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1968 Deluxe Walk Through Vw Bus on 2040-cars

Year:1968 Mileage:88888
Location:

Orange, California, United States

Orange, California, United States



1968 Deluxe Walk Through VW Bus

Project - Not running - Engine is removed

M - Plate codes show a build date of 5/28/68 with paint colors L90D Pastel White upper and L555 Titan Red lower. Picked up by the first owner at the factory in Germany , meant for the US market.

The paint shows primer and original paint rub through in several areas , as pictured.

The body has typical non-structural surface rust in some exposed ares and is overall very solid , as pictured.

The right rear corner and adjacent battery tray are rusted through. The drivers floor and lower windshield frame also need attention , as pictured.

The rest of the bus , undercarriage , rockers , doors , drip rails , roof , are solid , as pictured.

The windshield is cracked. All the other glass is present and in good condition. The stainless vent frames are exceptionally nice , as pictured.

The deluxe trim is complete. The front emblem is MINT , as pictured.
(Note: The front emblem is not mounted to the bus. I think it's best done by the new owner at the time and method they choose)

The dash is uncut. All the seats are present , as pictured.

The front door panel handle cups , armrests , and vent ducts are included , as pictured . These "loose" items will be nicely boxed and placed inside the bus.

The engine was removed and disassembled for a rebuild. The engine case number is U0190875 ,, The Head numbers match 311 101 375 c ,, As far as I can tell , the engine  parts look to be in order . I don't see any broken parts or cracks or unusual wear. A machine shop will need to make a real assessment of the condition.
The pictured disassembled engine and related parts will be will be carefully boxed and placed inside the bus.

The transmission is complete and although it has been sitting for sometime now , It was working well at the time the engine was removed.

The brake pedal has lost pressure and will need to be sorted. The emergency brake works.

The steering is tight and the bus rolls freely.

I have been faced with the need to find another storage facility so I've reluctantly decided to list my bus for auction. 

The bus is CA registered non-op with a clean CA title in my name.

This bus is truly a great investment opportunity for the right owner to get back on the road and enjoy or do a full restoration. The value of this first year production bay window deluxe bus is guaranteed to climb.

Pictures are worth thousand words , I have around 200 detailed pictures on Photobucket , Please look them over. All the pictures are recent . Everything pictured is included, nothing more, nothing less. The Photobucket link is http://s899.photobucket.com/user/306bullet/slideshow/1968%20VW%20Bus

 I encourage potential bidders to see the bus in person if possible.

The bus is located in Orange CA 92867 ( near the 55 and 91 ) , a few miles from Disneyland

I'm happy to answer questions , If I'm unable to answer my phone I will call you back , Steve 714-454-5356

 Ask questions before bidding.


 

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