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Joxracing Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2008 Posts: 88 Location: Marquette Mi. In da u.p eh.
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 3:52 pm Post subject: Advice on an unknown single cab |
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I recently stumbled on this gem, and it is for sale to me, but i need to know what would a safe price for this would be.
the info is as follows.
no engine
bus trans with redux boxes
glass in the windshield is broken out.
its in pretty rough, but pretty much all there.
i know these are pretty rare, and its a split window also.
no idea the year.
so if someone could give me what a good price to pay would be, that would be awesome.
roughness scale, she'd be about a 3or4 out of 10.
10 being the best of course.
heres some pics
any help appreciated...
_________________ 1966 Baja Bug
1963 Single Cab
1979 F150 TORC Off-Road truck
1996 Ford Bronco |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69734 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Jer*Fab Samba Welder Dude
Joined: March 05, 2004 Posts: 629 Location: Upland, SoCal
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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1962 _________________ 51 RHD Split
54 Barndoor Shop Single Cab
Also Narrowed Bug and Bus Beams!
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Jung Restoration Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2004 Posts: 592 Location: Maine
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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Kudos for using the word "an" and not just "a" in your thread header.
Oh the simple joys of correct wording.
Anyway, my first question would be : did you look underneath it? Frame rails, cross-members, etc.... This is how I value buses that look krusty from the outside. The underside can determine what it's worth, at least for me.
If it's rusty underneath, I'd say "crusher" price : no more than $300.
If it's somewhat solid, I'd say $300 to $750.
Your in the U.P.? My guess, being from WI, is that it's rusty under there.
Good luck, and keep us posted. Oh yeah, Go Packers! _________________ Wanted : January '57 Palm Green Sand Green Bus Parts - Middle and Rear Seat Frames - flat back. I have original seat covers but would consider covered frames.
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Jung Restoration - Jung is my last name and restoration is what I do for work. I restore antique windows and doors here in the Northeast. Check out my site www.antiquewindowrestoration.com |
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Joxracing Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2008 Posts: 88 Location: Marquette Mi. In da u.p eh.
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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i havent looked under it yet, im gonna go back tmrw and take alook. its been sitting in a yard for a while, so that might have saved it from salt.
hell yeah! go packers...
any conections on superbowl tickets? my dads been searching...ha
Was An not the right wording?
i sense sarcasm in your comment... _________________ 1966 Baja Bug
1963 Single Cab
1979 F150 TORC Off-Road truck
1996 Ford Bronco |
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purplepeopleeater Samba Member
Joined: July 23, 2005 Posts: 3117 Location: E. Washington
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 4:56 pm Post subject: |
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slam it and roll it as is |
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Joxracing Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2008 Posts: 88 Location: Marquette Mi. In da u.p eh.
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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^^^
like your thoughts buddy.
_________________ 1966 Baja Bug
1963 Single Cab
1979 F150 TORC Off-Road truck
1996 Ford Bronco |
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turkis-deluxe Samba Security
Joined: January 06, 2001 Posts: 1545 Location: 94518
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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Joxracing wrote: |
Was An not the right wording?
i sense sarcasm in your comment... |
No it was correct, he was giving you kudos for using correct grammar in the title of the thread.
It's like when people place an add to sell something. Ad+d equals addition and not a classified "ad". |
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Joxracing Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2008 Posts: 88 Location: Marquette Mi. In da u.p eh.
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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alright, it sounded right to me.
yeah, i kind of laugh at some people's spelling on the internet.
"tht waz 1 badazz lukin ride yah gut der."
you get the idea...
_________________ 1966 Baja Bug
1963 Single Cab
1979 F150 TORC Off-Road truck
1996 Ford Bronco |
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angus_hanger Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2002 Posts: 139 Location: Pinole, CA
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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I agree that is a '62 ...
Fried eggs (late '61 and above)
Padded visors (if original, 62 and above, but I don't know if they were an option on trucks, my '63 double cab has the flat 'cardboard' ones)
Ice pick handles ('63 and below)
Outtie engine vents (?63 and below)
No lip on the rear wheel well (added in '63?)
and if I'm on wrong on any of this, just school me ...
It'd be cool if you could get it back on the road ... Kombisutra rolls busses in that shape for the Shasta Snow Trip! _________________ His - 'Rosie' - '64 Westy
Hers - '66 Beetle
SST '04 -'06
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Jung Restoration Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2004 Posts: 592 Location: Maine
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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Joxracing wrote: |
i havent looked under it yet, im gonna go back tmrw and take alook. its been sitting in a yard for a while, so that might have saved it from salt.
hell yeah! go packers...
any conections on superbowl tickets? my dads been searching...ha
Was An not the right wording?
i sense sarcasm in your comment... |
No sarcasm at all, I was impressed with your word usage. Most folks don't give a sh%t.
I haven't even thought about Super Bowl tickets, too pricey for me. My buddy from Green Bay has standing room only tix, but they are not for sale as he is going. He's been to 15 road games, and countless home games.
Definitely take some time and crawl around under it. Also look under the bed gates, front doors, the treasure chest area, front floors.....A good general rule - look over everything you can. This way, you know what is what when it comes to making an offer. Then when the person says "$2000", you can say "well this and this is rusty, etc..."
