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busdaddy
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 Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:43 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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| 58euro wrote: |
Found this baywindow westy the other day the seller claims it's a 68 but judging by the color I'd say it's a 70-71 although I could be wrong. Looking at the Mcode though it appears like it possibly could be off a 68? Does that mean the mcode was pulled off of a 68 and put onto this bus? I typically use the mcode decoder website but it appears to be down.
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Well the blue paint trapped in the edges of the numbers is one clue, and since M plates are installed before paint and painted body color there's another clue, and finally it says the bus it came off of is Neptune blue I'll guess it didn't leave Germany installed on that particular bus.
What's the Vin plate behind the RH seat say and does it match what's in the engine compartment, on the dash and in the LH door jamb? The number in the very bottom right is the last digits of the Vin.
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58euro
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| Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 8:15 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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| @busdaddy thanks I hadn't noticed the blue paint sticking around the numbers until now that you mention it. When I tried to decipher it I also thought it came back as a Neptune blue bus which is what had me curious. I'm not a baywindow guy though so figured I probably just read it wrong. I didn't check the Vin on the rest of the bus, I will go back and do so though. Can't imagine why someone would swap Mcodes unless it was a stolen bus or some other weird reason? |
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 8:50 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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That paint code sticker is L 31 H which is Chianti red, for a 70-71 bus.
Me thinks someone may have swapped that plate to match a handy title. More investigation is definitely necessary.
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consvws
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| Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 9:40 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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I just pulled this '78 automatic sunroof bus from its resting place. Still need to unload all the random engines inside, that's why it looks lowered right now.
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consvws
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| Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 12:07 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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yesterdays type 4 haul & one automatic transmission
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ivwshane
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Location: Sacramento ca
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| Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 2:53 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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yesterdays type 4 haul & one automatic transmission
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I see two egr valves that might be worth looking at;)
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SamboSamba22
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shiningstar76
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| Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2019 10:00 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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76 we lucked up on today.
New to buses so have alot of research todo
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Pro tip: They can and will catch on fire. Be vigilant about your fuel lines.
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consvws
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| Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 1:16 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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unloaded a bunch of v6s & v8s outta this thing, and finally brought her home yesterday
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Spike0180
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| Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 6:55 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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unloaded a bunch of v6s & v8s outta this thing, and finally brought her home yesterday
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You just couldn't let her keep up with traffic, could you?
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crukab
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| Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2019 11:15 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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Finally got around to loking at some Westys in S. Vermont, the '79 is rusty, but not bad, the '72 is waaaay bad rusty... I'm on the fence about buying them.
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KentABQ 
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| Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2019 11:48 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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Finally got around to loking at some Westys in S. Vermont, the '79 is rusty, but not bad, the '72 is waaaay bad rusty... I'm on the fence about buying them.
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Wait wait!!!
Don't buy it!!!
The overriders are installed upside down! 
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60vwnewengland
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| Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2019 2:02 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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| crukab wrote: |
Finally got around to loking at some Westys in S. Vermont, the '79 is rusty, but not bad, the '72 is waaaay bad rusty... I'm on the fence about buying them.
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Wait wait!!!
Don't buy it!!!
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LMAO!!
79 looks like its got potential. All in the eyes of the beholder though... Any interior left? smell like a mouse septic tank?
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Jetfxr69
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| Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 6:03 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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Finally got around to loking at some Westys in S. Vermont, the '79 is rusty, but not bad, the '72 is waaaay bad rusty... I'm on the fence about buying them.
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Whats your possible plan for the 79? Im always interested in spare parts for our 77’s, so maybe i can work a deal with you on picking that one up. PM me if interested. Cheers, Jay
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Jetfxr69
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| Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 8:53 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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My buddy Ryan just scored this barn find in northern vt for $1000.
Yes friends, your seeing right, the elusive YELLOW PAIL!
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notchboy
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| Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 10:22 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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That and the table behind the seat. Its a Deluxe baby!
Tell Ryan he f*cking scored. 
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Eighty horses
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| Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 11:55 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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I'll say he scored. Wow.
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crukab
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| Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 11:55 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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| crukab wrote: |
Finally got around to loking at some Westys in S. Vermont, the '79 is rusty, but not bad, the '72 is waaaay bad rusty... I'm on the fence about buying them.
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Wait wait!!!
Don't buy it!!!
The overriders are installed upside down! |
LMAO!!
79 looks like its got potential. All in the eyes of the beholder though... Any interior left? smell like a mouse septic tank? |
It does not stank like Mouse, most all of the interior is there, no yellow bucket..  It looks like a better than a parts Bus, should/could see the road again, and yea, the 1st thing I spotted was those upside down overiders... 
I'm working out the transport details now. The guy also has 7 Vanagon in various states of decay, one is a '82 Diesel Westy.
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In the yard right now:
'51 Dodge 5 window truck
'65 Bug
'66 Singlecab
'82 Rabbit Truck Diesel from CALI
'86 Doublecab W/T
'91 Vanagon carat/wolfsbrg.Tiico
'88 Dodge Ram pickup
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 7:16 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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| the 1st thing I spotted was those upside down overiders... |
Is the whole bumper mounted upside down?
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crukab
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| Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2019 4:42 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bay Window hunting History |
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Picked up that '79 Westy , this is the better of the 2.
I hope to get the '72 Westy tomorrow, we have Snow coming again this week, that is usually the end of bringing home Buses for the season.....
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I know you will always be with me, rest in peace with no more pain. 8/13/14.....
In the yard right now:
'51 Dodge 5 window truck
'65 Bug
'66 Singlecab
'82 Rabbit Truck Diesel from CALI
'86 Doublecab W/T
'91 Vanagon carat/wolfsbrg.Tiico
'88 Dodge Ram pickup
'11 Jetta Wagon |
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