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FullFender
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 Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 5:51 pm Post subject: What would you pay? |
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Not sure if I should make this a poll or not. Ive always wanted a splitty and when these 2 popped up I hopped on it. Owner passed away so titles are missing, but we do have a power of attorney. All the seller knows is that he has 2 "vw station wagons in his backyard". Bus #1 is a 58 Single Cab that is RUSTY granted the other one has its fair share but this one has enough for the both of them. The bed is gone,and there doesnt seem to be a straight panel on it. its been repainted, with something, looks like they just dumped a can over the top and let it dry. I dont know what these had stock but both have single ports, and detachable alt stands. That tells me they arent 25/36hp? Passenger door wont open, the driver door bottom is gone but it could be saveable with some determination, and where the bed meets the cab is see through. Not to mention the bed has more missing than is there
Here is my plan: the owner is asking $5000 for the two. If things went right, Id offer 3000 since the single is so far gone and with the panel on its way. Id keep the panel and do my best to part out or sell the single to recoup some money. She is one of the rustier buses ive ever seen in person but I know there is some people who are up for the job and have deep pockets. The rust repair on the panel will be a learning curve but Ive got a shop with the tools and some experienced metal repair friends. With my budget this may be the only chance I have to get a bus and I dont want to pass it up if it is worthwhile.
What do you guys think?
EDIT: I removed the photos for the *sellers* privacy
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EmpiGT
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| Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 6:10 pm Post subject: Re: What would you pay? |
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| The panel is a late 61. Low hinge cargo doors and thick lip dash shelf on a bullet nosed bus. On a side note. Don't post pics before it's at your place. They maybe gone before you go back. |
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Busted-bolt
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| Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 6:23 pm Post subject: Re: What would you pay? |
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I bet Clara could tell you the date on the m-plate within a few days to a month. 
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 6:41 pm Post subject: Re: What would you pay? |
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Both are low on the totem poll and in truly rotten condition. I wouldn't pay more than a $1k for both. That dude may find someone to pay more, but knowing what lies in store to make that hacked panel a runner would put me off big time.
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[email protected]
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| Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:39 pm Post subject: Re: What would you pay? |
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that red panel is not "original paint"..
unless VW was painting vent window rubbers red that year?? |
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azbob
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| Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:56 pm Post subject: Re: What would you pay? |
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that red panel is not "original paint"..
unless VW was painting vent window rubbers red that year?? |
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thom
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| Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 6:39 am Post subject: Re: What would you pay? |
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Clara 
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| Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 1:54 pm Post subject: Re: What would you pay? |
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Not sure if I should make this a poll or not. Ive always wanted a splitty and when these 2 popped up I hopped on it. Owner passed away so titles are missing, but we do have a power of attorney. All the seller knows is that he has 2 "vw station wagons in his backyard". Bus #1 is a 58 Single Cab that is RUSTY granted the other one has its fair share but this one has enough for the both of them. The bed is gone,and there doesnt seem to be a straight panel on it. its been repainted, with something, looks like they just dumped a can over the top and let it dry. I dont know what these had stock but both have single ports, and detachable alt stands. That tells me they arent 25/36hp? Passenger door wont open, the driver door bottom is gone but it could be saveable with some determination, and where the bed meets the cab is see through. Not to mention the bed has more missing than is there
Here is my plan: the owner is asking $5000 for the two. If things went right, Id offer 3000 since the single is so far gone and with the panel on its way. Id keep the panel and do my best to part out or sell the single to recoup some money. She is one of the rustier buses ive ever seen in person but I know there is some people who are up for the job and have deep pockets. The rust repair on the panel will be a learning curve but Ive got a shop with the tools and some experienced metal repair friends. With my budget this may be the only chance I have to get a bus and I dont want to pass it up if it is worthwhile.
What do you guys think?
EDIT: I removed the photos for the buyers privacy |
yes, the panel is a late 61,
the truck 59-60ish.
To sell a bus, it helps when they roll easily, and have titles. Even then.... those are in poor condition, and not the most desirable models like the sunroof buses or westy campers.
There are a few threads on 'what is my bus worth'.
check them out, also check the classifieds to see what people are asking.
The rust under the seat stand of the panel is pretty bad. 
