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PostPosted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:19 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale Reply with quote

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I’m an admitted flipper myself due to the fact I can’t afford to keep them all 😂. But I do get irked when I see dreamers or those trying to rip others off. I passed on this bucket for 9k locally from the first “flipper” that originally had it listed. Complete frame is shot on both sides, roof is toast and it gets worse from there. And 25k??? It’ll only take 125k to make this a nice 60k dollar bus. Basically a vin number is all that’s usable on this one

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2403641

At least it is priced above the general foolish dreamer affordability level. Anyone with $25k, and no good sense has usually already been separated from their money long ago.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 08, 2020 8:45 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale Reply with quote

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FarmerBill wrote:
Erik G wrote:
EverettB wrote:
chris henry wrote:
EverettB wrote:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2402113

1966 Double Cab
Interesting because it's left hand drive and left hand rear cargo door.

My whine:
He doesn't show a pic of the most interesting thing about the truck, the left hand side rear door!
Right side spoiler
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there is a picture of the door in his gallery. seems like a good deal at 18k. Is that the right price?




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$18K sounds good but I'd want to check it out in person or get a ton more photos to be sure of the condition

He deleted the ad so maybe it sold?


this whole thing was weird. it was sold on eBay and then listed (relisted?) here immediately afterwards. Sent a message here and got a weird quick response of "Yeah I'm selling on the ebay anymore "

so something is wrong, I'm not dealing with that


I got a random message from this guy a few days ago that just said " I got this one dialed in cheerio " I've never contacted this user before. Bizzare


There have been some reports of weird/possibly abusive messages from this user.
If anyone else has got anything in appropriate, please contact me directly.


this one is on eBay again, went a little over 19 last time, was 14ish until the last minute if I remember right
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 1:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale Reply with quote

The fit, finish, and attention to detail is stunning. Never again will you see deluxe trim so effortlessly contour a bus' nose and beltline, or such precision placement of the Beetle blinkers, which is obviously the mark of a highly skilled, expert craftsman. Potential buyers can expect the same level of care to be found throughout this fine machine. Liar

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 2:07 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale Reply with quote

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The fit, finish, and attention to detail is stunning. Never again will you see deluxe trim so effortlessly contour a bus' nose and beltline, or such precision placement of the Beetle blinkers, which is obviously the mark of a highly skilled, expert craftsman. Potential buyers can expect the same level of care to be found throughout this fine machine. Liar

https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/SCT/546/1958-Volkswagen-Samba-23-Window-Bus


I'm assuming that's some reproduction Deluxe trim. I can't imagine OEM being that far off on its contours.

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 2:13 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale Reply with quote

Gotta love that rust hole there.


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PostPosted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 2:20 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale Reply with quote

PeteSC wrote:
The fit, finish, and attention to detail is stunning. Never again will you see deluxe trim so effortlessly contour a bus' nose and beltline, or such precision placement of the Beetle blinkers, which is obviously the mark of a highly skilled, expert craftsman. Potential buyers can expect the same level of care to be found throughout this fine machine. Liar

https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/SCT/546/1958-Volkswagen-Samba-23-Window-Bus


Indeed!
See - through distributor cap!

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 2:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale Reply with quote

teahead wrote:
Gotta love that rust hole there.


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That isn't a rust hole, that is some unintentional arc welding by means of a positive battery cable. It happens when the rubber grommet is missing and the cable wears through the insulation and grounds out on the body. I have seen it several times.

Interestingly, I own a bus that is 36 buses later than this one.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:51 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale Reply with quote

PeteSC wrote:
The fit, finish, and attention to detail is stunning. Never again will you see deluxe trim so effortlessly contour a bus' nose and beltline, or such precision placement of the Beetle blinkers, which is obviously the mark of a highly skilled, expert craftsman. Potential buyers can expect the same level of care to be found throughout this fine machine. Liar

https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/SCT/546/1958-Volkswagen-Samba-23-Window-Bus


Wow. What a turd. looks like I "restored" it
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 12:24 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale Reply with quote

norcalmike wrote:
PeteSC wrote:
The fit, finish, and attention to detail is stunning. Never again will you see deluxe trim so effortlessly contour a bus' nose and beltline, or such precision placement of the Beetle blinkers, which is obviously the mark of a highly skilled, expert craftsman. Potential buyers can expect the same level of care to be found throughout this fine machine. Liar

https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/SCT/546/1958-Volkswagen-Samba-23-Window-Bus


Wow. What a turd. looks like I "restored" it

It's a real hot mess. For the record, $168.5K asking.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 6:11 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale Reply with quote

Lind wrote:
teahead wrote:
Gotta love that rust hole there.


