Buying my first Bay

83_WabbitGTI · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:13 am Post subject: Buying my first Bay

Can't wait! She's a 77 Westy. No Motor, but have a few leads to get one.

Anything I should look out for before purchasing? I know, use the search (and will).

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Hoping to get it for 400 bucks... We'll see Monday.

Should be a fun experience! I miss my 63 Westy Sad

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calebmelvin · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:32 am Post subject:

Interior looks nice, there was an ad on craigslist for a running T4 motor out of a bus for sale, something like $600 a week or so ago. You should look into that, I believe in was on the Portland craigslist, I will look into finding the link.

EDIT: found it, looks like it might be sold, wouldn't hurt to get ahold of the guy

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=639258
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83_WabbitGTI · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:18 pm Post subject:

Thanks Man!!
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The parts alone are probably worth more than $400.
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roset · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:24 pm Post subject:

Here's a list of stuff to look at: CV boots and Joints (about 1000 to fix that whole bit at a shop), check the trans, fuel pump, tie rods, pop top canvas...originals are usually shot, so there's a quick 300 you can spend for a replacement, see if the steering is loose or tight...loose is of course bad. These are just a few things that I have done to my 73...so it's nice to know what to expect. For the engine...if you want a good used one...check the classified ads here or even for a new one...a new engine will cost about 1500-2000, but that's brand new everything...find a nice rebuild for about 600!
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83_WabbitGTI · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:33 am Post subject:

You can find them all over the place here for about that price... But the interior is what caught my eye... Looks very clean and complete... I'll check it out in person this Monday...Take pics.
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busmania · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:37 am Post subject:

83_WabbitGTI · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:42 am Post subject:

Used engine would be perfect... Our club has a shop that does quality work. Yeah!
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Djembejim · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:41 am Post subject:

Is rebuilt better than new?

83_WabbitGTI · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:14 am Post subject:

No, but it's a heck of a lot cheaper! Given that you start out with a good core.
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Randy in Maine · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:27 am Post subject:

There are no new Type 4 engines.

A quality rebuild is going to cost you about $3K and up.

Djembejim · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:19 pm Post subject:

My PO rebuilt the engine.

Eh, I think, he gave me a recite for it, but it probably wasn't 3k.

Is a.. just flat out rebuild better than none.

Can they rebuild it bad? Razz

Rick73Super · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:21 pm Post subject:

83_WabbitGTI · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:24 pm Post subject:

Djembejim · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:33 pm Post subject:

...GEX?

Rick73Super · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:35 pm Post subject:

Randy in Maine · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:57 pm Post subject:

Suggestion....

I know some of you guys are kind of new here, but if you are considering buying something like an engine, go over to the "Buyer and Seller Forum" and search for "engine" or "GEX" or "Lowbugget" or "Boston Engine" or "Raby", and see how the buyer and seller rate each other.

There are some very good ones out there and they are some really lousy ones also.

Chose wisely....

83_WabbitGTI · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:32 pm Post subject:

Good point Randy, I will take that advise. Thank you.
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