Bought a '72? deluxe (pics posted)

[bigluelok]

all i know is that it has had 2 owners. slight rust and has a moon roof havent went to look at it yet. it isnt running and all 4 tires are flat motor is blown. its been sitting in his garage for about 20 years. no pics yet but i plan on making a trip to see it. it belongs to a coworker.

what would be a good offer to make sight unseen?


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[curtis4085]

Rust is the big factor in determining price. 72 is one only year. Deluxe sunroof is desirable. If the interior is solid and all there as well as headliner intact no rips. Straight Cali dry body. Non-op I would give $500-$2500 depending on condition.
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[Wildthings]

Sounds more like a $300 bus to me if it has a clear title. No title and it should be freebie.

[babysnakes]

I own a '72 and had one in the past. A lot of people don't like it because it has a T-4 engine and no hatch to work on the engine. That and you need an engine and 4 tires, battery and who knows what else are good arguments for a cheap bus. If it has a title 3-5 hundred.

[streamr]

Them calling it a Moon Roof bothers me. To me, it sounds like they cut a hole in the roof to install one of those goofy sun/moon roofs that are mostly plastic. If it has a true original sunroof, then, yes, I agree with the 3-500, probably closer to 500 depending on what all is missing.
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[aeromech]

If it's near San Diego maybe I could look it over for you
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[Tcash]

Can you Post some pics?
1972 Bay one year only list
What Do YOU Look For When Buying A Bus?

[bigluelok]

I'll try and get pics sometime this week

[rustbus]

If its sierra yellow buy it!
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[bigluelok]

Looks like this will be happening soon.

What are some must have tools to work on buses?

[busdaddy]

[Bala]

[bigluelok]

I currently have the basic tools i have sockets and wrenches a couple ratchets, breaker bars, pry bars extensions, . I used to own a honda so basic tools to work on that.


Here's my list of must get tools

Torque Wrench
Jack
Jack stands
Muir book
Bently


for now plans are to just clean it up and get it running. Might have to get the engine rebuilt (worst case)
best case new points, check timing, you know better start with easy things to make sure that's not the issue.

[1967250s]

You should also have a torque wrench and Bentley, and get a good large jack. The 1700 is a wonderful engine IMHO. Loves to rev, less expensive and easy to find parts, very robust. One thing to have done is get all new valves in the heads as some had the crappy sodiums that like to break. Most important is rust issues, especiallly in the chassis. Good luck.

[bigluelok]

thanks ill add that to my list

[Wildthings]

Here is a list of tools and spare parts I inventoried when I got back from a trip to Mexico a few years back. Most of the tools all fit in a fairly small tool box.


Tube high temperature silicone
JB Weld
Tube anti-seize
Tube Loctite
Roll plastic electrical tape
Remnant of a roll of rubber electrical tape
Tube Vasoline
Bottle dry gas
Bottle FI cleaner
Can BP Blaster
1/2 Tape measure
Jumper cables
Brake fluid
Motor oil

1/2 drive sockets 15mm-22mm
1/2 breaker bar and extensions
3/8 socket set regular and deep
3/8 spark plug socket
3/8 ratchet and breaker bar, plus extensions

Metric allen wrench set
17mm tool for tranny fill and drain
Feeler guage and spark plug wire gauge set
12 point adapter for CV joint bolts, long
Hex adapter for CV joint bolts, long

Screwdrivers:
3/8 flat, long
#3 phillips
Replaceable tip #1, #2, 3/16, 5/16
Replaceable tip, jewelers
Radiator hose tool


Small rattail file
Half round file

Cresent wrenches, 4", 6", 12"

10 x 11mm tubing wrench for brake lines
8mm - 22 mm combination wrench set
6mm - 19 mm box end set
3/8 - 5/8 English combination set

VOM meter
Wiring multi-tool with misc asst of wire terminals
Diagonal cutters
Snap ring pliers, two styles
Channel-locks 10"
2# ball peen hammer
Vise Grips, large and small
Battery drill, with bits 1/16 - 1/4"
Ground cloth

Grease gun
Needle adapter

Spare parts:

Alternator belt
Fuel Filters, two

[bigluelok]

thank you for the list of tools and parts.

[bigluelok]

Alright so after a long wait I finally went to check out the bus.
Its been parked in his enclosed carport since 1983. Some rust on the nose below the windshield. Body looked pretty straight couldn't roll it out since it has 4 flats looks all original, but I'm no expert hell I forgot to look at the odometer. I was just to excited. I pick it up this coming week. I'm so excited don't know the exact year of the bus and wont know until he is able to go get the title from his safe deposit box.

any way enough talk here are the pic's

not the best pics since they are from my phone.

more pics being sent from my phone to email so i can upload them to photobucket to post here

[consvws]

Elm Green deluxe crossover! That's a good bus there. plus it has AC and possibly a sunroof?? I like

[bigluelok]

here are more pics