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1971 viv Samba Member
Joined: August 11, 2020 Posts: 68 Location: Boise, Idaho
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Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2020 2:53 pm Post subject: 73 vw bus automatic |
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Hi, so I found a 73 vw bus with an automatic. How rare are these? It does not have an engine or title, but I found a type 4 engine to go in it. If they are rare then I would like to scoop it up. |
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TheFonz Samba Member
Joined: July 04, 2009 Posts: 157 Location: NJ
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orwell84 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2007 Posts: 2528 Location: Plattsburgh, New York
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Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2020 3:02 pm Post subject: Re: 73 vw bus automatic |
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They are much less common but not rare. The automatic transmissions are quite sturdy and work quite well though much less refined than on modern cars. I like mine though I prefer standard in general. Mine is original to my bus and it works so I have stuck with it. Buy it if you want to drive an automatic bus. |
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germansupplyscott Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2004 Posts: 7090 Location: toronto
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Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2020 3:38 pm Post subject: Re: 73 vw bus automatic |
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Have to disagree a bit:
Buses before 1976 with automatic transmissions are quite rare. Very few sold, especially the ones with dual carbs - so that means '73-'74. ('74 Cali automatic got fuel injection). _________________ SL |
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1971 viv Samba Member
Joined: August 11, 2020 Posts: 68 Location: Boise, Idaho
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Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2020 4:13 pm Post subject: Re: 73 vw bus automatic |
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Well if it is not super duper rare, then i think i will pass. It has no engine or title, so it will be a lot of work. |
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alman72 Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2014 Posts: 2573 Location: MICHIGAN
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Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2020 4:24 pm Post subject: Re: 73 vw bus automatic |
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hows the body? a solid one is something you should think hard about passing up.
less work in metal repair is a HUGE plus |
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JaimeH Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2012 Posts: 265 Location: Canterbury, NH
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Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2020 5:55 pm Post subject: Re: 73 vw bus automatic |
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alman72 wrote: |
hows the body? a solid one is something you should think hard about passing up.
less work in metal repair is a HUGE plus |
X2. With buses these days value is all about rust. Or lack of. _________________ 1978 Transporter 2.0 FI, BA6
Special Thanks to Razor's Customs, Boscawen, NH |
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orwell84 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2007 Posts: 2528 Location: Plattsburgh, New York
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Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2020 6:46 pm Post subject: Re: 73 vw bus automatic |
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Yes, I think rust is really the first consideration. I don’t know how many of the early automatics were produced, but I never thought of them as rare enough to be sought after. |
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50255
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Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2020 7:15 pm Post subject: Re: 73 vw bus automatic |
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1971 viv wrote: |
Hi, so I found a 73 vw bus with an automatic. How rare are these? It does not have an engine or title, but I found a type 4 engine to go in it. If they are rare then I would like to scoop it up. |
1973 is kind of the first year of the more modern buses. It has good crash protection and a hatch over the engine on top of the improvement introduced in the '72 model year. The auto is fine and nice to have if you are driving in city traffic a lot. |
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1971 viv Samba Member
Joined: August 11, 2020 Posts: 68 Location: Boise, Idaho
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Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2020 8:16 am Post subject: Re: 73 vw bus automatic |
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The body does look good. But I think I need to finish my squareback first as I dont really have space for another project. Maybe if it is still available when I’m done I look more into it. Thanks for all the information about it. |
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