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67ctbug
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 Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 10:50 am Post subject: '73 rust |
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I may look at a '73 camper. The pictures I've been sent look good besides this
How bad is this?
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Abscate
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:03 am Post subject: Re: '73 rust |
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If you aren't a welder and want a Bus that isn't a lipstick-on-a-sow, skip it.
If you are into a crusty Bus to drive, go for it.
Rust is about 10x worse than it looks, on a good day.
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67ctbug
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:06 am Post subject: Re: '73 rust |
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I'm an okay welder. Not into crusty though. I'm looking for long term project. It's for my dad really, I'm trying to find one for him because he had one. He'd love to just have one and slowly re do it. I think it is an auto, but has no tranny and I found a manual tranny. Can I bolt it up like that?
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| ...or the PO envied the terrorists' bus in "Back to the Future". |
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| He's fine, just waiting for the dragon in winklepickers to move out of his lane. |
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SGKent 
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:08 am Post subject: Re: '73 rust |
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that looks like accident damage. What does the rest of the bus look like?
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babysnakes
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:11 am Post subject: Re: '73 rust |
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| No, that's through rust on the bottom. It's had at least one paint over. I'll bet the bus has more stories to tell. Yes we need more pictures to give better advice. |
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67ctbug
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:12 am Post subject: Re: '73 rust |
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Here is what I've been sent
That spot to me looks like the worst spot on the whole thing minus it missing an engine and trans. Can I put a manual trans on a auto bus?
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| ...or the PO envied the terrorists' bus in "Back to the Future". |
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| He's fine, just waiting for the dragon in winklepickers to move out of his lane. |
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67ctbug
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:17 am Post subject: Re: '73 rust |
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I'm also looking at a '69 for him, but haven't gotten a response from the guy (though he read my text...)
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| ...or the PO envied the terrorists' bus in "Back to the Future". |
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| He's fine, just waiting for the dragon in winklepickers to move out of his lane. |
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67ctbug
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:23 am Post subject: Re: '73 rust |
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I also just got word it is an auto, but he has an auto trans.
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'74 Westfalia
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'63 Ragtop
'73 914
'73 Dodge W200
'72 Dodge Wrecker
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| ...or the PO envied the terrorists' bus in "Back to the Future". |
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| He's fine, just waiting for the dragon in winklepickers to move out of his lane. |
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levi20AE
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:31 am Post subject: Re: '73 rust |
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that bus has some serious rust, looks like mine did. the rust can be addressed but like was said previously there is always more than you can see initially. I'm guessing just about all the rockers are gone too. It comes down to time, how much are you willing to pour into it?
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67ctbug
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:36 am Post subject: Re: '73 rust |
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Me and him are gonna do it together, so the weekends. This is a secret right now( think Christmas or birthday surprise) but we want to get it to South Carolina for the eclipse. Here's the '69 I'm looking at.
The only other bus it that other '73 I found in CT but it's 3000 and it doesn't run. Is super solid though with only a little rust. I may have to see if I can get that guy down more.
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 12:06 pm Post subject: Re: '73 rust |
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These are 3 year, 30k projects - if you are fine with that, go for it.
Parts for the Type IV engine are getting rarer and that won't change
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67ctbug
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 12:16 pm Post subject: Re: '73 rust |
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I'll post some pictures of the lttle rust one...
This is 3000 in CT doesn't run...
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levi20AE
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 12:43 pm Post subject: Re: '73 rust |
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that 73 looks like it was in the same shape mine was in initially, checkout the first few pages of my build thread. I thought it would only be a few panels initially but after spending alot of time doing the critical stuff i still have lots of panels to replace before I can even think about paint. Just be aware of the time required. If you have the welder the cost is actually cheap and finding donor cars makes it even cheaper. Looking back i wish i had spent more upfront to enjoy the vehicle sooner.
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67ctbug
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 12:47 pm Post subject: Re: '73 rust |
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Are you talking about the first 2 or this last one?
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Manfred58sc
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 1:01 pm Post subject: Re: '73 rust |
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Go west young man, and find a lower rust runner for 3-5K, it will be best money spent despite shipping costs
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67ctbug
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 1:04 pm Post subject: Re: '73 rust |
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I would but I really only have the budget for one out here  . This last '73 seems like my best bet. What do you guys think? All you westerners with you rust free busses being parted out make me sick
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'74 Westfalia
'69 Plymouth "Adam-12"
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'73 914
'73 Dodge W200
'72 Dodge Wrecker
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| ...or the PO envied the terrorists' bus in "Back to the Future". |
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Abscate
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 1:09 pm Post subject: Re: '73 rust |
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| I would but I really only have the budget for one out here . This last '73 seems like my best bet. What do you guys think? All you westerners with you rust free busses being parted out make me sick |
The wait, get rid of smartphone, cable TV, until you have the dough to buy a dry one. Buying a rust bucket isn't any cheaper -its even more expensive as you sink money into the Bus without adding value.
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67ctbug
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 1:17 pm Post subject: Re: '73 rust |
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I know, but I want a project. I don't want a rust free one, which may sound bad, but I want to do metal fab and welding and all of the things rust free busses don't need. This white one is the best one I've found. It's 3k, has the tent, it's a '73, needs minor welding, floors are solid, and the engine turns. This is my best bet out here. Shipping from the west isn't really an option...
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'74 Westfalia
'69 Plymouth "Adam-12"
'63 Ragtop
'73 914
'73 Dodge W200
'72 Dodge Wrecker
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| ...or the PO envied the terrorists' bus in "Back to the Future". |
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| He's fine, just waiting for the dragon in winklepickers to move out of his lane. |
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Abscate
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 1:25 pm Post subject: Re: '73 rust |
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Patience, patience, patience
They are out there. Spend some time here asking questions, make friends, and enlargen your search sphere. For instance, I cruise from Cleveland to BOS on business so if you find something and want to work it back to the East Coast, I can help you there with a tow.
In short - take months,as in many months, to find your project - OK??
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