:

Pics?

Thu Apr 25, 2019 7:22 am

I see the concern's on the engine compartment.
but this letter is awesome in it's own 1969 way.

Braukuche wrote: I like Bay window Westys.
I like tin tops a lot. Had one for a while, a beautiful camper. But What the General Fuck is this guy thinking?

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/d/la-mesa-1970-volkswagen-type-ii/6870545327.html

Thu Apr 25, 2019 8:02 am

well for $12k I hope it has a Porsche motor in it.. though they didn't offer any pics of it.

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/atq/d/washington-vw-bus-1979-for-sale/6873288613.html

VW bus 1979 for sale - $12000 (Washington DC)

Quote: VW Type 2 bus for sale, Porsche engine, minor rust, small project.

Thu Apr 25, 2019 4:27 pm

If you want other people to be jealous of your Bus, buy these:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2273910

Sun Apr 28, 2019 3:32 am

EverettB wrote: If you want other people to be jealous of your Bus, buy these:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2273910 I was never jealous of another person in my life until I looked through those windows...... 8)

Sun Apr 28, 2019 7:23 am

https://vermont.craigslist.org/rvs/d/middlebury-78-vw-bus/6875548108.html

Really not a bad price, but wow that paint! :shock:

Makes me want to claw my eyes out.

Mon Apr 29, 2019 4:35 pm

cmonSTART wrote: https://vermont.craigslist.org/rvs/d/middlebury-78-vw-bus/6875548108.html

Really not a bad price, but wow that paint! :shock:

Makes me want to claw my eyes out.

I thought about this one for my daughter, and its already de-listed. Looked to be a good deal for a NE bus. GONE fast. Shitty paint and all.

Tue Apr 30, 2019 9:13 am

soo this is what a $12,ooo+ bus looks like these days?

https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-1969-volkswagen-bus/6875305258.html

Tue Apr 30, 2019 9:21 am

:lol:

Best part is they took the time to show the pics they got of it when they bought it. Now you can see how it was thrown together back then to sell it, reviling all the half assed lipstick and bondo/primer work.

Tue Apr 30, 2019 9:33 am

bondo, primer and sitting out in the wet

Fri May 03, 2019 9:50 am

fresh slathering of 'for sale red'
no mention of using a nylon tent as a top canvas donor.

1973 vw westfalia camper - $15000 (Hazel green)
edit: forgot the CL link
https://huntsville.craigslist.org/rvs/d/1973-vw-westfalia-camper/6878097717.html
Quote: Restored 73 fully camp ready.fresh rebuilt from top to bottom 1.7 liter porsche engine.new starter,new alternator,new regulator,webber 2 barrel carburator convertion kit,complete new clutch kit,new fuel tank,new fuel pump,new fuel filter,new fuel pressure regulator,new battery,new battery cables,,new paint job.complete,new porsche front disk brakes,new master cylinder,new brake hoses,new rear drum brakes and new rear brake drums,new wheel cylinders.5 new 6 ply new tires.custom curtains.new chrome hub caps,new front blinker lens,new rear blinker lens, all new bulbs,new front chrome Rings,new hallogen head lights,23 mpg. show contact info
. has fold down full size bed as well as a bunk bed,sink and fridge.camper in the back

Fri May 03, 2019 9:56 am

this one may very well be worth $20k but the pics are (dated) from 2015..
I know I'd like current pics if I was laying down that much $$.
is this anyone here we know?

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/schaumburg-1969-vw-type-2-westfalia/6870866124.html

Fri May 03, 2019 1:56 pm

A hundred for a turn signal lens....

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1907998

Fri May 03, 2019 4:22 pm

Manfreds78bay wrote: A hundred for a turn signal lens....

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1907998

Its the last NOS German one on Earth. 8) :lol:

Sun May 05, 2019 4:38 am

notchboy wrote: Manfreds78bay wrote: A hundred for a turn signal lens....

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1907998

Its the last NOS German one on Earth. 8) :lol:

Certain NOS stuff is getting harder to find. If one was doing a correct concours restoration, $100 for an NOS lens is nothing compared to to cost of a proper resto. The average guy putting together a nice bus will be just as happy with a nice used lens .

Sun May 26, 2019 11:24 am

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2279692

hahaha yeah ok!

Sun May 26, 2019 11:28 am

Manfreds78bay wrote: A hundred for a turn signal lens....

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1907998

if you can make them cheaper than that, im all about it. the mold alone for a repro is about 400 bux worth of material, plus labor of about four hours. then you have the castings which are also a pain ,since they have to be done in a pressure pot that is heated. takes about an hour to make one from start to finish. so 100 bux is cheap as balls for that.