Also, bring cash. Cash talks, B.S. walks. _________________ Wanted : January '57 Palm Green Sand Green Bus Parts - Middle and Rear Seat Frames - flat back. I have original seat covers but would consider covered frames.
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Jung Restoration - Jung is my last name and restoration is what I do for work. I restore antique windows and doors here in the Northeast. Check out my site www.antiquewindowrestoration.com |
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///Mink Samba Member
Joined: May 03, 2000 Posts: 5051 Location: Fair Oaks, CA
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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Jung Restoration wrote: |
Kudos for using the word "an" and not just "a" in your thread header.
Oh the simple joys of correct wording. |
Jung Restoration wrote: |
Your in the U.P.? |
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Joxracing Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2008 Posts: 88 Location: Marquette Mi. In da u.p eh.
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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Jung Restoration wrote: |
Joxracing wrote: |
i havent looked under it yet, im gonna go back tmrw and take alook. its been sitting in a yard for a while, so that might have saved it from salt.
hell yeah! go packers...
any conections on superbowl tickets? my dads been searching...ha
Was An not the right wording?
i sense sarcasm in your comment... |
No sarcasm at all, I was impressed with your word usage. Most folks don't give a sh%t.
I haven't even thought about Super Bowl tickets, too pricey for me. My buddy from Green Bay has standing room only tix, but they are not for sale as he is going. He's been to 15 road games, and countless home games.
Definitely take some time and crawl around under it. Also look under the bed gates, front doors, the treasure chest area, front floors.....A good general rule - look over everything you can. This way, you know what is what when it comes to making an offer. Then when the person says "$2000", you can say "well this and this is rusty, etc..."
Also, bring cash. Cash talks, B.S. walks. |
well the guy already has a price, and its inbetween 5 and 7 hundred bucks, but once i check it out tmrw, i'll determine whether its worth it or not.
i have a fresh built 1600 sitting in my basement waiting for a home...
you can buy patch panels for these, correct?
...and are these getting a little rare now? thats what ive been hearing... _________________ 1966 Baja Bug
1963 Single Cab
1979 F150 TORC Off-Road truck
1996 Ford Bronco |
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rustfree1967bug Samba Member
Joined: November 16, 2006 Posts: 3436 Location: minnesota
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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Yes gerson is making just about any patch panel you need. Might not be the cheapest stuff but its good quality. And single cabs aren't all that rare it just depends on the location. Here in Mn yes they are pretty rare _________________ '70 ghia
'69 ghia
'65 singlecab
'66 sunroof beetle
'74 bus
'67 so-42
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Jung Restoration Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2004 Posts: 592 Location: Maine
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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///Mink wrote: |
Jung Restoration wrote: |
Kudos for using the word "an" and not just "a" in your thread header.
Oh the simple joys of correct wording. |
Jung Restoration wrote: |
Your in the U.P.? |
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That's awesome. "Gas Face" taken! _________________ Wanted : January '57 Palm Green Sand Green Bus Parts - Middle and Rear Seat Frames - flat back. I have original seat covers but would consider covered frames.
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Jung Restoration - Jung is my last name and restoration is what I do for work. I restore antique windows and doors here in the Northeast. Check out my site www.antiquewindowrestoration.com |
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[email protected] Samba Member
Joined: March 18, 2002 Posts: 593 Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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Gerson funky green panels are the only way to go for metal... and you can get EVERYTHING! best quality, hands down... Click the link below the banner ad at the top of every page that says "see all banner ads" and you should find the site link, or just do a search on here.
I am sure others will chime in with the funky greens!
Also, around here, you could say that single cabs are rare... I am 30, and in my whole life, I only recall seeing 3 or 4... ever... lol. -cars get slaughtered by salt here...
Good luck on your trip to check it out. I hope it is solid enough for you to build, and give that 1600 a sweet home! or, you can find someone willing to take it on... Would be great to see another one saved!
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maddriverman Samba Member
Joined: March 11, 2008 Posts: 295 Location: carlton,oregon
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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Id say go for it...looks like it could easily be worth the money. |
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Z Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2003 Posts: 2517 Location: galveston, tx
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 9:49 pm Post subject: |
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I love Ruby Red singles...if the chassis isn't toast, get it and fix it! Hell, do it anyway - it will just take you longer.
For your salivating pleasure (from the gallery):
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mtb7001 Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2009 Posts: 899 Location: Meridian Idaho
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:00 pm Post subject: |
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check the windshield bottoms, without glass and years of snow they could be rotted out, same for the roof rails. it's nasty looking all over. The best part I see is dual treasure chests. if you like it and the price is low enough buy it. _________________ 63 15 window deluxe Turkis walk through 1500
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Manfred58sc Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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Go for it!! You can not go too wrong at that price. Mine was very bad when I got it and slowly I pieced it back together,and I love driving it. They really are a good truck. Unless it has a broken back from rust it can be fixed.Just be patient,don't be overwhelmed. I got mine for $92 at the crusher and by scrounging parts got it reliable and running for less than 1K. It is not restored by any means but everything works. Your experience will be unique to your budget and skills of course.You got gates with it even..that is nice. |
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