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snoman
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Joined: February 09, 2014
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Location: wis
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 Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 3:31 am Post subject: 78 westy project |
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| hi guys I was looking for advise on a westy I found, I found a 78 westy campmobile, rusty quarters, rusy step, floors look good, engine turns over, don't run, interior looks fairly decent, frame and floors look good, has a rusty front beam. they are asking 2000 is it worth that? hasn't been on the road since the 90s, I will try to get some pics up. is a front beam hard to find? trying to decide, thx |
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KentABQ 
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Joined: September 11, 2016
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Location: Albuquerque NM
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| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 4:23 am Post subject: Re: 78 westy project |
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Here's a beam for sale...
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2209221
As for the "worth", that's a decision you have to make. To me, the value is less due to the amount of rust and my inability to replace the metal. If you have the skills to do it, it may be worth it to you.
But as savvy Sambanistas have said in the past, there is 3-4 times more rust that you can't see.
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1976 Riviera, 1.8l FI chrome yellow VAN - "Chloe"
"I must say, how can you be in a bad mood driving this vehicle full of vibrant color.
Cars of today are so bland in comparison. It's like driving a celebration!" ---WildIdea
Bus ownership via emoticons:
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airkooledchris
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| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 1:55 pm Post subject: Re: 78 westy project |
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| hi guys I was looking for advise on a westy I found, I found a 78 westy campmobile, rusty quarters, rusy step, floors look good, engine turns over, don't run, interior looks fairly decent, frame and floors look good, has a rusty front beam. they are asking 2000 is it worth that? hasn't been on the road since the 90s, I will try to get some pics up. is a front beam hard to find? trying to decide, thx |
It's never worth the 'asking' price. It just depends on how much time and money you want to put into it.
For the amount of rust your talking about, esp if this thing saw WI salt, it might be worth $1500 if you just want to ride it into the ground and have some fun camping. Those are totally fun project vehicles to own/use.
If you have dreams of making it nice and shiny and fixing all the things - you'll put way more money into it than you would spend buying one that's already done (or close to it.) |
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ateneo
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Joined: June 12, 2008
Posts: 403
Location: Orange County, California
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| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 2:26 pm Post subject: Re: 78 westy project |
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If you are able to walk around the floor area then it is still good. From your description, it sounds like all it just needs is a running engine for it to be on the road.
How bad is the rust in the front beam? I have seen front beams being sold during the OCTO & El Prado shows in Southern Calif.
If the price tag is between $1500-$2k then I would say it is a good buy.
Post some pictures so that the whole class can see what you are about to get yourself into
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snoman
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Location: wis
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| Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2018 7:40 am Post subject: Re: 78 westy project |
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| Hi Guys, sorry I didn't get back right away, Well I got the 78 westy, solid floors, nice interior, little rusty,drivers rear quarter rusty, rusty front inner fenders, rust on the front dog legs and steps both sides, someone took the fuel injection off, and put solex dual carbs on and didn't hook up the linkage yet or fuel lines, my question is should I get the stock fuel injection going again? It came with the stock intake injection tubes, airbox, air flow sensor, and tubing, missing throttle body and computer and injectors and harness, or should I run the solexs? I like the simplicity of a carb. engine, but are the solexes gonna be to small for the 2.0 liter engine? |
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snoman
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| Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2018 8:03 am Post subject: Re: 78 westy project |
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snoman
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| Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2018 8:05 am Post subject: Re: 78 westy project |
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| I cleaned it alittle, needs tons more, stinks inside, need to wash all upholstery, their was tons of mouse crap everywhere, got that vacummed out still smells, any washing idea? |
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KentABQ
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Location: Albuquerque NM
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| Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2018 8:23 am Post subject: Re: 78 westy project |
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Hey, congratulated snoman! That's going to clean up nicely, and it has a great interior.
As for the carb vs FI debate, my vote is for FI. Mine had carbs when I bought it, but Calif required FI since it was on there originally. It was difficult finding all the parts, but FI is pretty simple once you understand the interaction between the various components.
The best feature on the later late bays (in my opinion) is the swivel front passenger seat. I bet you're going to have a lot of fun with your new toy!
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1976 Riviera, 1.8l FI chrome yellow VAN - "Chloe"
"I must say, how can you be in a bad mood driving this vehicle full of vibrant color.
Cars of today are so bland in comparison. It's like driving a celebration!" ---WildIdea
Bus ownership via emoticons:
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Our79Westy
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Joined: August 08, 2012
Posts: 97
Location: Bronson, FL
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| Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2018 8:50 am Post subject: Re: 78 westy project |
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Welcome to the one percent  congratulations on your new partner in time...sure looks like you have a beautiful pallette of many decisions...I know when i first adopted mine I found various solutions here in TS...I've had my bus for 6 years now ( and lurking on TS just as long) Everyone i meet loves my bus, and it is really part of the family, although no oNE loves it more than me! There's barely an inch of my bus that I haven't touched to "fix" this or that...as you will discover with yours too.
to be safe in your new acquaintance there's so much to do. serve yourself a great deal of patience whenever you delve into your 40 year old vintage vehicle as too much of it is NLA...
please keep us posted on your progress and picture us up the details and conundrums that will inevitably arise
again welcome to the forum and happy bussing.
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=620965
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