That said, if I was local I would take both if they paid me $5k. |
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EmpiGT
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| Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 3:06 pm Post subject: Re: What would you pay? |
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Not sure if I should make this a poll or not. Ive always wanted a splitty and when these 2 popped up I hopped on it. Owner passed away so titles are missing, but we do have a power of attorney. All the seller knows is that he has 2 "vw station wagons in his backyard". Bus #1 is a 58 Single Cab that is RUSTY granted the other one has its fair share but this one has enough for the both of them. The bed is gone,and there doesnt seem to be a straight panel on it. its been repainted, with something, looks like they just dumped a can over the top and let it dry. I dont know what these had stock but both have single ports, and detachable alt stands. That tells me they arent 25/36hp? Passenger door wont open, the driver door bottom is gone but it could be saveable with some determination, and where the bed meets the cab is see through. Not to mention the bed has more missing than is there
Here is my plan: the owner is asking $5000 for the two. If things went right, Id offer 3000 since the single is so far gone and with the panel on its way. Id keep the panel and do my best to part out or sell the single to recoup some money. She is one of the rustier buses ive ever seen in person but I know there is some people who are up for the job and have deep pockets. The rust repair on the panel will be a learning curve but Ive got a shop with the tools and some experienced metal repair friends. With my budget this may be the only chance I have to get a bus and I dont want to pass it up if it is worthwhile.
What do you guys think?
EDIT: I removed the photos for the buyers privacy |
yes, the panel is a late 61,
the truck 59-60ish.
To sell a bus, it helps when they roll easily, and have titles. Even then.... those are in poor condition, and not the most desirable models like the sunroof buses or westy campers.
There are a few threads on 'what is my bus worth'.
check them out, also check the classifieds to see what people are asking.
The rust under the seat stand of the panel is pretty bad.
That said, if I was local I would take both if they paid me $5k. |
Not sure you got to see the pics or if he has them in his gallery or something? Why are you saying 59-60 on the truck? Going by a vin or? I saw high tail lights and flat late 57-58 engine lid? Both of them look rolling to me. $2500 per bus doesn't get much. If you could get them both for $3000. I think you could flip the truck. And have a builder project. |
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Clara
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| Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:29 am Post subject: Re: What would you pay? |
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Not sure you got to see the pics or if he has them in his gallery or something? Why are you saying 59-60 on the truck? Going by a vin or? I saw high tail lights and flat late 57-58 engine lid? Both of them look rolling to me. $2500 per bus doesn't get much. If you could get them both for $3000. I think you could flip the truck. And have a builder project. |
Yes, I did a quick look in his gallery. I saw early dash, late bumper and early hand levers. Yes, the bumper could have been swapped.
Any bus in W WA that is not actually a driver and has been sitting for years with a passed away owner... my experience is that the brakes lock up. Unless it actually is described as a roller and I double check that it rolls, I bring the drums puller when picking it up.
Even if told it drove last year, I bring the drum puller when picking it up. Remember Maple Valley. about 2% of the wheels rolled.
Your experience in other places may differ.
Okay, they are worth something, but 5K crusty non-rollers w/o titles is dreaming. Plus locals are cheap, and don't shift their butts to free stuck drums. Sitting behind a keyboard people think it is better than it is. If I was still in Olympia I would not be excited.
Also, look into getting a title. That is very important. If you don't have a title, that takes 3 years in WA. Three years once you get it inspected and file the paperwork.
If you can get the title through the power of attorney, that saves time, but make sure you get that. Before handing over all the money.
If the OP gets the buses, my advice is to sell the extra as a unit. Don't part it out or you end up with a pile of rusty junk. Sell it to someone who thinks they will fix it. |
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Malokin Martin
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| Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 1:05 pm Post subject: Re: What would you pay? |
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um hummmm.... |
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FullFender
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| Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 1:41 pm Post subject: Re: What would you pay? |
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| Malokin Martin wrote: |
| FullFender wrote: |
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um hummmm.... |
lol my mistake, I fixed it. |
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FullFender
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| Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 7:09 am Post subject: Re: What would you pay? |
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The rust under the seat stand of the panel is pretty bad.
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eh doesn't bother me, thats where the tubs go |
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Clara
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| Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 5:34 pm Post subject: Re: What would you pay? |
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The rust under the seat stand of the panel is pretty bad.
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eh doesn't bother me, thats where the tubs go |
Perfect!
That is probably the only rust!  |
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