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That isn't a rust hole, that is some unintentional arc welding by means of a positive battery cable. It happens when the rubber grommet is missing and the cable wears through the insulation and grounds out on the body. I have seen it several times.

Interestingly, I own a bus that is 36 buses later than this one.


So is there a poor, legit '58 23w buried in this mess? I see it actually has belly pans, and appears to be spots of SWR under that black undercoating stuff in the engine bay.

Check out the marker pen holding the door open: Laughing Laughing Laughing

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 6:23 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale Reply with quote

PeteSC wrote:
Lind wrote:
teahead wrote:
Gotta love that rust hole there.


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That isn't a rust hole, that is some unintentional arc welding by means of a positive battery cable. It happens when the rubber grommet is missing and the cable wears through the insulation and grounds out on the body. I have seen it several times.

Interestingly, I own a bus that is 36 buses later than this one.
So is there a poor, legit '58 23w buried in this mess? I see it actually has belly pans, and appears to be spots of SWR under that black undercoating stuff in the engine bay.

Check out the marker pen holding the door open: Laughing Laughing Laughing

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It does appear to be based on an original deluxe. That said, once a car is dolled up to this degree, a clone might have been a more solid base to start with. There is not much originality left.

flipper door handle buses don't have door stays.

Anyone considering this bus should RUN AWAY. It is not worth owning at half the asking price.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 3:16 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale Reply with quote

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2404962

4- Fair Condition. Runs and drives okay...Minimal rust. The good news is that the new owner can use the space where the engine traditionally is placed for extra storage.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 3:55 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale Reply with quote

gondiwindi wrote:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2404962

4- Fair Condition. Runs and drives okay...Minimal rust. The good news is that the new owner can use the space where the engine traditionally is placed for extra storage.


Looks like it was either at the bottom of a lake, or in the forest for 40 years.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:18 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale Reply with quote

teahead wrote:
gondiwindi wrote:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2404962

4- Fair Condition. Runs and drives okay...Minimal rust. The good news is that the new owner can use the space where the engine traditionally is placed for extra storage.


Looks like it was either at the bottom of a lake, or in the forest for 40 years.

I think it's called "Florida".
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 9:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale Reply with quote

gondiwindi wrote:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2404962

4- Fair Condition. Runs and drives okay...Minimal rust. The good news is that the new owner can use the space where the engine traditionally is placed for extra storage.


I love how the hook line is "original paint"
seriously? Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 8:43 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale Reply with quote

gondiwindi wrote:
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4- Fair Condition. Runs and drives okay...Minimal rust. The good news is that the new owner can use the space where the engine traditionally is placed for extra storage.


How long before the cyclops light is added?
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 12:01 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale Reply with quote

^^^ Laughing Laughing Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:38 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale Reply with quote

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They sure had some parts left over when they rebuilt the slider assemblies.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:24 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale Reply with quote

teahead wrote:
PeteSC wrote:
The fit, finish, and attention to detail is stunning. Never again will you see deluxe trim so effortlessly contour a bus' nose and beltline, or such precision placement of the Beetle blinkers, which is obviously the mark of a highly skilled, expert craftsman. Potential buyers can expect the same level of care to be found throughout this fine machine. Liar

https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/SCT/546/1958-Volkswagen-Samba-23-Window-Bus


I'm assuming that's some reproduction Deluxe trim. I can't imagine OEM being that far off on its contours.

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Lol. Or taping off that bondo filled nose skin made that nose trim tell on him.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:56 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale Reply with quote

Interior ad from today:

Complete set original seats for 59-61 deluxe bus
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2405845

I feel like this ad is a test of VW Bus knowledge...

What's wrong with this ad?
Hint: There are multiple things
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