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1970 Bay Window Bus, Camper, Riviera, Westfalia on 2040-cars

Year:1970 Mileage:68683
Location:

Montgomery, Texas, United States

Montgomery, Texas, United States

Up for auction is one 1970 VW Bus.  In very good condition for it's age.  Has current TX registration.  VW Workshop Manual included plus many receipts available for buyer to review.  I have owned this VW bus for a little over 4 years and have had many camping adventures with it.  I purchased the bus in Utah and it was in very good original condition with original paint. I replaced any rusted areas with new sheet metal, repainted and fully restored the interior.

This is an older restoration that looks, runs, shifts, stops and drives great.  There are no squeaks or rattles.  I've done my best to describe completely this VW.  Please see all the pictures of what has been mentioned.

The details:

Engine 

  • 1776 cc with about 10,000 miles on it.
  • Progressive Weber Carb
  • No oil leaks
  • Runs excellent

Transmission

  • Completely rebuilt in 2009
  • Shifts properly and does not pop out of any gears
  • No leaks
  • Excellant condition

Tires

  • All 4 tires purchased new a couple of years ago and have about 7,500 miles on them
  • Hankook RA08 195R14C tires from Bus Depot
  • Mounted on stock VW rims that have been sandblasted and painted white
  • Repop hubcaps

Chassis

  • During resoration replaced the following;
    • Brakes, wheel cylinders, hoses
    • Shocks 
  • In excellent condition
  • Based on replacing the original shocks and brake shoes during the restoration, I believe the odometer reading is original but cannot prove it.

Body

  • Extremely good condition for age
  • Paint in good condition
  • Roof in good condition
  • New pop top canvas
  • Roof Rack

Electrical

  • Everything is operational including dome light  
  • New sending unit installed in the gas tank during restoration
  • New battery for starting and good auxiliary battery wired to charging system through isolator
  • CD player with front dash speaker and rear 6x9's

Interior

  • All interior was done at time of restoration
    • Custom full width bed
    • Custom cabinets
    • New TMI interior panels
    • Front door panels fair
    • Drivers seat has hole from screw driver left in back pocket
    • Dash pad has several cracks
  • No rust on floorboards
  • New seatbelts at time of restoration
  • Dynamat throughout
  • New front floor and seat mats, still in great condition
  • Spare tire
  • Original headliner front and rear.  Rear was removed and Dynamat installed
  • Back seat storage area in excellent condition

Full Discloser Items

  • Front door panels are fair condition - accidental cut in passenger side panel
  • Driver seat has hole in vinyl
  • A couple of blisters are starting to show up in repaired areas of the paint 

And finally ... sale is "AS IS" and is final.  No return.  Only Cash or Cashier's Check will be accepted for payment in full.  No deliveries - buyer must pick up within 7 days.  If shipping is required buyer will make arrangments and is responsible for any and all shipping costs.  Okay to come by to check out the VW in person.  Please Email any questions prior to bidding.  Serious bidders only!

Thank you for taking the time to visit.  Enjoy your day!

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