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hitest
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 Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 6:58 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale |
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| EverettB wrote: |
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That speedo looks like it's not installed level. That would drive me batty. I'd have to fix that
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And it's super faded, especially for a restored Bus.
Weird speedo to be in there, I've seen nicer ones in parts Buses |
I did that to a speedo on the floor of my college apartment. Thought I could crack open a clear needle speedo and make er look Purdy. One swipe with a soft cloth and off came all my proof of potential top end speed 
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I wonder what the nut looks like.
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'62 L390 151, '62 L469 117, '63 L380 113, '64 L87 311, '65 L512 265, '65 L31 SO-42, '66 L360 251, '68 L30k 141, '71 L12 113, '74 ORG 181
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type2rescuemaine
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| Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 7:30 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale |
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| EverettB wrote: |
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| thom wrote: |
This is still my favorite picture of it
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It's in line with most "before" pictures that really don't apply to the presented bus(es) for sale. Why some people include senseless, additional pictures, I'll never understand. If a cover is included, just note that in the ad... |
If I saw an ad with this as the main photo and it said "Cover not included" it would not surprise me at this point. |
Saw this truck at VW's on the Hill in Cumberland, RI this past year. It's a pretty cool truck, but I myself would never do that to a single cab, and I certainly wouldn't try to advertise it for several years straight at the astounding price of $35k. Nevertheless, it's a pretty cool truck and it certainly did get a lot of attention at the show. |
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crukab
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| Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 12:59 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale |
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| type2rescuemaine wrote: |
| EverettB wrote: |
| 62DoKaGuy wrote: |
| thom wrote: |
This is still my favorite picture of it
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It's in line with most "before" pictures that really don't apply to the presented bus(es) for sale. Why some people include senseless, additional pictures, I'll never understand. If a cover is included, just note that in the ad... |
If I saw an ad with this as the main photo and it said "Cover not included" it would not surprise me at this point. |
Saw this truck at VW's on the Hill in Cumberland, RI this past year. It's a pretty cool truck, but I myself would never do that to a single cab, and I certainly wouldn't try to advertise it for several years straight at the astounding price of $35k. Nevertheless, it's a pretty cool truck and it certainly did get a lot of attention at the show. |
That wing looks Re-Dick-er-us !!!! Just as silly as a Ladder on the front of a Singlecab. IMHO.....
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hitest
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| Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 6:35 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale |
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I finally see its one redeeming quality- it doesn't take up much show space so it fits in right by the loo.
Visit the Tillamook buses, then hours later visit the winged thing when nature runs its course.
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I wonder what the nut looks like.
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'62 L390 151, '62 L469 117, '63 L380 113, '64 L87 311, '65 L512 265, '65 L31 SO-42, '66 L360 251, '68 L30k 141, '71 L12 113, '74 ORG 181
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notchboy
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:37 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale |
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Make him an offer and find out... but yeah, love to know what this thing will go for.
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chris henry
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cru62
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:24 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale |
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10k for the powertrain? That seems a little on the high side.
And I find it a little bush league to not include parts shown on the vehicle, especially when they are run-of-the-mill aftermarket. Geez, just buy another one, for crying out loud. Are you selling it or showing off?
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chris henry
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:50 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale |
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10k for the powertrain? That seems a little on the high side.
And I find it a little bush league to not include parts shown on the vehicle, especially when they are run-of-the-mill aftermarket. Geez, just buy another one, for crying out loud. Are you selling it or showing off? |
I think the 19.5k is more in the ball park for the way it sits with the engine and trans |
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npbusguy
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:17 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale |
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Looks like the funky green front floor is already rusting.
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EverettB 
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cru62
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:36 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale |
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Is that floor just sitting in there?
Shouldn't there be a bunch of spot weld marks from installing it? |
In the ad he says it is screwed in presently.
It’s not a horrible bus. It seems more like a feeler ad. Seems like since last week there are some pretty decent deals. I guess a lot of folks did their taxes and are liquidating. 
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chris henry
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 12:00 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale |
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Is that floor just sitting in there?
Shouldn't there be a bunch of spot weld marks from installing it? |
the berg shifter is holding it down. lol |
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AS350driver
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 8:37 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale |
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10k for the powertrain? That seems a little on the high side.
And I find it a little bush league to not include parts shown on the vehicle, especially when they are run-of-the-mill aftermarket. Geez, just buy another one, for crying out loud. Are you selling it or showing off? |
I think the 19.5k is more in the ball park for the way it sits with the engine and trans |
Even that’s generous for something so hacked up, and with floorboards just screwed in, and apparently a lowering job gone wrong. |
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chris henry
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:11 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale |
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| chris henry wrote: |
| cru62 wrote: |
10k for the powertrain? That seems a little on the high side.
And I find it a little bush league to not include parts shown on the vehicle, especially when they are run-of-the-mill aftermarket. Geez, just buy another one, for crying out loud. Are you selling it or showing off? |
I think the 19.5k is more in the ball park for the way it sits with the engine and trans |
Even that’s generous for something so hacked up, and with floorboards just screwed in, and apparently a lowering job gone wrong. |
yes.. I was trying to be polite... that would be a pretty big ballpark.  |
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chris henry
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:20 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale |
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https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2167132
what is it with the rash of ads lately with out a price? when I see this type of thing I just keep on scrolling. I'm too old for games. I love it when it is accompanied by the famous " Don't waste my time' ... I thing when you put things like .. TBD, Offer, and YTM in the price spot you are just asking for people to waste your time. "If you don't have the cash don't bother" How do I know if I have the cash if you don't put a price? It's a cool bus and he seems very reasonable on his other ad so why not just cut to the case and put the number you have in mind? |
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easy e
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:56 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale |
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I just emailed owner w/following text:
Price = TBD
"If u ain't got the money don't bother."
I have the money.
Is it enough? Not sure if I should bother?
Do I want a reply? only if your price is right... otherwise, don't bother.
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62DoKaGuy
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:50 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale |
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I just emailed owner w/following text:
Price = TBD
"If u ain't got the money don't bother."
I have the money.
Is it enough? Not sure if I should bother?
Do I want a reply? only if your price is right... otherwise, don't bother. |
Outstanding, Evan! Well put.
Sellers' ads that lead to these sort of discussions are part of what I equate to a self-licking ice cream cone...existing only to keep themselves in existence - nothing more, nothing less.
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| ...I went at it from both ends but going from the rear didn't seem to do anything, although I did spray some rust breaker in there... |
4/62 Double Cab
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easy e
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crofty
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 1:44 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Buses and parts for sale |
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Since I received a reply... he must think his price is right.
"100k as is"
"U put 15k more in it and u got a 200k+ car" |
Could you even do paint and interior for 15K?
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